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Video Parts (3)

This clip is Part 1 of a 3-part film.

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NO ALTERNATIVE Part 1

Description

Dramatizes citizens' responsibilities in supporting gas rationing. Tom interrupts a poker game to lecture on rationing, after Bob has offered an illegal gas coupon to Frank. Shows brief war scenes and flashbacks as Tom explains how "black market" coupons cause shortages that affect war industries and military activities. Points out that car pools should be formed, illegal coupons scorned, coupons should be identified with the user's license number.

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Collection

Records of the Office of War Information

Series

Propaganda, Information, and Documentary Motion Pictures

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Date
1944-01-01
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TRT
2:42