Rationing in Cuba Rationing in Cuba Rationing in Cuba refers to the system of food distribution known in Cuba as the "Libreta de Abastecimiento" ("Supplies booklet"). The system establishes the rations each person is allowed to buy through that system, and the frequency of supplies. Despite rumors of ending, the system still exists. As of 2012, a coupon book taken to a ration shop provided family minimums for rice, sugar, matches, and oil, above the average wage of £15/month. On top of rationing, the average wage at the end of 2005 was 334 regular pesos per month ($16.70 per month) and average monthly
Football at the 1953 Maccabiah Games Football at the 1953 Maccabiah Games Football at the 1953 Maccabiah Games was held in several stadiums in Israel starting on 28 September. The competition was open for men's teams only. Teams from 7 countries participated. The tournament was won by the defending champions, Israel. As part of the closing ceremony, the host and winner, Israel, played an exhibition match against a selected team from the other competing nations. The match, that was played over two halves of 20 minutes, ended goalless. The seven teams were divided into two group, each team playing the others once. The top two qualified