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* ... that the former operator of the '''[[Q38 (New York City bus)|Q38]]''' bus route was not compensated for the route's takeover, as their equipment was considered obsolete? <small>Source: [https://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper%2014/Jamaica%20NY%20Long%20Island%20Daily%20Press/Jamaica%20NY%20Long%20Island%20Daily%20Press%201936/Jamaica%20NY%20Long%20Island%20Daily%20Press%201936%20-%200945.pdf Long Island Daily Press 1936]. "The Affiliated Bus Company originally requested $25,000 in cash for its equipment, and eventually agreed to convey title for such equipment for the sum of $4,800 in cash. As the equipment was considered by the Triboro Company obsolete and worthless, the offer was rejected."</small> | * ... that the former operator of the '''[[Q38 (New York City bus)|Q38]]''' bus route was not compensated for the route's takeover, as their equipment was considered obsolete? <small>Source: [https://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper%2014/Jamaica%20NY%20Long%20Island%20Daily%20Press/Jamaica%20NY%20Long%20Island%20Daily%20Press%201936/Jamaica%20NY%20Long%20Island%20Daily%20Press%201936%20-%200945.pdf Long Island Daily Press 1936]. "The Affiliated Bus Company originally requested $25,000 in cash for its equipment, and eventually agreed to convey title for such equipment for the sum of $4,800 in cash. As the equipment was considered by the Triboro Company obsolete and worthless, the offer was rejected."</small> | ||
| − | ** '''ALT1''':... that the former operator of the '''[[Q38 (New York City bus)|Q38]]''' bus route was given several temporary operating franchises before receiving a permanent franchise in 1936? <small>Source: Numerous; see article</small> | + | ** '''ALT1''':<s>... that the former operator of the '''[[Q38 (New York City bus)|Q38]]''' bus route was given several temporary operating franchises before receiving a permanent franchise in 1936?</s> <small>Source: Numerous; see article</small> |
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| − | :* | + | :* [[File:Symbol confirmed.svg|16px]] This article is a newly promoted GA and is new enough and long enough. I prefer ALT0 as ALT1 is less interesting to a general reader, the hook facts are cited inline, the article is neutral and I detected no copyright issues. A QPQ has been done. [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]]) 06:14, 20 May 2020 (UTC) |
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Q38 (New York City bus)
- ... that the former operator of the Q38 bus route was not compensated for the route's takeover, as their equipment was considered obsolete? Source: Long Island Daily Press 1936. "The Affiliated Bus Company originally requested $25,000 in cash for its equipment, and eventually agreed to convey title for such equipment for the sum of $4,800 in cash. As the equipment was considered by the Triboro Company obsolete and worthless, the offer was rejected."
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... that the former operator of the Q38 bus route was given several temporary operating franchises before receiving a permanent franchise in 1936?Source: Numerous; see article
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- Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Stearn's botanical names (T)
- Comment: More hooks later
Improved to Good Article status by Kew Gardens 613 (talk) and Tdorante10 (talk). Nominated by Epicgenius (talk) at 16:04, 18 April 2020 (UTC).
This article is a newly promoted GA and is new enough and long enough. I prefer ALT0 as ALT1 is less interesting to a general reader, the hook facts are cited inline, the article is neutral and I detected no copyright issues. A QPQ has been done. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:14, 20 May 2020 (UTC)