Show State Calls for Bids on Paint Supply in Vain VainAs VainAs VainAs As All Firms Bow Out Because of Shortages J J. J Henry McGean state purchasing purchasing purchasing pur pur- chasing agent knew Wednesday just how Old Mother Hubbard felt when she found that her cupboard was bare Mr McGean doesn't have a cupboard in his office but when time came Wednesday for opening opening opening open open- ing bids for gallons of or road marking paint the purchasing purchasing purchasing pur pur- chasing agent found his desk bare I It all came about because of a shortage of raw tung oil needed to make the paint and instead of bids the paint companies merely sent regrets at being unable unable unable un un- able to furnish the materials We will call for bids again after alter the engineering department department department depart depart- ment has figured out some kind of a a. substitute Mr McGean said |