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Strike at Cross Roads police station
"J.O.S. workers and city commuters pictured outside the Cross Roads Police Station yesterday after the workers went on a wild-cat strike claiming police beat up a driver."
Bob Wilmer, JOS Acting Chief Engineer
"Telling the news: JOS Acting Chief Engineer Bob Wilmer [standing] talking to members of the news about the company's fleet. At table clockwise from left are Gleaner's Granville Carr, JBC's Audrey Buckle and Errol Russell, Daily News' Kenneth Davis…
JOS Depot at Tivoli
"Awaiting spare parts - some of the buses laid up in the Tivoli Depot because of lack of spare parts to do repairs."
JOS workers
"Confrontation - riot squad policeman and striking JOS workers at the Industrial Terrace Depot yesterday."
Jamaica Omnibus Service buses
"Phasing out - the familiar "Jolly Joseph" on the streets of Kingston will be going out of business if present plans are carried through to finality. Its franchise will be shared up."
Bus washing
"Extra bus washing: Four automatic bus washing machines owned by the JOS are all in action again after several weeks on half service due to a shortage of imported parts. Now, besides every bus passing through the washing machines each night,…
Bus shelter on Arthur Wint Drive
"The new bus shelter erected by the JOS on Arthur Wint Drive which is designed to protect the public from rain and splashing by passing vehicles. This shelter is the first of a number that will be built and the length will be increased to 12 feet to…
Jolly Joseph (JOS) bus
"Jolly in Mobay: A Jolly Joseph (JOS) bus rolling along Rose Hall to Montego Bay route. The buses began operating in the North Coast town on November 14 to help the transportation situation there after the Montego Bay Omnibus Company had to withdraw…
JOS bus commuters
"Back at last: JOS buses returned to the roads yesterday after a five-day absence. Here young commuters make their way into one as they welcomed back 'Jolly Joseph'."
Leyland National Bus Factory
"A national matter: RJR's industrial reporter Patrick Richie-Haughton [right], took the opportunity to visit the Leyland National Bus Factory during a three-week visit to Britain as the guest of the British Government. The Jamaica Omnibus Service…
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Bob Marley performing at concert
"Bob Marley pointing, exhorts the huge throng to "Get Up, Stand Up For Your Rights' at Sunday's concert."