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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 16, 1960 reads, "Reporter Bingham shows proper hitchhiking technique." The article partially reads, "Today was a great day for hitchhiking in the Valley. Stand under a bus stop sign, look forelorn--and late--and stick out a thumb. More cars will stop more regularly than the best possible MTA service. And your ride, or course, will be free. I tried this technique at the height of the morning rush hour today along Victory boulevard in Van Nuys and North Hollywood."; See images #00117018 through #00117019 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Valley Times (Firm)--Employees Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Strikes and lockouts--California--San Fernando Valley Strikes and lockouts--Local transit--California--San Fernando Valley Newspaper employees--California--San Fernando Valley Journalists--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Hitchhiking--California--San Fernando Valley Bus stops--California--San Fernando Valley Streets--California--San Fernando Valley Stores & shops--California--San Fernando Valley Storefronts--California--San Fernando Valley Signs and signboards--California--San Fernando Valley Street lighting--California--San Fernando Valley Automobiles--California--San Fernando Valley Victory Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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