Easter Sunday, but no celebration.
Ration cards for rice will soon be issued to the public. Rice will be distributed through 19 public markets. This system is in preparation for the releases of the increased quantity of rice for sale daily to the public.
Under the new plan, a ration card which will be good for at least three months, Will be issued against a new residence tax certificate obtained for 1942. The ration card will be punched every other day to correspond to a ganta of rice purchased.
Saw a Japanese officer walking with boots that were too big for him. They reached above his knees. He also had two watches on his wrist.
“This is co-prosperity,” said a friend.