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concluded the representatives. ‘‘it is to the advantage of the town of Washington to accept the franchise.”
The possibility of an extended service was brought up. Many people are irritated that local calls cover only a very limited area, and that they are forced into making long distance calls for areas that are not very far away. It was pointed out. however, that rates on extended coverage would be higher—higher than making individual long distance calls.
One of the main issues of the proposed franchise was the suggested removal of free telephones for the fire department and police department. "1 don't like the
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