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publications were generally set by linotype by the
[redacted] and the more current
and ad hoc publications were generally typed on multi-
lith mats by [redacted] for subsequent processing by [redacted]
In 1963, Justowriter machines were purchased in order
to improve the appearance of the SID providing justified
margins and to speed its printing by preparing camera
ready copy. Certain STIRs were subsequently prepared in
camera ready copy on the Justowriter.
OSI also participated in a [redacted] experiment in the
use of the EPIC system to produce selected NIS drafts
and certain STIRs. The first STIR produced with the
EPIC system was published in March 1967. The system
made use of a paper tape prepared in [redacted] which was then
given to [redacted] for computer processing and subsequent
justification. The Dura machine used in this process
was also used to prepare the *Daily and Weekly Surveyor*.
The use of the tapes from the *Daily Surveyor* to prepare
the *Weekly Surveyor* resulted in a considerable saving
of time. The Dura, which was on loan from [redacted] was
returned at [redacted] request in late 1968.
In mid-1968, the Office rented the IBM magnetic tape
selectric typewriter/magnetic tape selectric composer
system to provide the Office with more flexibility and
speed in preparing camera ready copy for the printer.
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