Evening star., 1943-07-31
Servica,nen's S Benefit
Program Estimated
Roughly al 7 Billions
By the Associated Press,

cover the cost Of getting Uncle Sam.
nephews and nieces back into set.
tied civilian life when war ends?
Some members of the 12-man con-
ference appointed by President
Roosevelt to blueprint the postwar
readjustmens job for the armed
forces unofhcially consider that a
reasonable estimate.
But the conference, composed OF
civilian and military men, did not
say so in its report yesterday to the
President. It gave no estimate at
all, said the amount would be heavy
and left the figuring to Congress.
The committee foresaw a possible
temporary unemployment Of -8,000,-
900 to 100000 persons after de-
mobilization.
/ Congress Must Act.
fSince most of the recommenda-
tions Involve spending Government
money, Congress will have to pass
on them -
The report differed only slightly
from similar recommendations made
Wednesday night by Mr.. Roosevelt,
who suggested these points, omitted
by the conference:
Mastering out pay for members of
the Merchant Marine as well as for
the armed forces; sufficient pensions
for disabled veterans of the armed
forces; improved and liberalized pro-
Visions for disqualification, rehabil-
itation and medical care for disabled
members of the armed forces and
merchant marine.
Six Points Suggested.
Here, with explanations. are the
six main points the conference sug-
gested be done for those demobilized
from the armed forces, men and
women:
mo. /. Three months furlough at
regular base pay not to exceed S10O
month, plus family allowance"
The money would be paid month
ly, not in a lump sum. Only those
making sl00 or more monthly base
pay in the services could receive that
rauch in monthly furlough pay. A
private making $50 monthly in the
Army would receive $50 furlough
pay.
For three months the family al
loWances given men of all ranks
would be continued. In addition
to furlough pay, discharged men
would receive transportation back
from demobilization center to where
they enlisted or were drafted. If
they did not want transportation,
they could have the money.
mo. 2. Beyond the three months
furlough period, If necessary, I'M
employment insurance for Is weeks
for those who register with the
United States Employment Service" !"
Jobless Pay Registration.
First requirement here would be
registration. Unemployment bene-
fits are based on wages earned
during previous employment. The
report says:
There should be Federal legisla-
ton creating special veterans COM
pensation benefits so as to place
those who have served in the armed
forces on a parity with those who
have earned wages in private indus
try and commerce with respect to
Unemployment compensation. III,
mo. g. Special aid and counsel
regarding readjustment and re-
habilitation." go,
This suggests consulting service
to advise men to the course Of study
appropriate to their individual
needs.
Such a service at rehabilitation
centers could tell discharged soldiers
what they needed to know about job
or educational possibilities-at Gov.
ernment expense-for their particu-
lar capabilities.
Education and Training.
s''No. 4. Special provision, includ-
ing tuition and allowances, for those
who wish to pick up the broken
threads of their education or follow
some special course of training"
The general plan recommended by
the conference provides for educa-
tton or training for maximum of
a year adequate to meet the needs
Ct the great majority of ex-service-
men" But this could be supple
Inented to meet special needs.
In the case of youth who wished
a four-year college course, Uncle
Sam would pay the cost, provided
pc could prove through competi-
five examinations or in other ways
&is going to school would be worth
while, His schooling and living al
fowance would be Government
financed.
mo. S. Veterans credit for old
&ge and survivors insurance on the
basis Of service in the armed forces"
Insurance Safeguard.
. The conference suggests law be
passed-the cost of carrying it
through to be paid by the Govern
ment-to safeguard the insurance
protection of servicemen and vet
erans under the old-age and sur
Eivors insurance.
mo. 6. Opportunities for agri-
cultural employment and settle
ment to be provided for limited
humber of qualified servicemen."
|, Warning, however, that agricul-
ture should not be looked upon as a
humping ground, the conference
suggests z well-organized agricul-
burial service to advise discharged
Eervicemen on farming opportun-
titles.
Those qualified to operate farm
fhe conference believes, should be
given assistance from the appro-
priate Government agency. For in
Stance: The Farm Security Admin
Estration III obtaining seed and tools;
khe Federal House Administration ir
buying a farm home.
l Reclaiming of Land.
The report recommended that the
Federal Government spend severa
billions of dollars to reclaim lands
for expanded farm production ane
lestimated that agriculture coule
absorb 100000 workers at the CLOSE