U.S.A. AFFAIRS
ARMAMENTS PRODUCTION
WASHINGTON, November 21. The United States munitions output in October showed the highest monthly increase since April, says a report issued by Mr Donald Nelson, chairman of the War Production Board. Merchant shipping deliveries were 1,660,000 dead-weight tons, bringing the 1943 total to 15,332,000 tons. Aeroplane production showed a 10 per cent, increase over the September figure, reaching a new record of 8362 aeroplanes, against 7590 in September. Ninety-eight Liberty ships were finished, eight fewer than in September, but five above schedule. Tanker production jumped to 25, 13 more than in September. Ammunition production continued to rise and was up 11 per cent. According to plan, combat vehicles dropped off, showing a decrease of 11 per cent, from September, with tanks down most. In contrast with recent slow months, however, automotive vehicles and tractor programmes showed good increases.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 23 November 1943, Page 5
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