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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1944

Page

14

Review of Rationing Calendar

Sugar stamps No 30 31 and 32 and 46 provide 5 pounds each for Book IV. stamp 32 valid June 16. Meats and fats red stamps A through T8 10 points indefinite. V8 stamps valid June 4. Processed foods blue stamps A8–V8 10 points indefinite. Shoes Book III stamps 1 2 with airplane pictures one pair indefinite. Gasoline A coupons 3 gal front endorsed. A-12s valid June 22 to September. B3 B4 C3 ratings total 5 gal each. Tires inspection semiannual or 5000 miles. record required for replacements and gas rationing.

Views on Shoes Rationing Continues Through 1944

The War Production Board and the Office of Price Administration said civilians will not see more shoe supplies this year. Shoe rationing remains in effect until the supply improves. Officials noted 1943 inventories fell by over 53 million pairs and expect a further decline up to 25 million pairs in the current year.

War Production Board Office of Price Administration

Surplus Shoes May Aid Civilians After War

Treasury Procurement reports 200000 surplus military shoes may be sold to civilians but rules favor the original manufacturer. Regulators note 53 million fewer shoes in stock than 1943 start and rationing remains strict. Gas rationing probation allows 30 days to find car pool partners or risk renewal.

Treasury Office of Price Administration War Production Board

Low cost home dress program eyed for third quarter

The article describes a new government program to produce low cost house dresses shirts shorts and slips with sturdy seams and precise dimensions. Prices for basic items and potential impacts of cotton prices are noted along with changes to distribution charts and ration stamps. It also mentions summer demand for coal stoves and agricultural advice on peas.

Foreign Economic Administration Congress OPA Department of Agriculture

Wallace Would End Asiatic Colonization

Vice President Henry A. Wallace urged de colonization of India Burma Malaya Indo China and the Netherlands East Indies in a pamphlet written before his Far East trip. He said Asia cannot stay half free and half colonial and called for international cooperation and a force backed world organization for peace in the Pacific.

New York Henry A. Wallace Far East India Netherlands East Indies Burma Malay Indo-China Asia Wallace Pacific American Council Institute of Pacific Relations

Texas Bar To Hear Chaplin's Attorney

Jerry Geisler the noted Los Angeles attorney will speak at the State Bar of Texas annual meeting in Port Worth on June 29 under the auspices of the District and County Attorneys Association. Fred Erisman Gregg County district attorney said Geisler would speak en route to a war bond rally in San Saba.

Giesler Outlines 30 Years as Los Angeles Lawyer

Erisman notes Charles Chaplin defense attorney William Giesler spoke on stage recounting three decades in law. Giesler, president of the Lawyers' Club of Los Angeles, addressed the Tar will topic about his career and experiences.

Charles Chaplin Giesler Erisman The Lawyers’ Club of Los Angeles

Deadline Approaching for County and Precinct Candidacy

Saturday midnight is the deadline for candidates to file for county and precinct offices. The deadline for state candidates was June 5, and the first Democratic Primary election will be held on July 22.

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