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Telephone rates rise in Waterloo plans oppose
The Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. plans Aug 1 increases in Waterloo and other Iowa cities. Des Moines rates rise to 7 for business lines and 3.50 for two party lines. Waterloo business lines move from 5 to 7 while residence lines stay at 2. Gov Kendall considers legislative rate controls as company cites higher operating costs and expense pressures.
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Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
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A. J. Weigel
Nate Kendall
United States Railroad Labor Board
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