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Issue: 1980 September 067

Coin Slot Magazine - #067 - 1980 - September [International Arcade Museum]
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As we reported last month, Paul Landsgaard of Moscow,
Idaho, had slot machines and parts confiscated on June
11,1980. He asked for some help to substantiate his claim
that the slot machines were collectible items rather than
gambling items. Dick Bueschel, Bill Harris and Rosanna
Harris responded to his call. Upon arriving in the small,
peaceful city of Moscow we were unable to find Paul as all
we had was a P.O. number and he was not at his phone. We
stopped by an antique store, "Kings Kollectibles" and the
owner, Larry King, was exceptionally helpful in locating
Paul.
Paul joined us and we went to talk with his attorney, D.
Ray Barker who had done a g reat deal of research and was
aware of a previous case, THE PEOPLE v JEROME
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next morning prior to going to the courthouse, in order to
go to the jail to see the confiscated machines.
Continued on page 12
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Coin Slot Magazine - #067 - 1980 - September [International Arcade Museum]
INSIDE THE COIN SLOT ...
The Case of Paul Landsgaard
page 1
Editor's Statement
page 4
Letters to the Editor
page 5
Three Lemons Ring Up For Antique Dealer
page 13
Does Anybody Care?
page 14
Legalization Map
page 15
Coin Slot Guides
pages 16-17
A Coin Operated Musical Painting
page 18
Most Wanted List
page 20
Letter from a Collector
page 22
Collector's Report
page 25
Pace Auction Results
page 26
For Sale
page 30
Want Ads
page 30
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Paul Landsgaard is not behind bars, but his slot machines remain confiscated while the legal battles
continue. More on pages 12 through 14.
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