Carrollton approves long term telephone franchise ordinance
The City of Carrollton Texas approves a franchise with The Southwestern States Telephone Company to construct and operate telephone plant in streets alleys and public grounds. It outlines poles conduits and extended area service linking Carrollton with Farmers Branch Addison and Dallas Central Zone and sets restoration tree trimming and rate regulation provisions. The ordinance runs 1963 to 1984 with payment terms and city oversight.