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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1986
Page
12
The piece recalls a time with many stations and full service by attendants. It notes a decline from about 222000 stations to 130000 over 15 years and that 73 percent of gas is now self service. It warns of more pumps at convenience stores and satellite dishes on stations and credit card charges routed to oil company offices by satellite.
The article explains that most gas stations are owned by oil companies who lease them to independent dealers. Some outlets are company owned, while others are independent dealers sourcing gas from multiple suppliers. If a tire needs service, a station may send a mobile truck to lift the car, fit a spare, and tow the flat tire to a station for mounting and repair.
A terse report notes a curious observer named Mini spotting items including sausage lemon half fudge bar and carrot among others. The brief records a playful scavenger vibe with no clear culprit or city linkage.
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