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    KEN WADE Owns trucking business in Sarasota, Florida. Now planning to make his home in Las Vegas. Has been offered a job as manager of a trailer park. Present address: General Delivery, Las Vegas. Bought 1925 Model T several years ago in Michigan - car was a wreck and he rebuilt it. Had always been dream to take a long trip in the bar. Had made no specific plans. Left for Mexico on April 3rd - remained 3 weeks. Decided to travel further to Las Vegas. Actual traveling time - 14 days - 7,000 miles - from Sarasota through Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and then Mexico - returned across Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California to Nevada. Arrived Las Vegas May 6. Car is inscribed with names of cities visited. His wife accompanied him on trip. Has always - for past 10 years - attended "old car meets" in whatever city they are held. Owns 1929 Model A Sedan and 1929 Model A pick-up. Had previously made trips in the 1929 pick-up. During 7,000 mile trip had no major breakdowns and no flats - tires are 30 years old.