History of the United States (1918–1945) (especially poor people) and prevent inflation. Tires were the first item to be rationed in January 1942 because supplies of natural rubber were interrupted. Gasoline rationing proved an even better way to allocate scarce rubber. By 1943 one needed government issued ration coupons to purchase typewriters, sugar, gasoline, bicycles, footwear, fuel oil, silk, nylon, coffee, stoves, shoes, meat, cheese, butter, margarine, canned foods, dried fruits, jam, and many other items. Some items—like new automobiles and appliances—were no longer made. The rationing system did not apply to used goods (like clothes or cars). The ration system was complex and confusing, but
No Longer My Own No Longer My Own No Longer My Own is the seventh studio album by Cheri Keaggy. Psalm 91 Records released the album on August 7, 2015. Keaggy self-produced the entire album. Awarding the album three stars for "CCM Magazine", Jamie Walker states, ""No Longer My Own"...showcases her classic alto vocals and knack for catchy piano driven melodies...The self-produced project is decisively pop with hints of gospel." Michael Dalton, giving the album a four out of five at "The Phantom Tollbooth", writes, "The music jogs along with a sober assessment of the pain and evil in the world...[noting]...Choices like this are