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To: Jamestown1630
The name change was in 1973. A buddy of mine at that time was involved with the company and mentioned the extensive search they did to avoid names that might cause trouble or offense.

But I'm sure you're right that they didn't check EVERY language, probably just the most prevalent few hundred.

26 posted on 06/27/2022 3:33:21 PM PDT by dayglored ("Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.")
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To: dayglored

Probably where they expected to do significant business.


28 posted on 06/27/2022 3:48:11 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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