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Old 06-01-2014, 08:48 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Voluntary gas rationing proved ineffective and by the spring of 1942 mandatory rationing was needed.
Somethings don't change.

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By the end of 1942, half of U.S automobiles were issued an 'A' sticker which allowed 4 gallons of fuel per week.
Four gallons per week can you imagine, people would freak.

Rationing on the US Homefront during WW II
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