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Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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Washington, June 27: OPA officials state increase in sugar rations is unlikely, as shipping forecasts amid potential escalated war efforts could halt imports from Puerto Rico and Cuba, despite strong April-May imports.
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WASHINGTON. June 27-(UP)-
The prospect of any increase in the present sugar ration appeared dim today as price administration officials pointed out that any decision on rationing will be influenced by shipping forecasts for the next six months.
A stepped-up war effort-possibly including second front - would divert shipping from the Caribbean and practically close down sugar shipments from Puerto Rico and Cuba, they said.
While imports during April and May were beyond expectations. OPA officials said that any estimates on future imports were sheer speculation. Information now being compiled by the OPA will give a reliable estimate of sugar consumption under the rationing program. But no matter how accurately the nation's sugar consumption is gauged, OPA officials emphasized that the available supply always is in a state of flux.
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Washington
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June 27
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increase in sugar rations unlikely due to shipping uncertainties from potential war effort escalation.
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Price administration officials indicated that decisions on sugar rationing will depend on shipping forecasts for the next six months, as a stepped-up war effort could divert shipping from the Caribbean, halting imports from Puerto Rico and Cuba. April and May imports exceeded expectations, but future estimates are speculative. OPA is compiling data on sugar consumption, though supply remains in flux.