War Time Notices On Deferrals Hogs And Ration Books
Local Selective Service reports show US agriculture deferrals rising from Oct to Dec with 692 252 fathers among 1 606 661 total farm deferrals and a projected 11 300 000 total armed forces. Hog price support extends to 270 300 pound hogs to ease market congestion and protect farmers. Lost ration books mailed to dead letter office prompt owners to update addresses. Veterans pension delays trimmed with pre discharge guidance and speedy decisions. Camelback production hits 25 million pounds in November, fueling tire production estimates.
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Pearl Harbor
Selective Service
WFA
OPA
War Department
Employment Aids for Veterans and Price Controls Explain
War Manpower Commission expands veteran job counseling with 60 day job-seeking rights and demonstration centers in six USES offices. OPA freezes sweet potato prices at five day period ending Dec 21 1943 and WFA and OPA set price limits for 18 beef markets with Chicago as the reference. Veterans discharged will receive shoe ration stamps via Ration Book Three exchange option for shoe stamps.
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Manpower Commission
U. S. Employment Service
New Haven
OPA
Director of Economic Stabilization
War Food Administration
Office of Price Administration
Chicago
California Speaks Significant Statements By Interesting Californians
A collage of quotes from notable Californians covers wartime views on entertainment business naval needs and postwar labor. Figures include Alice Ealand Hollywood. Lt Irene Williamson WAVES officer. J W Whitehead Rubber Co exec. Capt Bob Riley pilot. Erwin Huner gard family. plus references to Paso Robles and San Francisco postwar work piles and War Ration Book Four.
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Quentin .H. Wright
San Carlos
Britain
Irene Williamson
S. F
J. W. Whitehead
Rubber Co. Exec
Norwalk
Bob Riley
Bell
Cal
Star Duster
Rabaul
Salamaua
Wewak
Lae
Bunda
Rikata Bay
Bouganville
Gasmada
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Wl Geeetin
Post Office
Shafter, California
Shafter Theater
F. Whit
Anzen Funeral Home
Dee
Food Town Market
Joe Frizzell
Frank Johnson
Bryant & Hitchcock
Walker
Rel Gan
Nikkel Iron
California
Alice. Ealand
Hollywood Extra
Charlie Chaplin
Bluebeard
Erwin Huenergard
Norma
Dean
Paso Robles
A. B. Neufeld
Shafter
San Francisco
Bren Hirrine
Fors
Justesen’s Food Store
Bill Johnston
Liftaete
Centean
Home Appliance Co
William H. Stoller
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