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Throwback Thursday: Week of April 20, 1942, 1967 and 1992

April 20, 2017 by Editor Leave a Comment

Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Sugar rationing begins April 10 (April 23, 1942) Benicia swings into line with the rest of the nation next Tuesday and Wednesday, April 28 and 29 when all business establishments must register for sugar rationing. This was announced by Paul Wetmore, rationing administrator for Solano County. All stores […]

Filed Under: Features, History and Tourism Tagged With: 1942, 1967, 1992, Benicia, First Nationwide, Solano Community College, sugar rationing, Throwback Thursday, World War II

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