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CONTENTS/volume 10, Number 16/September 1. 1984
FEATURES
Nagging Debts
30
Many distributors have had to tighten the reins an credit they give to operators. This
article explores haw same distributors are trying to avoid bad debts and help the
operator at the same time.
32
For Distributors
Bob Blundred is the AVMDA's new executive director. In an interview. he outlines his
goals for the A VMDA. On page 34, distributors tell how service schools benefit them
and operators.
International Tournament
38
The March of Dimes lntemational Konami/Centuri Track 6 Field Challenge raised
money for the treatment and prevention of birth defects and raised the public's
opinion of the coin·op amusement industry as well.
DEPARTMENTS
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Up Front
Letters to the Editor
News
Equipment Poll
Tournaments
Colnman
Snapshots
Gene·s Gudgements
45 Crltlc·s Comer
54 Our ·cades
51 Franl 62 Technical Topics
65 New Products
68 Classified Advertising
80 Commentary
Cov•r Cr•dlt: Hugh Armstrong of Cherokee Studio in Blaine, Tennessee.