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Norwood Employment Declines As Postwar Slowdown Hits Local Industry-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1948

Norwood’s postwar optimism faltered in May 1948 as state officials reported significant job losses across several cornerstone industries. With declining demand for wartime‑related products and seasonal downturns in local manufacturing, unemployment rose to about 1,200 residents. A few bright spots emerged in construction and rubber manufacturing, but overall labor demand remained scarce as the town braced for continued economic pressure.

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Five Years After His Death in North Africa, Pvt. McDonough Returns to Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1948

On May 14, 1948, Norwood learned that the body of Private Michael Eugene McDonough, the town’s first North Africa casualty of World War II, was finally coming home. Pvt. McDonough, … Continue reading Five Years After His Death in North Africa, Pvt. McDonough Returns to Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1948

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Honor Roll Dedication Ceremony Outstanding Event in Norwood History-Dedication of the Norwood Roll of Honor, May 14, 1943

25,000 Persons Attend Ceremonies On Mother's Day A Town Unites to Honor Its Servicemen on Mother’s Day Norwood witnessed one of the most extraordinary public demonstrations in its history last … Continue reading Honor Roll Dedication Ceremony Outstanding Event in Norwood History-Dedication of the Norwood Roll of Honor, May 14, 1943