Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 60, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 October 1917 — U. S. MAY BAR “LUXURIES” [ARTICLE]

U. S. MAY BAR “LUXURIES”

Manufacturers of Nonessentials May Reduce Output. ''A, Washington, Oct. 26.—Restriction of production of materials not essential to the war is under serious consideration by President Wilson, aud action may be taken soon. Although there has been no Intimation of the exact nature of any steps contemplated by the president, two courses have been generally discussed. Under one the war industries board would enter into voluntary agreements with specific manufacturers of nonessentials to reduce their output gradually. Under the other the president would issue a general request to manufacturers, and rely on their patriotism to follow the suggestion. The power behind both plans would be the government’s authority to hold up coal shipments to recalcitrant producers and to control transportation through the priority director of the war industries board.