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DATA PATHING'S OWN Data Line
DECEMBER 1970
INTERNATIONAL VENTURES
  • Tom Taylor is in Europe right now, following up on the recent visit from the Lufthansa representatives. A very special thanks goes to the District offices in Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Orlando and Charlotte for their great show of hospitality to our visitors. Not forgetting the headquarters personnel, you all did a tremendous Job!
  • On December 9th., we said Cheerio to Bob Hedrick who headed off to England. After a brief visit with relatives back East, Bob and family will leave on the 28th for an 18 month assignment in Brighton, England. Good luck ole boy!
CUSTOMER ENGINEERING NEWS
  • Ted Spitzmiller is sorry to see his last training class depart. He tells us they were "a good class of football players." Ah yes, who could forget the football game at 4 o'clock in the morning that was broken up by our friendly law enforcement officers. Such wonderful memories of headquarters for you chaps!
July 7, 1969
SALES and SHIPMENTS
  • This week a shipment of one 2104, three 1445's and fifty 1304's is on its way to North American Rockwell thanks to our L.A. salesman - DaveLowe.
  • Through the blood, sweat and tears of Bob Brash, Xerox will receive 1 processor and 32 - 1204's on their way this week.
  • Newport News is upgrading their stock of DPI equipment. They have ordered two 2104's to replace their 2103's.
November 24, 1970
ON THE INTERNATIONAL SCENE
  • George Lucas and family will depart for Japan on December 7th for a 2-yr. assignment. We will miss you and wish you the best.
  • Mr. Dietmar Waver has recently joined DPI International as General Manager, Germany Region. Mr. Waver's territory includes; Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
  • Our first International shipment will go to Nippon Electric Company (NEC) of Japan in December. The system consists of l-2l04 and 15-1204 terminals. Mr. Takashi Yamada of NEC is now attending the Customer Training class.
MANUFACTURING
  • Congratulations to all the hard working People in Assembly for completing the first 1304's.
  • Don Birmingham and Mable Kenoyer were the guests of honor at a luncheon held for them November 13th, celebrating their 5th year with DPI. Mr. Dubois and Mr. Byall presented the awards. We hope to see you on your 10th yr. anniversary.