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War era Christmas in 1944 shows shortages and hope
Wartime shoppers cope with scarce toys, clothes, and food while servicemen abroad are the focus. Stores rely on war production, Santa aids, and mail orders as families ink plans for a quieter season. Amid shortages, people send gifts, prayers, and telegrams to a sick Cheyenne child awaiting a brighter Christmas.
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San Francisco
Michigan
Santa Claus
Denver
Colo
Chicago
Regional War Manpower Commission
New York
Kansas
Lana Turner
States
South Pacific
France
Grandma
Santa
Superman
Captain Midnight
Tom Swift
Rover Boys
Pony Rider Boys
Motor Boat Boys
Old Tom
Office of Price Administration
War Production Board
Louisville
Three Feathers
Lord Calvert
Wilson’s
Imperial
Old Granddad
I. W. Harper
Old Overholt
Four Roses
Forrest Hoffman
Cheyenne
Wyo