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Young, Robert Ralph |
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Young, Robert Ralph (1897–1958) railroad executive, financier; born in Canadian, Texas. A financial manager turned stockbroker and speculator, he purchased the Alleghany Corporation, thus gaining control of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad (1933). As chairman (1942–54), he was a leader in the modernization of U.S. railroads. After a highly publicized proxy fight, he gained control of the New York Central (1954). 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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