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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
3
The document lists validity dates for red blue and other ration stamps through June 1945 to August 1945, including E2 F2 G2 H2 J2 through June 30 and K2 L2 M2 N2 P2 through July 31, Q2 R2 S2 T2 U2 through August 31, V2 W2 X2 Y2 Z2 through September 30, with next stamps due July 1, plus sugar, No. A coupons, tire inspections, shoe stamps, and book returns for deceased or service members.
The Office of Price Administration announced a complete inventory of both rationed and non-rationed shoes to be conducted by all shoe dealers by July 31. Firms from manufacturers to retailers will receive the inventory form during the last week of July, with counts by type and price ranges. This annual tally, crucial to allocation and rationing decisions, aims to reflect overall footwear supplies and support fair distribution.
The War Production Board granted consent to resume producing fancier feminine shoes. Expect more no bone spectator reptile shoes and huaraches, plus relaxed rules on fancy stitching and decorative styles. Leather remains scarce, so the relief focuses on moderately priced reptile leather lines and luxury shoe limits stay in effect.
Point values on lard shortening and cooking and salad oils rose from ten to twelve points per pound Sunday. The Food Administration informed OPA of sharply reduced allocations for the third quarter of 1945. No changes in the point values for butter and margarine were announced.
Special gasoline rations will be issued to transport convalescent service men and veterans from government hospitals and recuperation centers to sports events and other recreational activities. Chester Bowles, administrator of the Office of Price Administration, announced the measure this week. He cited organized recreational programs outside hospitals as aiding veterans' recovery and noted the program aims to help veterans rejoin civilian life while staying within scarce supply limits.
The OPA ends the 30 gallon cap on gasoline rations for furloughed service members. They will receive one gallon per day. Price Administrator Chester Bowles cited benefits for released prisoners of war and service members returning from overseas with extended leaves.
The May weather was cold and rainy with limited field days. Truck crops showed fair progress. cabbage marketing began late May with yields about 12 percent below average and early prices higher than last year. Spinach quality was fair. the main season nearly over, with a 25 percent reduction due to smaller acreage. Tomatoes faced unfavorable setting and scarce plants. watermelons acreage dropped from early expectations and yields are poor. Potatoes look near average per acre but total crop is small due to 33 percent less acreage. Strawberries yield near average but quality lowered by rain yet sold at ceiling prices. Apples peaches and pears look higher than last year, with forecast 14 percent more apples, 31 times more peaches, and 66 percent more pears. Corregidor guards the mouth of Manila Bay, supported by forts Hughes Dium and Frank.
The first suit under the new OPA control order was filed against Robert A. Broadus of Moberly for failure to register as a primary distributor or Class II slaughterer and for selling meat with no ration points. A temporary restraining order was issued by Judge Rubey M. Hulen in Hannibal. An itinerant peddler James Fraley of St. Louis faces a $50 suit for over ceiling banana sales after defying the Poplar Bluff Price Panel. The case was sent to the St. Louis District OPA for enforcement action and seeks a $50 judgment payable to the U. S. Treasurer.
The American Federation of Labor CIO United Automobile Workers National Grange and the Women’s International League urged the House Post War Military Policy Committee to reject any peacetime compulsory training. Albert S Goss Grange master said action should wait until international terms are clear and soldiers at the front can help shape policies. The Grange also opposes a large standing army.
The Office of Price Administration stated there is no need to raise corn ceilings as parity to the producer already exists. It dismissed erroneous reports claiming upcoming increases and noted the recent wheat price rise does not signal a corn adjustment.
Zane Alan Dover of St Louis won state championship honors for Missouri in a national meat poster contest in Chicago. More than 7 500 high school students competed. His poster urged Share Food To Enjoy Peace highlighting meat’s role in nations. Sponsored by the National Live Stock and Meat Board with school teachers’ cooperation. The board’s theme was Building For Peace With Meat. Prizes were war bonds and stamps.
Government officials estimate 1915 meat production falls short to feed armed forces and allies. 4-H Club youths with beef, swine and sheep projects raised 1.6 million animals during 1942-41, with 526,000 last year and a goal of 581,000 this year. Awards include gold medals and scholarships. state champions receive recognition and prizes. Counties listed as winners include Bar nard, Buchanan, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Cass, Cedar, Cole, Gasconade, Henry, Lawrence, Lewis, Linn, Livingston, Moniteau, New Madrid, Nodaway, Osage, Pettis, Polk, Randolph, Saline, St Charles, Shelby, Vernon, and Jackson.
The War Food Administration announced civilian sugar allotments for the next quarter totaling 1,880,000 tons, 10,000 tons less than April to June. The move aims to control distribution amid tight stocks, with 296,419 tons for the armed forces and 196,897 tons for all other users, while lend-lease areas get 10 percent and relief feeding takes about half of military shares.
State Auditor Forrest Smith announced that beginning August 1 Missouri's blind pensioners will receive $5 more per month and be paid monthly instead of quarterly. Each pensioner will receive $30 monthly instead of $75 quarterly.
Highway patrol warns warm weather raises blowout risk after fifteen serious accidents in first four months. Drivers are urged to adjust speed to tire condition and heed automotive ads for safety guidance.
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