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Free Beer Every Day Ordered For Combat Troops in Korea
U S doughboys in Korea will receive a free can of beer daily at the front under General MacArthur’s order. Front line troops previously got beer about every three days. free beer will be funded by post exchange profits. Only combat men may drink free beer. rear echelon troops may buy their own at the PX. The W C T U hopes to bar alcohol from soldiers.
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Tokyo
U. S
Washington
Out of Post Exchange
Korea
William A. Beiderlinden
Gen. MacArthur