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Domestic News November 27, 1918

The Daily Gate City And Constitution Democrat

Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa

What is this article about?

The War Industries Board in Washington announced on Nov. 27 the rescinding of paper restrictions on publications and periodicals, except for daily, Sunday, and weekly newspapers at publishers' request. Weekly paper restrictions to lift Dec. 1; wallpaper manufacturing restrictions also withdrawn.

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Paper Restrictions Rescinded.

[United Press Leased Wire Service.]

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27—All restrictions affecting the publications or periodicals have been rescinded except on daily, Sunday and weekly newspapers, the war industries board announced today.

The restrictions were not lifted on daily, Sunday and weekly newspapers, it was explained because newspaper publishers requested that the board continue to exercise control over the use of news print for the present.

However, restrictions on weekly papers will be lifted December 1.

Restrictions governing the manufacture of wall paper and the making and cutting of wall paper designs were also withdrawn.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic

What keywords are associated?

Paper Restrictions War Industries Board Newspapers Newsprint Wallpaper

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

Nov. 27

Outcome

restrictions rescinded except for daily, sunday, and weekly newspapers (weekly lifted dec. 1); wallpaper manufacturing restrictions withdrawn.

Event Details

The War Industries Board announced the rescinding of all paper restrictions on publications and periodicals except daily, Sunday, and weekly newspapers, due to publishers' request to maintain control over newsprint. Restrictions on weekly papers to be lifted December 1. Wallpaper manufacturing and design restrictions also withdrawn.

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