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The Frontier
O'neill, O'neill City, Holt County, Nebraska
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The US Department of Agriculture revised 1943 food production estimates downward, forecasting 12 lbs less meat, 1 lb less poultry/fish, 21 lbs less fats, and 10.5 lbs less citrus per person compared to earlier predictions. Per capita supply matches 1935-39 average, aided by rationing. 25% of total goes to army (8.2M men), lend-lease, and relief; production up 3% from 1942 if weather holds.
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Following a statement of the Office of War Information that there would be a reduction of 6 per cent in the food supply for this year, the department of agriculture revised its previous production estimates downward.
The department said there would be about 12 pounds less meat, a pound less poultry and fish, 21 pounds less lard, margarine and cooking compounds, and about 101/2 pounds less citrus fruits per person than anticipated earlier. Fractional increases were reported for canned fruits, potatoes and rice.
Despite the cut, the department said that the food supply per capita would equal the 1935-'39 total, but that rationing would spread the amount more equitably. The department also revealed that food production in 1943 will be 3 per cent above last year, if favorable weather prevails, and 31 per cent above the 1935-'39 average.
Of the total supply of food available this year, however, the army, lend-lease and world relief will obtain 25 per cent. Army requirements are based on a force of 8,200,000 men, who eat twice as much as civilians.
In its report, the OWI declared that food shortages will bring "inconveniences" and "exasperations" to consumers, but will not affect their life or health.
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1943
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per capita reductions: 12 pounds less meat, 1 pound less poultry and fish, 21 pounds less lard/margarine/cooking compounds, 10.5 pounds less citrus fruits; fractional increases in canned fruits, potatoes, rice. total supply equals 1935-39 average with rationing for equity; 25% allocated to army, lend-lease, world relief.
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Office of War Information announced 6% reduction in food supply; Department of Agriculture revised estimates downward. Food production expected 3% above 1942 and 31% above 1935-39 average if weather favorable. Army requirements for 8,200,000 men who consume twice as much as civilians. OWI noted shortages will cause inconveniences but not affect life or health.