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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated June 17, 1959 reads, "Ray Hyers, 12-year-veteran mailman on North Hollywood delivery route, learns new tricks of modern mechanized postal operation as he backs Mailster to simulated loading dock. Three-wheel vehicles will eliminate need for distribution trucks and transportation for postmen, Postmaster E.T. Carpenter said." Mr. Hyers is practicing his parking skills in the May Co. Department Store parking lot in North Hollywood.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
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