Tag: March 1944
Black Market Masters Behind Gas Ration Cuts, Washington D.C., 1944
The dark underbelly of the American black market has struck again, leaving a trail of desperation and deceit in its wake. The U.S. government, faced with the daunting task of rationing gasoline, has been infiltrated by a ruthless gang of chiselers. These master thieves have managed to siphon off a staggering 2.4 million gallons of…
Eire Axis Diplomats, Espionage, Washington 1944
On a chilly March 11, 1944, the winds of war howled through the nation’s capital as the United States government issued a stern warning to neutral Eire, a small island nation off the coast of Ireland. The lives of thousands of United Nations soldiers hung precariously in the balance as the US government appealed to…
Durant Beer Ban, Brewing Trouble, Mississippi 2023
In the small town of Durant, Mississippi, a peculiar problem has brewed. As soldiers on leave flood the local cafes, the authorities are wondering if the lack of beer on tap is causing more harm than good. While liquor is easily stashed away in a pocket, beer requires a more permanent presence, and it appears…
