The Pittsburgh Press (March 5, 1945)
Gracie Allen Reporting
By Gracie Allen
Well, girls, that nice Chester Bowles from the OPA has been juggling the ration points again. He says that starting today we can get T-bone and porterhouse steaks for 9 points a pound instead of 12.
Now, I just want him to tell us one more thing – where can we find them.
Oh, but don’t get the idea I’m complaining – I’m not at all. I know that rationing is the only fair way to distribute things. In fact, I think that more scarce items should be rationed.
Men, for instance; now I’d be willing to share my husband, George, with any deserving women who might need him to go shopping with them or to do dishes and light laundry. In fact, I’m sending the following note to Chester Bowles today:
My husband, George, I gladly share;
He’s agile but fragile, so handle with care.