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My first job was pumping gas at a "full service" station, checking oil, cleaning windows, etc, for $1.25 an hr, which was decent money in the late 60's!

My first job was pumping gas, like a lot of teenagers in my day! I don't remember my pay, but the minimum wage was $1.50 then, and I do remember that cigarettes weree 75c a pack! I remember customers copmplaining about the price, saying if it got to a $1 a pack, they would quit smoking, rather...