Army relaxes officer discharge rules to cut budget
Washington reports the army lowers discharge criteria to shrink officer strength and speed releases. About 85 thousand of 170 thousand officers on active duty may be affected, with eight new choices ranging from immediate discharge to extended service until late 1946 or mid 1947, and special provisions for overseas personnel.
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Mailing deadline for Christmas parcels to army personnel
Red Cross reminder sets mailing window Oct 15 to Nov 15 for army personnel overseas with no request required. Navy and other services may receive any time, but soldiers in China India the Middle East and Pacific should mail by Nov 1. Parcels must be 70 pounds or 100 inches and marked Christmas Parcel.
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Prisoner of War Gift Parcel Rules From Europe
Gifts to prisoners of war are allowed up to $25 value for parcel post delivery free of post age. Acceptance requires a Prisoner of War Gift Parcel label issued by American authorities in Europe. Further details available from the Red Cross or the post office.
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U S born woman to be tried in Warsaw for murder links
Chicago born Mrs. Treme Michowska, arrested by Polish security police, faces trial in Warsaw on charges of collaboration in the murder of peasant leader Boleslaw Scioborsk. The Daily Graphic says she is the central figure, with U.S. notes and limited access to defense counsel noted.
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