Shortages Hit Moonshiners' Business In Wartime
Washington report from the Bureau of Internal Revenue notes a sharp decline in illicit distilleries and arrests in late 1945 due to metal and especially sugar shortages. Only 639 vehicles were seized in the last six months versus 2265 in 1939. December raids yielded 253 moonshiners and 262 stills across four southeastern states.
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Coal Shipments to Army Camps Halted for Month
The Solid Fuels administration ordered all coal shipments to army camps stopped for the remainder of February to ease shortages. Camps reportedly have fuel to last the winter, but many communities face household fuel strain. The action aims to free coal for retail dealers, with camps to obtain coal later only via certified shortage.
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Solid Fuels Administration
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Army Doubts All Fathers Out by July
The Army says about 580,000 of 700,000 soldiers who are fathers will be discharged by July 1 but cannot meet Congress wishes to release all by then without ample replacements. Secretary Patterson says 400,000 more replacements are needed to hit a 1.3 million force and will reassess demobilization criteria if inflow exceeds expectations. Eisenhower notes the 700,000 father figure. releases since V E Day totals rise across services.
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Daniel Eagle solves Pasadena clothing shortage with civilian wardrobe
Dan W. Eagle posted a reconversion from Sgt Eagle to Civilian Eagle and sent his measurements to local clothiers. He received a telegram and calls and ended up with suits a topcoat six shirts six pairs of shorts shoes and a hat, restoring his wardrobe.
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