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Demonstrations

Oct. 10, 1953 - Petrol Strike Threatens to Halt London: Empty Petrol tanks face London and Home Countries this morning as the result of the unofficial strike of 6, 000 petrol-tankers drivers. Ministers were meeting today to prepare emergency plans to use troops the distribute petrol if the strike continue. Photo Shows To prove his No Petrol sign, this garage attendant at Charing Cross uses a dip-stick to convince customers that his storage tanks are empty

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13166959
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46150569
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5544px x 4437px (1.4MB)
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Editorial Use Only - No Property or Model Releases. For any non-editorial use, please contact Mary Evans direct
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Keystone Pictures USA

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