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Shortages and Imbalances

The shortage of raw materials which arose in the emergency period became even more acute once war was declared. Until the end of 1942 the chief need for such materials was for construction facilities. From then until the close of hostilities the principal demand for raw materials was for production of munitions, which started to mount sharply once war was declared. Typical shortages in the CWS were steel for decontaminating apparatus, nickel-chrome steel for elevating screws for 4.2-inch mortars, Monel metal and stainless steel for valves for one-ton containers, and raw chemicals for protective ointment and smoke mixtures.  [Pg.279]

The problem of shortages was compheated by the lack of an efficient system of overall administration for the country. The government first established the priorities system to control the flow of materials during the emergency period. Under this system ratings were assigned to end items. [Pg.279]

Dir Prod Div for the Dir of Materiel, 2 Aug 4J, sub Report on the Wat Department s Investment in Industrial Facilities. ASF 004 Facilities. [Pg.279]

See Reports of Accomplishments and Pending Difficulties in Connection with Procurement and Production Activities of CWS, prepared by Chief, Industrial Service, OC CWS for USW, 25 Feb, 5 Mar, and 9 Apr 42. CWS 400.12/106-139. [Pg.279]

By the fall of 1941 this arrangement was supplemented by one of allocations which aimed at control of materials in the component stage. Under the priorities system, the Office of Production Management examined the applications of prospective claimants, and notified producers to ship allotted quantities of critical items to those contractors whose applications were approved. [Pg.280]


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