Show time extended for red an and d blue stamps to relieve retailers of an end of the month buying rush OPA has extended for one week the time during which blue stamps G H and J may be used for the purchase of processed foods simultaneously it extended for one ne month the period during which red stamp J may be used for the purchase of meats and fats according to mrs hattie R barton community service member of the san juan county war price and rationing board thus instead of expiring on may 31 as previously announced the he may blue stamps G H and J will be valid through june 7 and the rc d J stamp will ie be valid through june 30 the board member explained consumers were reminded also that blue stamps K L and M became valid for purchase chase of processed foods on monlay may 24 the month end shopping would have been particularly difficult at the end of may since not only blue and red stamps but sugar and coffee stamps as well will expire on may 30 and 31 respectively the board member stated the situation would have been made even worse by the fact that many stores will be closed for memorial D day 7 on on may gay 31 so that from a practical standpoint saturday may 29 in many cases would have been the last danfor day for spending stamps scheduled to expire at the end of may consumers should do their necessary buying therefore as much in advance of saturday as possible |