Archive for the 'Legendary Route 66' Category

The Legend of Allen Bell’s Flying A Service Station

By Michael Karl Witzel ©2007-2008
During World War II, Allen P. Bell was transferred to the Air Base in Kingman, Arizona to work his tour of duty as an aircraft mechanic. On his 21st birthday he stepped off the train, walked down old Route 66 a ways, and observed the desolation. “What is [...]

Friday, November 7th, 2008

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Fact and Fable of Phillips 66 Motor Fuel

By Michael Karl Witzel ©2007-2008
Among the endless catalogue of gasoline trademarks once spotted along America’s Mainstreet, no refined motor fuel has been obfuscated with as much controversy as the Phillips gasoline brand. Ever since their first gallon of go-juice gurgled up through a visible register fuel pump, an excess of amusing yarns and unbelievable anecdotes [...]

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

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