The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-11-06

P dependents must be dependent up- on the soldier for a substantial DOT tion of their support in order to be eligible.
 In determining who is eligible for allowances, the terms used in Class A and Glass B have the following meanings:
 Glass A
 Wife-A lawful wife.
 Child-Ineludes the following.
 e1) 4 legitimate child.
 l2) A child legally adopted.
 a A stepchi1d, if a member of the mans household, including stepehild who continues as a mem Der of the mans household after the death of the mother or termfn- ation of the marriage; and
 t4) An il1egitimate child, but on- ly if the man has been judicially ordered or decreed to contribute to such ehild's support. has been ju- dicially deereed to be the putativc father of such child; or has aek- noWledged under oath in writing that he is the father of such child.
 Former wife diYOreed-Former wife divorced who has not remar- ried and to whom alimony has been deereed and is still payable. Glass B
 Parent-lncludes father and mo- ther. grandfather, and grandmoth- CT, stepfather and stepmother. fa- ther and mother through adoption. either of the soldier or of his wife. and persons who for period of not less than 1 year prior to the mans enlistment or induction. stood in place of parents Gnloeo parentis) tC the soldier.
 NOTE-No more than two mar ents are eligible for an allowance based on the service of one soldier
 Brother and sister - Includes brothers and sisters of the half blood, as well as those of the whole blood, stepbrothers and stepsisters. and brothers and sisters through adoption.
 Grandchild-A child as above de- fined of child as above defined. and is limited to persons to whom the soldier has stood in place of parents Gin loco parentis) for a period of not less than 1 year prior to his enlistment or induction.
 NOTE - The terms "cbiId "I 'grandchild," brother" and sis ter' are limited to unmarried per- sons either CD under Is years of age, or (2) of any age, if incapable of self-support by reason of mental or physical defect. The Soldiers Contribution
 For each month for which an aI- loWance is paid to the relatives or dependents of soldier, $22 will be deducted from, or charged to, his pay This deduction or charge is made whether they are in Class A or Class B. However, if allowances are paid for both Glass A and Class B, S27 will be deducted from his pay. CFhe above amounts are the normal situation. However. if by legal agreement or court order tbe soldier is obligated to pay alimony or support, which is a lesser amount than the total allowance, the mon thly deductions from his pay and the Governments contribution will De reduced proportionately)
 Here is typical example: If soldier obtains an allowance for his Wife and children, he will have S22| deducted from, or charged to. his pay each month, because these rel atiYes are in Glass A. If, however he also obtains an allowance for a dependent parent, brother, sister or grandchild, he will have an ad- dftional $5, or $27 in all, deduct ed from, or charged to, his pay each month.
 The Governments Contribution
 Tn addition to the soldiers con- tribution, the Government will con tribute the following amounts to Class A Relatives:
 tl) S28 to a wife with no child.
 t2) $40 to a wife with one child and an additional $1O for each ad- ditional child.
 (3) $2O to one child where there is no wife.
 t4) $30 to two children where there is no wife and an additional $1O for each additional child.
 t5) Up to $20 to former wife divorced (if alimony is being paid by court decree).
 In addition to the soldiers con- tribution the Government will con- tribute the following amounts to Class B dependents:
 CD $15 to one parent if one only, and an additional $5 for each brother sister, or grandchild (the whole not to total more than $5O). @ $25 to two parents an an ad- ditional $5 for each brother, sister. or grandchild (the whole not to to- tai more than $5O).
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