MARKETPLACE
NEWSLETTER
PAGE 37, OCTOBER, 1975
'PICTORIAL BISTOB\''BOOK
CHICAGO - Heeding the demand of many subscribers thruout the nation "Marketplace", a.t the
conclusion of its new "Pictorial History" edition, "100 Yea.rs of Slot Ma.chines - 1875 to
1975", plans to publish the entire edition in book form for the benefit of a.11 who want
to preserve this fully illustrated review of a. most fa.seine.ting division of the industry.
WHO'S Got Snuff Vender?
JOHN DAY,ORE. - There must be a. single column vending ma.chine that can be converted to
vend Copenhagen snuff. In this area of tobacco chewers, Elaine Zuilke of Nugget Lanes,
would very much like to have such a. vending ma.chine. You can reach Elaine a.t: 575-9996.
47 CoNVENTioNs TltRu197~
CHICAGO - With the exception of the War II yea.rs, '42,'43,'44 and '45, there have been
47 conventions of this industry, beginning in 1925 and including the present 1975 con-
vention at the Hilton Hotel, this city. Every convention, with the exception of two,
have been held in this city. Those two a.re: 1929 when the convention was held at the
Winton Hotel in Cleveland,O., and 1930 when the convention was at the New Yorker Hotel
in New York City. (Bill Gersh, publisher of "Marketplace", has the distinction of having
attended a.11 47 conventions.)
MIRCO NAMES PUBLICATION MliR
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PHOENIX,ARIZ. - Mirco Systems,Inc., this city, announced the appoint-
ment of John W. Day as manager, publications. In this newly created
post, Day will have the responsibility for the preparation, printing
and distribution of all Mirco technical publications. In addition,
he will be responsible for advertising, sales promotion and publicity
programs directed to the electronics industry. Prior to joining Mirco
Systems, Day was self-employed as a. copywriter and sales promotion
consultant to industrial and commercial firms in both the Phoenix and
Boston a.rea.s.
TRRU THE COIN CRUTE
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CHICAGO - Big doings at the Rock-Ola factory as the firm celebrates its 40th year of jukebox
manufacture. Operators and all others urged to visit this busy plant during the MOA convention.
Larry Berke preparing for "International Day" at the new Midway factory on Thurs.,Oct.16.
"Coin.men from all over the world will be present", reports Larry •••• George D. Crowley, Chi-
cago attorney, named a director for Bally Mfg.Corp •••• Most outstanding, Bally Service Semi-
nar at Phil Moss' Des Moines,Ia., headquarters , Oct.10 & 11. Reported to have set an attend-
ance record for the firm •••• Florida's AFL-CIO called for a statewide referendum on legal-
ized casino gambling in meeting at Jacksonville,Fla •••• Ted Cohn, former Florida state rep
explained, "Casino gambling is not prohibited by the state constitution. It is restricted in
the state statutes. The only type of gambling prohibition is lottery." ••• "Omaha World-Her-
ald" (9/30/75) front paged report that Mayor F.cl. Zorinsky will be in race for U.S.Senate from
Nebraska. (If he does enter the race all Mayor Eddie can do is - win.) ••• Dudley Merkel, No.
American director for Mirco Games named 4 regional directors: Pat Burke for midwest, Paul
O'Neil for western region, Herman Millstine for northeast and Tony Gonter •••• Hanson Dist.Co.,
Bloomington,Minn., ran into new Iowa Gambling Laws which went into effect Aug.15 as foosball
tournament under way in DesMoines. But attorney general's office okayed foosball games and the
tournament continued •••• Bob Mahoney of Rob't Jones Int ' l, Dedham,Mass., suggested that all
New England's operators visit Bally, Midway and Rock-Ola factories while attending convention
in Chicago. Say all these factories, "Y'all welcome, y'hear."
llJIWIAT llETTE/t PLACE THAN THE UMAltKETPl.ACE"