Veteran Loan Answers and GI Bill Publishing Question
A veterans guidance column explains VA options. Trainees may borrow up to 100 dollars from a revolving fund for vocational rehabilitation. VA can pay four percent of the guaranteed loan portion to the lender, reducing the borrower's cost. World War II veterans may obtain guaranteed loans for legitimate businesses if repayment prospects are reasonable and costs do not exceed business value. The government does not cover thesis publishing costs.
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Veterans Administration
Congress
Reinstatement options for NSLI lapse under VA notice
The Veterans Administration reminds veterans that July 31 is the last day to reinstate lapsed National Service Life Insurance on a comparative health basis. Before August 1 eligible veterans may reinstate any NSLI term amount from 1000 to 10000 in 500 multiples, usually without a physical exam, by submitting a simple form and paying two months of premiums.
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Veterans Administration
Veterans
National Service
NSLI
Caution on Acid Foods Staining Enamel Surfaces
Keep acidic foods like tomatoes lemons and vinegar off porcelain enamel of ranges or refrigerators to prevent stains that resist cleaning.
Fixing frayed shoelaces with nail polish tips
When shoelaces lose their tips, twist the ends and dip in clear nail polish to seal the frayed fibers. This quick trick prevents further unraveling and keeps laces usable until replacement.
Farm Safety Week Aims to Eliminate 30 Million Hazards
Texas State Farm Safety Committee met at Texas A&M to plan Farm Safety Week July 25 31 and to launch a year round campaign. They cited that 1948 goals target 30 million farm hazards and that farm deaths peak in ages 25 to 44 with motor vehicles causing the most accidents. Falls machinery animals and burns are listed as leading causes that could be reduced through safety consciousness at home.
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Texas State Farm Safety Committee
Texas A&m College
Veterans face inflation in subsistence allowances and GI aid
The article notes that inflation worsened living costs for fulltime veteran students, requiring larger subsistence allocations last month. Despite increases to 75 dollars monthly for single ex service men, 105 for married veterans, and 120 for those with dependents, veterans remain thrifty while inflation penalizes postwar recipients. The column argues for economic reform and stable policy. A brief on chair seat reform suggests replacing seats with foam rubber cushions covered for easy upholstering.
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Fort Worth Star- Telegram
Earl Whiteacres candidacy for Grayson County Precinct 2 commissioner
Earl Whiteacres announces his bid for County Commissioner Precinct No 2 in Grayson County. He pledges honest fair service, road maintenance, and no payrolls for private industry workers, seeking voter support for the July 24 1948 election.
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Grayson County
Property in Grayson County Sought for Equitable Partition
Citation in case No 56314 to unknown heirs of H F Fowler and J C Fowler commands appearance by August 2 1948 before the Grayson County District Court in Sherman Texas. Plaintiffs D M Fowler et al seek appointment of a receiver to sell 30.53 acres described by metes and bounds on Mineral Creek within E Tucker Survey and J W Dexter Survey, with sale proceeds distributed per court order.
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State of
Texas
H. F. Fowler
J. C. Fowler
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
D. M. Fowler
George W. Kelly
Grayson
Mineral Creek
E. Tucker
R. J. Hart
J. W. Dexter
Said Road
Said Creek
A. S. W. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Virginia Bans Gas Nozzle Gyp
Virginia officials ban a new gas pump nozzle after reports motorists pay for hose filling before the tank. The weights division issues an order to stop the anti spill device.
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Virginia
Richmond
State Division of Weights
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Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
N. B. Nicholson
Whitewright
Denison
MKT Railroad
U. S. Engineers
Earl Whiteacre
C. J. Meador
Whitewright, Texas
Whitewright Lumber Co. Orly Ser
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