Hershey
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Alfred Day, 1908–97, U.S. biologist: helped lay the foundation of modern molecular genetics; Nobel Prize in Medicine 1969.
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Lewis B(laine), 1893–1977, U.S. Army general: director of the Selective Service System 1941–70.
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Milton Snavely 1857–1945, U.S. businessman: founder of chocolate manufacturing company.
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a town in central Pennsylvania.
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Hershey HSY -0.08%decrease; red down pointing triangle has a plan to expand beyond its core chocolate business and drive long-term growth, emphasizing investments in high-growth snacking categories and supply-chain modernization.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Hershey backed its annual outlook, projecting net sales growth of 4% to 5% and adjusted earnings per share growth of 30% to 35%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Reese Candy Company with his five brothers until 1963, when they merged the business with what was then the Hershey Chocolate Corporation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026
“There is no formal relationship between Brad Reese and the Hershey Company or Reese’s,” a company spokesperson said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026
Naomi made sure to keep her distance, but when Gilbert offered Hershey bars to the twins, Naomi nodded to Cari, who took his dime and got in line.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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