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“I hope you realize the seriousness of our position — we're paying fifty cents an hour for this boat!"
August
1
1947
“I hope you realize the seriousness of our position — we're paying fifty cents an hour for this boat!"
August
1
1947
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“I hope you realize the seriousness of our position — we're paying fifty cents an hour for this boat!"
August
1
1947
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