Airborne Produce Shipping Explored in National Study
A U.S. study forecasts postwar air freight expands dramatically with fresh produce moving by air at low rates. California supplies a third of long distance fresh fruits and vegetables, with billions of ton miles projected at various rates. The Wayne report, funded by Col. Edward S. Evans, outlines how air speed will improve market quality and vitamin content. Seasonal traffic is expected steady at seven cents and below.
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California
United States
Wayne
Edward S. Evans
Evans Products Company
Detroit
Air Express
Ration Calendar Details for Stamps and Renewals
The notice outlines validity dates for RED GREEN and SUGAR stamps from Book IV and Book I, including A8 B8 C8 D8 E8 F8 K L M and stamps 30 40 for sugar, along with airplane stamps and tire inspection reminders. It urges car owners to write their license numbers on all gasoline coupons to guard against black market activity.
One Food Ration Book Changes in 1940s
After March 20, housewives will use only War Ration Book Four. Ten point stamps and 1 point tokens will be in use. Previously valid Green K L M and Brown Y Z stamps will expire. Red stamps A8 B8 C8 E8 F8 valid through May 20. Blue stamps A8 B8 C8 D8 E8 valid through May 20. Other stamps G8 H8 J8 remain validated.
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Fresno
OPA
Sugar for home canning to be stocked same as last year
Fresno OPA district office announces home canning sugar will be available at the same rate and manner as last year. After March 23, residents may apply to local War Price and Rationing boards using OPA form R-323 by mail for extra sugar beyond the stamp 40 five pounds per family. A single address may file for all residents. applications require applicant name, other names in the household, and total five pound units needed for canning and fruit spreads.
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Fresno
OPA
Buy War Bonds Prescription Filled Over 15 Million Times
Ad confirms Adlerika bottle product as a laxative with “thorough bowel action.” Mentions McClure Drug Store and Shafter Drug Store as distributors.
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McClure Drug Store
Shafter Drug Store
Kliewer Brothers’ World War II Dispatch Update
LaVerne Kliewer son of Mr and Mrs Dan Kliewer of Shafter now serves in a RAF Air Depot dispatching office in England. His brother Ben is on a second Atlantic voyage as an engineer officer in the Merchant Marines. LaVerne says he enjoys reading the Shafter Press.
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LaVerne Kliewer
Dan Kliewer
Shafter
RAF
England
Ben
Merchant Marines
LaVerne
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