MEATLESS DAY
CONSIDERATION BY U.S.A. RELEASING CARGO SHIPS (Rec. 1.45 p.m.) Washington, Aug. 28. President Roosevelt said that the Government was considering instituting one meatless day weekly in addition to Fridays which Catholics already observed. He said that a meatless day would release from 30 to 40 cargo ships now transporting meat from Australia, New Zealand and Argentina. These could be diverted to the transportation of tanks, planes and munition if meatless days were instituted. Asked if this would have any ill effect on the economy of Australia and New Zealand, President Roosevelt replied in the negative. He explained that he had discussed with Mr Fraser methods which might be employed for bringing food supplies. At present many ships carrying military supplies to Australia and New Zealand might bring back a larger amount of food. Alternatively more food might be stored.—P.A .
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 29 August 1942, Page 2
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141MEATLESS DAY Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 29 August 1942, Page 2
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