Revenue of the Palestine Electric Corporation increased 20 percent in 1951 to 5,768,000 pounds. Lord Samuel, board chairman, reported to the annual stockholders’ meeting here. Customers of the company increased in number by 27,000 during the year, making the total 209,000.
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