Farm Mobilization plan aims toMeet 1943 food goals
NEA Service reports a Farm Mobilization effort to simplify farmer access to needed supplies and set production targets. A unit formula assigns labor values to dairy cattle hogs hens and crops to determine essential production and guide allocations by WPB ODT and other agencies. Meetings January 12 will explain details and timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
Iine
Department of Agriculture
Farm Security Administration
WPB
ODT
Agriculture Conservation and Adjustment Administration
American Soldier 43 Model Plans by Gen McNair
In Washington Lieut Gen Leslie J McNair outlines a 1943 soldier model with emphasis on scouting, self reliance, and light divisions. He details amphibious and winter training, live-fire exercises, and unit independence as part of preparing troops for diverse theaters. The article notes extensive testing in camps from Wisconsin to Texas and Iceland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Leslie J. McNair
Army
Army War College
McNair
U. S
Wisconsin
U. S. Army
Winter
Hitler
Texas
Camp McCoy
Iceland
Camp Hale
Colorado
Norway
Gen. McNair
Assembly Line Style War Ration Book Registration Plan
The Office of Price Administration outlined a ten day staggered registration for 23 million Americans. Alphabetical groups from A to Z will register on sequential days with names starting A through D first. Coffee stock declarations will determine excess stamps for Book One deductions, then Book Two will be issued with serial and validity stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Rationing Roundup AP Highlights Fuel and Sugar Rules
The AP rounds up wartime rationing with deadlines for gasoline coupons No 3 and No 4, tire inspections by Jan 31, and new T rationing rules from Feb 1. Fuel coupons in zones A through D have varied validity dates, plus 25 percent nonresidential cuts and tailing of books for non‑dwelling rations. Sugar coupon No 10 lasts until Jan 31 while Coffee coupon No 28 runs to Feb 8. War ration book 1 deadline Jan 15 precedes Book 2, with meat and canned goods rationing slated for March or later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
OPA
Office of Defense Transportation
Mid
Zone A
Zone B
Zone C
Zone D
Mid-Western States
Simple remedy for rheumatic pain with Ru-Ex mix
A vintage advertisement promotes Ru-Ex Compound for rheumatic arthritis and neuritis. It instructs mixing a two week supply with a quart of water and four lemons, taken as three tablespoons twice daily. The seller claims relief within 48 hours and offers a money back guarantee if no improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann's
Four Point Repair Program II Outlined
A four point program for maintaining essential auto and truck repair service in the Carolinas was outlined at a Jacksonville meeting of automotive field service representatives. Fred Anderson said the plan covers training draft exempt and older workers, redistribution of movable parts, conservation and full use of garage equipment, and speedy placement for trained mechanics. Card of thanks follows.
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Charlotte
Carolinas
Jacksonville
Fla
Fred Anderson
Anderson
WPRB
C. E. Wismeyer
Washington
WPB
W. J Christy
Atlanta
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Triple A
James Cullinane
Service
New Guinea
Gaudilcanal
NeNair
NEW Light Division
Pacific
Leslie J. McNait
EFIRD
Coats
Rothmoor
Kenmoor
Ines
Efird’s
High Point
The
Associated Press
J. D. Bogle
Tassy
Amon
B.D
Cardid
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