TOBACCO SHORTAGE
POSITION OF RETURNED MEN
Rationing of tobacco to ensure a more equitable distribution was suggested by several members of the Christchurch Returned Services’ Association at an executive meeting Isst evening. It was held that under the present conditions, recently returned servicemen were at a great disadvantage. “Returned men are entitled to more consideration,” said Mr H. S. Stephens, who suggested that representations be made to the Minister of Supply for bigger allowances. In many cases men were refused tobacco or cigarettes because they were not regular customers, said Mr Stephens. ‘‘How can a man have been a regular customer if he has been overseas for four or five years?” Mr C. Miln said that an extra allowance for R.S.A. canteens would not put the tobacco in the reach of servicemen generally. The only way out would be to press for the issue of special coupons, with the R.S.A. as the issuing authority.
After further discussion, it was decided to send a resolution to the Dominion executive, pointing out the difficulties facing returned men and asking it to formulate a scheme for presentation to the Government.
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Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 24816, 5 March 1946, Page 4
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187TOBACCO SHORTAGE Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 24816, 5 March 1946, Page 4
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