RATION BOARD — Term from SntMaster Dictionary

RATION BOARD

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reference to a government agency responsible for rationing of scarce resources and consumer goods, usually active only during times of war, famine or other national emergency. During World War II local offices, entitled War Price and Rationing Boards were set up to execute the rationing program in the United States. Other similar organizations were set up in other countries for the same purpose. —PDC Volume 8 Approved Glossary