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CB radio craze hits Bemidji with colorful lingo and booming numbers
In Bemidji a large group of CB enthusiasts led by Slow Poke and spanning over 190 members at the Jack Pine Communications Citizens Band Radio Club uses on air handles like Turbo Tongue and Slow Poke. The hobby grows rapidly with projections of 25 million units by 1980 and widespread vehicle adoption.
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