WAR PRODUCTION BOARD WASHINGTON, D. C. September 14, 1942 oe _ GR:64 serial #1,416, 838 Department of Physical kducation Lawrence Kansas Gentlemen: From the facts presented in your application for preference rating, a copy of which is returned. here- with, it is regretted that a preference rating cannot ~ be recommended in this instance for the following reason: There is so much critical metal and rubber involved in vacuum cleaners for swimming pools that we must deny your application for Priority Assistance. We trust that you will be able to get along cleaning the pool on non-school days. 7 It is possible that you may be able to locate a rebuilt unit. 7 Very truly yours - Maury Maverick, Chief Bureau of Governmental Kequirements @ 7 + Ye ap i> ie ao eT} oD SF md & Z eS i ~ a F 4 os ae By: George Blowers, Chief Projects and Items Branch Attachment