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Ration Book 4 Green Series to be Valid Nov. 1

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The A, B, and C series of green stamps in ration book 4, which will be issued during the last week of October, will be valie for the purchase of canned fruits and vegetables starting Nov. 1, Raymond S. McKeough, office of price administration regional head, announced yesterday. They will be good thru Dec. 20.

Stamps U, V, W, X, Y, and Z of book 2 are currently valid, but the first three expire on Oct. 20, the rest on Nov. 20, overlapping the new book 4 stamps. After the latter date, only green stamps in book 4 may be used for the purchase of canned or bottled fruits, vegetables, and juices.

Chicagoans will register for book 4 in the elementary schools on Oct. 19, 20, and 21; the rest of Illinois and other midwest states will sign up on Oct. 20 to 23, inclusive.

[Oct. 13, 1943]

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