Shade tree mechanic (1942)

[Mullins, Bill AMRDEC]

See also (slightly earlier)

"Garage Owners' Supervision Set"
_Los Angeles Times_; Aug 27, 1942; pg. A3

"Representatives of the Motor Trades Association and other large garage
interests were present and said they were in favor of the ordinance;
that it would put the "pepper tree mechanics" out of business and help
the chap with an established garage who was "fair and honest." "

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