Show wi S shoe 0 A ir f 1 V rt arwa In information informant format n 0 the follow following ng questions and answers which explain how shoe rationing affects consumers were issued thursday by the office of price pr ce administration Q what kinds of shoes are ra tinned A all unused shoes are rationed if they are made in whole or in part of leather or if they have rubber soles Q does rationing apply to special types of shoes A yes in addition to all ordinary types such types as special work shoes leather boots hard soled moccasins and casual and play shoes are rationed Q are any types of f footwear not rationed A yes the following kinds of footwear are not affected by the ration order soft and hard soled house slippers and boudoir slippers infants soft soled shoes ballet slippers ordinary waterproof rubber footwear including rubber gaiters work dress cloo clog and toe rubbers and lumber mens overs Q where will I 1 be able to purchase a pair A at any store that sells shoes Q Is this the only war ration stamp designated for shoe rationing A yes stamp 17 not detached I 1 I 1 from war ration book one must i inot not be detached until the purchase lis 1 is made except in mail orders Q I 1 usually buy shoes shoed by mail now how do I 1 do that A just tear stamp 17 out of your war ration book and send it with your order Q I low ilow long is stamp 17 good 1 I 1 A through june 15 1943 Q does this mean that I 1 will be permitted to buy more than one pair of shoes this year A yes other stamps will be announced for later periods Q why is it necessary to ration shoes A for several months civilians have been buying shoes at a rate itaster I 1 faster than manufacturers can make them under wartime conditions shoes for our soldiers and sailors must come first Q will there be shoes enough to go around A yes by starting the rationing program at once before over buying had reduced stocks for r civilians to the danger point the public has been protected gov j officials hope to make 1 available to american men women 1 and children a ration at the irate rate of three pairs a year this is a liberal ration Q I 1 do not usually buy three p pairs airs of shoes a year but my son is hard on shoes and wears out about five pairs may I 1 use both my own stamp 17 and stamp 17 from my sons book to buy shoes for him A yes stamp 17 is transfer able among members of a family living in the same household and related by blood marriage or adoption fathers or mothers can use their stamps to provide shoes for their children Q will it be possible to have shoes repaired in order to stretch cut the shoe ration for my family A yes shoe repairs are hot rationed this provides strong protection against the chance that shoe rationing however liberal might compel children and others who are hard on footwear to wear shoes in a condition that might endanger their health or welfare Q Is it possible to buy a pair 0 of used shoes without a stamp A yes anyone may buy used shoes without giving up a ration stamp Q I 1 do not have war ration book one how will it be possible for me to obtain shoes A apply for war ration book one at your local war price and rationing board these boards will be authorized to issue this book to eligible applicants within a few days |