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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1943
Page
5
Massachusetts data show March 1943 colder than normal by 10.6 percent, with costs of living and various goods rising since 1939. Building records in 68 cities, state tax plans, and Boston weather trends accompany a note on municipal planning in Hanscom. East Hampton ponders zoning bylaws.
The Office of Price Administration announces rationing of gasoline and rubber due to shortages. Motorists may drive between home and work, and for occasional trips to summer homes, but many passenger trips are curtailed. The DP A notes cars are nearly driven out, urging reduced travel nationwide.
An amendment effective April 24 directs wartime price ration boards in the east to stop issuing non-highway rations for pleasure boating, with an exception for boats enrolled in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Rations for occupied areas continue as before.
Canned goods stamps D E F good through April 30. Meats butter cheese and fats stamps red OD good for meats margarine and canned fish with E stamps valid April 25. Red A B C D coupons due by April 30. Coffee stamps 26 through April 25 and 23 valid April 26 to May 30. Sugar stamp 12 five pounds valid until May 21. Shoes stamp 17 valid through June 15. Gasoline No 5 A coupons cover three gallons through July 21. Fuel oil coupon No 5 valid for 10 gallons in Massachusetts.
The Office of Price Administration clarifies fuel allowances for boats. Occupational boating is restricted to essential needs such as fishing support and medical travel. Non-occupational trips between seasonal homes and work sites remain disallowed for extra rations except for medical, food, or supplies needs. Coast Guard craft receive limited allowances to maintain emergency wartime service.
A quoted aphorism from James Fraser discusses fate limiting perception. The text notes blinds the eyes of his understanding as destiny begins.
Boston announces new grey colored shoe stamps known as 88 stamps issued by local war price and rationing boards. Each stamp valid for one pair of shoes and may be purchased by establishments in exchange for ration checks drawn to the OPA. Applicants found eligible for extra shoes receive stamps with War Ration Book One number and date of issue.
The State Department of Education offers a university extension course on navigation at Sever Hall Harvard University beginning Wednesday evening April 28. The program covers coastwise navigation aeronautical navigation and astronomy calculations with signals buoys tides currents and practical methods from the U S Hydrographic Office. Two eight lecture parts plus observation meets. Led by Lieut Thomas W Roose. A second civil service exam prep course begins April 20 at Harvard Hall under Edward S Gren tian with May 15 exam date and April 26 filing deadline.
Advertising described as a consumer ally in wartime urging support for liberty and defense. It highlights war time products and how to use them, promotes War Bonds, stamps, and saving dollars, portraying advertising as public welfare and a partner of national effort.
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