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Wilmette Life in Wilmette, Illinois

16 Jun 1932

Page 4

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Wilmette Life

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Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1932

Page

4

Veterans Bonus Debate Sparks Radical Moves Across Midwest

Wilmette Post 46 cautions readers about a radical veteran group bound for Washington to press for immediate bonus payment. The piece cites alleged Communist links, contrasts with American Legion stance, and notes ongoing government pension figures and hospitalization costs for World War I veterans. It also reports local social notices including Miss Georgiana Weedon’s Kentucky year completion and Winnetka residents heading to summer homes.

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Middle-West Washington East American Legion Chicago Tribune Leslie R. Hurt Worker's Ex-servicemen’s League Hirsch Northwestern Chicago Workers’ Ex-Servicemen’s League Tribune Detroit Legion Wilmette Post
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Figures On Veterans Benefits At Issue

A 1932 House hearing record cites General Hines testimony showing a claimed federal total of $14,950,000,000 disbursed for veterans relief through December 31, 1931. The note aims to equip Legion officials with precise figures to counter critics urging benefit cuts.

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Legion General Hines Hines House Appropriations Committee Independent Offices Veterans’ Administration
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