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more, regardless of their age at time of enlistment, are eligible for a year in the classroom, or its part-time equivalent, all expenses paid. The VA pays tuition, fees, cost of supplies, and books up to $500 a school year, and $65 monthly living expenses for an unmarried person. A wife, husband, or other dependent rates an additional $25. The same set-up is available to vets who want to learn a trade. If that desire for knowledge still continues after the first year, students can pore over the life of Beethoven or analyze the types of sanitary plumbing for an
Beethoven or analyze the types of sanitary plumbing for an additional period up to 3 years, dependent upon the number of years in service. Prospective students must meet the academic requirements of the school decided upon. The school must also be accredited. But that still leaves a wide-open field of public or private elementary or secondary schools, business schools, scientific and technical institutions, vocational and professional schools, junior colleges, normal schools and teachers colleges, and conventional colleges and universities. Some will give credit for certain types of military experience as well as Army correspondence courses, which should please school-bound GIs.
well as Army correspondence courses, which should please school-bound GIs. Disabled vets unable to work at their old jobs because of a service-connected disability are almost sure to be eligible for the Vocational Rehabilitation program. To be eligible, a person must have an honorable discharge, and must be entitled to a pension. He can go to school for four years without even paying for transportation to and from school, and will receive a pension of $92 a month if single, $113.50 if married, plus $5.75 for each dependent child, and $11.50 for each dependent parent. Loans Under the GI Bill
$11.50 for each dependent parent. Loans Under the GI Bill of Rights, an ex-service-man can’t get a loan directly from the government. The government, however, will guarantee payment of a loan up to $4,000 on real estate, and $2,000 for other loans. The loan may be made by any bank, corporation, firm or individual, and may be used for a house, farm or business, subject to the approval of the Administration. VA loan guarantees may also be used in connection with borrowing money through one of the government lending agencies. Loans guaranteed by the Administration bear interest of not more
Loans guaranteed by the Administration bear interest of not more than 4% a year and must be repaid within 40 years on farms, and 25 years on homes. Interest on the part guaranteed by the VA will be paid by the government for the first year. Application for this benefit—open to veterans with at least 90 days active duty or with a service-connected disability—must be made within two years after discharge from the service or two years after the end of the war, whichever is later, but in no event more than five years after the end of the war.
more than five years after the end of the war. Veterans, under a recent amendment, may also obtain loans to buy livestock and machinery on farms and tools for business. Debts, Legal Matters The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act protects servicemen with respect to lawsuits and contracts, foreclosures and repossession, seizure and family eviction, Mustering-out pay, death gratuities, or insurance payments cannot be claimed by creditors or attached by the court. Although most lawsuits against servicemen are postponed until six months after their discharge, if a judgment was rendered against a serviceman while he was in service, he can
against a serviceman while he was in service, he can reopen the case anytime within 96 days after leaving the service, provided he can show that his absence hurt his case. Vets have six months in which to apply to the court to postpone payment of debts, and must show that their time in service has seriously interfered with their ability to pay. Your Old Job A vet who wants to plunge back into the old grind can have his pre-war job back, provided (1) he has an honorable discharge, (2) the job was not a temporary one, (3) he
(2) the job was not a temporary one, (3) he is still qualified for the job and is not now physically handicapped, and (4) the employer's situation has not changed to such a degree that it is "impossible or unreasonable" for him to rehire the veteran. To get his former job back, a vet must apply for it within 90 days after discharge or release from hospitalization, if this fails within one year after discharge. Finding a New Job Representatives of the United States Employment Service are stationed at most Army and Navy Separation Centers, and at military hospitals. The
Army and Navy Separation Centers, and at military hospitals. The USES, under the GI Bill of Rights, has the responsibility for counseling and placement of veterans, and in each of its 1500 offices has lists of available jobs in each locality. For disabled veterans, the USES analyzes jobs for specific physical requirements and working conditions. Civil Service "Points" will be important to a GI after he is discharged, too. To be eligible for Civil Service it is necessary to take and pass a Civil Service examination—and a veteran gets five extra points added to his grade, as bonus. Disabled vets
extra points added to his grade, as bonus. Disabled vets receive ten points. Since Civil Service applicants are placed on a list from which they are hired in order of grade, the extra points mean that vets go higher on the list. And when vets and non-vets receive the same score, the job goes to those who have been in the armed forces. In all Civil Service jobs, except scientific and professional jobs where the starting salary is over $3000, disabled vets who pass the examination automatically find their names right at the top of the list. Ex-service men who
right at the top of the list. Ex-service men who want to try out for the Civil Service can get the dope on exams at any first or second class post office in the U.S. Civil Service Commission branch, and while there can get an application blank. Civil Service Preference Form 14. Unemployment Insurance If, in spite of everything, a veteran can’t find a job, he is entitled to an unemployment allowance. This means that, if totally unemployed, he can draw $20 a week. To draw the allowance, the vet must have been in the armed services 90 days or
must have been in the armed services 90 days or more, or have been discharged for a service-incurred disability. If he served for just the 90-day period, he can receive unemployment payments for a period up to 24 weeks. For each additional month of service, he can receive an additional 4 weeks of unemployment allowance, up to the maximum of 52 weeks. Proportionate amounts will be paid to those persons who are partially employed. "Partially employed," so far as the VA is concerned. Making less than $23 a week, and the difference between what the veteran earns and $23 is
the difference between what the veteran earns and $23 is the amount of the allowance which he will receive. Self-employed persons who net less than $100 a month can also draw the difference in unemployment payments. A few catches exist in the regulations. For instance, veterans who are drawing a living allowance in connection with education or vocational rehabilitation are eligible. So are those persons who leave stable work without good cause, or are fired because of misconduct. Veterans who apply for the payments must be physically able to work, and payments may be discontinued if they don't accept a
and payments may be discontinued if they don't accept a suitable job which has been offered to them. Application for this program usually can be made at the Local United States Employment Service office, 1389. Veterans may be eligible for state employment insurance, and in some cases may draw money instead of the order allowance. Local offices of the USES can supply information on this, too. Medical and Hospital Care Free hospitalization is available at a Veterans Hospital or medical center for any veteran with a service-connected disability. In cases of emergency, he can get home treatment, or if there
of emergency, he can get home treatment, or if there is no VA hospital in his community, he can get treatment for a service-connected disability at a private hospital, upon application by telephone or telegraph to the nearest VA regional office. All veterans, whether or not their injuries or ailments are service-connected, can get free hospitalization—if they can't afford to pay for it themselves, and if there is available hospital space. Applications for medical, hospital, or home care should be made on VA Form 10-827, and should be sent to the VA regional office or hospital. In addition to the
the VA regional office or hospital. In addition to the general hospital, the VA maintains medical and diagnostic centers, neuropsychiatry and tuberculosis hospitals, and 10 veterans’ homes, where veterans disabled by injury, old age, or illness may live. The VA pays off on two types of disability pensions—the first for disabilities resulting from injuries or disease received while in service in time of duty, and the second for permanently and totally disabled veterans whose injuries are not service-connected. For the first type, payments range from $11.50 a month for a 10% disability to $115 for a 100% disability. More serious
10% disability to $115 for a 100% disability. More serious disabilities rate special pensions; but the maximum is $265, and is given for blindness with the loss of two limbs. According to Public Law 182, just passed, additional allowances up to $35 above pension rates are available to take care of "in-between cases"—men who should qualify for a larger pension than can be given under statutory provisions. Veterans who qualify for the second type of pension receive a straight $50 a month, which is increased to $60 after veterans have been on the rolls 10 consecutive years, or have reached
been on the rolls 10 consecutive years, or have reached the age of 65. Death Benefits If a soldier dies before discharge from the armed forces his next of kin receives a cash payment from the government equal to six months of the soldier's pay. If the soldier held National Service Life Insurance, the beneficiary will, of course, receive regular monthly payments, the amount depending upon the quantity of insurance and the age of the veteran or beneficiary. A death pension, the most important death benefit, is paid to families of servicemen or veterans who die from disease or injury
of servicemen or veterans who die from disease or injury incurred in service or in line of duty. A widow, with no dependent children, receives $50 a month, one dependent child $60 for each additional child. If either is dead, a dependent child will receive $25 monthly, and two dependent children $38. Each additional child will receive $10. A dependent mother or father is eligible to receive $45, and when both are dependent the total is upped to $50. As far as burial arrangements are concerned, a veteran may be buried in one of the National Cemeteries or in a
buried in one of the National Cemeteries or in a VA Cemetery, and so may certain family members. Also, veterans are eligible for up to $100 burial expenses. Where To Go For Help Many agencies have set up bureaus to help returning servicemen. Most communities have a veterans’ information center of some kind. For information on educational, borrowing, or pension rights, veterans can apply directly to the nearest branch of the VA, The Red Cross, or one of the veterans’ organizations can also file claims. The Reemployment Committee man at the veteran's selective service board can help him return to
the veteran's selective service board can help him return to his old job, and for new jobs he can apply to the United States Employment Service. Help of various types can also be had from the Red Cross, YMCA and YWCA, Travelers Aid, USO, Chamber of Commerce, businessmen’s groups, various unions, and religious organizations. What To Do? Where you will find a job depends on many factors, among them being what you are trained to do, what industries offer the best prospects, and what areas have the brightest outlook. Soldiers would do well to list on a sheet of paper
would do well to list on a sheet of paper their education, pre-war experience, hobbies, skills acquired in the Army, USAF courses, and any other pertinent information. This might be presented to the I & E officer, an appropriate veterans counselor, or any qualified officer or EM who conceivably might be of help. If a veteran would like to open a haberdashery, he would do well to visit several local ones, if any, and ask the proprietor his advice: how much experience is necessary, what hours he works, what capital is required, what income might be expected, and so on.
is required, what income might be expected, and so on. A so cher overseas could — and should — write General Electric, for example, if he would like to become a dealer in electrical appliances, stating his qualifications and requesting information. The important thing is for men to take steps now to find their niche, and not wait until they (Continued on page S) THE DELTA STAGE 13, 1946 Plan Tasty Menu for S.S. Canebière Club GI PROTEST (Continued from Page 1) Beer, hot dogs, toasted cheese sandwiches, and ice cream will be added to the menu at DES Spécial
cream will be added to the menu at DES Spécial Services Canebière Club. Mrs. Sylvia Shattuck, acting director, has announced. Three more Anglo hostesses are expected soon, Mrs. Shattuck added, to supplement the two that are directly directing the club at present. The club has procured musical instruments that are available to GIs interested in lessons. There is also a record library, stocked with both swing and classical recordings. Some ARC features at the club remain, including the gymnasium on the top floor still offers ping-pong, tables, punching bags, and other equipment. The writing booths in the lounge on the
other equipment. The writing booths in the lounge on the third floor also remain open. Mrs. Ann Stackpole, of Washington, D.C., is assistant hostess at the club. PLAN SUITE (Continued from Page 7) Division had 569 targets - charged. Lines which at present seem to offer better opportunities include manufacturing, retail, and distributing trades, mortgage agencies, building and construction, some cases, job opportunities all have to wait for the completion of reconversion. In general, sections of the country where the population is at the increase are most prosperous. Men who are free to move around should take advantage of this
are free to move around should take advantage of this fact. The Missouri Valley, for example, should become such an area when the power-electric canal-flood control projects there get underway. Soldiers with a hankering to try their own farms or set up their own businesses should proceed with caution. Right now, they are likely to have to pay an inflated price. Men should not go into either project without considerable experience and study of local conditions affecting success. The Department of Agriculture, on the one hand, and the Smaller War Plants Corp. and Department of Commerce, on the other, can
Plants Corp. and Department of Commerce, on the other, can provide help with information. 3188th Sig, 360th Eng. Hold Lead in Hoop Play The 3188th Signal quintet continued to set the pace in Special Services' National Basketball League with a 52-25 victory over the 327th O.B.D. last Thursday night at Delta Gardens. In the American league, the 330th Engineer hoopsters lead with a record of nine victories and no defeats. They trounced the 227th General Hospital Thursday night at the Gardens, 37-30. The 3188th Signal topped the French Barracudas last Monday at Nice in a non-league game, 56-30. The Marseille
Monday at Nice in a non-league game, 56-30. The Marseille outfit was sparked by its high scoring forward, Gaza, who netted 10 field goals and four free throws. CLASSIFIED WALLET LOST — at GI Shopping Center in Marseille. Finder may keep money, but please return wallet with the papers therein to T/5 George E. Sknger, Stars and Stripes A.P.O. 772 GI PROTEST MEETINGS (Continued from Page 1) At GI meetings in theaters, they added their protests. Gen. Courtney R. Hodges told them he believed the War Department and Congress were doing all they could to get the troops home and
doing all they could to get the troops home and still fulfill worldwide occupation needs. GUAM — Eight thousand GI held a protest meeting and raised funds to send a 1,009 word cable to the American Veterans Committee. FRANKFURT — Brig. Gen. Oscar N. Stbert, intelligence Chief, warned that soldier demonstrations in occupied zones against redeployment delays could have serious effects if German malcontents attempted to exploit them. He said, however, no reaction was noted among German civilians over recent boisterous protests. Soldiers questioned all phases of occupation policy in cables to Congress and the press, including physical requirements for
cables to Congress and the press, including physical requirements for overseas shipment and the exact number of men requisitioned by the European Theater as replacements for the next six months. CALCUTTA — Four thousand troops who held a mass meeting to protest demobilization delay, demanded the release of Norman Owen and his reappointment to the rank of sergeant. (The United Press reported that Owen had been placed in a military hospital this morning after he had been discovered sneaking to prepare announcements of Saturday night's meeting. No other details were given.) TOKYO — International News Service reported that Secretary of
given.) TOKYO — International News Service reported that Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson said he was completely satisfied with the Army's demobilization program which he described as "carefully planned and orderly." Patterson refused to comment on demonstrations of servicemen. He said that Gen. MacArthur's headquarters had to decide which men are eligible to return home as non-essential, according to the news service. YOKOHAMA — INS said more than 1,000 GI staged a "silent" demonstration against demobilization slowness, seemingly conscious of Japanese sentiment. World News Parade C/C in Reich Manned by "Kids," Says German Police Official BERLIN, Jan 12 (UP)—The
by "Kids," Says German Police Official BERLIN, Jan 12 (UP)—The American Counter-Intelligence Corps is manned by "kids," who are bounded up in red tape, and have "one eye on the boat for home and the other on their German mistresses," charged a responsible German police official yesterday. Formerly an inmate of a Dachau concentration camp, he warned that the American intelligence organization is inadequate to cope with the rapidly expanding and increasingly active underground movement in Germany. ARMY DENIES GENSDRSHIP (Continued from Page 1) of the Stars and Stripes, calling their attention to the fact that they are in military
their attention to the fact that they are in military service that they are publishing a newspaper under the auspices of the United States Army with authority of the Secretary of War and that their actions are governed by the Articles of War. "Gen. Richardson did not prohibit publication of news received or criticism of policy, or method." He did prohibit initiation of disrespectful action against officers as individuals. No censorship whatever has been placed upon Stars and Stripes. 'Say Officer 'Brother Faith' in Tokyo, The Stars and Stripes enlisted personnel, said Lt Col James Parks, officer in charge of
personnel, said Lt Col James Parks, officer in charge of the Japan edition, had "broken faith" with his staff and the newspaper's servicemen readers by inserting a letter from a civilian news correspondent "at the expense of letters written by enlisted men." The letter was written by William J. Dunn, Columbia Broadcasting System correspondent, who criticized the soldiers who protested against the War Department's demobilization announcement. The statement said, the Stars and Stripes staff was not consulted by Parks before Dunn’s letter was inserted despite a previous agreement to consult them on all copy pertaining to demobilization. Dunn, in a
them on all copy pertaining to demobilization. Dunn, in a broadcast from Tokyo, charged his letter was "sharply edited" by Parks and that he (Dunn) objected to its publication. Dunn said he had written the letter in "specific reference to a column which appeared under the editor's own byline and which several correspondents regarded as sharply injurious to GI morale in this theater." NUREMBERG (CNS) — Genius IQ ratings are held by Hjalmar Schacht and Arthur Seyss-Inquart, two of the twenty Germans on trial for war crimes. Psychologist tests showed Schacht's IQ was 143; Seyss-Inquart's 141; Hermann Goering and Grand
Schacht's IQ was 143; Seyss-Inquart's 141; Hermann Goering and Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz were just below genius level in "intelligence" with 138. Rudolf Hess and Julius Streicher were average with Streicher's 106 putting him lowest on the list. BERLIN, Jan 12 (INS)—The American-licensed newspaper "Tages-Spiegel" reported that history courses will be eliminated from Berlin schools during the next six months, to allow time to prepare fresh courses free from imperialism and Hitlerism. Newspapers reported that all Berlin children will be required to study either English, French, or Russian. OKLAHOMA CITY (CNS) — A local bank was robbed of $13,000 recently
(CNS) — A local bank was robbed of $13,000 recently by a couple of guys who didn’t know they were pulling a prank. The pair, later nabbed by police, said they had been asked by a stranger to bring a note to the bank's cashier. The men, who couldn’t read, then obligingly presented this epistle to Cashier Betty Phillips: "Fill a box with big bills and give it to bearer. The bank is filled with thugs." VIENNA, Jan 12 (AP)—The Allied Council, faced with a serious food shortage for Vienna, today urged the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration to
today urged the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration to increase Austria’s 1946 allotment of 75 million dollars to 150 million dollars. Meanwhile, there is still a dangerous shortage of essential medicine to care for the civilian population, even after General Mark Clark, Commanding General of American Forces in Austria, had brought in 160 tons of medical supplies. BEL AIR, Md (CNS) — Uncle Charlie Calder is a patient old man with little to do. So he has been sitting on the courthouse steps since August 10 waiting for the hunting season to open. "I want to be the first
hunting season to open. "I want to be the first man in town to get a license," says he. NEW YORK (CNS) — Though she offered to try on in court a girdle she was accused of stealing from Macy’s, a shoplifter was convicted. The idea was to prove it fit, and therefore her own. The court ruled that it was not in a position to judge whether it fit or not. ROME, Jan 12 (AP)—The Italian Cabinet, in a move to smash the black market, last night allocated a 2,560,000,000-lire fund to enable government workers to form an organization
2,560,000,000-lire fund to enable government workers to form an organization for the purchase of clothing and staple food at normal prices. BALTIMORE (CNS) — Mrs. Helen Matterson spotted her husband hugging the motorwoman on a local street car. She sued for divorce. Now she's a motorwoman herself. NEW YORK (CNS)—A kindly 70-year-old candy man has been arrested by Manhattan police for selling illegal whiskey to adults in addition to dispersing bubble gum and cracker jacks to the toddlers. NEW YORK, Jan 12 (AP)—The New York State Racing Commission authorized the abolition of the daily double at all race tracks within