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James Bliss Austin
Pages 18-21

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... He attended the Washington public schools en cl gracluated from Central High School. He attended Lehigh University graduating with a degree in chemical engineering in 1925, and subsequently received a Ph.D.
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... He himself was elected in 1967 to the National Academy of Engineering. In 1956 the successes en cl financial impact of the Kearney laboratory and a desire to consolidate research work of many of the operating divisions of the company led to a decision to create a new central laboratory in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, just outside Pittsburgh.
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... . To the end of his life, he was an active member of the Pittsburgh "Metallurgical Luncheon Club," and his recitation of limericks at the annual Christmas party was always a highlight of this event.


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