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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
BRODISH, in which Bill and Dick had testified. After a
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short time, it was decided that we would again meet the
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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