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Pleasure Driving Ban Intensifies East Amid Gasoline Shortage
The Office of Price Administration imposes a noon tomorrow ban on pleasure driving across New England, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, eight eastern West Virginia counties, and the District of Columbia to conserve gasoline for essential wartime needs. Violators face ration revocation and possible suspension. police will stop motorists and check for compliance while investigators target nonessential travel and entertainment.
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