OPA Freezes Used Tires and Tubes Pending Rationing
The Office of Price Administration froze the sale of used tires and tubes and announced that used tires will soon be rationed under Baruch committee guidance. The freeze stays in place until the new rationing program is ready, with lift rights for certificate holders as needed. The agency stressed preserving mileage and recappable carcasses for future recapping efforts.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Baruch Rubber Committee
OPA
Rains Lowered Quality Of Grain
The Agriculture Department reports that rains in late August and early September lowered the quality of this year's crops of spring wheat barley and oats. More hard red spring wheat graded No 2 or better early September than before yet a larger percentage graded tough due to excess moisture. Durum wheat inspections at principal markets showed a considerable moisture increase. Beeswax is used in the manufacture of at least 400 articles.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Fur donations collected for seamen vests program
William Eilers of Filers Furriers in Huron reports a shipment of old fur garments sent to Fur West Project Workroom in New York City. The collection, led by the Eilers Company, will be made into free vests for American seamen, with Mrs. Clifford Dexter contributing one fur coat.
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Huron
Fur West Project
West 26Th Street
New York City
William Eilers
Eilers
New York
Clifford Dexter
Two WSCS Circles Meet At Alpena
In Alpena on October 1 special report two WSCS circles met Wednesday afternoon the Bethany Circle gathered at Mrs A J Seidschlaw home and the Friendly Circle met with Mrs Paul Tebay Plans were made for the fall bazaar and sale.
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Alpena
WSCS
Bethany
A. J. Seidschlaw
Paul Tebay
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Display Specials
Friday and Saturday offers include Pascal Celery at 10¢ per bunch. Tokay Grapes at two pounds for 18¢. Wealthy Apples at five pounds for 24¢ and sweet potatoes at three pounds for 9¢.
Meat rationing box score shows three billion pound gap
Alfred R. Barnes state AAA chairman reports civilians aim for 21 billion pounds of meat next year while armed forces and lend-lease need 6 billion and record production reaches 24 billion. He notes a three billion shortfall and argues rationing fairness between civilians and service members.
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Alfréd R. Barnes
AAA
Barnes
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