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[DubiousDan]

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I remember my mom griping, early 60s I think, when premium gas went from 0.15 to 0.17/gallon. I recall gas wars where regular was 0.25/gallon in 1969.

 

[Inspector43]

The median income in 1955 was $5k per year.

And in what state did you see speed limit signs like that?

Iowa

 

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[rmantoo]

I remember when my dad told me, in about 1980, that during the Korean War he made something like $95 a month as a sergeant and my min

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That looks like a SCI-FI movie from the 50s. SO COOL!

 

[vmax]

In my squadron, when on security, we had to keep our bullets in our pants pocket like Barney Fife did. I figured that I could call 'time out' if a threat approached.

Never heard of such a thing.
We went with our M16s with a loaded 30 round mag and 3 more in reserve on our belt
We did not carry one in the chamber

 

[avvidclif]

Cheapest I ever remember paying for gas was 13.9cents/gal at the first self service in Irving. Walking to the corner grocery store and getting a Dr Pepper (10-12 oz btl) and a large Baby Ruth for a quarter. Milk was $1/gal.

 

[easy rider]

Cheapest I ever remember paying for gas was 13.9cents/gal at the first self service in Irving. Walking to the corner grocery store and getting a Dr Pepper (10-12 oz btl) and a large Baby Ruth for a quarter. Milk was $1/gal.

As far as when I was driving, I do remember filling up and getting change back for a $5 bill.

 

[Texasgordo]

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[ZX9RCAM]

Wow!

 

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Sweet!

 

[Inspector43]

Never heard of such a thing.
We went with our M16s with a loaded 30 round mag and 3 more in reserve on our belt
We did not carry one in the chamber

Early 60's, USAF, stateside, M1 Carbine, 15 round mag in pocket. I only had to load and lock one time. That's when the OD showed up drunk at midnight. After the clicks he left.

 

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