1973 Press Photo Philadelphia gas station operator Lou Palmer at empty gas pumps

Philadelphia gas station operator Lou Palmer, shown at his empty gas pumps, says that the major oil company which supplies him is "trying to throw me out on the street, wipe me out of business," but says he's "going to fight to stay." Palmer is one of many operators being forced out of the business.

Photo is dated 1973.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.