Germans Order Danes To Ration Margarine
(Received 3 p.m.) RUGBY, April 28. The Danish newspaper “Politiken,” cf April 15, which has now reached London, contains matter confirming the expectation that the Nazis would not wait 1 long to exploit the new “protectorate.” , Rationing of margarine had already begun, and a photograph of a ration card appears on the front page of the newspaper. Until May 1, individuals are entitled to only 250 grammes of margarine, of which the manufacture had ceased for the meanwhile. Poultry-Killing Barred. Other items significant of the presence of the invaders are a warning not to kill poultry, and instructions how to recognise currency used by the German troops. A Press Association message from Washington states that the Agricultural Department reports that the Danish grain crop is likely to be below normal. There is an increasing feed shortage, imports of which are cut off. The feed available is sufficient until the end of October. It is expected that 15 to 20 per cent, of the cattle will be killed within three months, r *
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Northern Advocate, 29 April 1940, Page 6
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