Old Folks Administrator Remarks on Veterans Payouts
Frank T. Hines notes that since founding the country has paid over 21 billion dollars in direct veterans benefits. He observes one million recipients today with potential growth to two or three million depending on wartime tides and home front effort. He cites agricultural disparities and a Western Union experiment with elderly messengers as examples of keeping seniors active.
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Frank T. Hines
Western Union
Dallas
Sam
Judge and Herb Discuss Returning Soldiers Views
The Old Judge remarks on how soldiers abroad express their expectations for homefront support, including prohibition, after fighting to defend rights. He references a recent poll reported in the paper about Americans' stance on postwar policy.
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England
British Institute of Public Opinion
Are New Taxes Really Needed
An article from the South Texas Chamber of Commerce argues that federal revenue may cover current wartime needs with a projected deficit around 53.9 billion. It notes potential borrowing routes, including savings bonds and tax notes, and suggests a fourth War Loan could supply remaining funds this year. The piece implies tax increases may be avoidable to curb inflation.
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U. S. Treasury
Ray Leeman
South Texas Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Leeman
Treasury
Corpus Christi Retailer Violates Ceiling Price
W P Dobbins announces a suit in U S District Court at Corpus Christi to enjoin M Lichtenstein and Sons for selling women s coats dresses and suits above authorized ceiling prices under price regulations. The firm allegedly sold women s and misses coats suits and dresses at excessive prices.
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W. P. Dobbins
OPA
U. S. District Court
Corpus Christi
M. Lichtenstein and and Sons
M. Lichtenstein and Sons
Office of Price Administration
Dobbins
Help For The Disabled And The Returning Soldier
The article notes the U S Congress considers new support for returning World War II veterans including a possible $300 discharge allowance. It discusses veterans’ needs for shelter protection and assistance as more men come home disabled or without injury, and the growing attention to postwar benefits.
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Congress
Three Month Furlough Proposed for Discharged Servicemen
Military Affairs Committee studies a plan granting three months furlough and a round trip ticket from demobilization centers to home. The piece notes ongoing VA training for veterans, and warns casual ties may soon tighten as veterans transition to civilian jobs.
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Military Affairs Committee
War lessons and pride in elderly workers in Dallas News
Fred L. Haskett argues in Dallas News that the war shows elderly people are not down and out but possess qualifications and experience the nation should be proud of. An aside humorously notes a domestic scene with Olu Smith-I wearing trousers and apron.
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Fred L. Haskett
Dallas News
Olu Smith
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