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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1975
Page
16
Soldiers discuss urinalysis limits and drug misuse. They say amphetamines and barbiturates are not widely abused and blame alcohol as the main issue. Some note marijuana is a problem and disqualification affects morale. others doubt detection will catch users locally.
Kenneth E. Crawford Jr. argues urinalysis could confront drug use, notes prior tests, and mentions Korea, rehabilitation, and high marijuana usage among MPs. He defends testing as part of a volunteer army and asserts rights infringement is minimal.
PVT 1 Greg B. Gedeey of 295th MP Co offers mixed views on urinalysis testing at the depot. He notes it is wasteful for the depot but may be worthwhile Army wide, cites alcohol as the main issue, and suggests urinalysis can be beaten by insiders. He dismisses significant marijuana enforcement due to manpower costs.
Washington announces reestablishment of deathbed retirements discontinued in 1966 with Army approval. Implementing instructions due by April 1 set immediate retirements for soldiers near death to secure survivor benefits, including higher SBP payments and up to 10 000 in National Service Life Insurance. Commanders at most installations will approve cases under Army regulation 635 40 revisions.
Checks totaling 178 million dollars were mailed February 19 to veterans with World War I World War II and Korean War policies as the administration accelerated 1975 insurance dividends. Average payments varied by policy type with ages and policy length affecting totals.
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