The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
Merchandise Returning
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(COQLl0ueQ rom FdSe 1J clear to those eager r-beaver" civil- ians who dash madly into stores and demand their dream items every time another production con- trol is lifted.
 He provided this timetable of a return of the most-sought civilian goods, emphasizing that in few, If any, cases did he expect these items to make their first appearance in sufficient quantities to meet initial demands:
 Aluminium pots and pans-Since these involve comparatively s1m- pie industrial process, 1t is expected that they will be among the earliest consumer needs to return. A fairly adequate supply should be on hand by the end of October.
 Electric raZors = These involve various components and it will take some time to assemble them for in- creased manufacture. Some plants which have been producing them for the Army and Navy will have 8 supply of them in retailers hands by Christmas.
 Cutlery-Because they were in very heavy military demand, the reconversion problem is compara- lively simple. But an extra-heavy demand is expected. A fair supply by October.
 Miscellaneous electric appliances Coasters, electric irons. waffle irons, etc.)-Limitation on their produc- tion was lifted last June but ma terials only now are becoming available. Thanksgiving ought to see some retail distribution.
 Pottery-Because of wartime military demands, little or no re- conversion will be necessary. Look for the flow to start by the end of October.
 Quick home Some are now in production but there isn't enough tin for pipes. A few thou sand may be available for Christ mas.
 Toys-This is going to be the first Christmas since the start of the war that there will be a great variety. There will be plenty made from rubber, steel and wood, and this means electric trains, metal con- struction sets and metal wagons.
 Lawn mowerS-There will be enough to meet next springs de- mands.
 Mems suits-At best there will be an "uncomfortably short supply" through the winter because the Army took virtually all the wofsteds that were available last spring and summer, the seasons when fall and winter clothing are produced. Men discharged from the Army will add to the demand.
 Mems shirts, undershirts and shorts-The situation will be the same as for mems suits.
 Women's dresses-They will start to appear during the early fall, but won't be in general supply before next spring. WIPE is attempting to stimulate production of low-cost apparel for men, women and chil- dren by offering priority assistance to manufacturers who are willing to produce any of 84 sorely-needed items.
 Nylon-WPB said the other day that nylon stockings ought to be on store shelves by Thanksgiving or Christmas at the latest. Although all restrictions on nylon production have been lifted, there still exists an order barring the use of nylons in hosiery manufacture. That order vii. be lifted either today or to- morrow. with fair and equitable distribution of nylon hose, most wo- men ought to have one pair to wear at Christmas, but hardly more.
 Work pants and work clothes There Is abundant capacity but 1t will take time to get adequate dis- tfibution. A fair quantity ought to be handy by October.
 ehoes--fnventoFies are nov at their lowest point in history and they probably won't be rebuilt to meet oii demands until the end ol the year. QfE'9lHIs stfli hcpo to get