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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated April 9, 1954 reads "Communicating with ships at sea is made easy with proper equipment. Demonstrating this possibility is Col. Grant H. Stone, communications officer and district warden of Van Nuys, at car. Holding map is Col. G. F. Smith, second in command, who can quickly spot emergency areas. In doorway holding field telephone is Clarence U. Benton, deputy director of civilian defense."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--Los Angeles Civil defense--California--Los Angeles Civil defense readiness--California--Los Angeles Mobile communication systems--California--Los Angeles Telephone--California--Los Angeles Telephone calls--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Uniforms--California--Los Angeles Signs and signboards--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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