Town and Farm in War Time OWI Reports on Food Situation
The Office of War Information reports wartime food conditions. Farm population is down four million since the last war, yet 1943 output is 47 percent higher than 1918. Sugar stamps 37 not used. vitamin C foods urged. projections show varied fruit, dairy, and meat supplies through 1944.
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OWI
United States
Office of War Information
War Food Administration
Office of Price Administration
Weather Stripping Materials Forecast By War Production Board
The War Production Board says weather stripping supplies including felt and wood for rigidity will be in good retail supply. Zinc for stripping double hung windows and insulating mineral wool plus asphalt roofing should be ordered now before fall demand. Rubber and copper weather stripping are not available for individual consumers.
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War Production Board
WPB
Volunteers Check Food Prices Amid Nationwide Price Panel Drive
The OPA says more than 40,000 price panel volunteers have visited 386,289 food stores nationwide to enforce price control. Volunteers faced hardships in rural areas including a mail plane link to an island store group and boat surveys in Plaquemines Parish Louisiana. The survey found 166,785 price violations on 10 items and 448,041 price posting violations.
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OPA
Lake Michigan
Plaquemines Parish
Louisiana
Gasoline Ration Rules For Farm Volunteers
OPA announces new gasoline ration rules for summer farm volunteers. Applicants must arrange to carry at least four persons including the driver or as many as the car will hold and prove no other adequate transportation is available.
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OPA
Reemployment Rights Under 1940 Act for Veterans
The Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 grants reeployment rights to honorably discharged veterans who apply within 40 days of relief from service. Veterans placed in inactive status and transferred to the Enlisted Reserve Corps lose rights if they fail to seek reinstatement within 40 days. If reinstatement is delayed improperly, the veteran may pursue back pay through the courts.
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National Headquarters of Selective Service
Sugar Stamp 37 In War Ration Book 4 Declared Useless
OPA announced that Sugar Stamp 37 in War Ration Book 4 will never be used. Many housewives sent this stamp to lead boards during home canning sugar applications.
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OPA
War Time Round-Up and Policy Shifts Across Agencies
The report notes a surge in Merchant Marine trainee applications after age limits were lowered, with over 7,000 youths aged 16 to 23 applying and about 600 ordered to report. It mentions removal of livestock and meat delivery restrictions by War Food Administration, a proposed resumption of firearms production, no civilian radio set production, a 9,464,000 ton normal superphosphate goal for 1944-45, watermelon price adjustments, removal of lard rationing, and a June 1 deadline for old gasoline ration coupons B-2 and C-2.
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U.S. Maritime Service
Aleady
War Food Administration
WPE
Chemicals Bureau
OPA
OPA Plans Boost in Low Priced Clothing Production
The Office of Price Administration announced a new program to raise production of affordable wearing apparel. It targets more children and infant wear next fall along with inexpensive bed sheets from 1.49 to 1.59. House dresses around 1.69, men's shorts about 0.55, women's slips 1.00, and men's shirts 1.65. Additional items include work gloves, men’s overalls, and work shirts for industrial workers, all to be priced at reasonable levels.
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Office of Price Administration
OPA
Public calls to end price limits on low-cost fabrics
Ro b e rt A Seidel of W T Grant Company argues the OPA price line limits hurt consumers. He says the policy raises costs for a $2.98 dress by 38 percent and a $20 coat by 3 to 5 dollars, failing to curb prices and reducing low-cost outerwear. He urges free competition and broader distribution to lower prices. He suggests allocating fabric and bringing dresses to sale in 60 days across 493 stores.
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OPA
Robert A. Seidel
W. T. Grant Company
Seidel
Congress
Rationing Update And Postwar Railroad Funding Debate
The notice covers meat cheese butter and fats stamps plus blue sugar and air plane shoe stamps detailing validity dates and uses. It urges Congress to recognize wartime repair funding through railroads to restore damaged infrastructure and create jobs, arguing tax on repair money would threaten postwar transportation.
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Congress
Gasoline Coupon Details for A Sheets Through June 21
The notice lists gasoline coupons in A sheets good for 3 gallons through June 21 when endorsed with license number and state of registration. Coupons B2, B3, C2 and C3 allow 5 gallons each.
Fuel Oil Periods 4 and 5 Coupons Announced
Coupons for Period 4 and Period 5 fuel oil cover 10 gallons per unit and run from February 8 to September 30. The notices specify the same terms for both periods and indicate valid use within the stated dates.
Dipping Sheep After Shearing Boosts Sullivan County Profits
Sullivan County sheep raisers may raise profits by dipping sheep to eradicate ticks and external parasites. Dipping should occur two to three weeks after shearing with a portable vat available for farmers without facilities. County Agents can provide further information. shearers note they can tell if sheep were previously dipped by the feel of the fleece.
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Sullivan County
ABCs of thrift save rails and jobs in postwar era
The Missouri Pacific Lines president warns American railroads face record loads and severe wear. Maintenance funding is limited, with material and labor scarce. Savings must fund repairs and replacements when available, but tax laws hinder such reinvestment, threatening rail service and livelihoods.
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ABC
Missouri Pacific Lines
Sudan Makes a Good Hay in Sullivan County
Sudan grass suits Sullivan County as a hay crop, especially under drought. County Extension Agent Mr. Springer notes its emergency value on flooded lands drying later. Plant late May or early June with rows or drill, 5 pounds per acre in rows or 20 to 25 pounds solid. Seed should be ready by July if needed, with no prussic acid danger in dry forage.
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Sudan
Sullivan County
Springer
Sudan Grass Mixtures Boost Hay Yield and Quality
For hay use Sudan grass with soybeans or cowpeas to raise protein and tonnage. Plant soybeans or cowpeas in rows and grow to 8 to 10 inches, then broadcast Sudan at 20 to 25 pounds per acre just before final shallow cultivation. A second Sudan cutting often follows, especially in good years.
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Sudan
War Production Hints by County Extension Agents
County agent Ted Lappin notes livestock use on a Meadville farm with a 2nd year sweet clover stand. An acre of 2nd year sweet clover can pasture 2 cows 4 yearling steers or heifers 15 ewes 18 sows or equivalents from April to July. Oven canning is dangerous because jars may explode as steam builds up.
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Ted Lappin
Meadville
Can-Do Guidance for Home Canners from USDA
The U S Department of Agriculture urges practical home canning advice with emphasis on proper methods backed by science. It notes legume seedings can use limestone drilling when agricultural supplies are unavailable and stresses the need for food thrift efforts.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Extension Office Offers Authentic Literature on Food
Readable excerpts describe authentic literature on food topics provided by the Extension Office. The material covers cooking, nutrition, and agricultural guidance aimed at the public.
Ferguson terrace near Brookfield praised as wash control
Arthur Ferguson and his son south of Brookfield built their first terrace. A sudden 1 inch 30 minute rain last week tested it and Ferguson said it handled the water uncanny well. He noted he was checking the terrace before the rain fully stopped, convinced terraces may be the best solution to controlling washes.
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Arthur Ferguson
Cheese making demo and a 4.1 lb cheese at MFA Browning
Fifty MFA members in Browning attended a cheese making demonstration. After curing for a month the 4.1 lb cheese will be cut for the next meeting.
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MFA Club
Browning
Farm Laborers Needed For Production
Sullivan County farmers seek workers with farming knowledge or experience to support summer duties. Lack of labor could reduce crop and livestock production. Maurice Springer urges unemployed individuals to contact the Extension Office in Milan Missouri for job details, with jobs available on large, well equipped farms.
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Sullivan County
Maurice Springer
Milan
Missouri
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