50 Years Ago

Herald of Oct. 9, 1969

Martinsburg Borough Council will write to United Transmissions, Inc., demanding better television cable service for the company’s subscribers in Martinsburg. The action was taken by council at a meeting following a formal complaint from Ralph Bowers, who appeared in person, and several other residents who complained in telephone calls to councilmen. mr. Bowers declared that the borough should demand better service or revoke the franchise under which United Transmission is authorized to operate in Martinsburg. The same company, a subsidiary of United Utilities, operates i...