[Lurking Libertarian]

So back in 1943, 71 years ago, the mayor of New York said (summarized), "Get out there. Lend a hand and help everybody. Help us. Help us in the city. Help the fire department. Help us do the crosswalks. Do your own sidewalk. Keep it safe for everybody. Let's all work together."

I heard about that blizzard from my parents. The difference is, in 1943, there were no snowplows-- the only way to clear the streets was to use shovels, so the Mayor asked everyone to go out and shovel; otherwise, many of the City streets would not have been cleared for weeks. Now that there are City trucks with plows, it is more efficient for people to stay out of the way while the plows clear the streets.

[oh8eleven]

The difference is, in 1943, there were no snowplows-- the only way to clear the streets was to use shovels

NYC 1921


1930

Sure look like plows to me.

[Mears]

“The difference is, in 1943, there were no snowplows— the only way to clear the streets was to use shovel”

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You have got to be kidding.

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[trebb]

The difference is, in 1943, there were no snowplows-...

Some of the most effective snowplows I have seen were in small towns - they put a blade on a dump truck, filled it up for weight (usually sand or salt), and put chains on the wheels.