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Pennsylvania gas tax surge sparks protest and cartoon warning
Governor Earle urged raising the state gasoline tax from four to five cents amid warnings that high transportation costs deter industry and tourism. Pennsylvania motorists would pay about 46 million dollars in state plus 10 million federal gas tax this year, rising to 66 million in 1937 with one more cent. Motorist groups mobilize to oppose the measure as Harrisburg legislators hear public protest.
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