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Subject: Last USA Crank-Style Phones to be Replaced
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Date: 12 Jul 90 12:52:11 GMT
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X-Telecom-Digest: Volume 10, Issue 477, Message 3 of 10


As reported on this morning's news/information/entertainment program
"Today," the town of North Falls, Idaho is the last remaining location
in the United States that still operates hand-crank telephones.
However, history will soon pass, as they are designated to be replaced
by touch-tone service.  No details were given as to when the cutover
will occur.  According to the program, there are 18 subscribers with
hand-crank phones.  In keeping with their tradition of providing
entertainment, the "Today" show saw fit to made a joke about "no more
crank calls."


Jeff E. Nelson    Digital Equipment Corporation   
Internet:  jnelson@tle.enet.dec.com
Affiliation given for identification purposes only