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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1947
Page
2
A Veterans Administration Q and A explains that rights do not end when WWII ends on July 25 1947 and non service connected disability pensions apply to permanently and totally disabled World War veterans only. It also notes changes to beneficiary designation require VA endorsement and wartime benefits depend on service dates and public law provisions.
The Veterans Administration urges veteran students and training establishments to notify VA immediately if a trainee abandons a program or plans to complete or discontinue. Delayed notices cause subsistence allowance overpayments that must be refunded. A recent survey shows an average 23 day lapse before VA learns of discontinuance, leading to continued payments not earned. Immediate or advance notices help VA reduce overpayments and may avoid refunds. Veterans may repay overpayments in monthly installments to avoid financial hardship and reenter training. The VA emphasizes seeking timely notices and flexible repayment options.
The custodian of more than 53,000,000 Army chest X ray films of World War II veterans plans to use them in a long range anti tuberculosis program. VA records show about 23,000 WWII veterans are drawing compensation for tuberculosis contracted in service. State figures include Texas 817, Louisiana 390, and Mississippi 332.
Detroit reports the auto industry entering a period of speculation about 1948 market conditions. Analysts expect the seller's market to endure into next year, while used car demand should rebound from a seasonal lull. GM President C E Wilson says 1948 prices will be higher but uncertain how much.
In Macon Georgia federal judge gives Willie Dent three years probation for aiding a blind boss during a liquor still raid while Boss Man Grover C Holland draws 15 months in prison and a $300 fine for illegal distilling. Also includes Texas probate and divorce citation notices from Grayson County dated 1947.
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