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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1942
Page
16
The notice describes a wartime gasoline ration plan for Hawaii travelers returning from Midway Island. It lists coupon numbers and months of validity, specifies one gallon per coupon, and explains how values may change with official announcements. It warns against tearing coupons from the booklet and notes only attendants may remove coupons at service stations.
A quirky clipping notes a purported U S Russian war pact framed as a Believe It Or Not entry. It hints at unlikely alliances and sensational claims without detailing official sources or dates. The tone resembles a satirical or curiosities column from an era of mock headlines.
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