Lawmakers Argue Over Service Pay
Washington officials report House and Senate conferees debated pay boosts for lower grade service personnel. Proposals ranged from $42 to $50 monthly for privates and apprentice seamen, with higher rates for newer ranks. Total annual payroll impact projected at about $408 million, plus potential Army expansion costs.
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Pen pals discouraged as military warns soldiers
Fort Riley Kansas May 22. Correspondence between soldiers and unknown pen pals is discouraged by military authorities. Many young women write asking for names of soldiers to correspond with but officials warn soldiers should not write to unknown strangers due to risk of sensitive information being exposed.
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Peanut Butter Milk Marks New Cereal Spread
The Shreddies makers report rising use of peanut butter milk mixed from half cup peanut butter and one cup milk. The spread targets youngsters and ties to the cereal launch era.
Breakfast cereal gains popularity for low sugar use
A cereal described as one of the favorite breakfast options has quickly become popular. It appeals because it can be served hot or cold and requires less sugar than many other breakfast dishes.
Enlistment Applications for Specialist Corps Advised
On May 22 Adj. M. R. McLean urged that enlistment applications for the army specialist corps be sent to seventh corps area headquarters in Omaha. The corps supplies professional personnel to all Army branches and frees combat units. Appointees enlist for the duration plus six months after the war and receive the same pay as comparable ranks.
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