A multipurpose nationwide data collection network

A multipurpose nationwide data communication network is proposed, to be based on public-access remote entry stations located at Post Offices and feeding one or more central computers. The network could supply Government agencies with a variety of data, including election returns and referendums; it could also collect data (orders, enquires, etc.) from the public for commercial organizations, accept and transmit telegrams at all hours, and provide a variety of banking services for Postal Bank customers.