Evening star., 1944-02-20
American Legion
Urges Passage of
.'GI Bill of Rights

The American Legion. through
National Comdr. Warren H. Ather-
ton, is using every possible means
to have the omnibus bill for World
War II veterans passed. This is
known AS the "GI Bill of Rights"
1t involves adequate hospitaliza-
ton, prompt settlement of disability
claims, mastering out pay, oppor-
tunity to complete education, voca-
tional training, employment oppor-
tunities, unemployment compensa-
ton. home, farm or small business
purchase aid; Board of Appeal for
reviewing discharges and placing OF
these functions In the Veterans Ad-
ministration.
On March IS is the 25th anniver-
sary Of the American Legion This
date has been set by Department
Membership Officer Frank Buckley
for the accomplishment of an ami
verysary quota Of 10.500 members
for the District Department.
Fred G. Fraser, past department
commander, has been elected chair
man of the newly created National
Labor Relations Committee of the
American Legion. This committee is
obtaining data on problems of labor
industry relations, whereupon they
will act in association with the ma
tional commander.
Arrangements have been COM
pleted for the District of Columbia
Department ball to be held at the
Legion Clubhouse, 2437 Fifteenth
street NV, tomorrow night.
James F. Kehor, chairman of the
Arrangements Committee, announc-
ed many prominent guests have
been invited.
Because of the department ball
tomorrow night the regular meet
ing of Quentin Roosevelt Post has
been postponed until February %
Sam MANHOOD, first department
captain of the newly organized de-
partment of the Sons of the Legion,
District of Columbia, having just
reached his 18th birthday, was
called to the service on Valentine
day. He is the son of John Maw-
hood, department entertainment
chairman
National Cathedral Post, No. 10,
will meet at the Legion Clubhouse
on Wednesday. Comdr. H. j. jacob
announced that prominent speak
er, in addition to war pictures, will
be on the program.
At the recent meeting of the Vim
cent B. Costello Post So discharged
veterans of World War II were ad-
mltted to membership. 1t is planned
to have new drum corps COM
posed of members of this war. Plans
will be submitted at the meeting on
March 7. All veterans interested are
urged to be present. A banquet in
honor Of post junior ball club will
be held March at pm.
Department Comdr. Francis Nc
Carthy announces a meeting of the
Department Executive Committee
will be held at the Legion club
house on February "a.
Kenneth H. Nash Post met at
their clubhouse, 209 PENNSYLVANIA
avenue Sc, with Comdr. Edward
o. White presiding. The Forty and
Eight degree team initiated a large
class OF new members representing
both World Wars.
The American Legion Welfare De-
partment, 11l3 Seventeenth street
NV, needs mems clothing, such as
shirts, suits and overcoats, and also
children's clothing. During the day
telephone ME. 4211; evenings and
Sundays, ME. 1858.
Bernard j. CaSsell, service officer
of Arnold Wilburn Post, announced
that information and applications
for mustering-ou pay will be avail
able at the Kensington (Md.) Ar
mory today from l to pm.
Meetings this week are:
neutrality-suspicious. of Justice
and Gas Light Posts, Legion club
house.
Tuesday-James Reese Europe
Post, Fifteenth and @ streets NV.
Wednesday-Henry c. Spangler
Post, 1926 Massachusetts avenue
NV: Bureau of Engraving and
National Cathedral Posts. Legion