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Old 05-02-2008, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Bailey View Post
ha ha, my grandpa owned an independent gas station here for many years, brought his own gas up by rail from Texas. He retired in the late 60's. My grandma did the books. I remember "gas wars" when the stations would all cut the prices...I clearly remember 30 cents a gallon and dropping down to 14 cents sometimes...at least I think I remember that...or was that the cost of a loaf of bread...
A loaf of bread was just a nickel. ... if that helps
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