Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1943 THE NEWBERRY SUN “MAKE IT DO” SOLDIERS MAY GET AS MUCH AS $820 MUSTER PAY Washington, Dec. 14.—A top limit of $820 for war veterans’ mustering- out pay was recommended today by supporters of the Lemke military de mobilization bill. The author, Representative Wm. Lamke, said this sum represents pro posed severance pay only and would not include other suggested benefits Under the plan for an $820 max imum, $100 would be paid in a lump sum at the time of military discharge and the remainder would consist of 12 monthly installments at a privates pay. For those with overseas ser vice this would be about $60 per month. All members of the armed forces with nine months or more service would be eligible. Men with less than three months’ service would get $100 plus three months’ continuation of pay; with three to six months service $100 and six months pay; and with six to nine months $100 and nine months pay. All veterans would benefit regard less of rank. Lemke’s suggested allowance compares with a $500 top fixed by legislation recently approved by the Senate Military Affairs committee and with a $300 maximum in a par allel House bill. The House Military Affairs committee met today to at tempt the draft of a suitable com promise between the latter measure and the Senate proposal. Lemke claims the backing of at least 20 House members and says he will fight hard to amend comm ittee-approved legislation unless it exceeds the $300 maximum. He will oppose any effort to recess before or after Christmas if action has not been obtained. “Congress is party responsible for not having already voted on muster- ing-out pay but the War department is even more responsible for letting such a condition develop,” h'' de clared. RATION GUIDE Meats, fats, etc.—Book 3 brown stamps L, M, N and P good through January first. Processed foods—Book 4 green stamps A, B and C good through December 20; green stamps D, E and F good through Jan. 20. Sugar.—Book 4 stamp 29 good for five pounds through Jan. 15. Shoes.—Book 1 stamp 18 and book 3 Airplane stamp No. 1 good indefi nitely. Gasoline—•Northeast and southeast, 8-A coupons good for three gallons through February 8; elsewhere, 9-A coupons good for three gallons thru January 21. B and C coupons good for 2 gallons elsewhere except Rocky Mountains and far west, where they are good for three gallons. Fuel Oil—Period one coupons good through January 3. Distribution of Inventory Forms Every motor vehicle dealer who is now registered with OPA will be sent a letter of instructions and a copy of Form OPA R578 which Jhe is to use for listing his inventory. Any dealer who does not receive this form should Obtain one from an OPA district office. The local rationing board will oot have this form. Automobiles Limiting Eligibility.'—Due to the dwindling supply of cars in dealer’s hands, three steps have been ^aken to tighten eligibility; 1, the eligibil ity of salesmen has been revoked, 2, the mileage test on serviceability of an applicant’s prsent car has been raised from 40,000 to 60,000 ; 3, an applicant is required to show his immediate need for a car. B and C holders of gasoline stamps will be issued new stamps worth 5 gallofis each as their old stamps ex pire. The old B and C stamps are still good for 2 gallons and need not be exchanged for new ones until the date of their expiration. The Rationing board asks that you mail your request for gasoline and kerpsene stamps or-for any other.in formation concerning rationing, in order to save you an unnecessary trip to the board. WATCH! WATCH! WHO’S GOT THE WATCH? That sailor out at the college has not recovered the watch given him by his parents and now wishes to offer a reward of $15 for its return. Mention this among your friends and anyone returning the Elgin de luxe wrist watch to this office will be given $15 and no questions asked; or, leave it at the college business office in the name of Maurice A. Wyman and get the reward there. The outcome of the war may not de pend on the recovery of this watch but the sailor cherishes it very high ly since it reminds him of home and mon and dad. Won’t you help hm? Mrs. Martha Nobles of Charlotte, N. C., visited her mother, Mrs. H.. O. Stone on Cline street last week. Many pretty Gifts await your inspection here. Come today. Men’s Service Watches Diamonds Birth Stone Rings Pearls Lockets Wedding Band Sets Baby Lockets and Rings Bill Folds, Key Chains Tie and Collar Sets T. M. Rogers & Son