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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1944
Page
6
War Food Administration reports ample supplies in August with fresh tomatoes and peaches, peanut butter, citrus marmalade, canned beans, frozen vegetables and baked beans. Dry soups oats bread pasta and soy flour also listed, indicating plentiful availability across the country.
The War Production Board reports eight million tons of salvage needed in 1944. SB percent is hidden in American homes and farms, while 62 percent remains in files and store rooms of American Industry. Scouts may uncover waste paper hoards before next felt, as children hope to dig them up.
A Bowie area column lists visits and furloughs from soldiers and relatives. Entries mention Cpl Garland Scroggins and Pvt Billy Ray Graham, family visits in Nocona and Graham, and relatives from Dallas Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. War Dept. notices on L. M. Elenburg and price ceilings for August 16.
A vintage ad lists Worm Liquid added to drinking water for worms and germs affecting poultry and Black head in turkeys, plus Red Star Parasite for mites fleas and dogs. Pricing shown as 2-ounce for 25 cents and 6-ounce for 65 cents. No Better made.
Some establishments may keep charging extra for Sunday meals amid proposed rules. Exemptions apply to institutions run by schools and colleges, fraternities, hospitals, private clubs, and recognized charitable, religious, and cultural organizations under certain conditions.
Over 1,000 veterans have applied to the Veterans Administration for GI Bill education benefits. Four thousand written inquiries and many more inquiries by phone have been received. Eligibility requires interrupted education and at least nine days of active service since September 16, 1940 with honorable or general discharge. Veterans who entered service before age 25 are presumed to have had an interrupted education.
The OPA District Office authorizes dealers to sell factory damaged shoes without rationing after obtaining release. Dealers must apply for release before August 31 and may sell once stickers are attached, with no sales deadline after shipment.
After two years with few deliveries the WPB approves a 1944 quota of 5000 buses. Over 2400 have been released to schools to prevent absences and replace unsafe equipment per the Office of Defense Transportation.
Article notes a shift in military logistics with horses and mules being phased out in favor of mechanized transport. It outlines broader implications for cavalry units and supply chains as new vehicles and machines take precedence in operations.
Dave Major announces on the local ration board that processed food point changes take effect July 30 while the current Point Chart is extended. Corn in vacuum packed whole kernel 12 ounce cans becomes 3 points. corn not vacuum packed 20 ounces or No 2 car-5 vents equals 5 points.
Mr. Consumer may obtain factory damaged footwear without rationing if a dealer has stock and sells at no more than 180 dollars per pair. The notice implies limited supply and price guidance for damaged shoes.
An Office of War Information report notes a surplus stock of 17,000 horses. Dealers bought the horses at sales and sold three fourths to farmers. Between 600 and 7,000 mules displaced by Army mechanization have been auctioned as well.
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