Hollywood
It played the role of entertaining the troops, being propaganda.
OPA and Rationing
The OFfice of Price Admin was established in 1941 to administer price controls.
8000 rationing boards were creating with 2----- volunteers to assist the 60000 employees of the agency.
Food rationing included restrictions on sugar and meat; clothing rationing restricted silk and nylon.
Gasoline rationing began in May 1942 on the East coast, limiting use to five gallons per week.
By the end of 1942, half of the nation's automobiles were issued an A sticker, allowing 4 gallons per week.
The othe rhalf had either B, or C.
Truckers had a T sticker for unlimited amounts. A black market develloped in stlen or counterfeit stickers that were used in 5 30% of gas sales.
By 1945 there were 32500 motorists arrested for using such false stickers, 1300 convictions, 4000 stations closed.
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