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Known for their business and/or finance abilities.

Marc Harrison Food preparer

Harrison invented the consumer food processor.

From This is True for 20 September 1998

Massena Gump Garage inventor

Gump invented the port-a-potty, much to the relief of millions.

From This is True for 9 August 1998

Mary Fendrich Hulman Race enthusiast

Hulman took over as chairman of the board of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

From This is True for 12 April 1998

Edwin John Shoemaker Comfortable chair designer

Shoemaker created the first La-Z-Boy recliner.

From This is True for 15 March 1998

Louis Mahle Chiclet inventor

Mahle invented Chiclets gum.

From This is True for 22 February 1998

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