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Bell System to Spend 2.1 Million on Kansas Extensions in 1927
P H Hopkins general manager of Southwestern Bell says Kansas will see 2 112 000 spent in 1927 for state section system extensions. More than half 1 095 000 goes to aerial construction on local and long distance lines with poles wire and cables. An additional 176 000 funds undergrowth conduits and cables. 841 000 will cover new buildings and central office equipment. About 1250 miles of long distance wires will be added and 40 150 miles traced in local exchange areas. 4300 telephones will be added to the Bell System in Kansas.
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P. H. Hopkins
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Kansas
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