Ball Bearing Shortage

Manawatu Times, Volume 69, Issue 124, 29 May 1944, Page 8

Ball Bearing Shortage

Under date March 9th, 19-11, advice has been received by the Ministry of Supply lroiu the united States vVar Production Board to tho effect that distress stocks of ball bearings have been usod in the United States to meet requirements for electric motors for tho na\ r al landing-craft programme. Navy officials have indicated that heavy demands for spare equipment could bo anticipated, and the industry Avas instructed to arrange production facilities to liandlo tho calls Avithout delay. It is also reported that manpower problems are becoming increasingly ‘difficult and that strategic materials for the manufacture and repair of electric motors were in short supply. Because of the heavy requirements of tho defence services, the War Production Board held out little hope of supplies being made available for anything other than vitally essential civilian requirements, and the maintenance of most essential industry. To that end slocks Avere frozen and Avouid only be released on a most stringent priority basis. UNPOPULAR “NIPS" We refer to tho “nip” in tho air that brings Avarnings ot colds. Be prepared to Avard off Avinter ailments Avith Baxter’s Lung Preserver, the proved popular remedy with the very pleasant flavour. “Baxters’’ is full strength and quick acting. Baxters, Ltd., 002 Colombo. Street. Ch’Ck.