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LX 4- was changed to LW 4- because people mistakenly thought it was LExington 4. Jeremey-Stuart de Fishberg ... From: freddyr34 <freddyr34@...> Subject:
... used in NY City. Many new exchanges started in NY City around 1960 had designations like TT 5, LL 6, and the like. Even when it looked like the first 2
As I pointed out most recently on 6/5/2009 at 2:13 PM, during the time frame being discussed they appear to have been weening the public off meaningful
... Not "might have been used." The practice WAS DEFINITELY USED in NY City. About 1960, all new exchanges in NY City were just two letters, not standing for
... Not just "might have been used at the time in NY City." WAS DEFINITELY used in NY City. Many new exchanges started in NY City around 1960 had designations