GI Bill Revisions Expand Aid to Ex GI Vets
Washington action in July reshaped the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 the GI Bill. The Senate rewrote the House bill causing a lengthy compromise. The new measure boosts benefits and relaxes the value rules for farm home lot or business property as collateral, easing loan eligibility and extending support for veterans.
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Howland
Jack
Stinertz
Washington
House of Representatves
Senate
Congress
Roosevelt
Veterans Administration
VA loan rules may widen access for veterans
VA officials expect removing the word normal from loan provisions will let more veterans obtain housing loans. So far the share of eligible veterans has been pitifully small, and officials argue the change aligns with values of protecting property.
Veterans gain new VA loan flexibilities and limits
The measure expands GI loan rules allowing veterans to use guaranteed funds for stock and working capital and to cover delinquent debts tied to homes farms or businesses. It limits VA appraisal to value approval and shifts remaining responsibility to veteran and lender. Indebtedness must occur within ten years after war end and prior caps of 12000 per veteran are updated for real estate loans.
Elephant Siam: Berlin Zoo’s Lonely Survivor After War Losses
Siam the 23 year old elephant remains at Berlin Zoo as eight elephant companions died in the wartime raids. The zoo has suffered ruin with only about 200 animals left, cages damaged, grounds untended, and food scarce. Visitors include Germans and Allied troops.
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Lynn Heinzerling
Berlin
Siam
Adolf Hitler
Liam
Government loan terms widen reach to veterans farms
The program allows a $4,000 guarantee and expands farm loan terms to 40 years to support veterans settling on viable farms. Home loans now stretch to 25 years, while business loans retain a 10 year repayment limit.
Postmaster Exam Set For Hartford
The United States Civil Service Commission in Washington announces a postmaster examination for Ashford. Applications with Form 10, Form 13, and Instructions Form 2223 are available from Ashford post office or the U S Civil Service Commission, Washington 25, D C. Applications must be filed in Washington by January 21. An applicant claiming veteran preference should obtain Forms 14 and 4719 and submit them with the application. The examination will be held in Deihan.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
Ashford
U. S Civil Service Commission
D. C
Taylor Infant Rites Held in Chipley
Funeral services for Dianah Taylor infant daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Taylor were held at Furgerson cemetery with Rev James Taylor officiating Survivors include her parents two sisters and a brother and other family members were listed in the notice
Funeral for S W Bush Held in Orange Hill Home
Special funeral services for S W Bush, 77, were conducted Sunday afternoon at his Orange Hill home. The Rev J E Tomas and Rev W B Bickerstaff, Methodist ministers, led the ceremony in Chipley.
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Chipley
S W. Bush
Orange Hill
J. £. Tomas
W. B. Bickerstaff
Fire department reports on an incendiary burner incident
An incident involving a burner prompted a local fire department response. Officials investigated causes and secured the area while outlining safety recommendations for homes and businesses. No serious injuries were reported.
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