Evening star., 1946-08-16
Inquiry on Abuses
OF Veterans JobIess
Benefits Planned

A complete Veterans Administra-
ticn investigation into veterans un-
employment compensation "abuses"
is in the offing in an attempt to
head off employment "roadblocks"
| in the future, according to Veterans
Administrator Bradley.
Gen. Bradley disclosed plans at
press conference yesterday to call
for reports from the United States
Employment Service on all veterans
who have been drawing the $40
week unemployment allowances for
period of 10 weeks or more.
The readjustment allowances were
authorized to tide the veteran over
that period until he could find
job" the administrator said. we
know some veterans are taking ad-
vantage of it.
Some Not Looking"
But it is good thing 1t gives
many veterans chance to look
around for the kind of job they want
and not have to take the first avail
able job they find" he declared,
but some of them are not looking.
i hope the latter will not jeopar-
dize this benefit for the worthy
but I fear some action may have
to be taken
|, The veterans administrator said
ne has had firSt-hand reports from
members of Congress that in many
areas where labor is plentiful vet
Grams "are not looking for work"
USES representative already have
been asked to call in veterans who
have drawn their compensation for
long periods and urge them to take
available jobs-other than ones
they asked for, Gen. Bradley told
reporters.
Nears 1000, 900.
Al present, about 100000 ex-GIs
are receiving the allowances, "and
the volume is growing" he declared
I'VE are now in period of excellent
employment opportunities. The re-
adjustment allowance is money in
the bank. If veterans waste it now
they may find themselves in trouble
later"
Meanwhile, in his first annual re
port to the Nation" last night, Gen.
Bradley called on employers to
open the way" by listing good jobs
with Federal and State employment
agencies. only low-paying jobs are
listed by most employers AS a busi-
nessman and employer have you
followed the advice of your own
trade organizations and listed any
of your good jobs at this place
where most veterans first apply for
Work?"
The administrator sharply re-
buked critics" who say the veteran
expects too much"
"Is it too much to want a decent
home in which to raise a family?"
he asked.
Sees Foxhole Alternative.
Can veterans find a decent place
to live at reasonable price or must
they dig new foxhole in the park
for themselves and their families?
rs it TOO much to want a chance
for a better income or career
through education and training?
Does the fault lie with the veteran
who wants too much or with the
citizen who offers too little?"
Declaring that finding place to
live is the veterans major problem,
Gen. Bradley said the time has
come to treat the veterans emer-
gency housing program "as we ham
died wartime emergencies. Blasting
sales OF expensive homes as white
elephants they may never be able
to support" he said that opening
our Treasury is not enough for the
veteran. I'VE must open our hearts
and minds and give him practical
assistance"
In answer to other questions, the
administrator:
Branded reports that he might
quit the veterans post as lust
rumors.''
Silent on Payesich.
| Refused to discuss the recent
resignation of Francis x. Pavesich,
the agency's loan guaranty officer,
''in the absence of Mr.. Pavesich."
Disclosed that the possibility of