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This vintage film demonstrates the procedures and techniques used by telephone operators for toll dialing. It covers the essential equipment, including the dialing key and tool, and illustrates how operators dial calls to various locations, such as Cleveland, New York, Chicago, and Atlanta. Key techniques include maintaining contact with the ...
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