Wartime Rubber Shortage

The video discusses the critical state of the rubber supply during a crisis, highlighting the involvement of key figures like Doctor Conan, Bernard Baruch, and Doctor Compton. They recommend expanding synthetic rubber production to over a million tons annually to prevent military and civilian collapse. Until synthetic rubber is available, they propose restricting rubber use and implementing nationwide gasoline rationing to conserve tires, ensuring America's mobility and defense capabilities.

Who are the three experts involved in addressing the rubber crisis?

• Doctor Smith, Bernard Baruch, and Doctor Compton

• Doctor Conan, Bernard Baruch, and Doctor Compton

• Doctor Conan, Bernard Baruch, and Doctor Brown

• Doctor Conan, Bernard Baruch, and Doctor Smith

What is the potential consequence if corrective measures are not taken for the rubber situation?

• Military and civilian collapse

• Economic growth

• Increased rubber production

• Improved international relations

What is the recommended expansion for the synthetic rubber program?

• Two million tons a year

• Exactly a million tons a year

• Less than a million tons a year

• More than a million tons a year

What is the proposed restriction on car usage to conserve rubber?

• 5,000 miles a year

• 7,500 miles a year

• 10,000 miles a year

• 2,500 miles a year

What is the purpose of the nationwide gasoline rationing?

• To conserve tires

• To increase car sales

• To reduce pollution

• To conserve gasoline