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Sikeston Herald in Sikeston, Missouri

08 Jun 1944

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Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1944

Page

5

Ration calendar updates for War Ration Book IV items

The notice lists validity extensions for red and blue stamps A8 to V8 and for sugar stamps 30 31 and 40 through Feb 28 1945. It adds requirements for SPARE Stamp 37, OPA Form R-323, and family member use, plus June 16 sugar stamp 32 becoming valid. Gasoline No 11 coupons extend through June 21. Tire inspections limited to replacement applications. Shoes stamps No 1 and 2 valid for one pair each. Return unused ration books for deceased or service members.

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Tires promised to civilians in June release

The Office of Price Administration announced a 12.5 percent rise in new passenger tires for civilians in June. Demand remains well above production, necessitating continued conservation. Fewer heavy duty truck tires will be available in June than May, and some idle trucks are inevitable.

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Washington Office of Price Administration OPA
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Soldier Needs Forty Times Wool Amount More Than Civilian

A historical note states a soldier requires wool quantity forty times that of a civilian, highlighting the stark difference in supply needs between military and civilian wardrobes.

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New OPA price lists take effect in eastern Missouri

Revised OPA community price lists for dry groceries and canned foods became effective June 1 in the eastern Missouri district. No overall price trend is evident with some items higher and others lower. The June 1 list adds 118 new canned vegetable items and 32 syrup items, plus 24 fruit and tomato juices.

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OPA Missouri St. Louis Office of Price Administration
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Save grease for soap drives announced by OWI

The Office of War Information calls on housewives to turn in 230 million pounds of fats this year to support soap production, citing a need of nearly 64 percent of the 2 billion pounds of inedible tallows and greases. Previous collections were under 100 million pounds, according to OWI figures. The Herald notes accompany readers to believe what they read.

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Office of War Information OWT
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OPA Price Ceiling Notice for Missouri Region V

Louis area poster outlines price controls effective June 1 1944 with region V boundaries east of several counties and exceptions for St Louis City and County. It warns prices may change by the CPA and advises consulting local boards for copies and updates.

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State of Missouri City of St. Louis T. Louis CPA
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Changes in grocers status set by 1943 sales groups

On June 15 the Office of Price Administration will reclassify grocers by 1943 gross sales rather than 1942 figures. Some stores may move to Groups 8 or 9 affecting price ceilings. Retailers in Groups 1 or 3 who bought heavily from wholesalers may apply by June 21 for price adjustments.

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Office of Price Administration Ito OPA
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Price Administration tightens rationing on juices and cheese

The Office at Price Administration removes canned carrot juice and both orange and grapefruit juices from rationing effective Sunday and orders a two point cut in cheese and beef values. Changes in effect through July 1 include further point reductions for evaporated and condensed milk products.

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Washington Office At Price Administration
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OPA adjusts point values for foods and meats

The Office of Price Administration raises points for several items including grape juice and pineapple juice in No 2 cans and keeps most processed foods and fats unchanged. Beef and cheese see new values. chuck steaks and roasts receive revised point scores. OPA anticipates more beef and variety meats but a small pork reduction. A bale of long staple cotton yields cloth for 20 troop gliders, 100 parachute harnesses, or 106 sailors' hammocks.

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OPA
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Livestock Feed Supply Shrinks to 1937 Level

Washington American stocks of corn oats and barley for July 1 are projected by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics to be the smallest since 1937, when imports aided drought relief. Total supplies likely between 15 and 20 million tons due to heavy wartime use and depleted reserves, forcing farmers to reduce hogs and poultry.

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Washington Bureau of Agricultural Economics Bureau
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