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1953 -- John E. Ryan, parade director, uses a mobile telephone enroute to advise the rest of the Parade to traffic issues and last minute directions.

J. E. Johnson, parade consultant, Jack Davenport, tent supervisor and John Ryan, left to right, study operations of the "big top" from a model.

Allen Orth, left, consultant and John E. Ryan study best display arrangement using miniatures.

Harry DeFer, left, the business manager and Bruce Overby, operating manager use traveling desks for an office.

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