From Morse to satellites UPI marks 75th anniversary
United Press International celebrates 75 years since its start as United Press in 1907. The agency notes a shift from Morse code to satellite and dish delivery, with 2,000 U.S. earth stations planned and 7,500 client outlets worldwide.
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UPI Ties to Gazette and Iowa Media Deep Roots
The Cedar Rapids Gazette remains a longtime UPI client as the wire service expands in Iowa with 13 newspapers and 56 radio and TV stations. UPI reports no changes after a 1958 sale and notes ambitious plans to install 21 satellite antennas in Iowa by summer’s end.
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Cedar Rapids
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New York
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