War-time shortages loom as Gordon urges restraint
Donald Gordon, chairman of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, warned Canada faces temporary shortages in essential goods. He urged fall and winter purchases to be strictly for essentials, cautioned against excess buying, and stressed public cooperation to avoid straining shipping and production for the war effort.
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Donald Gordon
Prices and Trade Board
Canada
Canada to reveal supply position of essential goods
In a speech Mr Gordon outlined plans to publish full facts on civilian supply and demand. He argued rationing by all can be equitable and reduce waste, and that Canadians would handle this information responsibly as the Board begins a campaign to disclose each commodity’s supply status.
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Gordon
Canada
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