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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1943
Page
3
The text describes blue and red warning signals for air raids with actions like blackout and shelter procedures. It instructs civilians and defense workers to remain at posts or seek shelter, black out lights, use low beam headlights, and follow police orders. It references Omaha Nebraska and Seventh Service Command directives.
Persons who failed to apply by July 10 during mail registration may now apply to local War Price and Rationing Boards. Eligible include those never listed on Book Three, heads of families who forgot to repeat names, births after July 10 1943, releases from armed forces or institutions if not yet applied, with boards in Wyoming having forms. State OPA will issue the books.
Wartime cooking guidance describes a Victory Garden Salad featuring turnips potatoes and peas with Chili Sauce Mayonnaise. Instructions cover garlic rubbed bowls and serving on a Lazy Susan plate. Separate notes discuss delay in delivering ration books and procedures for applicants in Wyoming.
The article urges purchase of War Bonds to finance self propelled crocodile boats used in Solomons and African coast landings. These vessels haul tanks artillery and equipment from ships to beaches in multiple sizes from fifty footers to 500 tonners costing 2400 to 37000 dollars.
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