Two-Way Radio Expands Beyond Novelty Use in Douglas County
The spread of two‑way radio systems grows beyond hobbyists to business and government in Douglas County. Baldwin vet Dave Crawford's wife triggers a sick call via dashboard speaker as Lawrence firms like Modern LP Gas and Kapfer Construction install base stations and remote control links. FCC licenses and citizen bands open more users, with mobile units around $600 and office installations similar, reshaping local communications.
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Dave Crawford
Globe
Crawford
Douglas County
Federal Communications Commission
Lawrence
LP Gas, Co
E. 23Rd St
Everett Christianson
Lansing
Christianson
Calla
Kapfer Construction Co
W. 19Th St
John Kapfer
Kaw Motors
N. 2Nd St
Kansas Power and Light Co
FCC
Two Way Radio Seeks Wider Use in Local Area
Local users praise two way communications noting typical ranges around 15 miles with the West Hills water tower listed as a prime transmitter site. Police and other services rely on FM bands for reliability during storms and local residents see the value, saying they cannot imagine operating without it.
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West Hills Water Tower
Christianson
Holders Group Seeks to Block MoPac Reorganization
A security holders group moves to block Missouri Pacific’s final reorganization plan. Judge George H. Moore will hear arguments today on a consummation order that would create a new company and end the railroad’s receivership after 23 years.
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Security Halders Group
Missouri Pacific Railroad
George H. Moore
Kansas Turnpike Group Seeks 80 Million in Federal Funds
A Kansas Turnpike Authority delegation traveled to Washington to press for federal highway aid. They seek about 80 million dollars for Kansas under a proposed reimbursement plan tying state turnpike costs to the Interstate system. The group included Frances Jarubs chair, Lawrence Blythe vice chair, Bert Colbud secretary-treasurer, and Val Mos general manager.
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Lawrence Blythe Vier
Bert Colbud
Val Mos
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