Drastic New Ban on Non-Essential Driving in the East
The Office of Price Administration ordered a drastic ban on non essential driving for 12 eastern states plus DC and parts of West Virginia effective noon Thursday. Violators face penalties including denial or suspension of gasoline rations. Eastern motorists may only drive for work or family and personal needs.
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Gasoline Ban to Save Farm Production Across 12 States
Price Administrator Prentiss M. Brown announced an emergency gasoline ban in 12 states Maine to Virginia to preserve fuel for farm and food production. He warned tractors may idle and urged state and local police to stop and question motorists and check for violations at races, parks, and beaches.
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Red Cross Worker Called to Missouri By Flood Disaster
Red Cross field representative Mrs. Edna Schrafel from the St. Louis office was called from Cedar Rapids due to Missouri flood conditions and required cancellation of her plans.
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Red Cross
Missouri
Edna Schrafel
St. Louis
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Schrafel Survives Narrow Escapes From Floods
A Cedar Rapids woman identified as Mrs Schrafel endured multiple flood dangers last year in Burlington and earlier this year in storm-town Minnesota where a wall of water swept over her car, narrowly saving her life.
Japanese Air Strength Doubled in Southwest Pacific
Washington reports Japanese air power in New Britain has nearly doubled over five months. Col. Frederic H. Smith, Fifth Air Force chief of staff, says the enemy now holds about a two to one edge over Allied forces, calling the growth potentially defensive though he allows he could be mistaken.
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Halleck accuses OWI of pro Ruml plan propaganda
Rep. Charles Halleck charges the Office of War Information with political propaganda to defeat the Ruml tax plan. He cites a 50 000 leaflets pamphlet and argues OWI trims civil liberties while Congress negotiates tax measures for 1944.
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Senate
Bond Drive Warning Shown at Michigan Refinery
Workers at a Michigan refinery repaired a low false door to the pay office. The door bears the warning You will learn to duck lower if you don t Buy a Bond. The notice reflects anti bond campaign messaging seen in wartime plant settings.
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