Madison County GaArchives News.....SHOE RATIONING February 12, 1943
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Danielsville Monitor February 12, 1943

SHOE RATIONING

   The highlight of Uncle Sam's new shoe rationing plan which became effective 
at 12:01 a.m., Monday, were explained today by Judge J.T. Murray, chairman of 
the Madison county Price Rationing Board.
   " Wartime demands for leather and manpower have slowed down the production 
of shoes for civilian " he said.  " In addition, more of the remaining supply 
is needed for our armed forces.  With supplies scarce, our rationing program 
will divide what we have fairly among consumers and at the same time enable 
merchants to maintain reasonably adequate and balanced stocks. "
   From now on, Judge Murray explained, consumers must present stamp No. 17 
from War Ration Book One, (the sugar book) to buy a pair of shoes until June 
15, he said.
   " Shoes bought before February 8 -- wrapped, marked, shipped or held for 
delivery, including those put aside for delivery any time before midnight 
Thursday February 11 without the surrender of a ration stamp he said.
   " Customers may exchange one pair of shoes for another without surrendering 
a stamp " he said.  " However, if they return a pair of shoes for refund or 
credit, merchants must give them the stamp No. 17 and a cash receipt of credit 
memorandum.  To buy another pair of shoes the customer must present the 
receipt or credit slip with the loose stamp. "
   " Merchants must use extreme care to keep all shoe stamps and certificates 
that customers give them " Judge Murray added.
   " Retailers, wholesalers, jobbers and consumers who want additional 
information on the ration plan can get it from the local war board " Mr. 
Murray said.

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