Word: nantahala
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Dates: during 1981-1981
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...World War II sailor on board the oil tanker Nantahala, McDaniel washed his own dungarees in the boiler room and patted a crease into the legs. But his initial try at running his own dry-cleaning operation failed in 1972 because of the increasing popularity of wash-and-wear garments and the loss of two high-volume customers. After his business declined by $30,000 over three years, McDaniel was forced to sell out for $32,000. He had unsuccessful flings in real estate leasing and carpet cleaning, but then in 1975 he bought a second dry-cleaning shop from...
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