1943 Paramount News Reel '53'

The video covers the development of a major oil pipeline from Texas to the Atlantic, Veronica Lake's hairstyle change for safety in war plants, Japanese Americans joining the war effort after relocation, Joe DiMaggio enlisting in the army, the battle in Tunisia during WWII, and the importance of wartime food rationing.

What was the primary purpose of the new fuel oil pipeline discussed in the video?

• To provide oil for civilian vehicles

• To export oil to Europe

• To supply oil to war plants and homes on the eastern seaboard

• To transport oil from Texas to California

Why did women change their hairstyles during the war?

• To support the War Womanpower Commission's request

• To comply with safety regulations in war plants

• To reduce time spent on hair maintenance

• To follow a new fashion trend

What was the role of Japanese Americans in the war effort as mentioned in the video?

• They were not allowed to participate in the war effort

• They were only allowed to work in non-combat roles

• They were sent back to Japan

• They were relocated and formed special combat units

What was the purpose of the wartime rationing system in America?

• To limit food consumption to save money

• To ensure fair distribution of food resources

• To encourage people to grow their own food

• To reduce the number of grocery stores

How could Americans reduce their point usage in the rationing system?

• By sharing ration books

• By eating out more often

• By purchasing fresh foods

• By buying more canned foods

What was the monthly point allowance per person in the rationing system?

• 48 points

• 36 points

• 24 points

• 60 points

Who was responsible for establishing the point rationing system?

• The Department of Agriculture

• The Supreme Court

• The Economic Stabilization Office

• The War Womanpower Commission