Evening star., 1932-07-10

received here from all sections of the
country the officials said they believe
that each veteran may be assured Of at
least one full meal day.
Observers said there were no visible
signs Of any exodus from the camps
during the day. Two large Army busses
of the sightseeing type were sent here
from the Sd Army Corps headquarters
In Baltimore to haul veterans desiring
TO take advantage of the loan bill from
the camps to the Veterans Bureau to
file their applications.
The bus drivers reported they had
made three trips to the various camps
and were able to get only one bus load.
Two Army trucks also we're pressed
into service to haul the veterans from
the bureau to the Union Station. They
remained parked in front Of the big
Government building throughout the
day.
Camp Routine Continued.
Meantime, the regular routine was
carried out at all of the camps. After
a short drill period during the early
morning the majority of men encamped
at Anacostia took advantage of the cool
shade offered by the big tents of the
Salvation Army and the Gospel Mis-
sion for either games Of checkers or to
snatch some sleep.
Veterans who miIled around the lobby
at the Veterans Bureau were quick in
passing the word along that the Red
Cross was serving doughnuts and coffee
to those awaiting the approval of their
loan applications. Many in the camps
were reported to have walked to the
building for the purpose of getting a
"handout"
The veterans applying for tranSporta-
ton expressed themselves as being glad
Of the opportunity to get back home.
They frankly admitted that not only
were they homesick, but that they could
see nothing to be gained by remaining
in Washington.
K. C. Satterlee of Portland, Greg, was
among those taking their departure yes
terday. Satterlee said he was a men,
Der of the first contingent to arrive here.
Il Just got to get home" he explained.
why, got a letter yesterday saying
that one of my kids was sick You don't
expect a man to remain here under
such conditions, do YOU? And let me
tell you something, brother. there's a
lot more fellows who amt got the nerve
to leave camp. They'll be leaving and
don't you worry about that"
Improper Papers Delay.
officials said that improper papers
held by the veterans have seriously de-
layed the work. Those holding their
discharge papers and carrying other
identifications are being given prompt
attention. The flngerprint process has
been resorted to- in other cases. they
explained. in order not only to aid the
veterans, but also to protect the Gov
ernment from fraudulent applications.
N. C. Reed, chief of the Veterans
Administrators traffic section, is in
charge of 10 clerks at the Union Sta
tion who are aiding the railroads in
properly routing the veterans to their
home. Either Mr.. Reed or one of the
clerks personally escorts the veterans to
their trains. Just before boarding a
day coach veteran is given rs cents in
cash for each day he will be travelling
to purchase food.
so far, all of them have been a
happy lot after we give them their
tickets and money" Mr.. Reed said
Almost each man I have handled ex-
pressed himself as being pleased with
this opportunity to get home. None, so
far. has demanded a Pullman ticket
All seemed to be contented with just
pain pIuSIl cushions ana the thoughts
Of soon being home"
The traffic chief said the men were
leaving for all sections of the country,
equally divided between the North. East,
South and West. The highest loan a
veteran may obtain, he said, was S39 05,
which is one-third of the regular fare
from Washington to San Francisco, plus
five days travelling allowance.
He said there were q number of men
routed to California during Friday
night and yesterday. He explained that
the fare to San Francisco was almost
the same as the tariff to the most
Northwesterly point in the United
States.
Early yesterday, the Communist wing
of the bonus army, which has had its
own troubles both internally and with
the more conservative elements among
the men, busted itself at the Capitol
Forbidden to parade on the Capitol
grounds earlier in the week. the Com
munists sent petition to Vice Presi-
dent Curtis for bonus payment and food
and shelter for the men. Speaker
Garner refused TO receive o similar
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