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Western Kentucky University

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

1978

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An Analysis Of Locational Aspects Of The Portland Cement Industry In Kentucky, Wayne Perkins Dec 1978

An Analysis Of Locational Aspects Of The Portland Cement Industry In Kentucky, Wayne Perkins

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Factors affecting the spatial distribution of the Portland cement industry are discussed and applied to Kentucky. Cement is found to be both raw material and market oriented and to be highly sensitive to transportation costs. Several areas in Kentucky are found to have the necessary raw materials for cement. However, only one of these sites, Louisville, has sufficient markets to support cement production; this area is served by two factories. There are no unused sites suitable for cement production in Kentucky. The Lexington area has the potential of being able to support cement production by the year 2020.


Alabama's Segregation Academies: A Geographic Analysis Of Enrollment Decline, Frederick Mader Sep 1978

Alabama's Segregation Academies: A Geographic Analysis Of Enrollment Decline, Frederick Mader

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this research has been to document and analyze the pattern of declining segregation academy enrollment in Alabama prior to 1975. Segregation academy enrollment grew steadily until the 1971-1972 school year. Since that time, a decrease in enrollment has occurred. The lack of adequate documentation and analysis pointed to a need for this research. In August, 1975, the 126 public school superintendents in Alabama were asked to provide information concerning segregation academies in their school districts via a mailed questionnaire. The instrument consisted of an inventory sheet, to accumulate data concerning the extent and type of private academy …