Evening star., 1936-01-30
BY HAROLD b. ROGERS.

With efforts by various commercial
interests to separate the veteran
from his bonus" already under way,
Government officials and veterans Or
ganiza tions today warned that the
new baby bonds are not only nom
assignable. but cannot be attached in
any legal proceeding.
Reports have been received that
veterans already are being urged to
invest their money in a variety OF
articles. ranging from automobiles to
house furnishings. In New York, 1t
was said. veterans are being offered
$40 cash for their $50 bonds.
Veterans Administrator Frank T.
Hines was understood to be prepared
to deliver a personal thrift" message
to veterans tonight over a Nation
wide radio hook-up. The address was
to be broadcast over the Columbia
system at 10:45 pm, with the excep-
ton of Station WJSV. 1t will be re-
peated by the local station at l1:15
o'clock.
Only Veteran Can Get Cash.
Although Government oflcials and
veterans organizations do not intend
to tell the veterans what they can or
cannot do with their money, they will
issue emphatic warnings as to the
character OF the bonds and their
limitations.
Only the veteran himself will be able
to cash his bonds, 1t was declared. The
bonds will be stenciled with the name
Of the veterans to whom they are
issued to prevent others from cashing
them.
Although still awaiting an appro-
priation, the Veterans Administration
was pushing ahead with its present
force in an effort to get as much OF
the work done as possible. Some
1000 900 calculations will be necessary
and an additional temporary person.
mel of from 1000 to 5000 will be en-
gagged. Space outside the administra-
tons present building probably will
be needed.
Thousands Sign Applications.
Not only at the Veterans Admins
tration. but at many other places
throughout the city, long lines OF vet
Grams continued today to sign applica-
tions for baby bonds. While no actual
count was available at the Veterans
Administration, fatigued officials at
the end of a harassing day yesterday
said they could only guess" that many
more than 1000 veterans--some
thought nearly 3,000-had signed ap-
plications. In addition, virtually all
veterans organizations are providing
facilities, at their national and de-
partmental headquarters and local
posts.
The American Legion Is furnishing
facilities at 1908 K street and at the
departmental headquarters In the Bond
Building. Many local posts are doing
likewise.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars set
up bonus application machinery in
the District Department headquarters
1924 H street. Department Comdr
Edward K. Inman announced that
Department Service Officer o. w
Hollingsworth and staff of assist
ants are prepared to fingerprint anc
assist all veterans in properly exc.
cutting applications.
Red Cross Also Assisting.
The District Chapter, American Rec
Cross, announced through its Hom'
Service Department that it is pre-
pared to assist veterans who ar,
known to the chapter or can be prop
erly identified" They should appl!
to Miss Craney. secretary Of th'
Home Service Department.
At the Bureau Of Engraving ant
Printing, progress was reported OF
the design Of the bonds, but 1t va
considered likely that tt would b