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Oil for the shoes of America
An American family recalls a high school cadet who brought home government oil and wax treated shoes. Tests claim 25 to 50 percent longer wear and annual savings of 285 million dollars, but Senate Kilgore Committee and WPB officials say civilian adoption is limited. The piece asks if consumers want longer lasting shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Strout
Christian Science Monitor
Bureau of Standards
United States Army
Washington
Senate Kilgore Committee
Kilgore
Lawrence B. Sheppard
WPB
Hanover Shoes Company
J. G. Schnitzer
Dickson Reck
OPA
Fred L. Ayers
Reck
Caroline F. Ware
American Association of University Women
Paul C. Wolfer
Ela
Eneheem
Sheppard