Veterans Bureau notes nationwide jobless totals rising
A Washington Bureau weekly column reports unemployment figures for World War II veterans. As of December 1, about 331,000 veterans are jobless, with total jobless veterans roughly 247,360 for the week and 4,000,000 discharged. Most states show increases, while Michigan Ohio and Oklahoma show declines in unemployment. New York Texas New Jersey California Illinois and Massachusetts report higher jobless counts.
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Questions on Army Discharges and Benefits from Readers
A wartime advice column answers readers on eligibility for military discharge based on dependents, farming, and points. It explains how to pursue hardship discharges, unemployment provisions, and regional VA guidance, noting transportation shortages, farm production criteria, and parental/child considerations for discharge timelines.
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