Little Known Facts About Many Things Army Rethinks Bands
A fragmented reminiscence of wartime notes discusses army manpower, bands on ships, and timing bans on government workers. It covers shortages in timber and paper, plant advisories, and quotes from officials about costs, supply, and morale policies.
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Wighders
Army Transport Service
Eins Pier
Truman Committee
Brookings Institution
Canada
United States
Donald Gordon
Toronto
Gordon
Readjustment Act provision affects Army pay for officers
A fragment notes a policy change linked to the Readjustment Act and an increase affecting officers, with reference to Charlotte Bucher and ANC retirement. The text implies a potential impact if granted, linking dates around December 22, 1942 and pay grade adjustments between Army and Navy officer ranks.
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Charlotte Bucher
ANC
Army
Navy
Retired Officers Denied Pay Raise
The Record reports that retired officers and a retired nurse were denied higher pay by the General Accounting Office and Comptroller General decisions. They argued that prior enlisted and inactive service might count for pay, but rulings limit eligibility. Cases cited include Capt. John W. Bollenbeck, Fi Lieut. Rowland Mirieburiz, and First William J. O'Brien seeking pay differences based on prior service.
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Rau
Record
Washington, D.C
Decis
General
Medical Reserve Corps
Comptroller
Army
I Navy Department
John W. Bollenbeck
National Guard
Rowland Mirieburiz
Wiliam J. O'Brien
USO Helps Win War Says Officer Credits Troy Lounge
A lieutenant praising the USO staff at Troy depot recounts guiding 115 recruits from Fort Devens to a new station and three hours of morale building in the USO recreation room. He notes the women workers’ cheerful help, hospitality, and a light lunch that refreshed the traveling troops. The letter lauds the group for boosting morale and comfort during wartime travel.
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Fort Devens
Troy
USO
Auxiliary Plans Installation for Noble-Culleahan No 237
The American Legion Auxiliary No 237 met at the post rooms 14 First Street with Mrs Thelma Warren president. Final arrangements were made for the installation dinner September 29 at the Crystal Bar. Doi Messick chaired the committee. Reservations close September 27. The auxiliary continues a campaign to collect waste fats for funds to send cigarettes to service members overseas.
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Noble-Culleahan Auxiliary
American Legion
First Street
Thelma Warren
Crystal Bar
Doi
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Hitchcock at Wolfe Home
West Sand Lake hosts recent guests of Mrs A K Wolfe and guest of honor Mrs Joe Hitchcock celebrated a birthday at her home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Arthur Ferguson Mrs Irving Cipperly Mr Edith Turner Mrs Harold Hogle Mrs M Turner Mrs Carrie Bellows and Miss Bertha Snyder. Mr Hitchcock attended with the honoree.
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Sand Lake
A. K. Wolfe
Joe Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Arthur Ferguson
Irving Cipperly
Edith Turner
Harold Hogle
M. Turner
Carrie “Bellows
Bertha Snyder
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Squlberg
Shere
Tadis Bangs
Ras Menis
Fis
Sometding
Gilbert
FROY
Congress & 13Th Sts
N.C. Angus
Opticiar
T. F. Grattan
Mer. Rex
Optometrist
Mendaro
Adolf
Saez
West Sand Lake
Realis
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