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Why Stamps Were Cancelled by the OPA
Theodore S. Johnson explains in an exclusive release to The Herald the 1945 shortage forced cancellation of unused ration stamps. He cites low canned foods and sugar supplies on December 1 and the need to avoid depriving households with current stamps, detailing four family types affected and the goal of distributing scarce resources fairly.
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Theodore S. Johnson
Office of Price Administration
Herald Today
Mr. Johnson
OPA
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