Weegee, [Signs on car windshield, New York], January 11, 1943 (15314.1993)
Somebody had a leak in the mechanical refrigerator, so-o-o…
Weegee, [Sign on car windshield, New York], January 11, 1943 (15316.1993)
Coast Guard keeps sign on reverse side of adjustable sunshade.
Weegee, [Sign on plumber’s truck, New York], January 11, 1943 (15317.1993)
Plumber’s emergency service car, plainly identified.
Weegee, [Sign on car windshield, New York], January 11, 1943 (15315.1993)
Hand-made sign explains a service man’s situation.
Weegee, [Sign on car windshield, New York], January 11, 1943 (15318.1993)
Special dispensation for service men on leave.
PM, January 11, 1943, p.5
Wartime New York:
Pleasure Driving Ban Raises Crop of Windshield Excuses
The few automobiles that must be about on business or other legitimate errands attract eagle eyed cops and OPA [Office of Price Administration] investigators. To keep out of trouble, drivers decorate windshield with notes and signs. Examples on this page were found in the midtown district by Weegee.
PM, January 11, 1943, p.5