War Ration Book No. 3
Office of Price Administration
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Warning
This book is the property of the United States Government. It is unlawful to sell it to any other person,
or to use it or permit anyone else to use it, except to obtain
rationed goods in accordance with regulations of the Office of Price Administration.
Any person who finds a lost War Ration Book must return it to the War Price and Rationing Board which
issued it.
Persons who violate rationing regulations are subject to $10,000 fine or imprisonment, or both.
OPA Form No. R-130.
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Instructions
- This book is valuable. Do not lose it.
- Each stamp authorizes you to purchase rationed goods in the quantities and at the
times designated by the Office of Price Administration. Without the stamps you will be
unable to purchase those goods.
- Detailed instructions concerning the use of the book and the stamps will be issued
from time to time. Watch for those instructions so that you will know how to use your
book and stamps. Your Local War Price and Rationing Board can give you full information.
- Do not throw this book away when all of the stamps have been used, or when the
time for their use has expired. You may be required to present this book when you
apply for subsequent books.
Rationing is a vital part of your country's war effort.
Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and
will create hardship and discontent.
This book is your
Government's assurance of your right to buy your fair share of certain goods made scarce by war.
Price ceilings have also been established for your protection. Dealers must post
these prices conspicuously. Don't pay more.
Give your whole support to rationing and thereby conserve our vital goods. Be
guided by the rule:
"If you don't need it, DON'T BUY IT."
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