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PAGE 8 THE MASTHEAD, SATURDAY, NOV. 17, 1945 •• NAVY CAREER ENDS!
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r- . By Ships' Editorial Association week on the colorful Naval career
•, ' b • d ' h d . h of Commander Thomas Macklin,
Q I. m emg isc arge wit a .
d' bTt that 'll t former executive officer of Armed
I . isa ~ i Y wi . preven my 'Guard. The 67-year-old Irishman
w orking at my old Job. What ar c picked up his final pay from the
my chances for employment ?
Navy.
\.. ~ J . A. You can be taught a new oc- When the last dollar was
cupation by vocational training in counted, Commander Macklin had
which your di,sability will not hin- in his possession $5131 in accu-
~~ der you. Expenses for tuition, mulated pay. This figure is one of
books, supplies and equipment are the highest ever paid at Treasure
' lJaid by the government. During Island.
Commander Macklin, after over
training if the pensions received
are less than $92 a month the 47 years of Naval service, was
amount will be increased to $92 placed on the inactive list for a
for a single disabled veteran, to second time in his seafaring ca-
$103.50 for a married disabled reer on August 1, 1945.
veteran. Added allowances are The New York born Comman-
$5.75 a month for each child and der who saw action in the f:lpan-
$11.50 for each dependent parent . . ish-American War and the f!ri;;t
Q. May a husband and wife World War, made his initial re-
each secur e a guaranty of loans if tirement on April 1, 1935. He was
bo,th are v eterans ? recalled to active duty in March,
1942.
A. Yes, since every veteran
who meets requirements of the G:r
ABOVE SCENERY WENT WITH GERSHWIN'S "Slick," the show's comic, played by Irving Ben- Bill of Rights is entitled to at Aussie Brides-Go Home;
"GIRL CRAZY," presented by USO Camp Shows son. "Tune-full" of Gershwin melodies, the cast least partial guarantee of loan
last M-onday and Tuesday. The pictured portion ,of included, Harriet Park,er, Van Kirk and Charles Husband and wife may use guar-
the ten-girl chorus indicates how talented they Mayer. The sailors were fav•orably impressed with antees jointly or separately. They Didn't Like U .. S.
were. Incidentally, the guy behind the mik,e is the show-especially the "beauties" of it!
Q. t have an insurance policy BRISBANE, Aus. (CNS) ::_Over
from a private company. How 50 Australian brides of American
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U. S. Civil Service Offers Jobs, -++♦♦ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ' sooo after my rel-ease must its servicemen came back home on
HOSPITAL NOTES
the same liner, disappointed be-
~;s:~o~:~eremiums be brought
cause America was "no_t like the
Vacations, Security to Dischargees ••••••••••••••••••••••• A. Private insurance policies movies and magazine· advertise-
on which premium payments have ments" had pictured it. One of the
Popularity plus in off-the-com- group, Mrs. John Balboni, of
One of a series on post-war receive a 5-point bonus. Further- pound activities sponsored by been guaranteed under the Sol-
Opportunities more, when vets entitled to 10- dier's and Sailor's Civil ·Relief Act Sydney, explained: "Everything
The biggest employer in the point preference cannot qualify Hospital Red Cross is a semi- must be brought up to date by in America is fast antl ever;y: one
country is Uncle Sam himself, for a job because of a service- weekly tour of high points of in- payment of all postponed premi- is selfish."
terest in the San Francisco area.
and there's scarcely a skill or a connected disability, their wives Starting with a one car trip ums with interest within two
trade which he cannot use. Which receive those valuable 10 points. weekly, recent response has war- years after discharge or release Washingtonians Win
is a fact of importance to job- Unmarried widows of veterans ranted the scheduling of two cars from the service.
seeking ex-servicemen, especially get the same break. and sometimes two station wag- U. S. Drinking Title
since veterans receive preference The U. S. Civil Service Com- ons twice a week. Special liberty
in the employment of civil serv- mission is accepting applications parties leave from the Red Cross Did you hear about the Scotch- WASHINGTON (CNS) - Inter-
ice 1_>ersonnel. for jobs today from veterans Office at 1300 and follow routes man who took his girl to the nal revenue figures show that
beach and told her shady stories
Before the war there were only. Details of the advantages which include many of San Fran- so he wouldn't have to rent an Washingtonians drink more liquor
1,000,000 federal employes, and veterans receive may be found cisco's well known spots. The umbrella? than residents of any other city
during the battle the numbers in the Commission's pamphlet, three-hour tour 'frequently covers in the nation. Although the aver-
rose to 3,000,000. The number is "From Military Service to Civil over 50 miles, and the party visits * * * age American drank oniy 1.08
presently decreasing with the Service," available at any Com- such places as Coit Tower, Fish- "You mean to say this fellow gallons of hard liquor in 1944,
liquidation of war agencies, but mission office. erman's Wharf, the Cliff House, choked a woman to death in front statistics showed that citizens of
the chances are there will be more VA Has Good Jobs Golden Gate Park-, · and Flei- of 200 people and no one inter- Washington gulped down 4.42 gal-
federal employes after the war The biggest opportunities at schhacker Zoo. On at least two fered ?" lons. Consumption of beer for the
than there were before. This is the moment, according to Com- occasions the group has preferred "Yes, sir. Everybody thought country was 14.16 gallons and in
because government regulation of missioner Flemming, are in the to inspect some of the less pub- they were dancing." Washington 16.80.
many activities is here to stay; Veterans Administration which is licized spots in the East Bay.
this is admitted by many who .do in desperate need of the follow- Hallowe'en was enthusiastically THANKSGIVING DISHES
not approve of it. ing: contact representative, train- observed by patients and staff in
S00,000 J,obs in 2 Years ing officer, physical director and Wards 6B and 13B, where parties
Specifically, Commissioner Ar- recreational aid. Gen. Omar N. were given. Many of the partici-
thur S. Flemming of the U. S. Bradley, VA boss, expects to have pants in 6B enjoyed bobbing for
Civil Service Commission states 120,000 employes on his staff, their apples, while patients in 13B
that 500,000 jobs will be filled in mostly vets. The Treasury De- ate theirs from . strings. Both
the next two years. partment needs qualified veterans wards were given ample oppor-
Some 95% of federal workers to carry on the war against in-
are in the "classified service," come tax evaders and black mar- tunity to test their accuracy in
throwing, as ping pong balls
which means that jobs are com- ket operators.
petitive, and are filled by exami- Federal employment is not re- were tossed into papier mache
nation under the merit system. stricted to Washington, though, jack-,o'--lanterns.
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To find out what vacancies there of course, there are many open- Refreshments . were supplied by
are, qualifications, pay, location, ings in the capital. the Red · Cross Cookie Brigade,
and other information, a job-seek- Here are some of the typical and in add!tion Hallowe'en can-
er should visit or communicate jobs: postmaster, railway postal dies were distributed.
with Civil Service offices in these clerk, rural carrier, postal clerk,
cities: Boston, New York, Phila· electrician, photographer, com-
delphia, Pittsburgh, Washington, positor, lithographer, elevator op-
Winston-Salem, Atlanta, Cincin- erator, custodian, stenographer, Merchants Display
nati, Dayton, Detroit, Chicago, St. •secretary, clerk, weather ob-
Paul, Omaha, St. Louis, Kansas server, forest ranger, engineer, Colors After Sunset
City, Dallas, New Orleans, Seattle, architect, draftsman, nurse, ac-
Portland, San Francisco, Los An- countant, auditor, statistical ex- With, 12ND Approval
geles, Denver, Salt Lake City. pert, information specialist, Ii-
Also: Honolulu; Balboa Heights, brarian, investigator, customs in- Merchants of San Francisco
c. Z., and San Juan, P. R. spector, and literally thousands of have been disJ?laying American
If these offices are inconvenient, others. flags a_fter st,tn:set as an indication
try any first or second class post The federal service offers its of the c,ity's we.Ic.orµe, to returning
office. servicein1:;n. Th~;v. do' so with the
employes several advantages.
The federal service is especially Tenure of employment is unusu- full approval of CpmTwelve.
attractive to disabled vets, be- ally great. There are ample op- In~viduals in . -N~val uniform
cause special efforts have been portunities for promotion, sick have endeavored tq interfere with
made to place them in jobs which leave and annual leave provisions, such displays.
they are able to handle (there and a retirement plan.
are 5000 such positions), and be- It's something to look into. A recent Cpmi2. q.ispatch directs
cause they receive a 10-point officers and petty ,officers to use Here's something for your groaning Tnanksgiving table -Mr:
bonus on the scores of their civil utmost effort::; t,o ap~rehend such Turkey and Columbia Pictures' Dusty Anderson. Both go well with
service examinations. Other vets Send THE MASTHEAD Home offenders. cranberries, mince pie, or for that matter soft lig;hts and sweet music.,
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