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Appleton, city (1990 pop. 65,695), seat of Outagamie co., E Wis., on the Fox River near its exit from the northern end of Lake Winnebago, in a dairying and stockraising region; inc. 1857. Waterfalls provide power for the city's industries, which produce paper, wood, metal, concrete, and dairy products. Appleton had the nation's first hydroelectric plant (1882) and the state's first electric streetcar (1886). The city is the seat of Lawrence Univ. Appleton Sir Edward (Victor). 1892--1965, English physicist, noted particularly for his research on the ionosphere: Nobel prize for physics 1947 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton has hired Dina Appleton as special counsel in the entertainment, media and communications group in its Century City office. However, the staff of Central Alternative High School in Appleton (CAHS), Wisconsin, which educates students with behavioral problems sent there from 12 area schools, had a better solution. Appleton notes one manufacturer who commissioned a survey among cotton retailers, which was fielded by e-mail, with returns processed and the final report delivered within five days at a very economical cost. |
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