The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-25

dPplICdClOIl WHICH WOulQ pc ap- proved if the soldier will submit a certified statement of paternity. De-
 tailed information may be obtain ed from the Personal Affairs Branch, First Service Command, sos Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
 15, Mass.
 0. I have two sons in the Army who have never sent me an allot- ment as my husband has been working. Now he is very sick and cannot work for a long time to come. Could my sons have Gov ernment Allowance for me now, even though they have been in the serv- ice so long? J. M., Cambridge.
 A. Yes, they could both apply for family allowance for you and your husband. It isn't necessary to establish the fact that they have previously contributed to your sup- port. The fact that you and your husband are now dependent and your sons are willing, payment should be made would make you eligible to apply for the Family Allowance.
 Q. My husband was killed in &C., tion. We had been divorced for over a year but have one child. I received a Family Allowance of SAP for July but no more payments to date. Isn't the child entitled to some benefits? My husband hadn't remarked and he said he had made out his Government Insurance for our son. Where can inquire about thisp T. L., Burlington.
 A. The Family Allowance would be paid through the months in which your husband was reported killed. If the report was received in July, you should have received the check in August. The child is eligible for pension and inquiry should be made to the Veterans Administration, Washington, D. c. regarding this. Be sure to give the soldiers full name and Army Ser ial Number and date of his death. That agency will also give infor- regarding insurance, If you advise them that you believe there is a policy in effect for the child. It is suggested that you contact Per- sonal Affairs Branch, First Service Command, Boston, Mass, for infor- nation as to any other benefits to which the child may be entitled such as Arrears in Pay due the soldier at time of death, and the Six Months Gratuity Pay.
 o. Can my husband add points for each month since May up to this date? He had "A then. W. G. 
 A. On a revised system, the points will be counted to Septem- Der 2, l945; 1t Is suggested that you watch newspaper for informa- tion as to when this date is ac- tually in effect.
 Q. My husband is overseas. He has National Service Life Insurance and says that his policy will expire this year. Is there anything I can do about this for him or should he do anything about 1t? H. S., Bos- ton.
 A. Nothing need be done about extending the life of your hus- bands National Service Life Insur- ance policy. An Act of Congress has extended the benefits for an- other three years.
 @. If lose my discharge certi- ficate can I get another2 L. O., Concord.
 A. No, but you may file an ap- olication with the Adjutant Gen. erals Office, Washington, D. O., and 'eceive Service Certificate in lieu of the lost discharge certificate.
 e. Does an officer who is going o revert to inactive status and will 'eceive retirement pay also receive out pay2 0. F., Roslin- iale.
 A. No, he does not receive mus ering out pay.
 e. Does the Army provide legal ldvice for service people2 J, Ma Barre
 A. Yes, Legal Assistance Off, CTS who have practiced law are designated and military personnel nay legal advice from such affi- CTS.
 Q. Can families of military per- onnel secure Army Emergency selief help from City Sections of hat agency as formely7 K. M. 'righton.
 A. Since early in l944, City Sec- Ions of Army Emergency Relief ave been closed. Sections are still at Army Post and Sta- lons to handle emergency needs f military personnel at the dis- retion of the Commanding Officer.
 primary sourse of emergency clip for dependents is the local