Word: amexco
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...long a credit-card holdout. Diners' bounced right back by announcing a contract with the Stork Club, another holdout. American Express then scored by adding a galaxy of nonrestaurant services: Western Union, Greyhound Bus, Avis and Hertz car rentals, Kinney Parking Systems, Kelly Girls for temporary office help. Amexco spread the word that in any of its 303 international offices, a cardholder could charge a ticket or tour to any spot in the world. In return, Diners' Club, which already boasts such nonrestaurant services as liquor stores and florists, last week said it will offer travel policies from...