Coffee Rationing Set At One Pound Five Weeks
The Office of Price Administration announced that starting November 28 coffee will be rationed at one pound every five weeks for each person over 15. Retail sales pause November 21 for a week while stocks are built. First rationing uses stamp No 28 in the sugar book, then proceeds backward through stamps 27 to 19.
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Office of Price Administration
Leon Henderson
War Production Board
OPA
Henderson
Abso
Defense Supplies Corporation
Conservation Division
Roxboro
Durham
Jour Agency
Hailstones Defeat Opponents in Azekah Battle
Rabbinic verse recalls a plague of hailstones cast by the Lord upon Israel’s foes at Azekah. The passage notes many perished by hail as the Israelites had slain men by the sword in other battles.
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Israel
Coffee rationing plan and eligibility rules outlined
Officials announce forthcoming coffee rationing and clarify eligibility by wartime ration book age, noting 10 rations for those 15 and older and invalidity for those 14 or younger. Details on distribution to hotels and shops to follow as shipping shortages and strong civilian demand strain supply, with warnings of rumors and price concerns. Raleigh group elects Mrs. Charles E. Johnson as North Carolina Symphony Society president.
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Blenderson Rasserted
OPA
Brazil
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WPB
Informa
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Columbus
Chicago
Raleigh
N.C
Constipated Folks Warned About Lazy Liver Remedy
Doctors warn constipation causes headaches dullness and low energy as bile fails to flow. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim to stimulate bile flow and improve bowel movements by toning intestinal action. Follow directions 50¢ to 60¢. Available at drugstores.
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Navy Day Parade in Raleigh Highlighted by Observance
Raleigh prepares for the first wartime Navy Day event with a mile long parade from Hillsboro to Memorial Auditorium. The program includes a 200 man enlistment, speeches by Lt Commander Graff and Josephus Daniels, and participation by Henry Ingram and multiple NC officials. Naval personnel from the Sixth District will march in full dress as bands perform and a 1,000-strong Navy aviation contingent stands by.
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Memorial Auditorium
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Chapel Hill
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North Carolina American Legion
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Asheboro
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State College
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J. A. Fields
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Gordon Smiths
State Selective Service
Enterprise Raleigh Answers War Civilians Queries
The Enterprise Raleigh bureau opens weekly to answer readers questions about the war effort and civilian impact. All responses will be officially verified and mailed from P. O. Box 1309 Raleigh NC.
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Raleigh
P. O
Raleigh, N.C
ABC Stores Limit Bottle A Day To Each Customer
North Carolina ABC stores begin one bottle per customer per day. Chairman Carl Williamsean of the ABC board says the rule aims to curb stockpiling ahead of a federal law effective November 1. The action targets stores in Wawei counties amid concerns of anticipation and demand.
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Ralelgie
North Carolina
Carl Williamsean
ABC Board
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Federab Iin
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British RAF damages Italian towns with eight bombers lost
London reports that eight RAF bombers caused heavy damage to Northern Italian war industries and supply centers in a rapid four-day strike across the Alps. Milan bore the brunt in a night raid on Caproni works, with long-lasting destruction described as buildings “flying.” Other targets included Genoa, Savona, and nearby towns in broad daylight.
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Associated Press
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Ialy
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Itakley
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Furia
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Vane
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Cdsay
Bernis
London
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Dice Girl Killer And Ex Husband Plan Re Marriage
Eleanor Williams 25 known as the dice girl faces a jail wedding with her ex husband Clarence Williams after a manslaughter conviction for the slaying of Gordon McNaughton former Boston Red Sox pitcher in a hotel room affair. The warden’s sanction is needed for the ceremony and the couple plans to bring their year old daughter Jacqueline.
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Clarence Williams
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