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In 1929, Philip Morris buys its first manufacturing plant -- in Virginia.
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In 1930, German scientists find statistical correlation between smoking
and cancer.
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In 1932, Blaisdell invents Zippo lighter.
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In 1933, first government price supports for tobacco farmers.
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In 1933, Kool cigarettes first come to market.
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In 1933, Cigarettes first appear on shelves in 'carton' form.
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In 1939, Fortune magazine says 53% of adult males smoke in the USA.
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In 1940, it is reported that cigarette consumption has almost doubled in
ten years.
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In 1945, in post-war Germany, cigarettes become the unofficial currency,
valued at 50 cents each.
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In 1949, it's reported that one in three women smoke.
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In 1951, Winston cigarettes introduced to market.
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In 1952, Kent cigarettes, with its asbestos filter, debuts.
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In 1953, the American Medical Association bans cigarette advertisement in
its publications.
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In 1954, cigarette companies take out ads refuting that cigarettes can
cause lung cancer.
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In 1954, RJR is sued by spouse for causing husband's cancer and
subsequent death. Court rules RJR not responsible.
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In 1954, the Marlboro cowboy created for advertising. Marlboro has about
1% of the market.
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In 1954, first product liability case brought against a tobacco company.
Philip Morris prevailed but not until 1962.
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In 1956, Lorillard discontinues the Micronite filter in Kent
cigarettes(the one with asbestos).
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In 1956, RJR debuts Salem cigarettes.
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In 1957, the relationship between smoking pregnant mothers and
under-weight infants is asserted in medical journal.
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In 1960, Pall Mall becomes the top selling brand. It will remain so until
1966.
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In 1960, first litigation lost by a tobacco company in another cancer
case. In retrial, tobacco company prevails.
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In 1963, the 'Marlboro Man' becomes the only character to sell Marlboros
in Philip Morris' ad campaigns.
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