son, Wis. Firm showing its new V-Select-It
cigarette vendor along with its well-known
line of candy merchandisers. Vendor oper-
ates on 20 or 25 cents and is recommended
for keeping inventory low.
EASTERN ELECTRIC VENDING MA-
CHINE CORP., New York City. Showing
its electric cigarette vending machine, well
known as a postwar development. Manu-
facturer says production is now stable and
that mechanism has demonstrated its sturdi-
ness.
J. H. KEENEY & CO., Chicago, Ill. Show-
ing its electric cigarette vendor in one
model. The firm reported the largest order
of cigarette vendors sold at the convention.
LEHIGH FOUNDRIES, Inc., Easton, Pa.
Three models of cigarette vendors, includ-
ing electric, and having modern advances
in this type of machine.
MALKIN-ILLION CO., Irvington, N. J.
Showing its cigar vending machines (for
vending Phillies) that has long been known
on the market as a pioneer in cigar vend-
ing.
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CIGARETTE SALES EVERYWHERE
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Los AnCJeles, Calif.
NATIONAL VENDORS, Inc., St. Louis,
Mo. Showing its standard cigarette vendor
in two models, its new electric console
cigarette vendor, and a new merchandising
machine for candy, etc.
Ro'WE MANUFACTURING CO., Inc.,
Whippany, N. 1. Showing its line of cigar-
ette vendors, emphasizing the new clock
arrangement with advertsing in motion and
also featuring the new electric Diplomat
model.
U-NEED-A VENDORS, Inc., Newark,
N. J. Showing its new V-Need-A Electric
cigarette vendor, in two models.
Exhibits of merchandise supplies, made
by manufacturers and national distributors
to appeal to wholesalers, also provided
much for vending operators to see. At least
35 firms displayed cigars, and while most
manufacturers of cigar vendors supply the
merchandise in special cartons, the oper-
ator could gain considerable market in-
formation by studying the various offerings.
Cigarettes were shown by six manufac-
turers, and since vending machine oper-
ators tend to stick to the major brands,
they were interested in Old Gold, Philip
Morris and Raleighs. Other major brands
were not represented among the exhibitors.
About 20 minor brands could be seen on
display.
Cigarette vending operators in most
cases buy direct from manufacturers ' and
some of the many problems which tobacco
wholesalers discuss would interest operators.
At least 35 round-table conferences were
held during the four-day convention, cov-
ering many subjects of business manage-
ment, sales problems, operation costs, ad-
vertising, public relations and others. To-
bacco taxes were covered in one confer-
ence and some state tax officials were pres-
ent to take part. NATD as an organization
is very active in ' opposing state and' city
taxes on cigarettes.
Labor-management relations, wage-hour
regulations, legislative outlook and other
problems were considered in special meet-
ings. The organization issues a digest of all
conference discussions in an annual volume
each year. Opportunities for vending ma-
chines were also considered in a round-table
conference.
On the whole, tobacco wholesalers con-
sidered that the cigar industry is in a
static condition and not making the progress
it should. Meanwhile, trade and official
reports show that cigars in the popular
price field sell better than ever.
Wholesalers have also weighed the pros-
pect of discontinuing the handling of cigar-
ettes, due to the small margin of profit
and other reasons. Operators of vendors,
other than wholesalers, enjoyed the many
ideas advanced in a pro-and-con debate on
this subject staged as a part of the con-
vention program. Important sales data on
cigarette sales and profits had been col-
lected by Dun & Bradstreet, in a recent
survey.
Penn. Cig Association
Discusses Tax Ordinances
WILKINSBURG, Pa.-Taxation occupied
the spotlight at the recent meeting of the
Cigarette Merchandisers Association, Inc.
It was pointed out that the Boroughs of Mt.
Oliver, Denora, North Belle Vernon, Spring-
dale, Braddock Hills, and Monessen; and
the cities of Clairton, Monongahela and
Ambridge either have enacted laws or have
ordinances under consideration to tax cigar:
ette vending machines anywhere from one
to twenty-five dollars ' per machine. The
association believes that such laws are un-
constitutional and a program to combat
them was discussed. It was recommended
that the association or NAMA be contacted
before any such tax payments are made.
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