Federal suit targets Dial A Matic device by Com A Trol
The government sues Chicago firm Com A Trol Corp charging illegal advertising of a surveillance device called Dial A Matic that could monitor multiple phone lines. The complaint seeks seizure of the device and cites a federal ban on surreptitious telephone interception. Com A Trol president Melvin S Adler declined to name the manufacturer or price, saying the item is a tiny fraction of sales.
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Chicago
U. S
Com-A-Trol Corp
Dial-A-Matic
Dial- A-Matic
Melvin S. Adler
Com-A-Trol
Illinois State Police seeks 35 troopers in new Merit Board push
Forest L. Tozer announced about 35 trooper vacancies via the Illinois State Police Merit Board in Springfield. Applications open through December 29, 1972, with eligibility rules including age 21 to 33, or 20 with a two year law enforcement college course, and a high school diploma or equivalency. Physical and written tests plus a polygraph and interviews apply. The Merit System marks its 22nd year January 1, 1973, amid pay rises from 259 to 786 dollars monthly since inception.
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Illinois State Police
Forest L. Tozer
State Police Merit Board
Springfield
Tozer
Adigely
James T. McGuire
Illinois
Seneca Downtown Improvement Meeting Recap
Seneca business owners and property owners meet for a second time to discuss revamping the downtown area. John Ellis presides as architects and government agencies provide information for consideration.
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Seneca
Seneca Village
John Ellis
Jim Pfeffer
Dave Ellis
Walt Berkland
Pfeffer
Pacific Ocean Size Vast Enough to Swallow Continents
The Pacific Ocean covers about one third of the globe and is immense enough to engulf the seven continents. The statement emphasizes the ocean's vast scale and global reach.
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Missisippi River
Pacific Ocean
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