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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated October 20, 1948 partially reads, "The mystery of the missing hands from the North Hollywood Central Market clock was solved today. All sorts of rumors concerning the whereabouts of the hands swept town after they disappeared several days ago...All guesses were quelled, however, when Fred Weddington, owner of the market building, stated the clock was being repaired. Weddington ordered the clock overhauled after its four faces disagreed with one another and blared out four different answers concerning the time of day."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Clocks and watches--California--Los Angeles--Maintenance and repair Clocks and watches--California--Los Angeles Clock towers--California--Los Angeles Signs and signboards--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Neon signs--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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