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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1918
Page
8
The article reflects on gasoline rationing during the gasolineless Sundays era and argues for a card system to allocate fuel fairly. It notes motorists’ mixed reactions, compares rationing to sugar and bread allotments, and credits the period with teaching careful use of gasoline amid wartime production and transport needs.
The District of Columbia requires two license tags for 1919 autos, front and rear. Tags measured 53 by 15 inches will be olive-green with white numerals. Many cars currently use Maryland plates or mount on lamps, radiators, or axles. Fees remain a under 25 hp, 5 for 25 to 30 hp, and 19 for over 30 hp. Tags and payment dates to be announced after arrival.
An amendment to the automobile law allows ages 16 to 18 to obtain an operator permit after a practical demonstration of driving ability. The permit lasts only through the war due to a shortage of drivers. Applicants use the same forms and must swear an oath and undergo the demonstration rather than only oral testing.
Wade Combs, superintendent of licenses, will expect them to furnish the machine and demonstrate their skill. The brief note stresses ready equipment and practical display at the licensing session.
London Oct 2 The recent successes of American aviators in France are attributed to their perfect air discipline and faultless formation. Commanders say many pilots learned this discipline and rigidity on the football field.
The annual report by Superintendent of Licenses Wade Comba shows six months totals of 31 683 gasoline cars 593 electrics and 39 steam cars.
Ottawa reports a Canadian casualty list listing Americans by name and status. Entries show wounded or gassed, missing, and dead with hometowns including Claiborne Charleston, Kansas City, Depew, Watertown, Detroit, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Denver, St Paul, and more. The roster covers numerous states and provinces with military losses and injuries.
A compiled roster lists prisoners including soldiers and civilians such as Sergeant weenakesey William F of New York Corporal Doaris John F. of Brooklyn and others in multiple hometowns. Other names include Rex O Bedro Woolley Maia Trinity Ky Ramog Adolph Kernville Cat Rice and more with origins across Ohio Pennsylvania and Greece.
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