Idle Tires and Tubes Trade Through Railway Express
In rural areas beyond pick-up zones take usable Idle Tires and tubes to the Railway Express Agency office where a receipt is issued. Do not turn scrap tires to Rail Way Express. sell to scrap dealers. Idle tires at government warehouses are appraised at ceiling prices by make size and condition. A U S Treasury check will be mailed for payment. You may request payment in War Savings Bonds or Stamps at current value.
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Railway Express Agency
Grearest
Railway Express
U. S. Treasury
Uncle Sam
Idle Tire Purchase Plan supports essential wartime use
Idle tires are needed to keep Americans moving for war production and essential jobs. The government urges owners to contribute to a national stockpile without taking cars off the road, ensuring tire supply for critical needs while synthetic rubber is developed.
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America
Ces
Uncle Sam
Idle Tire Program Limits and Illegal Gasoline Use
The Idle Tire Purchase Plan restricts passenger car tires to five per car and one per wheel for trailers. From November 22 it becomes illegal to use gasoline in a car if the owner has Idle Tires, or if someone in the household is connected to Idle Tires.
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Asenger
Idle Tire Purchase Plan Exemptions and Penalties
The document outlines exemptions for tires used on various vehicle types including federal state local and foreign government owned cars, and limits on disposal of idle tires. It warns of severe penalties for gasoline use after November 22 and for false statements about tire ownership, directing readers to OPA Mileage Rationing Regulations for details.
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OPA
Goverment Tire Rules for Gasoline Rationing and Disposal
The notice outlines disposal rules for idle tires tied to gasoline rationing. Usable tires must go to the government, scrap tires to dealers, with deadlines before November 22 and December 12 for tire records. Filing two government Tire Record Forms is required to obtain a gasoline ration book, with forms available at War Price and Rationing Board offices, post offices, and garages.
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Office of Price Administration
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Rubber Director
Hope Auto Company
Ford
Young Chevrolet CO
Chevrolet
Fred McElroy Texaco
F. R. Johnson Commission
Esso
Hempstead Motor Co
Pontiac & Buick
M. S. Bates
Gulf Refining Co
C. Bundy
Distributor Cities Service
Koolmotor Oil & Gasoling
B. R. Hamm Motor Co
Dodge & Plymouth Dealer
C. V. Nunn
Sinclair HC Oil Products
S. L. Murphy
Lion Oil Refining Co
Automotive Supply CO
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