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American Soldiers in Germany Face Dollar Crunch
More than 100 U.S. soldiers sent their American wives home as dollar shortages bite. Rent, groceries, and commissary prices rise in Germany, prompting pay cuts, housing shifts, and new measures to help families cope. Maj. Gen. Frederic E. Davison and Lt. Col. Wilder signal moves to ease costs, including expanded post housing and transport to German stores.
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Rad. Kreuznach
Germany
U.S
Army PR
Enenigg
Bad Hersfeld
Frederic E. Davi
U.S. Goveliere
Wilder
Cones
Menn
Sth Infantry
Armind
Davison
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