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Western Union Cuts Special Telegraph Services
Western Union will stop all special rate social and holiday greeting telegrams after midnight tomorrow to protect war communication efficiency. Local superintendent J W Gilliam cited personnel shortages and the need to conserve time for vital war messages, while continuing low rate messages for military overseas.
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