Running on fumes: Photos document the 1970s oil crisis impact on the Miami Valley

Running on fumes: 1970s oil crisis hits the Miami Valley
Running on fumes: 1970s oil crisis hits the Miami Valley
Running on fumes: 1970s oil crisis hits the Miami Valley
Running on fumes: 1970s oil crisis hits the Miami Valley
Running on fumes: 1970s oil crisis hits the Miami Valley
Running on fumes: 1970s oil crisis hits the Miami Valley
Running on fumes: 1970s oil crisis hits the Miami Valley
Running on fumes: 1970s oil crisis hits the Miami Valley
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Melvin Ballard, owner of the Gas-N-Go in Miamisburg, closed his pumps when he wasn't able to get any more fuel in April 1973. DAYTON DAILY NEWS ARCHIVE