Wartime Price and Supply Warnings From OWI
The Office of War Information reports retail cranberries at about 41 cents a pound with cents per pound markups for stores by group. OPA sets a minimum octane of 75 for premium gasoline to curb low grade sales and counterfeit coupons. Green ville and Greenwood courts strengthen penalties for dealers using invalid coupons. December 1 is the mailing deadline for domestic Christmas gifts to ensure delivery as holiday mail volume rises.
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Why Farmers Should Buy and Keep War Bonds
Farmers should buy War Bonds to build financial reserves pay debts and curb inflation while supporting the war effort. Bonds offer liquidity, grow via interest, and help fund postwar needs including repairs and mortgage liquidation. Patriotism urges everyone to invest to protect democracy and shorten the conflict.
War Board expands infant and child apparel program
The War Production Board advances third infants and children's clothing efforts with a plan to produce about 30 million units from December 1 to February 28. It prioritizes cotton and flannelette fabrics and includes waterwear, pajamas, and underwear, aiming for durable low cost goods available to retailers in early 1945. A Rural Electrification program proposal envisions a 5.5 billion dollar five year effort to serve 3.65 million rural homes. Veterans advisory committees have formed in over two thousand counties to aid returning soldiers and a National War Fund contribution supports war victims’ children.
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