MEAT RATIONING
STARTS TODAY
Shortages Faced
Across Nation
WASHINGTON,
D.C.—Today marks the start of meat rationing nationwide, but many areas face
shortages due to insufficient supply to provide for the demand. The shortage is
attributed to two primary factors, the first being hoarding. The second primary
factor is the fact that approximately thirty per cent of current slaughterhouse
output is destined for non-civilian use. Hoarding will be eliminated with the
institution today of rationing, but the Office of Price Administration (OPA)
warns it will take about two weeks for the rationing system to result in a
spreading of meat supply to alleviate shortages. Red coupons from War Ration
Book No. 2 are required to purchased meats, cheese, bread spreads, and
shortenings. New point values also go into effect today for various canned
goods, but some products in the fats-and-oils category are returning to shelves
after a one-week freeze.
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