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 In 1939, as World War II began, much of New Jersey was closer, in appearance and pace of life, to the year 1900 than to 1950. There were no superhighways; roads were very rarely more than two lanes wide. Dirt roads were common in rural counties such as Sussex, Salem or Cape May and only sandy, difficult-to-use, narrow roads reached into the Pine Barrens. Route 9, two lanes most of the way, was the only major road to the Shore; a trip to Atlantic City from Morristown might take as much as five hours. There were no motels, but every city had at least one excellent hotel. All cities were thriving, with major industries, upscale downtown stores and numerous cultural or educational facilities. The John T. Cunningham
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This was New Jersey
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