New Vet Measure Expands GI Bill Education Benefits
New legislation increases subsistence allowances for married veterans and dependents to 90 dollars for single vets to 65, raises pensions for disabled veterans in training to 105, and removes the age limit to qualify for GI bill education. The changes allow up to 500 dollars per course and extend eligibility to short intensive programs, with emphasis on practical fields and eliminating age barriers.
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New Bill Removes Deductions From Future Bonus
The government will not subtract readjustment allowances or Gi loans from any potential future bonus. The measure eliminates the provision that previously reduced benefits if a bonus were granted. The House Veterans' Committee has been clogged with bonus bills, delaying action.
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Carving Traditions Brought From Kitchen to Table
A historical note explains that Chinese cooks carve meat in the kitchen, away from guests. The finished cuts are served in small portions on the table, easily picked up with chopsticks. The description contrasts kitchen carving with at-table practices.
Rest intervals urged to curb fatigue in travel
Fatigue from long driving is blamed for many automobile accidents and vacationers are urged to rest at intervals to prevent fatigue. The article notes soldiers can use either hand in drills and weapons, showing ambidextrous training is taught and uniform movements are emphasized.
Birth of an idea from a self righting lifebort whim
While aiding a woman with a heavy vessel from a well Willam Would notices a broken crock float. He toys with it and sees it self righting time after time inspiring a concept for a self righting lifebort.
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