Wartime ration updates and production drives outlined
Wartime notices detail the validity of A-6 and A-8 gasoline coupons by region, various stamps through dates for food and groceries, and upcoming changes to Airplane sheet stamps. Additional items include soap formula adjustments, lost ration books, increased iron and steel scrap collection, and war loan results.
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East Coast
Marvin Jones
Jones
Irrigation Service
Bureau of Reclamation
Arizona
California
Oregon
Colorado
Idaho
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
More Paints for Civilians and War Prisoner News
The WPB reports a new amendment to Food Distribution Order 42 increases drying oils allowed in paints varnishes and lacquers from 50 to 60 percent. The War Department notes over 140000 prisoners of war in 56 permanent camps in the United States with a three to one German to Italian ratio and many temporary camps for labor shortages. About 500 potato pickers from Kentucky Oklahoma Arkansas and West Virginia toured Washington to thank lawmakers, Maine reporting a 1 million bushel potato crop 70 percent above normal and 15 percent of the national total.
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WPB
U. S
War Department
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Arkansas
West Virginia
Maine
Washington, D. C
Capitol
Ralph O., Brewster
Alben W. Barkley
Sorrento Travel Notes and Gandy Dancer Tale
Excerpts from a 1932 diary describe travel along the Amalfi coast near Sorrento and visits to Malizzi Calabrian towns with notes on islands Pilazzi Cromtoni Vulcano Lipari. The writer contemplates Venice and Siena, architecture, walls, and a white marble cathedral. A separate item profiles George Gar Sarfalo of Seattle, a former Gandy Dancer awaiting burial with a paid mausoleum and reflections on mortality.
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Sorrento
Bay of
Naples
Mediterranean
Amalfi
Malizzi
Venice
New York
Sienna
George Gar Sarfalo
Seattle
Sarfalo
Union Pacific
Mt. Carmel
Fishermen Sit and Think Awhile In Winter Conversation
An old salt recounts winter routines of fishermen. He says they sometimes sit and think and sometimes sit more than they think. Another fisherman interrupts, asking to sit down beside them.
Boyce House’s Texas Joke Book Bows With Laughs
Boyce House releases I Give You Texas a collection subtitled 500 Jokes of the Lone Star State. The 20 year project gathers jokes about Roy Bean weather cowboys oil fields and politicians with illustrations by Winston Croslin and published by Nay lor Co of San Antonio.
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Boyce House
Texas
Lone Star State
House
Roy Bean
Winston Croslin
Fort Worth
The
Naylor Co
San Antonio
Gloucester Fisherman at the Wharf
An elderly Gloucester fisherman rests by his boat after a morning on the fishing wharf describing a summer day and his seasoned routine.
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Gloucester
Mass
Feed shortage to force 1944 livestock cuts
Chicago reports a 1944 cattle and hog outlook dim as grain scarcity limits feed. Despite higher breeding stock this year, experts warn meat production will fall next year due to grain shortages and lower corn hog ratios. Sheep and lamb herds also shrink as skilled labor and concentrated feed remain scarce.
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Chicago
Cattle Outlook Sees Uncertainty Amid Higher Costs
The cattle outlook is uncertain as feed supplies shrink and costs rise from last year. Less feeding is planned due to price doubt, with high cattle numbers versus available feed and analysts predicting a population decline next year.
Don’t Shoot Rabbit If He Doesn’t Run
Chicago health magazine warns hunters to skip rabbits that appear slug gish or fail to run due to tularemia risk. Dr. Thomas G. Hall notes rising cases and 90 percent from wild rabbits. wear gloves when skinning and dress meat thoroughly to prevent infection.
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Chicago
Hygia
The
Health Magazine
Thomas G. Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
War Food Administration
OPA
Post Office Department
Daniel W. Bell
Terior
Joe Smith Dyer
Barbee & Bassett
Insurance Agency
Gomer May
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
National War Fund
USO
War Prisoners’ Aid
United Seamen’s Service
President’s War Relief Control Board
Lone Star Gas
BCU
Shay Wai
Lone Star MA Gas Company
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