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War Production Board plans larger shoe supply for shortages
The War Production Board announced increased shoe output across infants, misses, and children sizes to ease supply gaps in crowded centers. August production was only modestly higher, with total infant and child sizes rising but still below 1942 levels, while civilian leather shipments and retirements affect availability.
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War Production Board
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