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Originally Posted by Ruth
Shortage of rubber, all rubber went for war effort. Not too many Jeeps and trucks with 4.75X21 tires.
They rationed gasoline not because we didn't have gas, it was to cut down on people driving and using up their tires. Most all latex came from Asia with some coming from Brazil.
Plenty of good books with interesting facts about the WWII. IMO, none of the good stuff was taught in school.
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I find it amazing how the same event can be almost unrecognisable from one country to another. When an English guy arrived over here a few years back, he said something about what a wonderful leader was Churchill. He was amazed when he saw how reviled he is here. Similarly, the Boston tea party depends on who is telling it. No one doubts that the Palestinians have a different view of Israel from many other countries.
IMO, what one person considers "the good stuff" is not likely what everybody does.