King Midget Offers Stripped Down Nonroadworthy Model
Midget Motors unveils a cheaper nonroadworthy King Midget model without mirrors or license plate brackets to cut shipping costs. Production halted at Athens plant as high freight rates bite. 11 workers laid off and orders stalled. Company plans ship-in-kit option and seeks relief from Interstate Commerce Commission and National Classification Board.
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America
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OIC Reports Progress In Vote Drive
The Information Committee outlines progress toward a September 27 deadline as members gather for a luncheon at The Ohio University Inn. Attendees include secretary and other officials. details remain partially obscured in the report.
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Spordores
Jack D. Moss
Glass
Lancaster
GenTel expands Athens service with 1.2 million upgrade
GenTel of Athens reports 1.2 million service improvement program in the Athens exchange about 90 percent complete. Keatley says the project adds 1100 lines 1208 numbers 600 line 00 terminal to Unie University Cemwox system and 400 more lines 400 terminals to Shade area central office. Long distance trunks and toll free capacity are also increased as technicians install equipment.
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Public intoxication speeding fines and telecom expansion noted
In Logan, Hocking County, John Garcia Gull Lee Snyder, 39, of Columbus, was fined for public intoxication and speeding. Judge James Bond presided on Tuesday. An underground cable relocation on East State Street and a Dixie major cable addition to the Athens exchange are reported as completed. General Telephone’s Athens exchange serves 16,500 telephones over 100 square miles.
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Columbus
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