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100 Millionth Telephone Highlighted in National Network Tour
The nation marked the 100 millionth telephone with a ceremony linking the White House to state governors and San Juan Puerto Rico. Governor Kerner and industry leaders attended in Washington and Chicago as Illinois Bell and independent companies showcased extensive service and private enterprise strength.
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White House
San Juan
Puerto Rico
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Independents
Illinois
Bell Telephone
Lake and
Porter
Indiana
U.S
Kerner
Washington
H. I. Romnes
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
H. Dall Holderness
U.S. Independent Telephone Association
Chicago
Illinois Commerce Commission
W. M. Driggs
Illinois Telephone Association
James W. Cook
Illinois Bell Telephone
Otto Kerner
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