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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1943
Page
6
The notice lists ration stamp validity for A,8, Sugar, Meats, Fats, and Stoves, with expirations through October and September 22 dates. It also records autumn start at 6:12 pm ET on September 23 and mentions burlap bag quota removals for 1943 involving agricultural packing materials including cotton and flour.
War Board relaxes seed size limits for two types of seed, allows specific bag sizes for dry beans and corn, and permits shipments to wholesale and government buyers under War Food Administration and Maximum Price rules. Public works include permits, local WFA contact points, and priority ratings for engines, with emphasis on sharing and full vehicle utilization.
The minutes discuss no rationing for Britons based on a Ministry chart, and outline Next of Kin procedures for naval casualties including telegrams and letters. It covers alfalfa seed production urged for war needs, seed saving, and alfalfa as essential for soil rehab and feed. It also notes butter purchases, cotton loans, hops quotas removal, and Third War Loan benefits for farmers investing in postwar machinery.
Sergt John Baslione earns Congressional Medal of Honor for leading a platoon and personally killing 38 Japanese while serving as the first enlisted marine to receive the award.
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