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l&^SSK The University of Minnesota is in the process of making it possible for veterans to . r. * obtain college credits for -WE courses they took while in military schools. '? , Veterans, as part of their Photo by Gary Anderson military training, attended a From left: Tom wincek, Chris Cavender , variety of service schools. These schools often teach Dr. Berdie , and Leo Abbott. 1 l^ collegiate level subject matter, Some of the courses are actually taught by instructors sen. hartke reports to congress with the same credentials and even using the same texts as colleges & universities. Consequently many former GI Bill Compared servicemen have, as a result of their formal military training. by Jack Strahan ^ CREDITS CONTINUED PAGE THREE •Ev ; On S ep t. 26t h. I 973. Sena to r Van ce Hart ke. D-In d. . read into t he Cong ress iona I Re cord the re suits of the Educ a t io na I Testi ng Servic e GI Students Are Paid Bil I Stu dy. Thi s stu dy was done as u1 a re sul t of the Vietn am-Era Vete rans Read just ment Ass is tan ce Act of I 972. P B whic h re quir ed t he VA to pr ovide an For GEO Study inde pend ent comp ariso n of Vietn a m- Era bene fits wit h thos e aft er WW II W 0 The Veterans Upward Bound Project at and the Kore an c onf I ict . T he VA fEf;EV,t#^ Metropolitan Community College will fail ed t o me et t he de ad I ine of A pri I begin its sixth session in January 24. I 973 fo r co mp I etin g th e stu dy; A U I974. Funded under a federal grant howe ver. the com Paris on was f ini shed from the Office of Education, the and read y f o r se na t e dist ri bu t io by : R N program is designed to help veterans late Sep t emb e r. I973. &: •W^iE'3^- ' ' 0 E D Uli D D CONTINUED PAGE THREE G I BILL CONTINUED PAGE THREE JANUARY. PAGE 2

Money Available Frost Raps For Tutoring Have a by Norm Heino Administration The indi vidua I Tut oria I Ass ist a nee Disability? of fe red for s tuden ts e nro I Ie d u nde r by Charles Najdek Chap ter 34. T it le 38 f the GI Bil I of R ight s off ers s tude nts t he Let's assume that you are one of the OPPO rtun ity t 0 hir e th eir p erso na I Jack Frost. Executive people who. upon their ETS Physical, tuto r. The a ssis t ance is g rant ed Director of the National didn't list one of your medical quit e ro ut ine |y fo r an y pur pose Association of Concerned problems incurred or aggrivated sine e e Iigib i 1 ity requ ireme nts have Veterans (NACV). told an while you were in the service, been eas ed. Ins te ad o f bei ng i .education convention in because you didn't want to be held dang e r o f fai I ing. the stud ent 'Atlanta. Georgia, that the over. Now 3 years later, a problem ve t e ran needs on I y sho wad ef IC veteran returning home from lency flares UP. whether it's listed or in a sub j ect. Thi s me ans t hat the Vietnam War has been shown on I y not. you still aren't completely thos e wh o hav e tot a I m aster y of by the media as. "baby killers, the without recourse. You can still sub j ect may n ot be eli gib I e. I drug users, or human time n the apply for VA Denefits. True, that case of any o f the asp irant s f o bombs." r they may be harder to authenticate admi ssio n to a p ro f ess iona I sch oo I wher B gra than if you had followed correct "In short, " said Frost. e a de ma y wa sh th em o ut. he o e may procedures. "veterans problems and their r sh use the tutor ial se rv in or needs have very little appeal ice der t o ra ise t he g rade to a You can apply directly at the VA or unless they are of a n A. at your local post (Amer. Leg. and sensational nature." The rates for the payment is a total VFW). These people know the correct payment of cost of services to a Procedures, and with your power of Frost went on to accuse the maximum of $50 per month. Each attorney, they can present your case present administration, the veteran is eligible for 9 separate to the VA Board. established veterans months or portion of a month. This organizations, and the various time is non-renewable. That is. DID YOU SERVE IN KOREA? SEND veterans agencies themselves of you only are eligible for 9 separate being insensitive to the months for your entire time under Vietnam-Era veteran. the GI Bill. Not 9 months per Clothing, Toys, Donation year. Frost said that only To Korean orphansi recently have the traditional Also, no payment will be made for Winters are cold veterans groups gone on reocrd more than $50 in any one calendar supporting educational benefits School is expensive month. Therefore, any unused Good food Is scarce comparable to WWII. "The bulk portion of the $50 is forfeited. of their lobbying efforts still Orphanages are poor center around the matters All donations will be forwarded directly to specifically dealing with the This program besides being a valuable tool for those students wishing to the Korean Ministry of Home Affairs to Insure majority of their membership, proper distribution. which lies outside and improve their academic standings, unaffected by educational can be a source of income for Mail or deliver toi PARAGON benef its . " veterans who have the ability to be 1315 Hh St. SE (2nd fl) a tutor. The tutor needs not be a Minneapolis, Minnesota. Frost ended his speech graduate or even an upper division 55^ with a call to the veteran student. If the student is himself to work for improvement confident of the ability of the •MB in the benefit structure. tutor, he may hire any one he wishes "I challenge you...to make any from a brother, wife, classmate or "VETERANS VOICE and all attempts to motivate friend to the Department Head or is a non-profit independent publication yourselves and other veterans Professor. published once a month expressly for the you come in contact with. benefit and information of veterans. The Let's not have those who come Veteran's Voice, advertisers, and sponsors after us to be able to find HEADSTONES do not particularly support opinions i great discrepencies between The headstone and memorial viewed in this publication unless so stated our actions and our words." marker programs and the It is requested that material and National Cemetery System have information taken from this publication be recently been transferred from preceeded by the following credit line: the Army to the Veterans Veteran's Voice. The location of the WAC Expansion Planned Administration. Veteran's Voice office is 1315 SE **-th St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55^1^o The size of the Women's Army Corps A headstone or grave will double by the end of FY '79 marker is available for any under a new general concept plan deceased veteran who received EDITOR Ross Kurland recently approved by the Army chief anything other than a MANAGING EDITOR Al Zdon of staff. dishonorable discharge. CIRCULATION MANAGER Charles Najdek Memorial markers may be SPORTS EDITOR Don Besky The Plan is designed to make obtained to commemorate any STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Scott Whaley maximum use of women in the Army member of the armed forces who Gary Anderson with regard for the Army's mission died in service, and whose and the equal rights of women. remains were not recovered REPORTERS S WRITERS Tom Wincek and identified, or who was Jack Strahan Additional WAC basic training buried at sea. Gary Morey companies are being established at Scott Whaley Fort Jackson. S.C.. to meet the Those seeking burial Norm Heino increased training requirements for benefits should apply to the Randy Berry the 50.000 woman force. nearest VA office. JANUARY, PAGE 3

Letters to the Editor NACV newly elected offi cers (standing I to r) Vic The Veteran's Voice is now accepting letters Adamus, Vice President to the editor, editorials and pictures for of Public Relations; Ra publishing. Anything to be published must mon Craig, Treasurer; be signed. If you require your copy Jim Mayer, President; Jack Frost, Executive Di returned enclose a self addressed stamped rector; Don Tate, Vice envelope. Address all materials to Editor President of Member Veteran's Voice, 1315 SB 4th St., ship; (Seated I to r) Bill Minneapolis, Minnesota f}^^* Lawson, Vice President of Minority Affairs; Tom Meyer, Executive Vice President. (Not shown: Gary Woods, Vice Presi credits FROM PAGE 1 dent of External Affairs.) attained skills comparable to those with college backgrounds

In May 1973. the Faculty Senate approved a program that would encourage the departments to review their procedures for granting credit to veterans. Introducing NACV World War II veterans received college credits for experiences through a central office. The by Tom Wincek veterans from throughout the UJS, with procedure was changed by the diverse ethnic and economic Senate in 1952 and little Nati ona I Ass ociati on o f Co ncerned backgrounds. The organization is credit has been given since Vete rans In corpor ated (NA CV) is a politically non-partisan, concerned then due to bureaucratic red Viet nam Era Vetera ns o rgan izat ion solely with the domestic needs and t ape. that lob bies for s tate and nat iona I interests of veterans and the I egis lat ion that i s fa vora ble to communities they return to or live The Sena te C ommi ttee vete rans . NAC V wa s es tab I ished in. recommen dati on w as t o follow in I 968 in M inneso ta. Ove r the the "Tur ne r Guid e" ( A Guide to past six yea rs NAC V ha s SP read to NACV n ation a I ro Ie . though not the Eval uat i on o f Ed ucationaI 125 club s in thirt y st ates with a high |y ub I icized . has been Experien ces in t he A rmed memb ersh ip o f 600. 000 vete rans. inst rume ntal in enc ouraging many Services ) . w hich giv es The nati ona I headq uart ers has since rece nt n ation a I vet erans programs, recommen dati ons abou t the move d to Was hingto n D. C. w here the It h as a ssis t ed num erous colleges awarding of col I egia te credit nati ona I off icers cont inuo us I y work and univ ersit ies in estabIishing for all serv ice scho oIs. The towa rd a POS itive nati ona I image vete rans p rog rams. NACV strives Guide p r ovid es a sou nd for the Viet nam-Er a ve tera n. to m aint ain g ood wo rking relationships appraisa I of the var ious with al I es ta b I ishe d veterans training pro gram s The Guide The founders of this organization orga niza t ions . nationa l education was pub I ishe d by the American hope that a national organization asso ciat ions. I abor unions, and CounciI on E duca t ion with the of collegiate veterans could more o the r ci vie g roups. and civil assistan ce o f th e Am erican effectively approach the righ ts o rgani zation s. Its sole Associat ion of C o I legia t e Administration in Washington, and f ocu s an d PO I icies. since its Registra rs a nd A dmis sions in doing so could help expedite the f oun dati ons. have d eaIt with Officers . th e Am eric an passage of veteran-re Iated dome stic cone e rns a nd priorities, Associat ion of J unio r Co I I eges. IegisI at ion. NACV has rece ived n ationa I the Col I ege Entr ance reco gnit ion f rom I eader s of both Examinat ion Boar d. t he ma j o r po litic a I par ties and many Departme nt o f De fens e and the NACV is a federation of Vietnam-Era o t he r le aders Veterans Adm inis trat ion.

CONTINUED PAGE FIVE SCHOOLS-VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS FROM PAGE 1 g.i. bill WANT TO RECEIVE THE VETERAN'S VOICE AT YOUR CAMPUS OR CLUB? The rep ort w as ti tied > "EducationaI BULK RATE S3.50 PER 100 COPIES PLUS 10% HANDLING. Assista nee t o Vet eran s. A Comparative Study o f thr ee GI Bil I s ." and was DISTRIBUTION WILL BE MADE WITHIN 48 HOURS AFTER PUBLISHING. only su mmari zed b y Se nator Hartke read CongressionaI when he it i nto MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE VETERAN'S VOICE. Record. The resu I ts of this report conce rn any Vietn am E ra Veteran * # # * # interes ted i n att endi ng school, and actions whic h con gres s may take as THE VETERAN'S VOICE WILL BE HAPPY TO PRINT INFORMATION OR a resuI t of it wi I I affec t every Viet Na m Era Vete ran in this country, NEWS REGARDING VETERAN'S AS WE RECEIVE INPUT FROM YOUR SCHOOL The rep ort s uppor ts t he belief, held by many Vete rans > tha t the WWII and OR ORGANIZATION. Ko rean Conf I ict V eter an received conside rab I y more ben efits than the Veteran s of the V ie tn am confIict. school drop out. hard core g.e.d. FROM PAGE 1 unemployed and those whose skills Although the amount of veterans are too low to compete in a normal participating in post secondary prepare to take the GED test, and post secondary institution. education programs is approaching enroll in a post secondary the amount of WWII Vets who institution (college, vocational Each session is one quarter in school or other training). The length but individuals may remain CONTINUED PAGE FIVE project is directed towards the high CONTINUED PAGE FIVE international lines except Russia fly Ameri can planes? Why does no other land on earth -even consider putti .g a man or woman on ihe By Gordon Sinclair moon? The United States dollar took another You talk about Japanese technocracy and pounding on German, French and British you get radios. You talk about German exchange this morning, hitting the lowest technocracy and you get automobiles. point ever known in West Germany. You talk about American technocracy and It has declined there by 41 per cent since you find men on the moon, not once but 1>71 and this Cbr.odidu think* ii is iime tu several times . . . and safely home again. speak up tor the Americans as the most You talk about scandals and the Americans generous and possibly the least appreciated put theirs right in the store window tor people in all the earth. everybody to look at. As long as 60 years ago, when I first started Even their draft dodgers are not pursued n to read newspapers, I read of floods on th and hounded. They are here on our streets. Yellow River and the Yangtze. Who rushed in Most of them, unless they are breaking with men and money to help? The Americans Canadian laws, are getting American dollars WE TAKE GREAT FRIDE IN OUR REPUTATION, AND did. from Ma and Pa at home to spend here. They have hqlped control floods on the Nile, When the Americans get out of this bind . . . the Arna?on, the Ganges and Niger. STRIVE TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN YOUR CONFIDENCE as they will . . . who could blame them if thoy Today the rich bottomland of the Mississip said the Hell with the rest of the world. Let pi is under water and no foreign land has sent someone else buy the Israei bonds. Let IN US, BYi a dollar to help. someone else build or repair foreign dams or Germany, Japan and to a lesser extent design foreign buildings that won't shake Britain and Italy, were lifted out of the debris apart in earthquakes. of war by the Americans who poured in When the railways of France, Germany and billions of dollars and forgave other billions in HELPING TO SAFEGUARD YOUR India were breaking down through age, it was debts. the Americans who rebuilt them. When the None of those countries is today paying even Pennsylvania Railroad and the New York AUTOMOTIVE INVESTMENT. the interest on its remaining debts to the Central went broke, nobody loaned them an United States. old caboose. Both are still broke. When the franc was in danger of collasping I can name to you 5,000 times when the OFFERING CONVENIENT BANK PAYMENT in 1956, it was the Americans who propped it Americans raced to the help of other people in up and their reward was to be insulted and troi'ble. swindled on the streets of Parts. Can you name me even one time when FLANS TO FIT YOUR BUDGET. 1 was there. 1 saw it. someone else raced to the Americans in When distant cities are hit by earthquake it trouble. is the United States that hurries in to help . . . I don't think there was outside help even OFFERING THE VERY BEST IN Managua, Nicaragua, is one of the most during the San Francisco earthquake. recent examples. So far this spring, 59 Our neighbors have faced it alone and I'm American communities have been flattened one Canadian who is damned tired of hearing INSURANCE COVERAGE AND by tornadoes. Nobody has helped. them kicked around. They will come out ol The Marshall Plan, the Truman Policy, all this thing with their flag high. And when they SERVICE AVAILABLE. pumped billions upon billions of dollars info do, they are entitled to thumb their nose at the discouraged countries. Now newspapers in lands that arc gloating over their present those countries are writing about the decadenr troubles. war mongering Americans. MAINTAINING OUR PERSONAL INTEREST I hope Canada is not one of these. I'd like to see just one of those countries that But there are many smug, self-righteous is gloating over the erosion of the United Canadians. LONG AFTER YOU HAVE MADE YOUR States dollar build its own airplanes. And finally the American Red Cross .was Come on let's hear it! told at its 48th annual meeting in New Orleans PURCHASE. Does any other country in the world have a this morning that it was broke". plan to equal the. Boeing Jumbo Jet, the This year's disasters . . . with the year less Lockheed Tristar or the Douglas 10? than half over . .. has taken it all and nobody If so, why don't they fly them? Why do all has helped. In Business As In Life, Baldwin Chevrolet We Practice The 420 Central New Cars 335 7634 Golden Rule" 310 Central Used Cars 3391964 JANUARY, PAGE 5

app rov ed b y depa rtment Dr. credits FROM PAGE 3 Berdie ass igned a staf f g.e.d. FROM PAGE 3 cons is ting of Le o Abbo tt. Chris The credit recommendations are Cavend er. Tom Wi ncek i and enrolled for UP to one year if a guide to assist college Dennis Mak i to P ut tog ether desired. About 60 students are officials in determining the materi a I s for th e vari ous enrolled Per session. Course work amount and type of credit which academ ic d epartm ent s. The consists of studies in reading, they may consider granting to materi a Is incIud e desc riPt ions writing, math and sciences. The enrolled students for their of mil itar y scho 0 I Pro grams at student is required to be in military educational this t ime . Mate rials have been attendance five hours a day. five experiences. The formal given to t he Co I 1 ege of Liberal days a week. service school courses have Arts. Inst i tute of Tec hnoIogyi been evaluated by civilian Bus ine ss A dminis tratio n > and Most work is done on an individual educatorsi experts in the the He al th Scien ces The basis, but classes are scheduled to academic areas concerned, who coI I ege s h ave si ven an help provide the necessary guidance serve as consulants to the indica t ion that they w ill give and structure. These classes are commission. their comp I ete cooper a tion in smaI Ii 10-15 students, and stress the de ve I opmen t of Pol icies and cooperation, rather than competition, Professor Ralph Berdie. proced ures for g rant in g among students. There is also a full Coordinator. Admissions. app rop r iat e cred it to veterans. time counselor on the staff with Registration, and Student skills in personal and career Records has been given the Other colleges and Universities assessment. task for coordinating the which now grant credit according efforts of the colleges and to the Turner Guide are: UCLAi Extensive outreach and referral is the academic departments and Arizona State University! also conducted by Upward Bound for developing a system which University of Iowa. University Information on VA benefits, housing will provide for the automatic of III inoisi Ohio State employment, legali welfare or drug and central recording of University> and Michigan State problems can be provided by the credits following principles Unive rs ity. project.

The project is free to any veteran of instruction varies from state to wishing to attend and is open only state and school to schooli so that o veterans. While enrolled, the veterans receiving equal amounts of student will receive full GI Bill FROM PAGE 3 g.i. bill money are faced with gross benefits which are not taken off his inequalities when paying tuitiom normal 36 month allowance. part 1C1P ated it is st i I I fees. etc. This is a major factor sign if ic ant I y I ess . Th e Vie t-Nam for veterans attending both public Metropolitan Community College is Era Vete ran is y ounger. bett er and private schools! the average located on Harmon Place next to educ ated i an d ha less depen dents veteran today cannot afford to Loring Park in Minneapolis. Veterans than pre viou s ve te rans > and this attend most private schools. Upward Bound coordinator is Jon wou I d se em t o ma ke him bette r Westby. He can be reached in room suit ed f or t akin g advan tage of the The VA h as st epped UP its effort to 302 Lyman Hall at the college or by GI B ill. Ye t al though civi I ian reac h th e Vet eran thr ough outreach cal ling (612) 335-8944. enro I I men t h as g one UP since Korea > p rog rams and mobi I e van s i but has. Vete rans enr o I I enm t has not at t he s ame t imei sig nif icant I y completion levels are still low. incr ease d View ing min orit i es > it redu ced the a mount ot pe rsona I was f oun d th at B lack Ve te ran s cont act betwe en VA pe rsonnel and The difference in treatment of atte ndan ce i over all is subst antia I I y vete rans . VA contac t centers and veterans pursuing vocational or I ower th an t he a ttendan ce ra te for cont act perso nne I hav e been technical courses and those al I vete rans . Educati o na I I y deer ease d bv 80% sine e 1947. The pursuing college degrees may disa dvan tage d ve te rans. both wh ite perc ent of Ve terans c ounse Med has possibly inhibit veterans desiring and blac k. t end to part icipa te at a deel ined f rom 12.9% i n 1947 to 3.8% non-college level training from much I owe r t han ave raae rate i in I 973. The study n oted that this receiving it. After WWII. desp ite VA P rogr ams ins titut ed was espe cial I y unfort unate in view American Society considered college rece nt ly erce ntage—w ise > the of t he h igh d egree of success of the the basic educational alternativei prop ort i on f ve terans at ten ding coun sel I ing P rogram. and though it is 1973. not 1945. the scho ol h as onti nuousIy deel ined VA hasn't much changed its policies sine e WW II. Some of the rea sons for these in that area. P rob I ems may be f oun d in the fact The adequac y of V eteran s Ben ef its that pub I ic atti tude s to ward Finally, although other federal was studied i espe cia I I y in r eI at ion Vete rans has ch anged mar kedIy over agencies have increased the scope to e conomic chang es sin ce WW II. the year s betwe en WW II a nd now. The of their assistance efforts for The study d etermi ned th at af ter pub I ic' s attitu de to ward war and the both the Public and veterans, the mak l ng adju s tment s for tuiti on i feesi mi I itar y has ch anged • an d this effect this will have on Vietnam era book s i and SUPP I i es. to day's Veteran chan ge s eems to rub off on the Veterans is limited, and the is s ubstant ia I I y less w ell o ff than atti t ude toward vete rans Lobbying interaction between the VA and other the WWII ve te ran. The subs i stence and serv ice eff orts for Veterans in government agencies, although alio wance f or Vie tnam V e tera ns term s of attent ion t o ve terans needs continually improving, is left to repr esents a much sma I Ie r PO rtion of has radi cal|y d ec I ine d s ince WWII i the discretion of local VA officers aver age mon thlv e arning s whe n and memb e rship in ma j or veterans and remains limited. comp ared wi th WWI I Vete ran' s orga niza tions h as a Iso d ecIined. istence subs allow ances. Cou p I ed This is a sh ort summ ary of the Viet with the fa ct tha t WWII Vete rans The GI Bill itseIf has grown nam Era GI B ill. and how it compares rece ived SP ecia I housin g and re I ativel y free of the abuses to P revi ous GI B ills A I though emp I oyment benefi ts fro m man y of the asso ciated with it after WWII. some what ina dequ ate. it is a vast scho o I s whic h tod ay are non- existant Ther e have been some minor problems! imp r ovem ent over the pre -1972 BilI. make s the b enefit s avai lable to the but except for the area of Sena tor Hart ke w as o ne o f the Viet nam Era Veter an ins uf f ic ient to corr espondence courses, there seems orig ina I Lob by is ts f or t his Bil I meet his I ivin g e xpense s. M ost to b e enough safe guards within the and thro ugh many of his efforts i the scho oIs and unive rsitie s hav e a sys t em to protect it. However, the Viet nam Era Vete ran is b etter off. PO I ic y of r ewardi ng fin ancia I aid VA d oes not appear to provide any Hope ful Iy i s ome t ime in t h e near to t he most needy . So that in many type of systematic assurance of f utu re. Mr. Hart ke w il I succeed, and inst ances a Veter an rec eivin g the 61 soun dn ess or quality in the Viet nam Era Vete ran will receive bil I will n ot be eIigib I e f or normal co rr espondence courses. Veteran bene fits equ al t o th ose received by stud ent fin anciaI aid. Also i cost part icipation has increased, but his Worl d Wa r II cou nter part. JANUARY, PAGE 6

******** J fit} Par J T he service made me a lot more aware of what's going on in t he world and made me appr eciate basic things a lot T209 E. Hennepin^ Vo t c e £ of p eople don't even notice." For example to appreciate ^JV liquor & beer yt what friends are for...now "f ri end" means a more deeper by Scott Whaley re I ationshi p than before.

Warren Krech. Senior. The "Voice asked veterans The service made me a lot * what, if anything, did they get mo re me I I owi I'm a lot more Price of out of the service. In other f rie ndly to people now. words did anything they learned or experienced carry over into I t helped in my career of ONE radi o and television (he had XI^^ with coupon J^ civilian life and help them a Iong. a ki ds show in Asmarai Ethiopia) I 'm going back into theater 1. Jan Eggar. Law School. now. * anything, * 'The benefits were the only thing I got out of the Army. The 8 Bill Raymond. Junior. Army didn't give me anything The only good thing I can * anytime * else because I was a college thin k of is that I got my ^^ Limit one per customer ^i grad when I went in and I was p res ent Job repairing computers ^^ per time *"^ too set in my ways to willingly beca use of my training in comp give UP my rights and right to uter maintenance in the ******** make my own decisions." Army

2. Marc J. Sobe I > Jr. "In the service I formulated my notions of what were to be the goals I wished to attain. Examples are: going to school and deciding on a particular major. It also gave me the chance to meet a great variety of people. Our Superb Cheese Pizza I also saved a lot of money which helped me get a start when I got out. " 12-inch Cheese $2.20 3. Jack Strahan. Freshman. 16-inch Cheese "I gained a much better $3.20 perspective of life and the Additional Items worId in genera I ." Ham Olives Pepperoni Mushrooms Green Pepper; Ground Beef "The service also gave me a Onions Bacon Fresh Sausage chance ot meet different people and encounter different EACH ITEM cultures." (He learned Japenese while overseas.) Small. _|.4 Large .60 each 4. Mike Conroy. Sophomore. "While I was stationed at Grand Forks (Air Force Base) I took UP ceramics as a hobby. HOURS: Now it% my profession and I have a shop in St. Paul. Sunday thru Thursday 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Other than that I found the service to be just so many FAST, FREE DELIVERY! "games." (in f ranch ise area)

5. Gene HauPtman. Freshman. "I found the service to be a good experience with people. I 0 minute P ick-up I also I earned a little seIf-discip I ine . " at

6. Gary Vick. Junior. 1822 Como Avenue S.E. " I experienced a lot of things that I might not have - if not for the service. It was like 50 years of living packed into a couple of years. 378-1470- u « .*•»' v

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VFW - LEGION Guam, Iowa, and Indiana are the latest states to authorize a Vietnam bonus. IN PERSPECTIVE Massachusetts has allocated a $200-300 bonus to support its 1971 approval.

**** Part II All bonuses are totally tax exempt and need not be reported. **** by Charles Najdek The University of Minnesota last year spent over $315 Millions on all campuses. $29 million of this was collected in tuition and student fees. Administration or a G.I. Bill. **** After WWI the returning veterans, There are 29 million living veterans in the United States. especially the disabled, didn't have **** anything to turn to for help and 9% of all college enrollees are veterans. assistance so they unified themselves and got Congress to establish the VA **** and later in 1943. primarily through Post-Korean War veterans who were discharged between January 31, 1955 and June 1, 1966 the efforts of the American Legion, have till May 31 of next year to take advantage of their G.I. Bill. the GI Bill . **** There are over 1,300 men listed as "Missing in Action" in the Vietnam War. From w hat I u nder s tand the Minn, **** LegisI ature w asn ' too r espon sive to the id ea of a Vie tnam bonus Throuah After WWII 50% of all college students were veterans. Today only 9%. 15 million the de termine d ef forts of t hese veterans were eligible after WWII. 6.2 million now. After WWII the GI Bill took 7.5% groups > Amend ment 4 wa s P I ace d on of the federal budget; today it takes 1%. I ast year' s b alio t. T aking their **** cue fr om the pub Iic' s t reme ndous Veterans at the University of Minnesota must present their paid feed statement at positi ve resp onse . the I egisIat u re Window 18, 106 Morrill Hall, by the end of the second week of classes each quarter or enacte d the b onus . Th ese your V.A. benefits will be terminated. organi zations a I so ass isted the Nation a I Asso ciat ion o f Con ce rned Vetera ns in t heir star t. T he NACV is pri mariIy comp osed of Vi etnam era Vetera ns and they work ed to achieve re I evan t bene fits and I egisI at ion for th e new v e ter ans. Oth e r exampI es of t heir effo rts a re j ob prefer ence fo r ve teran s i la ws and ex tens ion of voc- tech e I igibi l ity regard ing age

This art ic le i sn't int ended to pro v ide an en Iist m ent incentive for the Am eric an L egio n. V.F.W. or NACV It is m eant to reveal certain fact s that sho uld il lus t rate the ef fe ct of "num bers What makes thes e orga niza t ion s in f I uentiaI? A la rge me mbe r ship . M embers for PO I itica l clou t an d Io bbying. If you have a leg it im ate compIaint don' t Just sit the re a nd bitch and moan Tak e ac t ive par ticipation in one of the se m any o rga nizat ions. In t his ma nne r > yo u ha ve an avenue to c hanne I you r co mp I aint s and sugg est ion

Operating under the assumption that MEMBERSHIP OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR most of our readers aren't members of any POSt-rni I itary organizations. I wondered if you know what these LEADERSHIP AWT) SERVICE IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT organizations have done for the young veteran.

First of all. if it wasn't for the SUPPORT VETERANS LEGISLATION groups and their legislative actions you wouldn't have a Veterans Be CLUB SERVICES AND CLUB ACTIVITIES

counted SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ADVANCED EDUCATION again Reserve Train in Korea LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESEARCH AND PARTICIPATION Fort Snelling, Minn. (ANF) — The 329th JOIN THE Army Postal Detachment, a reserve unit AMERICAN LEGION from Minnesota, spent their annual two- SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN OF VETERANS weeks of active duty in Korea.

The Twin Cities based unit spent Oct. 21 to November 4, augmenting the regular Army postal services at Yongsan, Taegu and Kimpo. JANUARY, PAGE 9

allowance for veterans buried in returning from, military training? private cemeteries? VA QUESTIONS A -- Yes. The VA provides medical A -- Yes. A recent law (PL 93-43) care for injuries and illnesses permits VA to provide a $150 Plot which occur during travel time as -- Six months ago my Veterans allowance in addition to the maximum specified in the reservist's military Iminis t ra t ion compensation for $250 burial benefit, when a vereran orders. Both active duty training llaria contracted during military is buried outside a national and inactive duty training are Irvice in Vietnam was discontinued cemetery. considered active duty for this Ince I now have recurring attacks, *## purpose. iw can I go about getting it a -- I am a recently discharged [instated? veteran with a service-connected disability. I am married and have HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS -- A Physician's evidence of your one child. I would like to attend .sablement must be provided to the college under the Veterans High school drop-outs who want to i so the agency can determine Administration's vocational complete their secondary education lether to resume compensation rehabilitation program. What and then go on to col lege can now lyment s . benefits would I receive? receive as many months "free *## entitlement" GI Bill as they need to -- I was. a medical corpsman before A -- If you attend school full time, do so. .scharge from military service, you will receive your tuition, fees, iw can I find a Job with the books and supplies, plus $248 Benefits received will not count ideral government or a private month Iy. against the 36 month maximum of ISP i t a I which can utilize my ### education benefits which veterans VPerience? a -- Is there a limit on how much can obtain for higher level I can pay for a home purchased with education. -- Ask the Department of Health. a loan guaranteed by the Veterans Jucation and Welfare office in your Administration? Veterans may also take courses «yl e r a I district for the address of other than high school which they 1'e MEDIHC (Military Experience A -- Noi but there is a limit on can use to meet college entrance .rected to Health Careers) office the amount of guaranty the VA can exams. i your state. This office can issue--60 per cent, UP to a maximum lunsel you on Job prospects, as of $12,500. Also, the loan cannot This is a new program designed for ill as training and education exceed VA' s appraised value of the Vietnam-Era veterans and is being • portunities in your field. property. administered through the Veterans #** *## Administration. The "Outreach" — Since some national cemeteries a -- Do Veterans Administration program is trying to contact as ive been closed because of lack of hospitals and clinics take care of many vets as possible to inform 'ace. will the Veterans reservists injured reporting toi or them of their "free entitlement." Iminis t rat ion pay an additional

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Jewish Student Center 1521 University Avenue 336-4691 JANUARY. PAGE 11 $®im& of all g><^3&®g> Ms. vs. JFV The National Association of Concerned (Minneapolis Campus) or 373-0956 Veterans (NACV) Newsletter dated (St. Paul Campus). October, 1973 made a comparison between an article in the July '73 FOR CHEAP DATING, TRY SKATING issue of Ms., the feminist magazine by Don Besky and the Jobs For Veterans August The Wil Iia ms A rena Ice Rink is open Report regarding the usage of for recrea t ion a I a nd PU bl ic skating educational and training GI Bill duri ng the fol I owin g ho urs, for the benefits by female veterans. NACV rema inder of t he F alia uarte r: 8 p.m reported a number of conflicting This column will appear each month in to I 0 p.m. Mon day throu gh Th ursday i figures between the two articles. order to keep veterans informed I P. m. to 3 P m. S aturd ay an d I p.m. about activities on campus and to 3 :30 P. m. n Su ndays . Man y Acco rdin to bet ty Meds ger, author around the State. addi t iona I hou rs a re OP en ea ch week. of t he M 3 rtic I e > gove rnment depe nding on s ched u I ed hocke y games agen cies hav e be en negl igent by NO ENERGY SHORTAGE FORESEEN FOR and practi ces. A comp I ete r ink thei r fa i I ure to inform femaIe WINTER aUARTER TEAM SPORTS sche du I e is av ai I ab I e eac h w eek and vete rans of thei r equal I y entitIed can be obt aine d by stop ping at the bene fits and OPP ortunit ies in Individuals can burn off all their aren a or b y ca I I ign 373 -4212 educ a t ion an d tr aining under the GI unused energy by getting involved in Skat ing is f re e f or ful I tim Bil I . J FV s tate d "spok esmen from the following team sports during stud ents, duri ng o pen s ess io ns. al I agen cies inv o I ved in veteran winter quarter: Ice Hockey. Broombal I . Stud ents c an r ent skate s for 25 cents read Just ment pro grams -— the Bowling. Basketball and Volleyball. per sessio n. Pub I ic ra tes a re as Depa rtme nt o f De f e n s e, Iabor , HEW, Plan now to get your team or yourself fol Iows : a du It s $1 .30. chil d ren and the VA -— h ave exp ressed their involved next quarter. To register 60 c ents a nd s kate rent a I 75 cents. cone ern for the empIoym ent problems or get more information call the You need n ot w ait. to g o out side to of t he f ema I e ve teran e special I y Intramural Office at 373-4200 skat e. thos e of the Vie tnam er a."

asked ten such vets how they would rational human being. I'd be Would You Go? react if they were activated and tempted to go but I just don't want ordered to the Mid-East. to die. It's offensive."

During October of this year, in the Thomas Hara, 27, Law School senior, Jack Burch, 26, unmarried, CLA midst of the Arab-Israeli conflict, former 1st Lt., U.S. Army. "At one Senior, journalism, former Spec 5, President Nixon ordered several U.S. time I would have given an Army. "I'd try as hard as I could military components to alert status. unqualified yes, but now I'd have to get out of it. But I still have strong reservations. I wouldn't go the fear of prison. That would have This mandate exposed some veterans wiI I ing I y. " to be a consideration." to the possibility of involuntary activation or recall to serve in the Joe Feyder, 25, Journalism School Owen Hyland, 24, General College Mid-East. These vets are vulnerable senior, married, former Staff Sgt, Sophomore, former Spec. 4, Army. to involuntary activation because A.F. "I'd do what some of my "I'd attempt to stall until the they are still serving the remainder contemporaries did during the Viet ACLU could get involved. If of their inactive committment. I nam conflict, fight legally and get necessary I'd find a sympathetic together with other veterans. I doctor. I just wouldn't go." blame Uncle Sam for my present Veterans in Support attitude." Mike Kraker, junior Law School, former Army Spec. 5. "Right now R. NMN Olson, 27, former Army Spec. I'm not assigned to a unit but if of Wounded Knee 5, "I would go although the odds I were activated and ordered there against being ordered for me are I'd find some grounds to take them OnTlYinlssiuinO) bd^ *P Viet- high and also I have a profile to court." against firing a weapon. I worked Warn Ve^rar\5 pleaa|td p&rf o-F in an office so the risk wouldn't Gary Danelius, 23, I.T., senior, thevr Ve*i Bonos Vothe, Wow\rkd be as great." former Army Spec. 5. "t'm not sure. I'd probably go but I wouldn't be knee,Depose. Fvad.ô Men Dick Plagens, 26, law school very happy about it." pieced "them- who/eÔO • sophomore, former Army Spec. 5. "I wouldn't go. They'd have to come Leon Juris, 24, CLA Junior, former looking for me, and I wouldn't make AF staff Sgt. "Of course I'd go, If ôc .haue cjoe?+ions about it easy for them to find me." you have to be realistic and we •fle. UJ0ur\6eA (Cnee. ©ocupfctaen, Steve Anderson, 27, former Army just don't have any real choice Spec. 5. "It's hard to give you a about some situations. Wouldn't or **t\e, -rnab doming -Ho Sfc fki I rational answer because I'm not a you go?" m

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APP ea I f or th e Voic e has the Veteran's Voice for one year — 12 issues. Mail to: 1315 SE 4th St., grown rapi d |y a s resp onses have echoe d f ro m Vet e ran' s clubs Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414, acros s the nati on. W e are p rese nt ly at tern p t ing to make our p aper relat ive to a I I veter ans f rom I 7- 100 across the co unt ry. This invoIv es an ef f or t to chang e the camp us 0 rien tatio n to serve off-campus and 0 Ider veter ans With this, the V oice also sees a commi t tmen t t"o recogn ize f ema I e and mino rity v eterans as inter es ted read ers of our paper, As go od re spons es to our pub I ica t io n hav e also been heard quit e oft en I ocall y the staff feel s con fident of our abi I it y to expa nd. VETERAN'S VOICE MEMO

January 10, 1974

TO: Writers, Reporters, Photographers

FROM: Editor

From this point on, memos similar to this one will be sent out informing you of new developments in the VV directly affecting you.

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VOL. II, NO.2 PUBLISHED FOR VETERANS '

LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS

Veterans Employment Funds: The Sen ate has passed with amendments and returned to the House H.R.se77, the FY I974 appropriations Bill WANTED: for the Departments of Labor and Health, Education and Welfare.

Included in the measure are funds for veterans employment and reem ployment and programs administer ed by the Department of HEW which the Legion supports.

Differences between the Senate and House will be worked out in con ference but indications are that Peace & Discharge With the bill may be vetoed by the President because the amount propriated exceeds his budget ues t.

line lie. are usually connected has receivec a 1 ess-than-nonorabIe with general and undesirable dis discharge which is not the result GI-Bill students pursuing programs with ss-than- noraoIe no charge casesi howeveri the codes of a court martial. he may file an of higher education in the field cf ecial need Al - is have sometime appear on honorable dis application before the appropriate law enforcement may Qualify for not cc :ml t ten they r i charges. ConseouentIy i a veteran discharge review beard. Review of financial assistance under tne Law lev xpected :rimes. ire may think he has no apparent blot discharge is no: automatic but Enforcement Education Program (LEE?) Pun is hme nt. the on his record when in actuality, I a seve must be applied for and justified. Veterans desiring information on a I I right s and he may be unjustly and incorrectly this program should contact the Am te rans Many of !abeIed. If a ve has received a i ess- erican Legion's Education and j'd never have than-hc e expicity fo Scholarship Division at National r the the serv ice in illega I r possession of Headquarters in Indianapolis. The veteran with a Iess-than-han- drugs. js after having orable discharge has a definite the vet ay apo I v for a review, 1 an/thon g was right to review. If the undesire- This w cently made P oss ib le /ed i even though ao I e or bad-cunduci discharge was under randum issued I n Aug. of »n v l I e g e s given by a special court martial. of 1971 former Secret ary of extreme cases > the veteran may apply at the VA Defense in • Laird, in n3 effort : civil rights. for Partial benefits, including to re terize drug- re Iated educational assistance, hospital dischar as discharges under i to a veteran care. home, farm, or business luars honbrab iditions. The primary iir SPN number and vocational rehabilitation. The purpose us so I icy was to make reason and au- VA determines eligibility based on veteran users el laid Ie for VA Housing Loan rge. SUPD osed- if the discharge "was not under medical nent. jnde rstood only dishonorable conditions. " Few > and the VA. veterans know of this provision In all the above stated cases, the Iy known pud Iic- and so they have sought individ recurring theme that exists once many empIoyers ual adjudication. Although this you lose your benefits the only loses. Bv their would seem in favor of the veteran, way to get them returned is to ap jdings are de- the VA nas acted favorably in o.tly ply for a review or see a VA coun Max. Up $4Gs terize an indi- a few of the cases it has reviewed, selor who will help you file the For "Ineptitude. even though they have stated." in appropriate farms. Changes are )rug Addiction. these determinations all reasonable not made automatically. A veteran f MINNEAPOLIS, Eligible veterans of » of Character doubt is resolved in avor uf the must fight for his henefit; even military service can now obtain L-Sociat Amoral veteran." if the Process is Ion2 and drawn- direct GI loans UP to a maximum of !e ficiency > and out, because the benefits we have $25,000 to purchase a home located •r." The codes struggled for and are entitled to in 3 designated housing credit irm DD 214 under If on the other lundi the veteran are the only ones we will ever get. shortage area. according to the Veterans Administration.

The Previous maximum direct loan was S2l>000i John R. Good. Loan Women Miss Guaranty Officer at the VA Center VETERANS POPULATION RISES in St. Paul. said today. The St. Paul office is responsible for home loan guaranty and direct loans for Benefits veterans living in Minnesota. South "Veteran Population." a VA Publica test vet population witn 2.5 mil Dakota and North Dakota. tion, reportad 29.07 million liv lion! Pennsylvania third with 1.8 More than two-thirds o f women Vet- ing veterans as of June. i973. By million. Minnesota has an estima erans tho ught eligible for p.duca - Good said that as a result of the Septemberi that figure had in ted 541.000 vets. tlon and training unde r the cu r r e r. t higher amount available. veterans creased to 29.15 million. GI Bil I haven' t used t heir ben efits. who previously obtained direct loars The average age for all vets is 45 The Veter ans Administ ration warns from the VA would have available Of this 29.07 million, less than \% years. The distribution is as fel that most of these VA educat io n ben- for future use the difference be are Spanish-American war veterans; lows! 59iOOO are 85 years ola or efits CXP ire May 31 . I 974 fcr vet- tween their first home loan and the 4% are World War I vets! AST. ar; older! 330.000 are between 20 and erans di scharged bef en Jun e I. present S25.000. The current inter World War II vets! 16S are Korean 84! 749,000 are between 75 and 79! 1966. Th e ex?iraticn da.te do esn' t est rate for VA loans is 8-I/2 per Conflict vets. \0Z served between 4.8 million are between 50 and 54! appIy to OJT or a pprentic esh iP cent . the Korean Conflict and the Viet 4.5 million are between 45 and 45! training, All other ve terans h ave 3 Nam Era! and approximately 22% are 3.6 million are between 40 and 44! years frc n the date of their dis- He said veterans may obtain ad Viet Nam Era veterans. 3.5 million are between 25 and 29: charge to comp I ete thei r trai nirg. ditional information from the Loan and 4li000 are under 20 years of About 100 .000 of the I 44.000 women Guaranty Division. VA Centeri Fort The largest number of these vets age. The few remaining Spanish-Am who depar ted military service since Snelling. St. Paul- MN 55III or by live in Caiiforniai over 3.2 mil erican War veterans average 93 January 31. 1955 ha ven' t taken ca I I ing 6I2-725-4025. lion; New York ^s t^e second lar- years of age. training under the GI Bil I . VA Medical Director WANTED Viet Vets Top Priority Reappointment

Reappointment of Dr. Marc J. Musser. an alumnus of the University of Wis d I L I V I C 0§9 % % % 9%% Today the Democratic state senator mission established by the Governor consin, as chief medical director of from Georgia lists preservation of to investigate the problems ccn- the Veterans. Administration, was an • . the environment among his many fronting returning Vietnam veterans. nounced today b/ Donald E. Johnson. Ill ATllfA^ causes. But TOP priority for the He's secretary of the state's Ee- Administrator of Veterans Affairs. AAAAAe3r old, are preservation fense and Veterans Affairs Committee "•"•"••III V IUI WW of the rights of t*« Vietnam-era has beer, appointed ty Senator Her- Dr. Musser was o riaina I I named to • veterans and helping their, to make man E. Talmadge to serve on the ad- the Posi 11 on on Januar 5, i970. the readjustment to civilian life. visory board to the U.S. Senate when he b ecame the se ventn chief I At I QI*C TA T HA Ma* Cleland, a former six-foot-two. Veterans Affairs Committee and is medical di I J LIJ IC 2I5 B0un!,e,', wr;:1 almost lost his the author of a bill that has passed rector since t he modern VA w department dicine and Surgery • * »W» w w •••w Ufe on that Vietnamese battlefield. the Georgia State Assembly that of Me his was establ ished by I aw in January • a a made the adjustment to civilian would make any-Puclic bunding con- 1946. His reapp ointment , extending /\ fl | T A iV life. The accolades ana tributes to structed in the future more acces- to January 1978, provide s a tenure |A|j|Ag£gg Mil I 111 his work tell the story. sible to the Physical i > handicap ped. of service match ed by on Iy one P re - decessor-- Br. Wi I Iiam S. MiddIeton, This past year he has designated "I Just want to be effective and do VA's chief medic a I direc tor from 1955 WRITERS .... Georgia's "Outstanding Hanaicapoed some good," he savs with a gesture to 1963, w no a I so has a long assoc- ' ' J,J.l ° ' ' ' 1 Citizen of the Year" by the Gover- REÔRTERo nor's Commission on the ir.oioyment •' his remaining hand. "Readjust- iation wit h Wise or.sin me dicine . PWfYmrR ADT-fPR^ of the Handicapped. Four /ears ago »«nt i» the biggest single problem As chief medical director, Dr. rnuiUUnfirnLno he had been cites by the Georsia for the Vietnam vet. The veteran Musser will continue to direct the LAYOUT PEOPLE State Javcees as one of the five •<»* *°r>e onn way at the same time largest medical complex in the nation ALL VOLUNTEERS WELCOME 376-4873 °utâridjne *°<""! "en l« the s*ê- IpLHteTireM, or'" ^^ '" ™ The VA medical system includes 170 Earlier this year he headed a com- opposite direction. hospitals and 205 outpatient clinics and employs 7,600 reguIar--saIaried physicians as well as 20,000 nurses.

Dr. Musser. 63, received his B.A. degree in 1932 and his M.D. degree in 1934, both from the University of Plans For State Outreach *m, Wisconsin. Following internship at the Kansas City (MO) General Hospi - tali he completed his residency in medicine and neuropsychiatry at the FrankMomsen, left, Mn. University of Wisconsin and then joined the university's medical Program Set American Legion and school faculty in 1938. John O'Neill, Veterans Dr. Middleton was a faculty member of Foreign Wars listen at the University of Wisconsin med by Tom Wincek attentively at Outreach ical school for 43 /ears and served as its dean from 1935-55. In I960 On December 18, 1973 the Univer Conference. he was named emeritus dean and emer sity of Minnesota hosted a meeting itus professor of medicine and was to discuss the Plans for a state further honored when the medical wide Veterans Outreach Program. In schoo.l named a library after him in attendance were 23 institutions 1967, He is presently a consultant of higher iearnins- the Veterans in research and education at the VA Administration, DePt. of Labor- Photo by Scott Whaley hospital at Madison. Dept. of Manpower, Deot. cf Veter ans Affairs ana the Veterans Organ ization. would divide the stat? into 3 con The n^etint aiso served as an in gresses! northern, central and sou formation session ';r the n

Free School V.A. SURGEON DESIGNS NEW FRACTURE TREATMENT A broken wrist bone that didn't knit after 17 years and 25 attempts at It s the School of the Ozarks at SPECIAL BONUS surgical correction--is now healing Point Lookout, Mc. for voung men or for a woman in her forties. women whose parents can't afford to send them to college. Founded as a A diabetic man in his forties who high school in 1906, the 4-vear for faced the possibility of a leg ampu college admits high school grad tation because his leg would not uates who've demonstrated the abil heal--is now walking normally after ity to do college work but who are 12 weeks in a new treatment program. financially unable to pay for a college education. A youngster wortss VETERANS An infected fracture in the leg bone his way through. of a young man in his twenties is now solidly reunited. Boarding students work 4 hours da i I > BY WAY OF A TRULY DECENT after classes during the school yes These are some of the complicated bone fractures that are now being and full 40-hour weeks between tri PRICE CONSIDERATION mesters. The school owns dairy and healed by a new electrical stimula cattle herds and the students pro tion treatment originated by Veter duce their own meat and dairy prod TO YOU WHEN YOU PURCHASE ONE OF ans Administration surgeon Robert 0. ucts. They also build dormitories Becker of the VA hospital at Syra and classrooms and operate other cuse, N.Y. profit-making campus activities in OUR GORGEOUS GAS SAVING 1974 OPELS cluding an airport, summer theater, The Techmoue depends on low voltage candy kitcnen and restaurant. electrical stimulation through im planted silver electrodes. Their after-class work amounts to a total of 960 hours a year. Hourly JUST DOWN THE PIKE ON SWdtlbeTSf & A Pioneer in researching the role of wages are credited against their electrical currents in the body and housing and educational costs and the effects of electrical stimula they work off 28 percent of the UNIVERSITY AT EAST HENNEPIN. tion to produce tissue regeneration, $5,374 it costs to house and edu Dr. 3ecker is a medical investigator cate them for a year. The School of Scheefe Co. at the VA hospital and professor of the Ozarks accepts veterans enrol orthopedic surgery at the Sta.te Uni ling under the GI BilI. versity of New York Upstate Medical Center.

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4. Q - IS THERE ANY STATE LEGISLA TION CURRENTLY BEF3RF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT SPECIFICALLY Phyllis VETERANS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?

A - Last session several bills re lating to veterans were Passed ov the LegisI ature. Ir. so,far as we Kahn have been able : o determine t w c basic bills, deal .ng with veterans* bene fits remain Pending in the u by Randy Berry o j s e .

"hvllis Kai.r, Minnesota State Rep resentative from district 57A, is cuTpntlv wo r k 1 ng as a Research Associate in the Department of Gen etics and Cell Biology at the Uni versity of Minnesota. I questioned VETERAN'S HOUSING her concerning the following veter an related legislative issues.

i. Q - UNDER ITS PRESENT LOAN GtWiJ> Reprinted fror, NLNB l.tittE PROGRAM, THE SHALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION KILL 1ACK HONEY AD Congressman Charles J. Carney (Ohio) VANCED Tit LENDINO INSTITUTIONS TO for himself and 19 of his colleag VETERANS FOR SMALL BUSINESS LOANS ues, has introduced a bill (H.R. UP TO i0\ OF THE TOT/L AMOUNT. 9576) designed to improve the basic WOULD rCV SUPPORT -LEGISLATION TC provisions of the veterans home EASE CREDIT REQUIREMENTS DEMANDED loan programs. If this bill be OF VETERAUS SEEKING SMALL BUSINESS comes law, three of our legislative LOANS? mandates will be accomplished.

A - Yes, but with proper care taken IATION OF CONCERNED VETERANS (NACV), H.R.9578 would I) increase the max to avoid the abuse of the S.B.A. VIET NAM VETERANS AGAINST THE WAR imum VA home loan guaranty to One of t he wa ys l to make sure program that we have already seen (VVATW), AND VIET NAM VETERANS IN 815,000 (Res.20-F-73); 2) improve that fern a I e veter ans and mi Iitary under the present administration. I SUPPORT OF INDIANS AT WOUNDED KNEE the VA mobile home loan orogram to pers onne I ar e t re ated equa I Iv at al l would like to see such programs (VVISWK) HAVE SPOKEN OUT ON SUCH attract more funds into that market I eve Is. We ' ve JUS t ha d ex a mples of particularly directed at the Viet QUESTIONS AS FEDERAL LEGISLATION (Res.2l-F-73)! and 3) remove cer very «ne qua I t rea tmen t sue h as dif- nam era V2teran who really needs FOR VETERANS, THE VIETNAM WAR AND tain restrictions or the purchase f e ren t s t and ards for the eIigibiI- the additionaI help. AMERICAN INDIAN RIGHTS. WHAT, DO of condominiums under the VA home ity of a SPO use t o be a dependent YOU FEEL, SHOULD BE THE ROLE OF loan prograr, (Res .242-73). and the POll cy of dis charg ing preg- 2. Q - STATISTICS REFLECT A COMPAR THiSF. GROUPS AND OTHERS LIKE THEM nan t worn en The c ourt s hav e started ATIVELY LOU PERCENTAGE OF FEMALE IN LEGISLATIVE POLITICS ON LOCAL, The latter provision would transfer to e nd t his kind of P o I icy but in- VETERANS MAKE USE OF THE FINANCIAL STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS OF GOVERN^ the authority to approve loans on crea sing res ponsi vene ss mu st be ac- AND MANAGERIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILA MENT? condominiums frc^ the Secretary ef comp Hit! ed a tall I evel s o f society. BLE THROUGH Till VETERANS ADMINISTRA H.U2 to the A.jTir ; svrator of Veter Firs t, e I iminat e any legal barriers TION AND OTHER AGENCIES. EXAMPLES A - These groups form a very needed ans Affair?. It wouid also remove as d iscr imin atory I aws but changes ARE, GI. EILL AND JOB COUNSELLING, pressure group to counter-balance other unnecessary restrictions on in a ttit ude may b e ev en mo re neces- RESPECTIVELY. CAN YOU SUGGEST WAYS the image of "(jn-Amencan spoiled the Purer j se c* ccr. QOfhiniuT. s a r a sary an d b e mo re dif fi cult to OP. PROGRAMS TO MANE GOVERNMENT kids" certain people like to Pin on assist t j s a n J s c f v ; e r a .n-s whs achi eve. i : e AGENCIES, MORE RESPONSIVE TO FEMALE all protesters. Political lobbying are seeking this *yse cf nousm£ , VETERANS? Q -RECENTLY, THE NATIONAL ASSOC however is often a full-time occu Particularly ir t(» urban areas. •Ill mill HI III! •!•• I III! II RECOMPUTATION ALAVETS .'£&».. OF by Randy Berry After 50 years of legal skirmishing, the 33 living members of the Russian Railway Service Corps have won veterans status. The men wore part of an American grcup that guarded the Trans-Siberian Railroad in World War I. RETIRED PAY There was no familiar sign of a party in building 4 of the Veter ans Hospital during the annual Ala- vets (Alcoholic Veterans) Christ Veterans Free Fishing. Permits patients of a United States veterans administra Reprinted from NLNB mas Party. tion hospital to fish without a license. The American Legion is supporting a No empty beer cans, whiskey bottles Senate amendment to the military or roaring fits of laughter and procurement bill (H.R.9286) which stumbling drunken charades. would equalize the rates of retire Some 44,000 black employees constitute almost 26 per cent of the Veterans' Adminis ment pay for former members of the tration's total work force. But then, Alumnists, oatients and Armed Services of equal rank and volunteers attending the party ex Iengfh of service. perienced something more significant than the temporary efforts alcohol The amen dmen t, SPons ored by Senator Volunteer workers in Veterans Administration hospitals donated almost 10 million could have offered. Vance Ha rtke (Ind.) anc adop ted by hours in services to patients during fiscal year 1973. a vote o f 71 to 14 wcu I o P artiaI - The "party" brought together a !y corre ct an ineq uity re suI ting group of veterans who are under from th e I 958 Mil itar y P ay Act going, or have undergone hospital which Pe gged future inc reas es for By the end of fiscal year 1974, the Veterans Administration will have provided vo treatment for alcohol and drug ad those wh 0 re tired pr ior to Jure I, cational rehabilitation for some 800,000 disabled veterans. diction under the auspices of Dr. 1958 to the cost of I ving price Richard Heilman, Director of the indexes rath er tahn the pay scales Drug Dependency Treatment Program. for memb ers on activ e d uty. How- ever, t h The Veterans Administration, through its 170 hospitals, plays an important role e pa y rates for tho se who returned r J each year in providing training for about half the nation's more than 9,0CC new on or aft? une I, 1958 are base duty pay sea I es physicians. d on active in effec t at the tim e of ret i rement. ****** This res ul ts in oIde r re tire es receiving UP t o 50?. I es s than their More than 11,000 handicapped employees serve in 300 occupations in the Veterans younger coun terparts cf th c same Administration. rank and I en£t h of s ervi ce. The An- erican L egio n ot J ec t s to thi inea- uity and be 1 ieves in e Ha rtke amendment wou 1 d gC a long way tow arc re- Under a recent change of regulations, an undetermined number of persons eligible storing ba I ane e to he sys t em for for Veterans Administration educational assistance now may pursue external study older re tire es. The cha nee to the programs along with regular college curricula leading to standard college degrees. higher p ay s tructure for tho se retired pr io r to June I , 1958 wou I c not bee ome effecti ve un t i I the month af ter app reva I of the Act or A long term project tu completely revise and update its computer system, to proc their 60 th b ir today , whi che. er ts ess all compensation, pension and education benefits is being undertaken by the ! ater Veterans Administration. Retirees with less the bil 11 v would be required to rreet I asked Marvin Johnson, an Alavet The Veterans Administration is training two new kinds of personnel—nurse prac tr.e age 60 r u i e . Those who retiree Alumnist, why he came to the party. titioners and nurse clinicians—and assigning them to agency health care teams. with disability "Being there,"he said, "gave him an wo'.j' e be 81 I 0-,-ed opportunity to witness the progress of others on the road to recovery.

Nearly 3.9 million veterans insured under World Wars 1 and II government life Success of the Alavets Christmas insurance policies will receive a record $303.8 million in dividends during 1974, Party is growing. according to the Veterans Administration. Crowded condition? in the treatment ward lest year made it necessary to assemble in th-e hospital audi California and New York received $1.3 billion and $967.7 million, respectively, Minnesota VA torium this year. Tl'e Eiest regis representing the largest shares of Veterans Admihistraticn expenditures for ter ref 1 ect•.a un attendance of 650 veterans and dependents during fiscal year 1973. people- the largest group ever to ****** Expeditures at ter c . Purchase of Land by Veterans. Extends the right of veterans to make application for purchases of tax forfeited lands for agricultural development, to veterans who have had active service after 6/1/61. The Veterans Administration disbur sed almost S272.5 million in Minne sota during fiscal year 1973, an in INCOME QUESTIONNAIRES One out of five homes built since World War II were financed by the Veterans id- crease of $35.3 million over the pre ministration GI loan program. vious year. The Veterans Administration today urged veterans, widows and parents In announcing the federal agency s to promptly return income Question estimated expenditures in the state, naires received last November, even New guidelines have been issued by the Veterans Administration to further improve Leo A. Bodde, acting director of the though the January 15 deadline has the design, construction and alteration of its facilities to eliminate architect VA Center at Fort Snelline, said to passed. ural barriers for the handicapped. day that close to one-half the total, about $122.5 million represented Dis "Each year, thousands miss the dead ability compensation and pension line because Questionnaires are mis- checks to veterans, their depenoents Placed, forgotten or lost, causing and survivors. interruptions or delays of monthly PENTHOUSE Three articl es have been sect edu I ed benefit checks • ''officiaIs explain thus far, ac cording to Joshu a Ne I- Approximately S52.8 million provided ed. son, directo r of the Prison ers of for GI Bill educational and vocation Peace ProJ ec t, whic h is being f man- al rehabilitation programs for Mm It was noted that 907,000 of the TO PUBLISH SERIES OF ced by the magaz ine. The first nesota veterans, and ov;>r 5/4.5 mil 1.2 million suestlonnaires nailed Piece wil I be wr ltten by Tim lion went toward VA hospital and were returned to the VA before the O'Bri en, a corresp oncent f nr the regional office operating costs, he deadline. Information from the ARTICLES ON VIETNAN Wash! ngton P ost, an d a V i e t na m Vet- said. auestlonnaires is used to adjust eran himseIf Ir. Wil1iam C o rson, pens ion benefits. VETERANS who h eaded t he Man ne Corps pacif- The remainder was expended for GI in icati on prog ram in Vietnam as a surance and indemnifies ' i S . 6 rif- Suestlonnaires were mailed to vet lleut enant c o I one ! and sub sea uent I y lion) direct homo loans ($7 mitlianj. erans on VA pension rolls, widows wrote a book , "The Betrayal ," which and cons truetion ana related casts of veterans drawing pension sasca Reprinted from Reveille Vol 1, No. 7 was c ritical of the p rogram, wil I (3159.300). en nonserviee-eonnected deaths, and write on the Post V ietnam Syn drome. parents receiving dependency ^nd Penthouse Magazine, with a worldwide indenmty compensation for service circulation between six and seven Corrine Brown, author of "Body connected deaths of sons ant) dau milliom will publish a series of Shop," a book detailing the dilemma ghters . articles on Vietnam Veterans begin 'of hospitalized Vietnam veterans, ning with the March 1974 issue. has been commissioned to write an Pensioners 72 years old or older article for the series. Other auth who have ben on Pension rolls cur ors are being contacted, several of "As the Director of the Prisoners of ing the last two consecutive years Like its principal competition, whom covered the Vietnam War but Peace Project, I am looking for con generally are exempt. 'But they Playboy Magazine, Penthouse aims pri Penthouse editors would not say who tributions from veterans from around still must report changes in irccr-e marily toward a male readership be they are at this time. the country to the series, as well and those who were rasiled Question tween the ages of 18-30. The pro as Information and news from veter naires rust return them,'' it was ject marks the first time that a ma HILL'S HELP ASKED ON PROJECT ans around the country. cointea out. jor national magazine has under taken commitment toward telling the "Any assistance that you might be In a letter to Robert L. Kill, Information on tens; on 3 other story of the Vietnam veteran and National Director of the National able to provide in contacting vet- . benefits is iviiuelt at Vf of furs, explaining the proolems confronting League of Cities and U.S. Confer erans or veterans' organizations from retresc^'itivi-s f local vct- veterans of the war following their ence of Mayors VETS project, Mr. for this Purpose would be apprec er:n- s e r v vc« crea i^atiors and return to this country. NeI son wrote: iated."

ATTENTION POST-KOREAN vets project VETS: IT'S LATER THAN YOU THINK I !

Reprinted from Reville, Vol I, No. ? Post-Korean Veterans - Those with VETS Project directors ret in Wash service from February I, 1955 ington for a three-day conference through May 31, 1966 have very lit on "Business Opportunities for Vet tle time left to get educational erans" and heard from experts on assistance under the GI Bill. The how they might increase their ef eight-year period of eligibility forts in getting veterans started for this group of veterans expires on the road to success in business. on May 31, 1974, for all but sever Logan Roy Bellecour-t al forms of GI Bill Educational Training. Those GI'si from this Benjamin Goldstein, president and period, who are interested in farm Clifton W. Henry, executive vice cooperative training, apprentice president of the National Council WOUNDED KNEE DEFENSE ship or on-the-Job-training, and far Eaual Business Opportunity, Inc. those qualified for advanced flight (N/CEBO) adaressed the eroup. Mr. training still have an extra year Goldstein's topic was "Overview - A of eligibility remaining. Retrospective of Business Develop DRAWS SUPPORT rights, absolving themselves of ment. " Mr. Henry's subject was "Vet fcu chazl it- S.ijdvk 'biood money'* the right of people Leo . Bodde, Ac tin g D irec t or of erans and Business Development." In a small informal meeting at Cof- to determine their own destiny. the A Center a t Fort Sne I ling, fmanl Chuck Locan, Jeff Ro> and sai that these add 1 tio na I educa- The Purpose of the seminar, held at other former members of the Vietnam Accepting for the Wounded Knee De t io benefits we re adde d to th2 G. the National League of Cities and Veterans against the War donated fense Committee was Vernon Belle- I. 3i I I in 1967 whi e h ac count s for U.S. Conference of Mayors from Tues part or all of their Vietnam Era court, Jerry Ray and Bill Means. In the extens ton o f the ex rat ion day, Dec. II through Thursaay, Dec. Bonus to the Wounded Knee Defense a following discussion they expres dat of 1975 for hese ben efits . 13, was to acquaint project direc Committee. This coincided with a sed their opinions and the Bureau Onl 34 per cent of the veter ans i-n tors with the field of business de national kick-off in 13 other of Indian Affairs and their version thi group have t ak e n ad vant a ge of velopment, its history, problems states for similar donations. of the events leading UP to Wounded the educat ionaI o t iif i ts , t o date. and results. Knee II. Anybody expressing a de Bod feels that the ay in prc- Coordinators stated that approxi sire to donate or volunteer their vid g Post- K ore ar. erans en- The National Council for Equal Bus mately S2,000 has been pledged. time can contact the W.K.D.F. at tit nent for 3.1 :i i l train ne is iness Opportunity, Inc., is a non Reasons for pledging included: a 333 Sibley St., Suite 603. St. Paul the a1 n reason f th s ! ow per profit organization that provides genuine interest in aserting Indian 55101, 224-5631. cen of benefit u technical assistance to minority groups in the initiation and support of economic development and entre preneurial programs.

Speaking of possible future rela tionships between VETS and N/CEBO, Robert L. Hill, VETS National Dir 192-73 JVsviJe cartas* Hi, insurant ector, said: for c&xtitXti siitiiioi d^zaoied vt t- crans. "3othe the conference and our rela Legislative Portfolio Expanded 193-73 Clint period yutsuinn xviical or tionship are in keeping witn our policy to seek and explore new opp ortunities for returning veterans tors 9Z.1 Ji r.» ;~t-.: v: -:. r^f.j c.'.c.:. and helping the veterans tc ir.st.e-th! t^jrtti ;-•?:. VA n :*n-;.->. most of those opportunities." The foI Iow ing esoIut ions , Iisted death of veteran fro", natural by nu mber and hort title , were causes follows ten or more years 292-73 Oppose ami legislation to dismem adopt ed by the Am erican Lee ion at of total service-connected dis ber the VA. f iL III KERRY DRAKE the I 973 N ationa I Conv ent io n or at ability. 3C3-73 Update and publish list of Con So says the VA... >>y the F all me et ing of t he N ationa I 97-73 Exempt VSGLI and N'SLI proceeds gressional Medal of Honor recip __ Alfred Andriolq Execu tive C ommitt ee . Th e s e reso I u- from imposition of federal estate ients. / DCVT CCP CUT tions , toge ther w ith th ose a pproved tax. 306-73 Name VA hospital in Columbia, at th e 1972 Natio na I Co nvent ion and 98-73 Provide veterans group health and Missouri "Harry S. Truman Memor the 0 ctober 1972 and Ma y 197 3 meet- maternity care insurance for ial Hospital." ings of the NEC (see prio r News twelve months after their dis- 307-73 Funds for memorial chapel at the Bui le tins), comp rise our current cha rgc. national cemetery at Jefferson I egis I ative pro gram, Con vent ion 99-73 Provide family plan medical and Barracks, Missouri. ut ions are by the reso I indica ted hospital insurance ccveraQe for 312-73 Extend commissary privileges to -73. N EC res rry the year o i ut ion s ca certain service disabled veterans. widows of veterans who die from iona I design ndicat- addit ation F 119-73 Reopen for one year right of service-connected causes* i.-.g t he fa ind. heretofore eligible veterans to 316-73 Authorize direct admission of contract for NSLI. veterans to community nursing VETERANS AFFAIRS AND REHABILITATION 132-73 Improve and expand veterans vo homes. cational rehabilitation and edu 335-73 Limit VA authority to change Reprinted from National Legislative News cational program. rating schedule. B-jlletin 150-73 Extend beyond six months commun 336-73 Restrict closing of VA facilities. ity nursing heme care by VA for 361-73 Increase monthly rates of disa 44-73 Urge priority for VA needs and re certain veterans. bility compensation. quire notification to Congress 191-73 Provide VA treatment ana rihab 430-73 Extend amputee automobile pro when funds are impounded. ilitate:, prcgrars for -Irw: and visions to include veterans of 50-73 Oppose closing of U.S. public alcoholic add ' ction Fo* information, contact Ihc nearest VA office (check | end'-r or - WWI. your jihonc bookl nr write: Veterans Administration. I health hospitals. tain ccr.Jiti:: ".c .ir.-i 2.12X. N10 Vermont Ave.. NW Washington IK :0420 438-73 Statement of policy on national 59-73 Authorize payment of -Die where correction or m Hit cemeteries. INTERNSHIPS

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Glavan Canney Patrick Benjamin Anderson Kartes Wiegand Eide or Interviews and Photos by Scott Whaley "A person should be able to do some thing other than fight for his coun try if he wishes. A conscientious If you or your Veteran's Uotces; "Every country, especially a free objector is given other means to group would like more one, needs people who will contest serve his country. (non-combat the laws they feel are wrong." positions)." information about the State DFL Party, please "A person who has left our country "Are you in favor of granting amnes- 3. Phil Fatrick, UofM Police Em- in support of his own beliefs, to or some alternative to those men o I oyee : should be required to perform a who evaded the draft by leaving the "I feel they should be allowed to similar service before he is rec country and those who stayed here come back without fear of imprison ment, but on the condition that ognized as a citizen again." DFL to resist induction only to be im prisoned? " they work in some type of social service or something similar." 6. P.J. Kartes, B.E.S. Freshman: "Yes to total amnesty ...definiteIy. contact - DON BANGHART 4. Neal Benjamin, CLA Pre-Dentist- This is supposed to be a free r* : country. They were Just exercising their freedom of choice, which I This was the question the Voice "I'm against total amnesty because think is guaranteed by the Consti oosed to veterans this month. While when lt came time to make a decis tution:" this "poll" is not by any means ion, they chose their way, the rest conclusive, it does indicate a ofuschoseours." AUTO/FIRE/HOME/LIFE/HEALTH trend in the public's thinking on 7. Jeff Wiegand, G.C. Freshman: the question of amnesty. "I think it was wrong to be there "I'm in favor of amnesty, because (Vietnam),but cur society said we they were doing what they thought 1. Fred Glavan, Buhl, Minnesota: had to go." was right at the time." LOW COST "I believe that they should all be allowed to come back to the States "I feel they (draft resistors) "Look at Soiro Agnew...he knew he without the law getting on their should be given i CP3nc« to -ight was breaking the law and he's get - AUTO backs. I believe that anybody who their mistake a > d i d c I't think ting away relatively unpunished." has that much faith in their own prison is the ar i w e r... •:liir- i sa-»e- t e y 13srsxjR.-A.rrc 33 convictions should be allowed to body proves notn .ne. Ar i way, :•• 8. Ed Eide, CLA Sophomore. come back, and I think they have "I'm in favor of amnesty. they WHY PAY HIGH PREMIUM more guts than those who paid some 5. Gordon Anderson, IT Senior: should be able to come back if they FOR CARELESS DRIVERS body off to stay out." "I would say no to complete amnesty. want to come back." ...yes to some tyoe of alternative. JTJST BECAUSE YOU ARE A VET? 2. Chris Canney, CLA Senior: If total amnesty (with no reaar- "If they (evaders) were never in the "Yes, they should be granted amnesty ition on the cart of the evader) was service, they shouldn't be perral- I was against the war and I felt if offered after every conflict this lzed. However, if bOnieon« descttcd Qualified Drivers Can they were following their convic country was in, we wouldn't be able and left the country, he snould be Reduce Auto Premium By tions they shouldn't be punished to maintain an effective military penalized according to his individ- 20%/Yr. By Preferred for their decision." force." u a I case." Auto Rate, and Insured Savings Plans. You'll Be Impressed With the Saving and Service. Ask for — MARTY NELSCN »i*»»»»»:' CNA •;«•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:.:•:.:•:.:.:.:.:.:.•••••••••.•.•.•.•.. • ':•>:•:•»:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•»:•»:•>:•:•:•:•:•:•:•>- AN ALTERNATIVE TO COLLEGE 4660 W. 77th St.,Mpls. Res. 331-8250/Off. 920-2144 DO YOUR SHOPPING IN A Become a member of the Health Professions in only 15 months So says the VA... >* Al Smith Eteia^ Bazaap f Career Training Lifetime Job Placement WHATCHA WORRYING FOR?1 -- T44E VA PROVIDES Persian Bazaar is an intriging shop on the Nicollet X COMPLETE HOSPlTALCARE CALL OR WRITE TOR V^TS IF THEy CAN'T Mall at 10th St., offering a marvelous assortment ef •:• beautifully hand-crafted wares from the Middle-East. X NORTHWEST I Here are just a few of the unusual items we carry - •:• INSTITUTE Of MEDtCAl LABOftATORY TKHNKJUE, INCORPORATEiD 3408 EAST LAKE STREET • MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55406 TELEPHONE lb!2) 727-2428

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2426 UNIVERSITY CALL TODAY ST. PAUL, MINN. 55114 645-1252 The new program, starteu in November !972, and located at the Minnesota Veterans Home, Minneapolis, Minn, is co-directed by Dennis Desmond and Dennis Madson. Through the live-in therapeutic community phil osophy of dru«-free living the Prodigal House Prodigal House hopes to provide a way back to a productive life for many users who are just a step out COMPENSATION FOR of penal institutions as a result of their habits. About 25% of the referrals to Prodigal House come DISABLED from the Criminal Justice System jby: Art Anttila with the majority being directed to the drug program by the VA Hospital in MinneapoI is,

The concept of family living and Reprinted from NLNB self-help with around-the-clock staff coverage by directors and Congressman Wm. Jennings Bryan Born counselor, Mike SPleiss, enables (S.C.).i Chairman of the House Com the program to function relatively mittee on Veterans Affairs* has in independently witn progress defini troduced legislation (H.R.I 1469) tely being made. The year prior to which would Provide an increase of Nov 73, 71 referrals were made of approximately 15 percent in disa which 36 were accepted to the rehab bility compensation Paid to service* ilitation family at Prodigal House. commected disabled veterans. Of the 36 accepted into the 10-15 month program - 3 have graduated There are now 2*205. 609 of these back to productive living and 14 veterans receiving disability com are currently enrolled. The, pro pensation and their last increase gram is demanding, as there s no was on August Ii 1972. half-way recovery from drug-depen dency. Consequently, everyone who Chairman Dorp called attention to begins the program does not complete the serious impact that inflation it. Madson and SPleiss are two has had on the compensation Program former residents at the House who and said it will be necessary that did succeed and stayed to help the Congress consider an increase others. in rates to keep abreast of the Center: Dennis Madson rise in the cost of I ivinfi. He toid The program, from its beginning, the House that his Committee Plans has operated only with contributions to take UP this legislation early and services received from the'Minrr next year. esota Vets Home, VA Hospital and the community at large. Prodigal The American Legion strongly sup Staffers are payed a nominal $26 ports an increase in the monthly weekly under resIdent/empIoyee rates of disability compensation Right: Mike Spleiss status from the Minn. Vet Home. based on National Convention Reso With hoped for official funding in lution 36!. We believe that VA 1974 from the VA and the Hennepin should be authorized to -tutonatic- County Alcoholism and Inebriety The Prodigal House, a volunteer- ally adjust the monthly o^ynjnts in Agency, Prodigal House hooes to response to ch snt'ts in tl\e. cost-cf- staff ed' drue>abyse treatment center provide improved activities, trans. is helping to reconstruct tfcj lives livirC incex. Tp.t L?£ior> is pre Plus additional training and pos pared to make our c^se wnen hear of veterans with a !onS history of Photos by: Scott Whaley sibly salaries for the staff. ings are held. drug abuse.

The project in Baton Rouge has get the Louisiana National Bank to agree to sup plement VM~x6ans with a $200 lo^n to enable vets to take advantage ot an ap prentice training program of Ryder Systems, Inc. Program will train ?v.'n as &•* 0 e c Iti / € 4 truck drivers and r<-fri--}>-rator repairmen on Ryder tracks.. .Project Hso helped put / together first workshop vets aff-airs in East Baton Rouge Parish, with a little help from some friends at Louisiana State Reprinted from Reveille, Vol.1 No.7 University, Southern University and such Ruth Steward, the project directoi agencies as manpower, VA and state employ Rochester. N.Y. Inform us tr.at thrm ment service...Lou Smith, project direct cut cf four of the vets working in her or, also reports efforts to (jet local The VETS program in Milwaukee is busy TO- jeet, full or parr-time, ar*-> disabh department of labor to open up their coordinating tbe efforts of the other The Cincinnati VETS project will serve as Her project took part in a Vietnam-! apprentice training program foe jobs in projects in Milwaukee and seeking to e- "leg man" as director Ed Kenny puts it, orial Service on Veterans Oa'i. Ser electrical union for minority vets. iiminate duplication of effort. "Cur VJ CO drew, 000 people. It was for the VA and the Rational Alliance of main service to them," reports Tom Wynn, fol- Businessmen in their program to reach 20 "is technical assistance, proposal for lowed by a rock conceit. Sh-' sa'ts per cent of the nation's disaoled vets. mulation and development." Other pro also helping in ar Awiretnoss Lay "The VA and SAB came to us for help," lo MIA'S artd row's to be spottS'/rcd by Cortez Stokes, project director in Bridge jects are Project WHERE,-Veterans Aiding cate those who need help finding employ ester Institute or T-.-ci-.r.oi'i'jy sex* port/ tells us he's working with veterans Veterans and WIS-VET Outreach program. ment or require assistance with further soon. in Bridgeport Division of Community Cor "We're particularly concerned with future education or training." rection Center, helping them to outain fending for drugs and youth programs," benefits while taking college courses reports Tom, the project director. "Our XXX XX during prison internment. program here is broad-based, not just employment and education but such things rhe Salt Lake City project helped to In Cleveland/ one Vietnam vet has re as health, welfare, housing, economic (3>;jTfl a vctfiTftns coordinating council to placed another. J an Oil lam has i&fz to development and rehabilitation." M on thr: 12-1 5 OT -.'.if;:. ze 11 ons .: SiVQl ved Lots of news blowing out cf the "windy direct the Upward Sound Program at Case with veterans in the city abreast of each. city," Chicago, where Jim Ellis is look Western Reserve University. Joe T.ingales ing for funds to transport vets with "bad is the new man running the show as of paper" to Washington, D.C. where they can mid-November. In New Orleans, Jin: Wynne, project coor make their appeals. Jim also wants the dinator, is really just "putting it all vets' lodging to bo subsidized and says, cogether" in true sense of the phrase. "If we don't got these funds from Kodel "We're trying to get office space and Cities, then we'll try private industry." In Dayton, Ken Boyd's campaign for personnel right now," he says. ncidaija. Lotsa luck, Jim...In November the Chicago State bonus For vets pa>d off whan Ohi project arranged with the University of in early November .o£<>d a car.h bonus o Illinois to have the scnool bus 50 vets ten dollars per month tor vet* who serwi' studying under G.E.D. who were interested stateside ir. the Vietnam era, 15 dollars "We're about six weeks ahead of our sche Savannah's VETS project told everybody in attending the university tc the campus for foreign service vets and 20 dollar dule," reports an elated Cliff HcCall. w*o about themselves via a display booth at for one day. Vats toured campus, sat in for those who saw i.-omhat'. • Maximum bene directs the VETS program in Norfolk. His the annual Coastal Empire- Fair recently. on lectures and seminars and then sit on fits' any vet an a-.t m-iwt I':.:: plan J project serves the surrounding region, The project will also participate in a the 50-yeard-line as spectators at tbe $500 and twire th*' for educ it .ofi/i ur.e.. comprising two counties and six cities.;. city job fiar to take place probably next University of Illinois-Minnesota football Pat McGcehan, assist,-it c iQr£;r. .cx>r ic Scccrdinj tc Clif tlie project is coordi month... State Sen. Max CI eland visited game. All gratis. . .Illinois State Emrioir VETS project, -• reived c- m::cat^ ;• nating all the services of every govern the project and made some radio spots on rent service helped sponsor a. se.r,:nar for ment agency in the region working with merit from 1.x .i ITtV :or hi ' yeci w<-rk i behalf of the'effort. vets with prospective employers in Chica behalf of ch:: crcj-.-ct. vets...Since November 1 the project has go area at end of November. Then in mid- placed 17 vets in Sail-tine pesitiors... December the service held a meeting with Through an NAS jchr, contract one trair.- employers and agencies dealing with vets. ing position has beer, created for the Larry Vialpando in Denver tells us his yorfolk Boys Club... The project has also project has merged with four area scnools, Jim's project assisted in both...Finally, Another Bova, the ever popular '•; 11, established an Educational Services Com Arapahoe Community College, tlie Denver when a vet recently applied to the pro director of the vrrs project in tn\:ian.i~ mittee, which will develop ar. educational Center of Colorado University, Metro and services progran on college campuses State College and the Community College ject for a job as an outreach worker, he poliS, has iLCtivid two ap't,oi-:tir,er.ts couldn't produce his for 21-4. "We round within a recent two-week period, on.' was in the area for vets.. .C-.if clans to of L-nver. He says his project hs get out he was a deserter md r.ad been AWOL to the Veterans Advisory Committer- of t,V make full use of public service announce ting about ten percent of the colleges' for two years," says Jim. "He was on the Department of Veterans Aftairs at the ments on rcdio and f7 and sags, "We're budgets out of their Cost of Instruction FBI list so we convinced him he should go University of Indiana at :': iianarolie. going to be getting Vietnam veterans to moneys...Larry says no's working on a down to the county jail and turn himself The other was to the Advisory Cozimittee arpear on radio and TV and talk show:?, program with the National Council of in." And says Jim,"He seemed to be giate- of local Red Crcss-s[\jnsoreJ "Service to not just our staffers but the veterans Jhurchss for other than honorable dis ful to us." military Families." who can best tell the story in human tC-TX' charges .

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50* NamDomino'e s with coupon I I Address iRestsuurstnt &Bar DINKYTOWN, USA EXPIRES 4-1-74 use before April 1st 378-1470 ( ) Yes. Some of the VA's veterans assistance centers are staffed with community service special ists to help meet the veterans total counseling needs. These DM MUST NOTIFY 3,400 VA specialists are on duty in Boston, New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit and other prin cipal cities, and VA Plans WITH BAD DISCHARGES eventually to Place them in VETS of review, h«r organization will a I I centers. .vo QUESTIONS Reorinted from Reveille appeal the November ruling. A Federal court Judge has ruled that the Department of Defense notify "Rather than give a veteran an SPN approximately 3,400 Vietnam-era vet of 384" - the designation for a Is it ture that veterans no erans who are given lejs than honor drug user - "the military will give longer have to apply for cer able discharges because of drug a- someone an SPN number not related tificates of eligibility for buse that they could obtain a re to drug adiction," saiJ Ray Bonner education and training bene view and possible upgrading to an the lawyer representing the commit fits? I hear that the Veter - honorable discharge. But tne ruling tee. The committee brought the suit ans Administration mails them seems to be a case of "too little in February. to veterans sc that they no too late" for the American Veterans longer have to apply in person. Committee, which may appeal the The most commonly used SPN numbers, Because I didn't apcly when I court decision. according to Mr. Bonner, are 246, Yes. In 1970, Congress removed got out two years ago, will VA "for the good of the service," 284, expiration dates on all unused send mine through the mail? "We don't feel t he Department of De- "for conviction by civil authori VA expired loan entitlement. fense is acknowl edgina the full ex- ties," and 288, "for freouent acts Henceforth, veterans retain The new system is keyed to the tent of the ir uS orobI em," said of misconduct." entitlement until useo. Apply list of discharges now being June WiI I en:, executiv e director of to nearest VA office if you furnished by the Department of the Committee. " Based on the cases WANT NOTIFICATION FOR PREVALENT SPNS want to use this benefit. Defense. Because you were dis that come to us,w e think there are charged before the automatic ten times the nmbeu r of Vietnam-era "We want the military to send out system was established, it will vets with drug P rob I ems, and these notification of right of review to be necessary for you to file men should be ientitied d and helped. the most prevalent SPN numbers," application for your benefits I received a general discharge saud Ms. Willenz, whose organiza at the local VA office. from the Arm/. Am I eligible UPGRADING LEADS TO REHABILITATION tion has also been calling for the for GI Bill oenefits from the elimination of such numbers from Veterans Administration? Upgrading would mean the veterans the DD 214, the separation paper could receive d rua rehabiiitat ion that veterans must show when seek A — Yes. A general discharge en- What are some of the advantages assistance from the Veterans Admin- ing employment. of a Veterans Administration titles a veteran to thesam e istration. Und er the ru I ing av GI home loan? benefits as an honorable dis- United States Di strict Court Judge "This can hurt someone's chances of charge. Suggest your app y at June I. Green, t he Defense Depart- getting employment and it has noth your nearest VA regional of- VA guarantees 60 Per cent UP ment must notify the 3,400 veterans ing to do with his discharge,' said fice for these benefits. to a maximum of 612,500 of of their possib I e review tar mail. Ms. Willenz. such loans, little or no down- payment required, appraisal to According to the Pentagon, some Four out of five veterans who come determine the home's reasonable 6,400 veterans have received unde to us for help, with hss than hon a — I draw compensation for a ser value, and a long repayment sirable discharges for drug addic orable discharges have drug prob vice-connected disability suf period are some of the advan tion since the late I960's. Besides lems and yet they liave different fered in Vietnam. If I am nos- tages. mailings, the Pentagon will send SPN s from the 38-t," she said. pitalized for this disability, 2,500 letters to public and private will the Veterans Administra drug rehabilitation centers around Ms. Willenz described he- organiza tion increase my compensation? the country to attempt to reach tion as the "iiUerai o-.e" among veterans. •» ""• other veterans grouos such as \nc Yes. If you're hospitalized American Legion 2nd the veterans of 21 days or more, your disabil But, according to Ms. Willenz, un Foreign Wars. It «as tormec afjer ity rating will be increased less veterans with the most preva World War Ii and comprises individ to 100 Per cent. You'll re lent separation program numbers uals trci First arc Second ceive compensation at this f.i Rather than write a letter to (SPN; are notified of tl>*ir rieht World Wars, r.^rt'3 ano Vietnam. rate until discharged from the the Veterans .Administration to hospita I . give my change of address, can't I do it by telephone?

Yes, but you should be pre 6 -- Is there a deadline for veter pared to provide as much iden BE COUNTED AGAIN ans to acclv for medical tifying Information as pos treatment at Veterans Astr.inis- sible, such as claim and/or tration hospitals? social security number, date and P I ace of "birth, etc. There is no deadline. Prior ity is eiver- to eligible vet erans with service-cennected disatilites. 8 -- I draw compensation from the Veterans Aoi-unis t ra t ion for a service-connected disability. THIS IS THE YEAR!!! !f I get a j cb• will it affect my comoensat!on. 1. Become Community Minded. a -- I m having family and Job prob A --, Not unless your VA ratine is lems. As a vletnam-era veterarj based on unero 'c/tolIitv and »m I entitled to counseling by you are rates 100 rer cent the Veterans Administration? disa:lee. 2. Join The American Legion to Promote:

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VOL.II, NO.3 PUBLISHED FOR VETERANS APRIL, 1974

Controversy Flares in State Forum Adjustment Viewed as Major Problem by Scott Whaley MINNEAPOLIS* On march 2. a meeting between Minnesota student veterans, represen I'd say that 50 Per tatives of the Veterans cent of the men re Administration and two turning from Vietnam congressmens aids, broke need some form of p.ro- down into a confrontation fessiona I help to between angry veterans and overcome the Problems those government represen of adj ustmenti" as tatives. serted Dr. Cherry Cedarleaf. a senior Tom Wincek. UofM Outreach staff Psychiatrist on program director and one a leave of absence of the coordinators of the 'rom the V.A. Hospital forum, explained.that the in MinneapoI is'. Purpose of the meeting was to open a line of communi cation between the "grass roots'^ veterans) and the government.

Representatives of most of the colleges and several It was not a quiet round-table discussion as very basic veterans* and and solutions were argued. Photo by Scott Whaley state were in attendance . Several well-known figures duestions asked by the no part in forming that vance of the meeting, as were invited to the meet veterans Pertained to ed policy." Mr. Boddy is re reason for this problem. North Dakota ing, but only two respond ucational allowances and gional director for the V. ed in a Positive way. by employment opportunities. A. After the initial Questions Upward Bound sending representatives in Most of the questions were and lack of meaningful re on the Move their stead. These two answered in the same way. The Questions were redir sponse, the meeting deter men were Anchor Nelson and Mr. Boddy said." It s a ected to the two congress iorated into accusations Albert Buie. Congressmen policy (whatever V.A. pol men's aids . who stated from the veterans, of in Frazer » Zwach and Karth icy in Question) set by they "coul.dn't speak for adequate benefits and gui received the registered in ie upwa rd b ound Donlad Johnson, the admin their man in Washington", dance on behalf of the ad- pro- vitation, but didn't even dram at NDSU is istrator of the Veterans citing the absence of writ suc- respond with a letter. ceed ing in n umbe rs as Administration. We have ten Questions, well in ad vete rans r each for But Eastern Washing thei r ne w I if e b y the from the col I ege for amount of the lease. ton State College in hund reds . Th e P roeram a b o u t $12 .000 a The buiI ding is full- Cheney . Washington . exte nds i nf or mat ion year . " e x p \ a i n s near Iy 70 men I iving has gone one step fur to , assi st ret urning Larry Wil I iams . EWSC's there now - so the Co-op Leases ther . thanks to a vete rans in al I areas veterans' a f f a i rs amount collected over strong campus veterans' of rifih ts and bene- coo rdinat o r. "The co- the lease cost pays Empty Dorm organization and a far- fits t hat in elude! OP charge s ea ch veter- the dorm director and sighted adminis t rat ion. educ atio na I a ssist- VETERANS GROUPS ON an $25 a mont h to live j anito rs > and buys ance . I oans > o n-the- CAMPUS PROVIDES LESS The coll ege has leased in Sutto n H all. At cleaning supplies and Job trai nine pro grams i EXPENSIVE DORM an empty do rmito ry that P r ice . w e ' d have whatever else the CO medi cal an d dental FACILITIES FOR ITS building to a veterans to have 40 vete rans OP wants to spend the trea tmen t» disa bi I ity MEMBERS CO-OP. living th e re 12 months comp ensa tion past a year t o e Qua I the seco ndar y school Reprinted from College 11 The initial idea p I aceme n t a nd tutor- Management for a dorm leased to a ial assi stan ce • cooperative came from To woo stu dents back to the veterans organiza Nat ionaI ly. wit h the campus I ivin g . some tion. They were re WISVET Outreach extra " out r each " ef~ col leg es a nd un iversi- sponding to the needs fort. !i ke t he upward ties are abo Ii s h ing and desires of Vietnam bound Prog rami the do rmit ory rules es t-ab- veterans for low-cost Veterans A dmin istra Iished to maint ain or- housing while they're tion is succ eedi ng as der on sch oo I P roperty going to school. we I I ." Th es e pro- some a re a II owin g al- Program During that first year grams wi I I be inten- coho I ic b e vera ges in "I've had comments over 9000 Vietnam era vet sified e ven fur ther." dorm i t o r i e s where on the condition of Ted Fetting. Wisconsin Co erans were contacted by says the V. A. as an state I aw Pe rmits ! their building . " he ordinator of Vietnam Vet Outreach Counselors who' effort i s m ade state some are e I imina t ir.g said. "People say it's erans Services has descri also did follow UP counsel to state to reac h the curfew s . rem ode Iing beautiful inside. They bed the first year of the ing with nearly 2000 of Qua I if ied ve terans dorm r ooms . add ing TVs say it's Quiet and WISVET Outreach program to those veterans. The pro and to get th em to and co I lege-pa i d te-le- neat. and well kept. contact and counsel Wiscon gram is administered by use what the y ha ve to phones i an d est a b i i s h - sin's young veterans as an the Wisconsin Department their be st a dvan tage. ing co ed d o rms. CO-OP page 8 unparaleMed success. of Veterans Affairs. APRIL, PAGE 2

1. The Nationa I Com- mander's Trophy Award for the Outstanding Disabled Veterans of Vietnam Veteran's Employment theWear 1974, 2. The Local Veter Problems ans Employment Repre March 29, 1974, was sentative Awards Pro proclaimed by President by Ken John Bemis gram. Nixon as Vietnam Vet The Job situation can 3. The Employer Day erans Day. This date be difficult after Awards Program. was the first anniver separation from the sary "of the day when service. Civilian Nominations for these the last American life may be different Awards Programs are to troops were withdrawn from what you remem be submitted by the from Vietnam and the ber. To help bridge local Disabled Ameri last POW's were freed. the gap. the Job coun can Veterans chapters to Adjutant John Mer- selors at the State In his P roc Iama t ion . than. DAV Department Employment Service the Presi dent sai d in of Minnesota, Veterans can be of some help part: "As a N a t ion , we Service ' Bui I ding . .• St. with information and have ackn ow I edge d our Paul 55155 by April 15 advice. in various deep resp ect and ad- 1974. programs they have de miration by s etti ng a- veloped • over the side Marc h 29 1974, years. The Depa as Vietn am Vet erans will re Day to reme mbe r the Your old high school at the D hono rabIe pea ce Ame r- coun se I or can also vent ion i c a a c hiev e d came he I p you in c hoosing R p c h e s t e through grea t s acri- your co I I ege courses in June fice. Th ose who se r- or P I annin g you r stra- ning Dep ved, tho se who gave tege «. Each coI Iege will be their I ives. . thos e who has cou nseI lor s that the Nat were di sab Ie d . and Present a are wil I ing to assist those wh o a re stil I nationa I you with your program missing in Sout heas t be made afte r c hoosing your Asia - an d wh ose ful I al Conve col Iege . If you account in g w e shal I Or Ieans choo se to use your continue to s eek - de- bene fits toward a deserve t he pro found firee . Pic k your schooI It is holed that local gratitude o f their countryme care f ul Iy . Statewide, and nation n.. • al publicity tell ing of the achievements of The observance was both disabled veterans Planned as a one - time and enhance their op event to honor the DAV Awards portunities for suit more than six million able empIo yment. young men and women who serveu Q,U r u Contest Vietnam War Et Instructions for these Tne Na.vv\"A/e-Ver&.n ft.'!; will not be an annua I programs are aviaIabIe event. by Ken John Bemis by mail from Three special awards programs are being of Disabled American Vet- 1221 Massachusetts fered by the Disabled erans (DAV) Ave. . N.W. American Veterans in NATIONAL SERVICE Head- Washington. D.C..20051 (or calI 202-737-2435) 1974. They are: Quarters WANTED GI Bill Now Used at WWII Rate articles......

WASHIN GTON - (A LNS) - the Veterans Adminis- added, Dona I d E. Johns on , Ad- tration's Central Of •••••••pictures minist rator of Veter- fice, Administrator "With the exti ans Af fairs and a Past Johnson said that af- reach' effort Nation al Comman de r of ter the first 91months invested in 1 The A merican Legion of educational assis- rent program - letters to the (1964- 65) , r eveaIed tance under both pro- fort we Plan 1 that t he "Third Gener- grams the ParticiPa - sify even ft ation" of G. . Bil I tion rate is an iden- and the probat •••••••••editor partic ipat ion ate is tical 50.4 Per cent. increased a "...pr e c i s e I y he sam; paid to ve ter; WRITERS right now as it was The participation rate ministrator . REPORTERS for Wo rid War I vet- for Korean veterans continued. "v PHOTOGRAPHERS erans at the same was 42.5 Per cent at dently expect - ."...... LAYOUT PEOPLE of thei pro- the same period in ent G, I. Bil stage ALL VOLUNTEERS WELCOME - "'.3 gram." time. and for post- the most succi Korean veterans it has all in any At a televised news been 45.^ Per cent, comparable conference, held at the Administrator ments.

VETERAN'S VOICE is published monthly in Minneapolis, Minnesota by Primetime Publishing, Inc. expressly for the benefit and in formation of veterans. The entire contents of VETERAN'S VOICE are copyrighted 1974 by Primetime Publishing, Inc., and may not be reproduced in any manner, either whole or in part without written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved. Second-class postage paid at Minneapolis, Minnesota. VETERAN'S VOICE, advertisers and sponsors do not particularly support opinions viewed in this publication unless so stated. Copy deadline is the 15th of each month preceding publication. Presi dent, Sang Jin Kim; Corporate Secretary, Gary R. Jones; Editor, RD Kurland; Editorial Assistant, Linda Lawton; Office - fieri Grahek, Art Antilla, John Takavitz; Circulation, Charles Najdek; Correspondent and Artist, Ken John Bemis; Writers S Reporters Don Besky, Norm Heino, Tom Wincek, George Kostin, Scott Whaley; Photo Staff - Scott Whaley, Rich Nelson, George Lawton. All business for the publication is conducted at POB 14035, Mpls., Mn. 55414 Subscription rate: $2.50 for 12 is sues; Bulk rate for schools and organizations: $3/100 copies/month prepaid; Display advertising rates: call (612)331-32 33. business of further "^ ing veterans' inter QUESTIONS ests.

and Al Vouk of U ofM Crook- ANSWERS ston and Ric k S chuma- ker of Win ona State Welcome presente d pro posa Is Mn. Veterans for diss emin at in g in- formatio n t o s choo I s Vets in the Cong r ess , and we will nt in Congress co ue to The Office of Veteran's explore ways in wh ich Affairs at HamlineUni info rmat ion about versity » St. Paul» veterans pr ograms Minnesota, has announ can be shar ed. An ced a new Program for importan t ob j ective veterans who aretrans- of the Congr ess. Agre ement Con gres s is fe rring to Ham Iine by Or!, o Otteso the shar was r each ed rega rding ing of inf o r- from community col mation a The first mee ting of the divi s ion of the nd we invite leges. Fifty-thousand any QU the Minnesota Veter- state into four es t i ons you dollars in grant money ans' Congress was na I conere sses . have re ga'rd ing — Will the Veterans Ad 'egio spec- has been earmarked for held February 9 at oord inato rs we re ific ne eds ministration cut off and c at your Qualified candidates the Marriot Inn, nted for each respecti ve my Pension because appoi sc hoo I Si who wiI I enter Hamline Minneapo lis. Cong- ess. Les Bakke an extra large divi congr in the fall of 1974. ressman Don Fraser Moo r head State dend put me over the of Tony Cann e I I a> Roches- Additional services addressed th be f g a income limit this e noon wil I orwardin ter C . C. , Joh n Westby, will be available to Iuncheon and s hoo I s year? poke on I ist of the sc Met ro PO I ita n C. C . , these veterans includ the general subjects that have been as sign- and R uss Sewe I I , Nor- ing support services of I) the n eed for ed t 0 e ach con gress h — No. If the income manda le C . C.. Discus- and employment assis increased v ete rans ' a I ong wit h the names sed a ppro ache s to an tance after graduation. could not have been coor- benefits and 2) the of th e re gionaI Outre ach p rogram. anticipated and was rsan- ways in which ve te r- dinat ors. The o The P art i cipa nts con- of a non - recurring Cong- General publications ans' interests can be izati on o f the elude d t hat an ap- nature, it wilI have t to about the program have most effective I y pre- ress is s u b J e c proac h t o a n ef fec- no effect on your nding recently been released sented to mem be rs of revis ion. depe five Outr each P rogram pension. niza- to provide those in congress. on ho w t he orea for an i ndividual its terested with an oppor tion wor ks in schoo I de pend s on the tion. tunity to learn about Following the lunch pract ical appIica chara cter an d I oca- the Program. 11 — I'm a Vietnam - era tart- eon, veterans' advi In an y ca se. as tion of the school , veteran. My employ sors and coordinators poin t has been ing and tha t emphasis If there are any Ques er is willing to set met to discuss spec ved for the re- achie sou I d be g iven to tions . call Edward J. UP an on - the - Job s to ific aspects of the giona 1 c ongresse both Pe rs ona I contact training program for regu- Strunk at 439-4723 or functions of the Min begin me et ing and t he use of mass Susan Johnson at 641- me. How does my em the nesota Veterans' larly to conduct media 2378. ployer go about get ting approval so I can draw G I Bil I a — Am I eligible for ed benefits during ucational assistance training. from the Veterans Administration for The Air Guard belongs. — Both you and your em- service in the Army ployer should contact from July I through the nearest Veterans November 30, 1969? Administration of ************* fice for complete A — No. unless you were information and separated for a ser assistance. vice-connected dis ability. Otherwise, to be eligible for this venefit, a vet a — What Proportion of eran must have ser the adult male popu ved more than 180 lation of this coun days of active duty, try has had military any Part of it after service? January 3\, 1955, and he must have A — There are 55.1 mil been separated under lion men aged 20 to conditions other 64 in the United than dishonorable. States and 26.4 mil lion, or 48 percent, are veterans of the Armed Forces. Does the Veterans Administration re — I spent three years duce a veteran's in military service monthly compensation and was honorably when there are in discharged tiis year. creases in Social Am I eligible for a Security benefits? business loan from the Veterans Admin A — No. The VA does not istration? count any income Maybe you belong in the Air Guard. against compensation 4 — Business loans are for service-connec available to veter ted disabilities, ans from the SmaI I incIuding SociaI Sec MINNESOTA AIR NATIONAL GUARD Business Administra urity payments. In AIR tion. VA's authori come is counted in RECRUITING OFFICE ty to make business determining pensions MPLS.-ST.PAUL INTL. AIRPORT NATIONAL loans is limited to of veterans with non- ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55111 those who served be service - connected GUARD fore January 31, disabilities. how 725-5622 1955. ever. See your Air Guard Recruiter. APRIL, PAGE 4

each case should be re- designed to explain The manua I ' s loose'leaf vidwed under existing the numerous VA forms format I ends itself procedures available involved in the opera easily to modification Legion to tJie courts and theKea n Goes tion of an Office of by the user for spec President and that any Veterans Affairs ( OVA). ific institutionaI Opposes individua I could guil procedures, as well to ty should be prosecu to Press supplemental Publica Amnesty ted to the full extent As with Hi g h e r Educa- tions to cover proced of the law. The Veterans Training tion and Veterans, ures not out I ined » or and Information Center this manual is being inadvertently omitted. At t he 1973 Nat iona I The American Legion at Kean College of New distributed to every Conv ention. the Amer- believes that most Jersey (formerly New federally funded vet It is hoprd that re ican Legion ad oPted draft evaders and deark State Coll ege ) has erans program in thecipient s will respond Reso Iution 4 1 "o PPOS- serters consciously gone to the printers United States and with procedures not ing any at tempt to decided to rescue to with Office of Veter- other concerned par included or which they gran t amnest y or f ree- accept the irresponsi ans' Affairs Operating ties who have indica would like to have in dom f rom P rosec ut ion bilities by f Iouting Proceduresi manuaI ted an interest. cluded as a supplement. to those m en who . our Iaws and legal eith e r by il leg a I I y r'emedies rather than a vo i ding the draf t or by going through the How can any general University of Minnesota dese rt ing f rom the available legal, chan- amnesty be explained Arme d Forces fail ed to ne I s of redress! that to these men? How can Independent Study ful f ill thei r mi Iitar y their actions in de- amnesty te explained obi i gat ion to the cIining to obey cer to Parents , wives , CONVENIENT Unit ed State s." The tain laws distastefull children - all those Reso Iution says that to them is contrary to who have lost a son, and sound legal and morall husband or a father in ACCESSIBLE standards and that the their count ry's ser obligations of citizen vice? What would be Fu ly accredited college courses ship cannot be applied the effect on the mor ECOLOGY NOTE con be completed entirely by mail. to some and evaded by ale of our Armed For- others. We believe ces if amnesty we re Request a free bulletin and choose granted to those In a 1970 issue of that any wholesale am who from over 250 courses. National Geographic nesty - whether con have violated the I aw it was reported as ditional or uncondi- and their oath of ser- foI Iows: Total U.S. tionaI - would make a vice by turning t hei r Department of Independent Study energy consumption in mockery of the sacri backs and f I eeing 45 Wesbrook Hall, Univ. of Minnesota 1970 was the eQuiva- fices of those men who their country? The Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455 Ient of eighty slaves did their duty, assum Leffion believes it working for each one ed their responsibili could only undermine 373-3256 of us to maintain our ties in time of con that morale and cheap modern. affluent way flict, and, in many en the value of honor of life. Did youcases , were killed or able service to one's Continuing Education ,=-. Extension know that the U.S.A. serious Iy wounded. country at a time when UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA consumes thirty-five Over 1200 Americans these values are most percent of the worlds are still miss ing in in need of strengthen APPROVED FOR VETERANS enerey resources? action in Indochina. ing. PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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"I think all veterans Jr., B.E.S., Outreach using it for.'' WEE PALS fay deserve as much com Office. So says the VA. Morrie Turner pensation relative- to "This concept is dir THE VA WILL GUARANTEE Voittti ected toward the Amer the cost of living, as A QUALIFIED VETERAN'S the vets of WW II and "I don't thing the war ican goal of elimina LOAN FOR THE PURCHASE Korea, regardless of was unpopular enough. .. ting the poverty .OF A HOME Do you feel that the whether the Viet Nam it should have been stricken and the su Viet Nam era veterans War was unpopular or made more unpopular by per rich...and creat do not recei ve bene- not." making an economic ex ing a vast middle class fits compar abl.e to ample of it. Give ev economy and society. those receive d by WW ery veteran a house This would just be an II and Korean veterans "I would guess that and a car. In other other step toward because of th e unpopu- most vets who served words, make him rich that goal." larity of the Viet- Nam during this time were and set him above the conflict. Moreover, drafted or at least rest of the crowd like "War is a totally in enlisted because they we do to movie stars , For information, contact the nearest VA office (check do you feel t hat leg is- sane and ludicrous vour phone book) or write Veterans Administration, lation should be en- feared being drafted astronauts, sports fig method of solving the 232X. 810 Vermont Ave. NW. Washington. DC 20420 acted to incr ease Viet They felt perhaps they ures, etc." worlds problems." Nam era veter ans bene- could get a better (For this reason) "I fits to a 1 evel, in duty"(MOS) if they en "The people (public) 6. Steven French, Army feel that the Viet Nam relation to t he cost- listed." shouldn't have to pay Grad., Math itfajor era veteran can be con of-living, c omparable for this out of their "Yes, at least in part. sidered a minority to that level of corn- "If the Government was taxes. The people who There's not as many of group both'in numbers" pensation gr anted to able to afford the made the money off the us, but the economy is and politically." WW II and Korean con- enormous expenditures war should pay thdowe n whereas after WW flict veteran s? for fuel, bombs and people who fought it." II and the Korean "I believe any man planes, etc. during Conflict, it went up." that serves 2 years or 1. Dave Erickson, the war, it seems to "This would be an econ more should get enough Army, CLA Jr. me that a fair compen omic rebalance because "We should be getting money to .put him "It is a known fact, sation for veterans is the veterans would use more,and there should through 4 years of that proportionately not asking too much. the money for differ be a yearly adjustment school, in other words the bonuses and GIWh y is it harder to ent things than the in to account for cost ...tuition and enough Bill benefits are very get money for peaceful dustrialists have been of living increases." to live on." small compared to uses than for the bus those granted WWII and iness of war?" ilL_iii.n if lutein due to cost of- •_Andre_ w Hartle, Navy living. I do feel the "I feel we should get BE COUNTED AGAIN unpopularity of thea level of income com Viet Nam War has much parable to what WW II to do with the reluc and Korean veterans tance of legislators* had." to pass proportionate compensation for Viet "I don't know whether Nam Veterans consider it's (low benefits) THIS IS THE YEAR!!! ing the cost of a col because of the unpopu lege education today. larity of the war, or 1. Become Community Minded. Of Course, I feel that Congress dragging its the benefits should be feet in raising the raised, not because of level of our benefits. 2. Join The American Legion to Promote: the fact that the war It is possibly due to was unpopular, but be more than just being (a) Your benefits. cause of the fact that slow to raise the the service rendered benefits, I feel they (b) A better Community. by Viet Nam era veter 're (govt) looking too ans was no less than much at the dollar (c) A better Country. that rendered by anysigns . They can raise other war veterans. their own salaries, (d) A better World. The degree of service but not ours." should not be judged due to a classifica 4. Craig Sinks, Mar 3. Lend your talents for: tion of justness or ines, Jr., School of injustness of a par Business (a) Boys' State Promotion. ticular war. "I think they should raise the benefits to (b) Baseball Program. 2. Hugh McGuigan, a level comparable Army, TA, German Dept. with those of the WW (c) Oratorical contestant help. II and.Korean conflief THEM VIKINGS veterans". (d) Basketball program. So says the VA... u \ ds ' How Ron "I think th 3 reaso n (e) Bowling. for not keepin g up with the veterans ben- (f) Golf. efits i's that Was ning- ton h as been spe nding (g) Comradeship -Post Activities. too much time with Watergate and thi nking of in peaching the Pres- This IS THE YEAR! You were counted when your Country ident ...They spend Called. You Fought For America! Now let us all be COUNTED more time on the prob- AGAIN to help preserve our way of life-to make it better and lens of the W 3rld better for each succeeding generation. If interested in further 5. Brian' Boudreaux details call TOLL FREE 800-424-8824. APRIL, PAGE 6

icy. the draft laws and would have been Veteran Bodde said that 915.000 discriminated against World War II veteransi by the draft laws and Dividends nat4onally, have chos would have been dis en to Purchase add criminated against a- itional insurance cov Vets File Into gain if H. F. 2688 was A Record $6.67 million erages rather than re passed into I aw. in dividends will be ceive their dividends paid during 1974 to in cash. These veter The upper - middle in 88t260 Minnesota vet ans P reviousIy asked Capital for Support come fami lies built erans insured under to buy the paid-up in into the Selective World War I and II surance under, a Pro Service System) draft government life insur gram adopted in Decem t i a I I y red uced laws to protect their ance PO I iciesi the pre- ber 1971. by George Kostin sent ve t era ns p sons from going to Veterans Administra refer- Nearl y 300 vete ence I aws war. tion announced today. rans giving Dividend Payments will j amme d the halls of prefere nee to Ve te rans continue throughout the S tate CaPito I on inte res ted in going Af te r tal ki ng with Leo A. Bodde, Acting 1974 on Policy anni Feb. 18 to shew t heir into PO I ice and fire se ri ous re pres ent a- Director» VA Center, versary dates of "par conce rn abo ut ach ange profess ions I f pas- t ive s w e ma nage d to Fort Sne I Iing > said ticipating" NSLI POIi- in th e Vete rans P ref- sed th is I aw would sway en ough of them increased dividends cies with "V"-prefixed erenc e I aws. All the have been an other i so t he bil I was de- resu It chiefly from policy numbers > and ma j or Veter ans g r OUPS slap'in th e fa ce of feat ed. . One co mment higher interest earn USGLI policies with a were r e P r e se n t e d , in- the Vie t-Na m Vet We made by a re p res enta- ings in National Ser prefix "K". c I udin g MAS V (Mi nne- f o u g h t cur war with t ive on the f loor of vice Life Insurance sota Assoc iat ion of as muc h c ou rag e as the HOJJ se wa s t "The (NSLI) and United He said that on a na- Stude nt Vete ra ns ) . our WW II c o unte rparts Vete ran wro te his States Government Life tionaI basisi nearly The Vetera ns t a I ked fought thei rs t and we civi I servi ce test Insurance (USGLI) trust 4.2 mill ion veterans to their Dist rict are get ting sic k and when he pick ed UP a funds. are carrying $27.3 RePre sent at i ves a bout tired o f be ing treat- gun and went of f to bill ion worth of NSLI. vo tin g aga inst H . F. ed as sec ond class f ifih t fo r his cou nt ry. He emphasized that vet while I 6 I i300 veterans 2688. Veteran s. Who are we to say the erans who expect checks are insured for $685.4 H. F. if Passed vete ran un qua I if ied need not contact the mi I I ion under USGLI. would substan- of t he argum ents top ick UP a gun and VA about their divi eard for the s ign- prot ect our st reets dends since payments of th e b il I we re as a PO I ice o f fie er." wiI I be made automat- Vete rans pre fer- ica!Iy through the I aws d iscri min- Attempts to reduce year on the anniver ag ains t w omen the benefits of Vet sary dates of the in mino rity gro UPS . erans Preference has dividual Policies. e are man y w omen been a long standing rans in Minne sota effort of some legis Dividends will vary wou I d gi ve t heir lators and the action from a few dollars to teet h t o ge t a usually takes Place severaI hundred dol I s ervi ce Job. when a war is over. lars? depending on the abou t t he d raft policy plani amount of as th ey s tood Veterans Preference Po.Licyt age oi the in uenou t t ot A. ~ r i sured and age of ' pol Viet N am era? nmmmthe inequ it ie s of the United States SUP reme t sy stem had a Court. MUTT and JEFF t dea I to do with So says the VA.1 by Ai Smith types of individ- The Unite d V ete rans MUTT, you'RE 65 YEARS OLD.' serv ing in Viet- Co mm it tee has offered AS A VETERAM VCU ARE ENTITLED TO A PENS,ON and u I timateI y in to recomm end a bill IF YOU HAVE A LIMITED at. to the Legi s I ature INCOME AND ASSETS^ that would make Vet- The war in Vietnam eran s Pre ference has taken a high toll eas i er to adm iniste r of soldiers from low yet not remo ve the income, backgrounds. f ive point s to vete r- ans and ten points The brunt of fighting to d i s a b I ed ve te rans . by Americans in South This bill sho u I d be east Asia was borne read y for th e 1975 For information, contact in* nearrsi VA office (check d it vour phonebook) or write Veterans administration. by Placks t podr sess ion an would 232X.SIO Vermor.; Ave . \W. Washington. 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Committee for the Vet erans of Foreign V/ars Loehr, he has continuously More Credit lobbied for benef its a Vet's to,assist the Vietnam CLEP Exams Did YOU get all of Era Veteran. the credit hours that Friend SIUE wilI £ive you Al served as the Com he was Vice - chairman for Just being an ex- missioner of Veterans of the "Mayors for by Tom Wincek GI? Affairs under Gover Mondale" Committee. by Ken John Bemis Al Loehr, Mayor of St. nor RoIvaag and Le- Veterans and others may Anv student who has Cloud, has strong fol Vande r. Besides his work with receive college cred completed military lowing among veterans veterans organiza its not for what basic training may organizations in Min The Mayo r is a Past tions such as Mooset they ve studied but receive three hours nesota. Al Just re Depa rtme nt Commande r Knights of Columbus» for what they have of credit for 'P. E. cently received an a- of VFW and present Iy Kiwanis i • St.. CI oud I ea rned in their life and three hours cred ward from Governor is ser vi ng a s chair- Wild Life and he re time. Methods of it for health educa Anderson for his work man of the United ceived the Dist ing- testing have been de- tion. This satisfied Veterans Comm it tee of uished Service Award ve I oped through Col the Genera I Studies Minnesot a. T he United in 1969 f rom the Jay- lege Level Exam-ination requirement in Area E. Vete rans Comm it tee is c e e s . Program (CLEP). a counc hat has il t Any student who has memb e rs all the f rom Al is currently seek There are t vo dif ferent completed six months maj o r ve s organ- t e ran ing the DFL endorse types of CLEP exams, of active duty also izat ions e general . Th ment for Secretary of One l s a gene raI exsm- may receive three Purpose promote is to State. I feel that inat i on which covers hours of credit in and adva he inter- nee t the ve terans should basic f reshman level aerospace studies. est of veterans a I I support Mayor Loehr sub J e cts such as Eng- This credit " may be of the d forces arme so we can have a I ish Composit ion , Math- applied as elective and thei endents . r dep friend in the Execu emat i cst Social hours. tive Department of Scien ce and Humanities. Minnesota. With the Succe ss on this exam Al has been very ac Some of you h ave al current apathy among could allow for about tive inall Demo era t- read y ap plied for and many Public officials, 30 credits at most on the Vietnam Veter ic Senatorial and rece ived ere dit for it would be a t remen- col ges, The exam an Bonus Amendment Congre'ss iona I Cam the firs t si x h ours t dous help to the vet was eslly devised for which passed by 66", - paigns in Minnesota. but you nee d t 0 go He organized "Veter eran to have a man adu s who have been record PIuraI ity. back and app |y again who is not afraid to out n the fieldt who ans for Humphrey and for the o the r t h r e e . stand UP for what he traveled, who As chairman of the Mondale" during their have New stud ents and s tu- campaigns and in 1972 believes. have read, who have National Legislative dent s w ho have not worke d, who have watch- prev ious I y ap Plied ed television, who wi I get th e f ul I have received know- without nee ess- nine hou rs. APP 1 ica- ledge tion s fo r cr edit for aril y si tt ing in a ge classroom. the mil ita ry e xPer- co I I e ienc e sh o u I d be made to t he 0 ttice of Ad- '74 DEMO SAI F The other tests are miss ions and Reco rds . sub j ec t exams. They de College A Ige- ine I u Any s tude nt w ho a tten- 1974 Impala 4dr. bra, American Govern- ded a mi I it ar y tech- ment, Chemist ry , Data 72 Chev Bel Air TINTED GLASS nica I sch 00 I and can 67 ImpalaConvert ssing t etc... Proce produ ce P aper wor k to ps., pdb.,ac.$1370 CUSTOM TRIM PACK ps. ,pb. ac. ,.$ 765 exams are most These prove wh en t w here t VINYL ROOF fie as their speci and f or h ow I ong t may s would imp Iy > POWER STEERING title recei ve ere dit for are more diffi- Impala Wagon POWER-DISC MEAEES 67 Ford LTD 4dr. They that sc hoo I This than the genera I ,pb., $640 EEAVY-DUiy BATTERY: cul t cred i t us ua I Iy c ount s ac.,ps.,vr.,8625 but People are exam, on I y as ext r a-cr edit, HAS LOTS MORE!!! g them and doing see this:$3835. takin al thoug h i n some 70 International well. cases it may be used 39 Olds Delta 88 as e lect ives o r it 1 ton van 4spd. The CLEP Exams have vr.,ps.,ph.$745 may be ace epte d as 1974 Monte Carlo like new $1965 given new incentive to credi t in a ma J o r or people starting col CUSTOM TRIM PACK minor fie Id. APP I ica- lege for the first tiorrs for cr edit for 171 Ford Galaxy , AIR CONDITIONING 71 Ford sedan time. Many who had |PS . ,pb. ,'ac..$1595 ps.,pb.,ac.$1795 milit ary sc hoo I s TURBO-HYDRAMATIC second thoughts about shout d be mad e to Mr. RADIAL TIRES attending coI Iege have D. W. Wi 1 ton ssis- j t A AM-EM RADIO gained self confidence tant to the Dir ector 170 Impala 4dr. REAR SPEAKERS 70 Ford Wagon when exam scores indi of Admi ssio ns and I vr cated that they had Recor ds t at Adr .,ps...ph. $1355 E'LOOR MATS ps. rpb.,ac.S1470 the more on the ball than missi ons and Re cords UNDFRCOATING they thought. Of fie e in the luxury car:$4140. COB 138 Impala Custom 70 Ford Wagon ; . • , , > > i. ,ac.,Ion.$1050 1974 Chevelle at.,ps., ph.$685 MALIBU 2DR. veterans special 350 ENGINE 69 Chev half ton CUSTOM TRIM PACE pickup V- ispd. AIR CONDITIONED New paint $1470 FJr^TyCENT RADIO-VTNYI RCCI LOT,LOTS MOPE!!! VUehfirt of, beer m drive today:$3724.

• IMP ALAS • BEL AIRS • LAGUNAS • MALIBUS • MONTE CARLO • CAPRICES "In Business as in life—We practice the Golden Rule" BALDWIN CHEVROLET NEW CARS USED CARS valli~restaurant DINKYTOWNUSA MWM •»St SB&mm! CO-OP from page 1 s, y>,; - 4P Hii.ll H.l* "The buiI ding is I eased Ask pxtra money on," he Benefits: The Veterans Administration asks you to said. call prior to any visit. Leave your name and claim number so your file can be ready when you arrive. thetough " At I east initially, these v eterans are anti -co mmand. They questions. According to the Veterans Administration, 14.7 mil lion Americans have taken training under GI Bills have come f rom a to ta I - for World War II, Korean Conflict and Vietnam-era ly c omma nded atmos - veterans. phere and they don 't want tha t any more. ****** So th e id ea has come Here's what to ask prospective to b e presented to employers: More than 13 million veterans, the.most in history, them in such a way will receive service and assistance from the Vet that they can run the erans Administration in fiscay year 1974, according show, " He inemann said. Can you tell me: to the agency. 1. "Would you hire graduates of the school?" The dorm dir a student v 2. "How many have you actually The Veterans Administration Board of Appeals was The j anito rs-t hired in the last year?" cited recently for its "high quality appellate de erans Iiving i cisions which reflect sympathetic understanding and Hall-each take 3. "Were they hired because of generous interest of the law." one floor : school training?" bathrooms and rooms t and a 4. "Did training make any $50 a month, The Veterans Administration reminded veterans that eran in the difference in starting salary?" less formal approval of marriage and birth (certi responsibIe fo fied statements) to establish claims for higher ing his own ro benefits are acceptable under a regulation in ef fect since 1971. Rights of Veterans and Servicemen

The Veterans Administration says 24,000 older vet Cooling-Off Period erans were patients in its domiciliaries during fiscal year 1973. An additional 6,700 patients Veterans, servicemen, and eligible wives assigned to incentive therapy programs, and of that and widows who sign up for correspond number, 1.920 attained assigned goals of rehabili ence courses under the G.I. Bill, now tation. have a 10 day "cooling-off" period. ****** lore the agijefc,ij»-.»c <.«.. *,« into effect, they must wait at least 10 days Benefits counselors at 58 Veterans Administration from the date it was signed and then regional offices handle more than 1.2 million tele phone calls per month, assisting veterans seeking notify VA of their intention to con housing, education, compensation, pension, medical tinue the course. If they notify the care and other benefits- school of their decision not to take the course, the school, by law, must refund the total amount paid in advance. (Active duty military personnel must Specialized alcoholism treatment units will be opened at 14 Veterans Administration hospitals by consult with an Education Service July 1, bringing to 70 the number of VA hospitals Officer before applying for VA benefits.) with these facilities. G.I. Refunds Veterans, servicemen, and eligible wives The Veterans Administration acts as guardian for and widows who do not complete a 750,000 mentally incompetent veterans, dependents , correspondence course are legally and minor children of veterans. entitled to special refunds. If the student approves the enrollment agree ment, but takes no lessons, the school As 1974 began, the Veterans Administration had 511 can charge a registration fee of up to Civil War widows and helpless children on its death 10% of tuition or $50, whichever is less. compensation and death pension rolls. If the drop-out is after one lesson, but less than 25% of the total number of * PARTS;new & used lessons, the school can keep the Admissions to the Veterans Administration's 170 •*r BijY;repairables registration fee and 25% of the tuition. hospitals passed the million mark for the first * TOW;junkers FREE If the drop-out is after 25% to 50% of time in fiscal year 1973, the agency reported. +LOCATION;parts the lessons, the school keeps the * CHROME;rechrome registration fee and 50% of the tuition * ALTERNATORS After 50% of the lessons are com According to the Veterans Administration, one out "* STARTERS pleted, the law requires no refund. of every five homes constructed since World War II * BUMPERS was financed under the agency's loan guaranty pro gram. *SELL;repairables

*VETERANS DISCOUNT On the average day, the Veterans Administration provides treatment for 135,000 veterans. On a Consumer Education yearly basis, more than one million veterans are FTC hospitalized, and outpatient visits average 12 mil 1711 was hiriq ton lion . 522-3321 mttmmti0m0mmtmmm0m0imittt0>0>0t>0im0titim0i0mti0>0>0tttitttfi APRIL, PAGE 9

He began his assis FORUM from page 1 tant director's train T" ministration and V.A. re ing in 1967 at the VA spectively. To these ac hospital in Brimingham cusations the official rep Mpls, VA Ala.t and was appoin resentatives reacted de- ted assistant director fensivelyi but were unable Hosp. Has at the VA hospital at to offer a viable excuse Eriet PA.t two years for their actions and poli New Assistant later. He has been at cies. Columbia since August 1970. Student veteranst with in Joseph L. KurzeJeski dividual and personal \4- \-o -Hie V/sT^A-MS \JoiC£ problems as examples! assistant director of He is a former medi formed a Picture of beur- the Veterans Adminis cal administration ocracy and red tape that tration hospital at specialist for the even Mr. Boddy could not Co Iumbia t Mo ., has VA's area medical of Justify. been named assistant fice in' Boston and director of VA hospi served as management tal at Minneapolis, it analyst for the VA The forum did little to was announced today by hospital in Boston. quell the feelings of the Dr. Arthur J. Klippent frustrated veterans. They hospital director. WEE PALS still feel they are being So says the VA. by Morrie Turner ignored by the government organization. Consider - He succeeds Harry C. IT'S GOOD TO KNOW ing the government re Potter who was promo VA PROVIDES MEDICAL I sponse they received to ted to director of the CARE FOR ELIGIBLE] what they considered an VA hospital at Renot .VETERANS Nev. important meeting t they might be right!, KurzeJeski j oined the VA in 1951 at the agency t hospital in Canandaiguat N.Y.t and a degree in hospital administration in 1969 from the University of A I abama. I career. I Outstanding career oppor tunity in sales or sales management. Must be col • Subscriptions lege grad. Complete training program; excel- ent income & co. bene See Back Page fits. For infor 8i per sonal interview in your area write (include phone no.) to: J. L., 331-S. mmf*m*mmm*mtmm0mfm0m0moMm0mim0m0i0mm*m0m0mtmm*mmm0i0tm0mim0i0t0i0* Griggs Midway Bldg., St. Paul, MN 55104

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AMPCOr*ACT AftXlL,, fHUIV iU cause of family and t unit ies offered to by Scott Whaley job responsibilities. t h P. m. Says Senator "Most of the People in But several have Danie K Inouye'of the bunkers were Viet Pledged some financial Hawai i, If The Vietnam Nam vetsi fighting for support. We have re Veter an ha s less Pur- what they beileved ceived 600 dollars so chasi ng PO wer for four in...for once] Some fari with a possibili years in c oI Iege than even went AWOL to come ty of about 2500 dol did the Vete ran o f to Wounded Knee to lars yet to come." Worl d War II after. fight." Ad j ustme n t s were made This was a statement "However, the money for c ost o f Iiving in- made by Bill Means from the Viet Mam vet creas es. He is priced (brother of Russe I I erans was meant to be out o f the private col- Means) when the VOICE more symbolic than any I ege and graduate asked him about vet thing else, to get the schoo I mar ket. " Un- erans' involvement in American people to see less he Iives in a Wounded Knee. When what some Viet Mam state with a large num- asked the inevitable, veterans thought about be r o f col Iege faci I i- "why" did you resort Wounded Knee. ties e ithe r comunnity to an armed confronta or in expen sive facili- tion? He re.v lied, "Be- "In other wordsi to ties , it is unI ike I y cuase we had a I ready get people to realize that he w ill achieve tried a I I the Peacefu I what' s happening a I I his d egree because of means to get the Gov over the world and costs Tuiton and ernment to honor the even in their own costs a I one are short treaties. Whichever "background." They $700 to $ 2,000 on a we tried to use the need to be shown be four year scale. I treaties for a defense cause the government co I I cet th is from AFL- against white trespas doesn't tell them and CIO n ews, Washington , sing it was Just they aren't PO I iticaI - D. C. as o f February thrown out of court." |y aware." 19 74. To the Wounded Knee He h ad s tated earl ler » Defense Committee, it It ha s a Is o been noted that the re we re se ve r- .PEACE. .& »%' is essentia I that any that the Vete ran again al n on-I ndial Viet Nam and all participants has I ess of a c hance Vete rans invo I ved of this trial and those to ra ise the in itia I (bla cks i orie nta I s and Is \\ sVill a. pipe dv-e&vn? subsequent to it, will cost to b e paid back whit es). We inqu ired be able to see the by th e be ne f its b ureau. as t o wh y the se pe OP I e why should they have ans have come forward core of this situation Feder ally insured I oans wou I d b e wi I I ing to cared about what was since the end of the and what is actually are t here , but there risk the ir li ves and/ happening there? occupation to help in at stake, not merely is n o P ro vision for or live rty to s t and any way they can, even the fate of the Per trans port ation or even with the occu pants of Jeff Royi who is a co if only in spirit. sons on trial, but the enoug h to get ro I I ing Woun ded Knee. A f ter ordinator for veteran fate of the American in li fe. This ex- all, the y did n't I ive support of Wounded Knee "Many Veterans support Indian as a People and P I ains , perhaps why on the res ervat ion» says that many veter- us» but can't work be- a culture. 87 % of the vet e rans are no't us ing their be riciped , and eoua I Viet Nam Veterans al bene f its. They c annot to the 10% offer given ready employed by the af f o r d t o and are Korean and WW II Vet V.A. to cover the Out stuck in common T rade- reach Services Program labor erans . pos it ions. The Vietnam Veteran Recent GI Bill d. To exclude hospi These d oct rine s have will be soon forgotten talization time from s igne not been d to I ike the war, Perhaps benefit years for e. Ho this dat wever » these were his school wounded and P.O.W.vic xon ha Proposals Mr . Ni s been years. tims . made awa re of t he situations conf ron ted by h. Eligible wives e. To allow the time the retu rning V eteran. and widows, to be of in Perspective that reservists and Savs Nix on, "A grate- fered the farm cooper national guard spend f uI nati on owe s its ative program. in training (6 months) servicem en and women to be counted toward every o pport un ity it by Ken John Bemis their benefit entitle can open to the m when On I y one -f 0 u rth of the The Veterans Subcommit b. It also called ment , if called UP for they ret urn to civi I - Sena te h as j oined in tee announced the pro for an extension of at least one year for ian life . The Nation co-s pons o rin g the p ro- posed changes in bene benefits time from the active duty. may be w eary o f war» pose d com p rehen sive fits to Nixon for en current eight years to but we h ave not grown Viet nam Vete rans Edu- dorsement. These pro ten years from date of f• To allow 25 hour- weary of do ing right cati ona I Ben efits Act. posals ineIude : discharge. per week classes that by those who ha veborne The Legi slat ion c ou I d do not add to a degree its heav isest b u r d e n s ." brin g ed ucat ionaI, job a. 13.6% increase in c. To lower the Per to be covered by bene and mone t a ry bene fits educational benefits, centage of handicap fits. Seven million World War for Vie tnam Vete rans bringing the single benefits toward voca II Veterans used the to a I e ve I m ore e q ua I Veterans a I Iowance tional rehabilitation C To estabIish a GI BilI. The I ives of to t he b ene f its en j oy- from $220 to $250 mon from 30% disability to Vietnam Era communica each of them . were ed ( offe red) by Ve ter- thly. 10% all owing more to tions Center. Using changed by the oppor- ans of P re vi ous wa rs.

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Among the staff at the Veterans Administra tion hospital near Fort SneI I ing , 5-foot- MCC Continues 3 Joe RoJesky is known as a friend. To Joe & Gladys

Under Pressure RoJesky has been a hospital for 14 years Chief of Staff. He's volunteer at the VA one year ago. His new never too busy to help The Veterans Upward Bound The drop-out rate contin hospital for almost 11 wife retired from the somebody or do some Project at Metropolitan ues to be a problem. In years, working three VA a month ago. thing for a Patient." Community College, Minnea itially, there were many 8-hour days a week for polis, will have begun its dropouts because of drug the past five years in So Joe decided to re A doctor took Joe to seventh session of specia related problems, but now, the hospital's admis tire too, after donat lunch and the staff lized instruction for edu most are for financial sions section. ing almost 6,000 hours gave Mr. and Mrs. Ro cationally disadvantaged reasons. Fortunately < of voluntary service Jesky a farewell party vets as of March 28. The many of the drop-outs re " My satisfaction is to the VA hospital. the other day. On the project is directed toward turn to complete the pro taI king to the pa Mr. and Mrs. RoJesky table with all the helping those veterans who ject once they can get tients, " he said. plan to live ina cab cookies and other dropped out of high school their problems worked out. " they come in with a in near Amery, Wisc.i goodies was a little or who need refresher work certain frame of mind the year-round. note which said it a I I : before going on to further In February the Project and I relax them. I col lege or training. expanded and began conduc tell them You're look Veteran of both "Gladys and Joe: ting GET) and college prep ing for help and we're World Wars, Rojesky^s Since it began, in January aratory classes at Prodi here to give you help.' service at the hospi We love you and 1973, 235 veterans have gal House at the Minnesota Two or three days tal has been "invaI - won't forget you. This participated in Upward Veterans Home. later they come over uabIe , " accord ing to is so you won't forget Bound. One-hundred twenty- and say 'Thank you, Dr. Abraham Fa Ik, us." eight have completed the Presently, Veterans Upward Joe. "' project with about 20 Bound is funded through The Minnesotans for still enrolled. Of these, June 30. A proposal for A senior vice comman Amnesty met at Newman 70 have gone on to col funding for 1974. - 5 was der of the Jewish War Center on the Univer leges or universities and submitted to the Depart Veterans Post 331 and sity of Minnesota 15 have entered vocation ment of Health, Education a member of the Ameri Minnesotans Campus. al technical or trade and Welfare, but no word can Legion WestPah I schools. Of 122 vets as yet has been received Post, RoJesky lives at Discussion ineIuded needing the GED, 40 have whether the^ project will 241 Yosemite Circle, For Amnesty talk of an outdoor completed the entire test be refunded or at what le Go I den VaI Iey . He mar gathering sometine in with 20 others Passing vel . ried Gladys Ruth Dch I - by Ken John Bemis May. No final date parts of the exam. quist, a nurse at the On Monday, March I was offered.

The beer you've been looking for Theodore Hamm Company, St. Paul, Minn. MPLS. DRAFTING SCHOOL Enclosed is $ ($2.50/subscription) for HEY! subscriptions of VETERAN'S VOICE for DONT LOSE YOUR V 12 issues. BENEFITS r DATE Tr 1315 SE 4TH ST., MPLS, MN. 55414 BECOME A DRAFTSMAN AT •R NAME OUR EVENING SCHOOL. AR ADDRESS ATTEND SCHOOL 1/2 TIME WORK FULL TIME CITY STATE ZIP CODE STUDY— THESE INTERESTING SUBJECTS". YOUR VETERAN'S ORGANIZATION & ADDRESS MECHANICAL DRAFTING ELECTRONIC STRUCTURAL A "Deal" ARCHITECTURAL Sell The* TOOL DESIGN But No Credit TECH. ILLUSTRATION Join TheVOICE S spring sales campaign by taking by Ken John Bemis a regular weekly bundle to sell on your campus, ADVERTISING LAYOUT The half - pricei no- at your job, or near where you live. The cost MULTI-MEDIA USAGE credit option for adult is 17 cents per copy, and we will bill you at the extension classes is end of each month. KEY LINE not covered by the Veterans Benefits . I want to take a sales quota of RENDERING These classes are not Send me a weekly bundle of MODELS applied toward degree. Any accidental payment Name • , CITY PLANNING made by you/the Veter TOPOGRAPHIC ans Administrationwill Addr be billed to you or SURVEYING subtracted from your City- account on the next AIR BRUSH claim- . So be sure State- Zip. AUTO a AIRCRAFT not to mistake the " deal " courses for TRIG, CALCULUS POB 14035, MPLS, MN. 55414 ACCREDITED credit courses. SLIDE RULE

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VA has generally disa 7%-NO OPINION. insufficient resources to low-cost institutions has by NACV greed with those ETS con meet his estimated expen significantly more of his clusions. The results 2. "When educational al ses for living Plus in benefits available to As of March 25th. Nation are as fol lows: lowances for the Vietnam stitutional costs, must help defray living expen al Association of Con veteran are adjusted for either arrange for addi ses than would his coun cerned Veterans received I. "Tn generali the the average tuition, tional financial resour terpart living in a state replies from 65 House and 'real value' of the , fees, books and supplies ces outside the normal without such a system.. . Senate members concerning cational allowance avail at a 4 year public insti federal student aid fund Current benefit levels, the Educational Testing able to veterans of World tution the benefits re ing sources or seek out a requiring as they do the Service (ETS) independent War II was greater than maining are insufficient lower-cost institution aayment by veterans them study completed for the the current allowance to meet the veteran's es when such is available to selves of tuition, fees. VA. Completed surveys being paid to veterans of timated living expenses." him." 91%-AGREE. 2%-DIS- uooks and supplies, and reveal very strong sup the Vietnam Conflict when 95%-AGREE. 3%-DISAGREE. AGREE. 7%-NO OPINION. living expenses. Provide port for the major ETS adjustments are made for 2%-NO OPINION. the basis for "unequal conclusions about Vietnam the payment of tuition, 4. "The veterans resid treatment of equals"." veterans' educational and fees, books and supplies" 3. ". . . the average ing in a state with a 84%-AGREE, 3%-DISAGREE . training benefits. The 91%-AGREE, 2%-DISAGREE, veteran, when faced with well-deveI oped system of 13%-NO OPINION.

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House Home Loan Legislation Rate Drops HR2368 Would extend the Veteran delimiting period fron 8 to 12 years! provides Population an additional 4 years 1 -eligibility to any veteran affected by the current June I. 1974 Growth in the veteran cut-off. population, from 24 mil lion to 29 million since HR268I An extension to 1965. wilI continue for 14 years. two more years. then start to steadily decline HR 477 An extension to a Veterans Administration 10 years. projection shows.

HR2I70. An extension to In 1975. living veterans 20 years. of alI wars wi1 I total 29.2 mil lion, and after The lowered interest rate I-.R2254 Allows veterans that date, deaths wilI can save as much as to use alI of their en- begin to outnumber mili $1,530 over the life of a tit lement until it is tary discharges. 3y the 30-year mortgage on a exhausted; provides no year 2.000. the veteran $25,000 home. delimiting date. population will be back to the 1965 figure of The new loan rate does 24.I mil lion. HR6866 To amend chapter VA mobile 34 of title 38 of the home loans, which are for United States Code to shorter terms and lesser restore entitlement to loan amounts than regular educational benefits to Tutorial o an s. veterans of World War 11 and the Korean con- see employers turned a- A law enacted last July flict. Assistance round on the need to authorizes the VA Admin -hink about veterans in istrator to set interest Is Higher Jobs are a recruiting employees. A rates on GI loans in line DISABLED report done for the De with market conditions PAY HIKE The law prior to October Problem partment of Labor conclu following consultation SOUGHT 24. limits it to 9 months While the unemployment ded in October 1972 that: with the secretary for President Nixon has asked and not more than $450. rate for non-veterans the Department of Housing Congress to increase com If he got $25 in a month. aged 20-24 is 7.2% as cf and Urban Development. pensation payments for that was one of his 9 January 1974. that for "Although many (employ the nation's nearly 2.2 months and he could never veterans of the same age ers) appeared to be fa The new maximum rate was million service disabled get more than $50. The is an appalling 10.6%. vorably disposed to the set after a series of veterans by an average of law was changed last Oc The energy crisis is an ideai few employers in market indicators showed 12 Percent " retroactive tober, and this is in the additional threat to em the private sector indi that the old 8.5 per cent to March I. regulations and it has ployment prospects for cated having any prefer figure, in effect since been in effect since last these men. Many veterans ences, services or pro last August, was very He is also seeking a 14 October. The maximum per have only recently ob grams specifically for,, near the par for commer percent increase in pay month is $50. The over tained jobs, and their veterans." cial home loans. ments for widows and all maximum is $450. The lack of seniority wilI children of the Veterans 9 months has real|y no make them among the first Administration's depend - meaning any more. He can to go in a recession. ency and indemnity com take $25 a month and get SPN'S EXPOSED ON P. 8 it for 18 months. pensation rol Is. March 29-April 5 could wvmimtmiimmmmmmtmmtimitmmmmmmtmtmmimimmmmmtmk MAY, PAGE 2

Care under the program is provided at VA expense at non-VA hospitals.

Jobless Rate The VA Center in St. Paul CHAMPVA has mailed notices of el igibility or potential Drops Veterans Administration Civilian Health and Medi eligibility to almost identification cards cal Pro grams-Veterans Ad 500,000 beneficiaries i- posted a better jobless showing eligibility for ministration, is for wi dentified from VA compen Reprinted from The JFW rate than nonveterans. 20 dows and children of vet sation rol Is in the Report, VOL. IV., No.4 the agency's now medical to 34 years of age. whose care program, CHAMPVA. erans who died of ser United States. unemployment mark stood vice-connected disabili The Jobless rate in Feb are now being issued at at 5.4 pgr cent in Febru ties after leaving mili Recipients were advised ruary for Vietnam era VA hospitals and outpa ary. tary service, and for de- to apply tc VA hospitals veterans dipped slightly tient clinics in Minneso ta, the agency announced Pendents of veterans who and outpatient clinics from January, reflecting The most recently separ today. have service-connected for verification of eli a leveling off in the im ated veterans, those 20 total and permanent disa pact of the energy crisis gibility and identifica to 34 years old and those CHAMPVA. which stands for bilities. • tion cards. on the nation s job mar who have the least exper ket, according to the ience in the job market, CHAMPVA pays 75 per cent Bureau of Labor Statis continued to be a par - tics. of the reasonable costs ticularly troublesome of hospital care. For spot in the overall vet outpatient care. CHAMPVA Unemployment among Viet erans employment Picture. pays 75 per cent of the nam era veterans. 20 to Their unemployment rate remaining costs in any 34 years of age. stood at was 10 per cent in Febru calendar year after the 5.0 per cent in February, ary, contrasted to a 7.9 patient has Paid the a slight drop from the 5. per cent rate for non-vet first $50. For families, 2 per cent mark register erans of the same age. the deductible is limited ed in January. to $100 per year. Joblessness among veter Even in the face of the ans 25 to 29 (3.8 Per energy crisis, veterans cent) and 30 to 34 (2.7 The VA explained that the were faring slightly bet per cent) was essentially new medical care program ter in the Job market unchanged from the pre does not cover all wives, than the overall popula vious month, and differed widows and achildren of tion, which posted a 5.2 little from the levels veterans. The veteran per cent jobless rate. posted for non-veterans must be totally and per Vietnam era veterans also in thoT age bracket. manent Iyddisabled from a service-connected cause or have died from a ser vice-connected cause af ter leaving service. Al so excluded from coverage by CHAMPVA are those al ready eligible for the In his last official act as Jobs for Veterans Chairman, lames f. Oates, Jr., ghres military program CHAMPUS, a copy of the history of the Committee to Vice President Gerald Ford. Oates was appointed by President Nixon Jobs for Veterans National Chairman in and most persons with en October of 1970. The meeting with the Vice President was held on March 13. titlement for Medicare.

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Conscientious objectors order that declared the those on active duty are not entitled to vet exclusion of conscien which would not be served erans education benefits tious objectors arbitrary by the inclusion of con the Supreme Court has and unconstitutional. scientious objectors. ruled. Following a government Brennan said, "The dis Federal law stipulated appeal of the decision, ruption suffered by mili that veterans benefits the Supreme Court, by an tary veterans and alter are available only to 8 to I majority, said native service performers persons who have actually that Congress could ra are qualitatively differ served in the armed for tionally make a distinct ent.. Military veterans ces. Persons who do al ion between those who suffer a far greater loss ternate civilian service served in the armed for of Personal freedom dur as conscientious object ces and conscientious ob ing their service ca Memorial To Vets ors are not eligible, jectors without running reers." "Congress was afoul of the Constitu peculiarly aware," he A unique memorial has Wil liam Fi. Robinson, a tion's demand for equal said, "of the peculiar been built to men who pound wreath was made by conscientious objector protection under the law. disabiliti?s caused by v.m prisqners of war or Sculptor Harold R. Balazs formerly from Fairfax. VA military service, in con missing in action in Jr. It will be mounted who served two years al In a majority opinion, sequence of which mili Vietnam. The memorial is on a five amd one-half ternative service at a Justice William J. Bren- tary servicemen have a a stylized wreath made ton granite pedestal at Boston hospital, chal nan said the government special need for read out of some 6.000 POW and the Freedoms Foundation lenged the law, initially had a legitimate purpose justment benefits." MIA bracelets. The 200- at Vallev Fnrge, Pa. winning a District Court in reserving benefits for

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Source: Release Vol. 8, ADDRESS No. 4, Feb. 1974. its headquarters in Madi son, Wisconsin, it helps service people upgrade Although the Defense De CITY STATE ZIP CODE partment is fighting to their education through maintain the United correspondence courses. States Armed forces In It also provides veter YOUR VETERAN'S ORGANIZATION S ADDRESS stitute, this venerable ans in VA hospitals with educational institution educational opportunities is slated to go out of not otherwise available existence on May 3 unless to them. action is taken. The HOPE TO EXTEND PROJECT House of Representatives, Nearly 100,000 military "We'd like to be able to following the lead of its personnel successfully extend this to four-year Appropriations Committee, complete the GED program colleges and vocational has already voted to dis each year and almost CTEA Funds Available schools as we I I." says mantle USAFI as an econ 1,000,000 individual ployed. and und eremployea omy move, and a vote in tests are processed ann Craw. "Lots of vets need persons, and to assure the Senate is expected ually by the Institute. Reprinted from The JFV supplements to the G.I. that training and other soon. Over 94,000 official re Report Vol. IV, No. 4 BilI to be able to make services lead to maximum ports of USAFI achieve it through school." Funds are now available employment OPP ortunities Since it began in 1942, ment are sent to high through the recently en and enhance se If-suffic- Assisting Craw with the USAFI has been a boon to schools, colleges, tech acted Comprehensive Em iently by estab lishing a project are Dennis Rob service-men, particularly nical schools, and other ployment and Training Act flexible and decentral- erts, program coordinator those aboard ship or at civilian agencies each (CETA). State and local ized system of Federal and Ray Yenigues. commun isolated sites. Through year. officials sufficiently State and local programs" ity coordinator. Both concerned with initiating are Vietnam-era veterans. fice." The new regional veterans outreach pro It allows for outreach, office will serve more jects can use a smalI counseling. education, "We think we can relate United that 272.000 veterans who portion of their alloca and supportive services, directly to the Vietnam- live in San Diego. Imper tions under this Act to child care, housing sun- era vets and their prob Hires Vets ial and Riverside coun- do so.' Port. All these allow lems." says Roberts . ties. Reprinted from the JFW ances constitute the nec "Most people don't relate Report Vol IV, No.4 CETA IS FLEXIBLE essary ingredients tc to these feI lows. 3ut VA NOW OWNS CEMETERTES good veterans outreach we're one of them and it United Aircraft, leading While CETA is primarily a programs. makes it easier." employer in Connecticut, manpower service program. made 1973 its second con Under a law effective it is flexible enough to They are Paid $2.71 an And Crad adds: secutive year of success last September, 8 nation allow for a broad range hour, the rate for School ful Vietnam veteran hir al cemeteries and 1,000 of supportive services Aide I. "Private employers ing. Nearly 2,100 re Department of the Army for activities. haven't been t hat eager turning veterans were employees were transfer The project secures em to hire these fel lows. hired into salaried and red to the VA. These The Act has a broadly de ployment for veterans Without these j obs they'd hourly Positions last cemeteries,- combined with fined purpose. attending City College of probably have no work. year, bringing to 5,600 21 already operated by San Francisco or one of These Jobs real |y provide the total of United's the VA, comprise the "...to provide job train the junior colleges or them with the incentive veterans hiring since agency's new multi-mil ing and employment oppor adult schools within the to complete the ir educa- 1970. Since beginning lion dollar National Cem tunities for economical- Community College Dis- Tiin? and go on to better the program, one-fifth etery System. |y disadvantaged, unen- trict. positions " United s new hores have been men and women from the ranks of unemployed veterans. United was one University of Minnesota of the first to become Independent Study involved in Vietnam vet eran hiring, even before President Nixon issued an CONVENIENT executive order encour- and aging such efforts. ACCESSIBLE 58th Opens Fu'ly accredited college courses Reprinted from The JFW can be completed entirely by mail. Report Vol IV, No.4 Request a free bulletin and choose from over 250 courses. The Veterans Administra tion has opened it 58th regional office in down Department of Independent Study town San Diego. The of 45 Wesbrook Hall, Univ. of Minnesota ficial opening of the of Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455 fice took Place on Febru ary 4 - two months ahead 373-3256 of schedule. According to a VA release, the new facility "is expected to Continuing Education &. Extension relieve about 17 per cent unUNIVERSIT Y OF MINNESOTA of the workload handled by the Los Angeles of APPROVED FOR VETERANS MAY, PAGE 4

NMMMMMM fied with the deci two-year tour in veterans assistance sion, you may appeal military service. centers are staffed QUESTIONS it to the VA Board The Veterans Admin with community ser aiid of Appeals in Wash istration Paid me GI vice specialists to ington. You may ap Bill benefits while help meet the veter pear in person, or I went to high an's total counsel South Dakota ANSWERS have someone or an school nine months ing needs. These organization repre to get my diploma. specialists are on Viet Nam veterans who sent you. How much entitlement duty in Boston. New do I have left? York. Chicago. St. failed to apply for the Louis. Detroit and South Dakotabonus before A — Your ful1 entitle other Principal the Oct. Ii 1973 deadline nient of 36 months. cities, and VA Plans have another chance to apply. a — I am due to get my A veteran earns that eventually to Place degree next January maximum after 18 them in alI centers. The state legislature has but my GI BilI en months or more of extended the deadline to titlement expires service provided he January I. 1975. but the next November. WiI I completed his obli- new law does not extend the Vetrrans Admin Sated tour of ser I received a general a — the service period on istration discontin vice. High school discharge from the which bonus eligibility ue my Payments after training is not Army. Am I e ligible is based. — I was honorably dis November? charged against ba for GI benefits from charged about 20 sic entitlement. the Veterans Admin Active duty personnel years ago after four No. Since your en istration? years of military outside the state can ob titlement expires tain application forms by service. Am I still A - Yes. A general dis after the semester mail from the South Da eligible for a GI charge entitles a has begun. VA wi 11 Q I Plan to travel kota Division of Veterans loan? veteran to the same continue payments this summer and Affairs. Bonus Office. until the end of the won't have a mailing benefits as an hon Yes. The Veterans State Capitol Building. semester. address. What can I orable discharge. Housing Act of 1970 Pierre. South Dakota do to help the Vet Suggest you apply at removed deadlines 57501. Bonus forms also erans Administration your nearest VA re for using GI loan are available from any get my compensation gional office for entitlement for vet county veterans service check to me? these benefits. erans of World War I p Ian to move next officer in the state. II and later periods, month. What should I do to make sure I A - Make arrangements For service between July with your bank (us Ii 1958 and August 5. get my Veterans Ad MIXED SINGLES ministration check ual ly through Power So says the VA...bvw;,F Brown 1964. Payment is $20 for at my new address? of attorney) to re ond Mel Casson each month actually spent ceive your checks The Veterans Admin in the Viet Nam area. for deposit. After istration turned A ~ You should notify Later service, but before down my disability the regional VA of notification VA wi11 April I. 1973. earns $20 claim and I would fice where your rec mail your monthly per month spent in Viet like to contest the ords are filed, giv check to the bank. Nam. and $10 per month decision. How do I ing your claim num for service elsewhere* go about doing this? ber and your old and Honorable active service new address. You of more than 90 days is A — Within one year you also should notify — I'm having family required. should file a notice your Post office, and job problems. of disagreement with but not the Treasury As a Vietnam-era Maximum bonus for those your state VA re- Department. veteran, am I entit with service in Viet Nam tional office which led to counseling by is $500 for others $380. will review the the Veterans Admin claim and provide a istration? Survivors of veterans may For information, contact the nearest VA office (check statement of facts. I was honorably dis your phone book) or write: Veterans Admin is : ration. collect the bonus earned a — 232X, 810 Vermont Ave.. NW, Washington. DC If sti11 not satis- charged after a fuI I A — Yes. Some of VA's 20420 by the service member.

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Last San Francisco's is 17 cents per copy, and we will bill you at the year's fall enrollment was the highest since the end of each month. beginning of the program. Almost 1.4 million vet- Split-job I want to take a sales quota of erans were in training in thi 1973 fall school Send me a weekly bundle of year which represents an increase over the pre vious year's enrollment. Name ****** San Francisco, a city known for its Pioneering Address. A measure of the growth and success of the G.I. and experimentation, ha. Bill...which is seven years old...already far ex tried the split-Job con City ceeds the 2.4 million veterans trained in the 13 cept. And for more than years of the Korean G.I. Bill. 200 Vietnam-era veterans, State- Zip. it's worked. POB 14035, MPLS, MN. 55414 "We've been able to fiet VA has sponsored, or co-sponsored or helped in or Jobs for more than 200 ganizing, planning and staging more than 400 Job vets who might not other Marts, Job Fairs, and other community assistance wise have been able tG activities to help veterans find jobs. find employment." says Veterans Miss Benefits Frederick Craw, director of the Veterans Educa Excerpts from Reveillie, colleges are joining pri tional Incentive Program Vol. I, No. 8 vate col leges in the need (V.E.I.P.) for additional students. More than 300,000 veterans have met with 20,000 There is projected 600.- representativesoof employers (including government To date many veterans 000-900.000 vacancies on agencies). This is in addition to VA's active The project is a veter have yet to use their GI working cooperation in Job Fair-type activities ans Part-time Job pro Bill. A Study released campuses next fall. These sponsored by veterans' service organizations. ject opearting from the this month by the Ameri institutions must know Scores of these have been held and are being plan Mayor's Office of Manpow can Council on Education that veterans are out ned. er. Sponsored by the San showed that veterans con there craving for educa Francisco Community Col stituted only 3.1% of en tions. To a large extent lege District, it s fund tering male freshmen on the veterans themselves ed through the Emergency four year public college must make the institu Employment Act of 1971 to campuses last fall and tions aware of their ex The VA appointed 2,627 veterans to VA positions only 6.0% of those enter during September 1973; 51 per cent were the tune of $500,000. V. istence. Vietnam ing two year public col era veterans. E.I.P. is Presently on extension through June. leges. During World War If the findings of the lit veterans made UP as Educational Testing Ser .-— . - ****** _^B_-oj>jjr^ojajajjajaj)iijoya^)ajejj^^Yajjj*^ojn • II lULHgJ ,« VETS WORK 20-HOUR WEEK much as 80 per cent of vice study and the Spe The total value of home lonns guaranteed by VA the student population on cial Veterans' Opportuni since the G.I. loan program started in 1944 ex "We split the Jobs we get most campuses. Today's ty Committee of the Na ceeds $100 billion. They have been used to build between two veterans so figures should and could tional League of Cities or purchase 8.5 million homes, a figure which is that each one works 20 be much higher if realis and U.S. Conference of equal to more than one-fifth of all owner-occu hours a week." says Craw, tic financial aid pack Mayors (available from pied private residences existing today. ages, including student our office) showing that The director, a former loans and part-time jobs, today's GI BilI in WW II petty officer first class come out of pending House are widely disseminated in the U.S. NAvy. says and Senate legislation. it could make a big dif that positions have been ference. Commitments On an average day, more than 33,000 veterans are obtained for veterans as Equally important is rec from presidents of educa treated in the Veterans Administration's nation x-ray technicians in hos ognition by presidents of tional institutions might wide system of more than 200 outpatient clinics. pitals, counselors, play educational institutions be forthcoming. Much ground supervisors, re that veterans represent assistance could be pro creation directors, part- an important audience of vided by those men and time instructors, horti students. This is Par women who used the WWII Life insurance protection for veterans and service culturist aids and Photo ticularly true when for and Korean GI Bills for men is provided by five programs administered by graphic assistants. the first time Public their education. the Veterans Administration, and two others super vised by the VA. BROUILLETTE AGENCY COURSES STARTING According to VA, the number of veterans receiving college level training under the Vietnam GI Bill D.L. "Bill" Lehr MAY 10, 1974 already exceeds the number trained under the World INSURANCE COUNSELOR COMPUTER PROGRAMMING War II GI Bill. Train on IBM and CDC computers "Selling All Types of Insurance" JUNE 24, 1974 After 50 years of legal skirmishing, the 33 liv COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY LIFE-AUTO Learn to maintain and repair computers ing members of the Russian Railway Service Corps FIRE-CASUALTY have won veterans status. The men were part of an. SEPT. 3, 1974 American group that guarded the Trans-Siberian Railroad in World War I. COMPUTER OPERATIONS Learn to operate computer and electronic data processing equipment 1005 W. Franklin For information or lour of our school call Some 44,000 black employees constitute almost 26 MPLS., MINN. 55405 per cent of the Veterans Administration's total CONTROL DATA INSTITUTE work force. 1001 Washington Av. North, Minneapolis, Mn. 55401 Phone (612) 339-8281 "between 8 a.m. & 8 p.m. weekdays. Out of town call collect. phone Ask about our credit transfer program and placement statistics. f»» foKfrioMl Scnrico of By the end of fiscal year 1974, the Veterans Ad ministration will have providedvvocational rehab 377-1310 CONTROL DATA ilitation for some 800,000 disabled veterans. MAY, PAGE 6 Projectiles

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CHICAGO The Chicago Fire Department called on Vets tion on vets' Problems recently obtained $1100 from April 30-May 3. Tom being in the right Place project there to recruit and work of his Project from National Council of is coordinating the con at the right time...Me- individuals to take Phys to Region 5 Upward Bound Churches and $100 from sortium of veterans ' diawise the project has ical and written exams as program...Ed's arranged Governor's Task Force. groupsi which will dis had 30-second Public ser part of an effort by De press conference for May In these lean timesi ev cuss i among other things. vice spots aired on radio partment to re-evaluate or on 29th. ery little bit helps. total amnesty and other and TV and two of pro its testing standards. than honorable discharges. ject's interviewers have "We gave them 286 men for Among objects of the been interviewed on local the physical exam and 185 DENVER Subscribing to INDIANAPOLIS That peren meetingi according to TV talk shows...Project for the written." reports his feeling that "there nial optimist Bill Boyd Tomi is creation of is meeting with vets ad Alex Weemst coordinator are a lot of things you is negotiating with In statewide mechanism to visors of coI leges in for project...Alex also can do with a VFW Posti" diana Department of Cor increase public awareness area to plan for the 29th reports one undesirable Larry Vialpando is trying rections in hopes of in of vets problemsi Pro ...And being in the same discharge upgraded to to get 40-50 vets to Join stituting a Program vide for a local clear boat as other projects, general recently through one of local VFWs. This whereby his outreach inghouse to facilitate with the possibility of efforts of his organiza particular one has merely workers can go into penal processing of oaPers and funding running out. con tion...An "Education some 15 membersi a I I institutions and counsel pre-trial worki link UP tact has been made with Ni£ht" was held in early World War II vintage... with vets who are short- with other regional agen the Southeastern Tide March by project and some Denver project has creat termers. "We'd like to cies and work toward de water Area Manpower Sys .20 colleges and univer ed a probation department do the same kind of coun centralizing efforts to tem (STAMPS) for Possible sities in area attended.. so now vets who are on se I ing - jobs, school . help vets...One objective funding in the future. .. Project's "Social Ser probation will automat drugsi that we do on the of National Association vices Directory." listing ically be sent there for streeti" says Bil I. We're of Black Vetsi according 23 agencies working with counseling...Larry's try going to push this to the to Tom» is to bring to SALT LAKE CITY Richard vetsi came out early in ing to tie in his vets hilt. these shores black babies Scott has persuaded the month. efforts with "Jobs for remaining in Vietnam veterans affairs office Progress" program in We'd also I like to be able of the University of Utah to provide more assist state> which would enable MILWAUKEE Tom Wynn is to assist in Phone con ance to minority youth CINCINNATI Ed Kenny has his project to have four busy working on the Na tacts with area vets and through vets organiza added four half-time job locations in Colorador tional Association of Richard has some of his tions »" says Tom....His developers to his VETS all in different areas. Black Veterans Constitu outreach workers station project is also working Clearinghouse in Cincin That's really getting it tional Convention and ed in the University's to set UP vets clubs at nati...In beginning of all together by getting Conference! which will faciIity...Project pro colleges throughout state. year he gave a presenta- it all around...Project take Place in Milwaukee duced posters and flyers publicizing Vets project. ...In door to door con tacts. Richard has found NEW ORLEANS Jim Wynne's that "A lot of People public information pro don t even realize that gram is reaping some nice there are veterans living results. Two local radio in their neighborhoods. On the site of the first bank in Cedar/Riverside, the River stations have run pro ...Project is working side Community State Bank of Minneapolis today serves ject's public service an with local VA hospital, its community with a special sense of continuity. Organ nouncements and local pa which has recently crea ized as a "people's bank" in 1973, with its shares owned pers have picked UP the ted a multi-Purpose re by many and not a few, the Riverside Community Bank two news releases sent habilitation team. Team is committed to helping those who live and work in out by Project...Jim re works with vets with drug Cedar/Riverside in much the same spirit as immigrants sorts 170 vet contacts and alcohol problems. banded together for mutual assistance in earlier times. made since December» with We've already sent five In 1974, just as much as in 1875, the idea of "Together to six guys to them." re We Can Help Each Other" makes sense. a 40 Per cent completion en fol IOWUP...He's been ports Richard. JJIt s got meeting biweekly with I fl great potential. M ea I VA and says - now get ONE WAY WE TRY TO HELP YOU IS BY this - "The cooperation from the VA has been Just SEATTLE The Veterans Ac outstanding." Then he BEING HERE WHEN YOU NEED US tion Center recently took explains further. "Most on two more VISTA work of the high ranking offi ers. They're working as cials with the local VA recruiter-counselors ... are old friends and Project had two 30-second school mates." It cer public service spots on tainly does pay to have BANK WALK-UP or DRIVE-IN iocal NBC-TV affiliate in friends in the right March...Bob Cumbo. pro Places. M-TH 9-4 p.m. 8-5=30 p.m. ject's assistant director extracted from King Coun FRI 9-7 p.m. 8-7 p. m. ty Probation and Parole NORFOLK In four months Board guarantee that vets SAT 10-4 p.m. 10-4 p.m. of operationi the project appearing before Board under Cliff McCall s dir will be referred to pro ection, has interviewed ject...Pete Salerno of ai astounding 1200 vets. United Presbyterian Explains Bob Morrison, Church, visited project counselor for the pro and made available guide ject. "We work in the lines for proposals when same building as the Vir seeking money...ProJect State Bank of Minneapolis @ ginia Employment Commis was refunded with $21,000 sion and they automatic by local OEO for quarter Located at Cedar and Riverside Avenues on the Exciting West Bank al ly send alI vets to terminating at end of us." That's known as Ma rch. MAY, PAGE 7 Cut off Date Set March 2e. 1974. is trie to any college or univer cutoff date for Viet Nam sity in the state. UMD veterans or survivors to apply for the Washington A ceceased veteran's wi state bonus. dow, children, parents Expands or legal guardian. in Veterans must have served that order, may be award honorable and received ed the bonus. the Viet Nam Service Med Program al for service between Application forms are An increase in services August 5. 1964. and March available from the Viet to Duluth area veterans 28. 1973. Residence in Nam Veterans' Bonus Divi is expected in the recen the state for one year sion. P.O. Box 586. 01ym- tly expanded Veterans As immediately before entry Pia. Wash. 98504* any sistance Program at the onto active duty is also county auditor in the University of Minnesota. required. Those with state, or any veterans' Duluth. Eleven veterans continuous service in the organization. Particular (all UMD students) have armed forces for five attention should be giv been hired to contact years immediately before en to providing a com newly discharged service August 5, 1964. are ex plete mailing address, as men in the Duluth-Super- cluded from the bonus. officials report applica ior area, and to provide tions are being returned them with current infor The bonus is $150. Pay marked "insufficient ad mation about their rights able in cash or as a tu dress ." and about the benefits ition credit applicable available to them. Tim Mowbray, coordinator in Southeast Asia. A of the Project, said they maximum of $300 can be wil supply information paid to those who did not about programs to veter receive either medal. ans who are interested in W. Virginia Eligibile veterans must college or vocational- have served for 90 or technical education, as The State of West Virgin more days between Aug. I. Demonstration well as to those who wish ia has become the 15th 1964 and March 28. 1973. to enter into apprentice state to enact a bonus Next of kin of deceased Slated For Summer ship programs. He said for its Viet Nam Era vet veterans are eligible to the 2 re UP also will in erans who were residents receive the bonus to During the months of the utter frustration and form veterans of such at least six months im which the veteran would April, May and June. Viet down right fury over the health care benefits as mediately before entering have been entitled, un Nam Veterans Against the outrageous treatment af one year's free dental service. Payments to be less his death occurred War/Winter Soldier Organ forded veterans. These care and vocational re made at the rate of $20 as a result of service ization chapters will activities wi1i culminate habilitation programs for per month served in Viet during the Viet Mam per conduct militant demon on July 1st - 4th. in disabled veterans. Nam or a support area and iod in which case his strations and educational Washington. D.C.. When $10 per month for veter survivors are entitled to activity around the VA to the VA National Headquar Complete information a- ans who served outside a $400 lump sum payment. expose what the VA means ters will be confronted about veterans Programs the Viet Nam support area Additional details avail to millions of vets - the by thousands of angry may be obtained from the UP to $400 can be paid to able from Eugene Crutch- self-serving bureaucracy, veterans and supporters Veterans Assistance Of veterans who received the fled. Director. Dept. of the endless red tape, the during WAW/WSO's nation fice. 123 Administration Viet Nam Service Medal Veterans Affairs. State benefits that never ar al amnesty actions. JOIN Building. UMD. or by cal or Armed Forces Expedi Capitol Bldg.r Charleston rive, the Pitiful care us: ling (218) 726-7221. tionary Medal for service W. VA 25305 and disgraceful benefits- Domino's Pizza BE COUNTED AGAIN Our Superb Cheese Pi 12 SMALL 52.30 16 LARGE $3.35 THIS IS THE YEAR!!! AdfiitiancM items

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y David D. Daley breakdowns are: hiring employees. To more "reason for dis graph and AR number:; that correct this abuser the charge" codes. Hence appear in block lie cf DD majority of veterans 361 "ho osexual tend National Association of forth) al I copies of the Form 214. Information re unaware of a smaI I encies." Concerned Veterans at a discharge forms given to will be released only on hree-digit code appear- 384 "drug abuse." recent convention urged VA and the Selective Ser an individual basis. ig on their DD Form 214 246 "discharge for the Congress to pass laws vice wil I include a nar hat can stigmatize them good of the service." making it illegal for any rative reason for dis A veteran who feels an or life. The codes. 703 "marginal produ employer to possess or charge in the remarks unfavorable SPN classifi PN's (Separation Program cer." use a DD Form 214 having section of the form in cation is unjust, or in umbers) by the Depart- 28E "financial irre an SPN code. stead of an SPN classifi correct, can appeal for a >nt of Defensei classify sponsibility." cation. This» howeverr review by writing to: y number the reason for The DD Form 214 is pre does not help the veter Board of Records Correc he discharge of the vet- Many civilian employers pared at the discnargee's an who already has an un- tion. ATTN: Adjutant ran. There are over 200 have access to the SPN separation station where favorable SPN code. General. Pentagon. De eparate SPN codes and code book (MSC-DD 214- a separation boardr using partment of the Army (Air very discharge paper is Rsvd. M-l-72) supposedly Department of Defense Veterans who wish an in Force. Navy. Marine :amped with a specific for official use only) guidelines* determines terpretation of the SPN Corps). Washington. D.C. lassification. Decoded and use the book to what SPN classification on their DD Form 2l4r and 20310. lese numbers can mean "grade" veterans applying the individual receives. cannot find their par nything from "discharged for a job. A veteran un If the dischargee feels ticular number on the EDITOR S NOTE: Veterans ider honorable condi- aware of an unfavorable the SPN is incorrecti he partial listr can write Programs Coordinators ionsi" to "unsuitabili- can. at that timer appeal to: National Personnel have received lists of 1 SPN on his DD Form 214 "unsanitary habits > can be turned away from the decision through the Records Center. 9700 Page SPN codes broken down in enuresis" (bed wetter) an empI oyer without know military courts. In most Boulevard. St. Louis. MO to "favorabfe" and "unfa "obesity". There is ing why. Congressman cases the GI is not in 63132. vorable" categories. ii.iL.ei.in£ o! uhio re formed that his dis However> there is no of cently conducted a study charge papers are coded. The veteran should en ficial classification of of the nation's 100 lar close a copy of his DD SPN codes into "favor ome of the more preva- gest corporations) find The Department of Defense Form 214. An interpreta able" or "unfavorable " ent unfavorable codes ing some 20% who admitted has announced thatr as of tion can be made, how categories, according to d their classification using the SPN codes in April l» there will be no ever, with only the para military sources.

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"By having these numbers who have honorable dis being released. Why on the discharge certifi charges but unfavorable should the Defense De cate, the Defense Depart SPNs...We do not Permit partment be allowed to ment makes it Possible other Government depart act as a screening agency for employers to decode ments and agencies to op for Private employers?" them. It thereby partic erate elaborate discharge ipates in an invasion of systems in which every Rep. John F. Sieberling privacy of thousands of person is classified upon of Ohio. veterans, including many

PARTIAL LIST, SEPARATION PROGRAM NUMBERS

201 ETS (EXPIRATION OF TERM OF SERVICE) ONE YEAR 202 EXPIRATION TERM OF ENLISTMENT 283 AWOL, TRIAfl WAIVED 203 EXPIRATION TERM OF ACTIVE OBLIGATED ACTIVE 284 CONVICTED OR ADJUDGED A JUVENILE OFFENDER BY SERVICE A CIVIL COURT 205 RELEASED FROM ACTIVE DUTY, TRANSFERRED TO 285 ADJUDGED JUVENILE OFFENDER RESERVES 286 REPEATED MILITARY OFFENSES NOT WARRANTING 219 ERRONEOUS INDUCTION COURT-MARTIAL 220 MARRIAGE 287 UNCLEAN HABITS, INCLUDING REPEATED V.D. 226 DEPENDENCY 227 HARDSHIP •Hpiii I :SOCIAL AND AMORAL SOLE SURVIVING SON 289 ALCOHOLISM 28G FAILURE TO PAY JUST DEBTS 290 DESERTION (COURT-MARTIAL) 21U FAILURE TO DEMONSTRATE ADEQUATE POTENTIAL 291 ALCOHOLISM FOR ADVANCEMENT 292 OTHER THAN DESERTION (COURT-MARTIAL) 221 PREGNANCY 293 GENERAL COURT-MARTIAL 225 MINORITY (UNDER AGE) 294 SPECIAL COURT-MARTIAL 241 RESIGNATION IN LIEU OF REDUCTION FOR MIS 311 ALIEN WITHOUT LEGAL RESIDENCE IN US CONDUCT OR INEFFICIENCY 314 IMPORTANT TO NATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY OR IN 242 RESIGNATION FOR THE GOOD OF THE SERVICE TEREST 243 RESIGNATION IN LIEU OF BOARD ACTION WHEN 316 RELEASE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS BASED ON UNFITNESS 318 CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION 244 RESIGNATION IN LIEU OF BOARD ACTION WHEN 362 HOMOSEXUAL TENDENCIES, DESIRES OR INTERESTS, BASED UNSUITABILITY BUT WITHOUT OVERT HOMOSEXUAL ACTS 245 RESIGNATION IN LIEU OF SEPARATION FOR DIS 367 ERRONEOUS ENLISTMENT LOYALTY OR SUBVERSION 367 AGGRESSIVE REACTION 246 DISCHARGE FOR THE GOOD OF THE SERVICE 368 ANTI-SOCIAL PERSONALITY 247 UNSUITABILITY—MULTIPLE REASONS 369 CYCLOTHYMIC PERSONALITY 248 UNSUITABILITY 375 DISCHARGE, NOT MEETING MEDICAL FITNESS STAND- 249 RESIGNATION (HOMOSEXUAL) DARDS AT Tim OF ENTRY 250 PUNITIVE DISCHARGE, CLASS I HOMOSEXUAL — 380 DESERTION GENERAL COURT -MARTIAL 383 CRIMINALISM 251 PUNITIVE DISCHARGE, CLASS II HOMOSEXUAL — 385 PATHOLOGICAL LYING GENERAL COURT MARTIAL 386 ESTABLISHED PATTERN FOR SHIRKING 252 PUNITIVE DISCHARGE, CLASS I HOMOSEXUAL— 387 HABITS AND TRAITS MANIFESTED BY MISCONDUCT SPECIAL COURT-MARTIAL 388 SEXUAL PERWRSION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED 253 HOMOSEXUAL (BOARD ACTION) TO LEWD AND LASCIVIOUS ACTS, INDECENT EXPOS 255 PUNITIVE DISCHARGE, CLASS II HOMOSEXUAL — URE, INDECENT ACTS WITH ASSAULT UPON A CHILD SPECIAL COURT-MARTIAL OR OTHER INDECENT ACTS OR OFFENSES 256 HOMOSEXUAL,, ACCEPTANCE OF DISCHARGE IN LIEU 41A APATHY OF BOARD ACTION 41E OBESITY 257 UNFITNESS, HOMOSEXUAL ACTS 46A APATHY, DEFECTIVE ATTITUDES, AND INABILITY 258 UNFITNESS, MVLTIPLE REASONS TO EXPEND EFFORT CONSTRUCTIVELY 260 UNSUITABILITY, INAPTITUDE 46B SEXUAL DEVIATE 261 INAPTITUDE 46C APATHY, OBESITY 262 UNSUITABILITY, ENURESIS (BED WETTING) 46D SEXUAL DEVIATE 263 ENURESIS 411 EARLY SEPARATION OF OVERSEAS RETURNEE 264 UNSUITABILITY, CHARACTER AND BEHAVIOR DISOR 460 EMOTIONAL INSTABILITY REACTION DERS 461 INADEQUATE PERSONALITY 265 CHARACTER DISORDERS 462 MENTAL DEFICIENCY - 270 PHYSICAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT 463 PARANOID PERSONALITY 271 UNSANITARY HABITS 464 SCHIZOID PERSONALITY * 280 MISCONDUCT, FRAUDULENT ENTRY, (ENLISTEE CON 469 UNSUITABILITY CEALED CRIMINAL RECORD) 480 PERSONALITY DISORDER 2 81 DESERTION 488 UNSUITABLE (GENERAL DISCHARGE SEPARATION PROLONGED UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCE FOR MORE THA:: 282 489 DISLOYAL OR SUBVERSIVE MAY, PAGE 10

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erican resources that the The "military-industrial U.S. will be forced to complex" has become a COLDWAWUOW withdraw from foreign af major national habit, an Cold Warrior Says fairs in many areas. addiction, if you wi11. U.S. Must Be which we could not throw "So bitter is this real off. even if the external More Realistic ity that if we do not threats would ddisappear. succeed in curtailment without severe withdrawal One of the architects of abroad) we will be forced symptoms." Kennan said. American Cold War policy to do so in less orderly on containment of commu and more costly ways>" he Kennan warned that the nism says it's time fort said. $100 billion annual de the "veritable orgy of fense budget has become involvement in world "not just an instrument affairs" to come to an "In Latin America, alI of foreign policy but a end. the good-will speeches great domestic institu and aid wilI not improve tional commitment over George F. Kennan told a- relations with those which we have lost con about 250 People at the countries until we sta trol." University of Minnesota bilize Prices for miner Tuesday night (April 9) als and agricultural Pro Politici ans whose local that foreign policy is ducts here at home)" he economic s depend on mili- dependent upon a strong said. "This would re tary ind ustries lack the domestic economy. quire a better relation courage to take on the ship between big business mi I itary establishment. "Good foreign policyr and government her-e." he said, "I find it very like charity? begins at hard to understand the homei"hhe said. "It is He suggested that U.S. mental it y of people who an illusion that a coun air bases in Thailand and wi 11 vot e millions upon try can be more to others the Indian Ocean be mil lions of do Ilars for than it is to itself." phased out. "These tend national defense and then to become ends in them support a mineral POIicy Kennan* 70) who became U. selves with no relation with an unreIiable source S. ambassador to Russia to the U.S. interests in of SUPPI y." Kennan said. in I952i accused the the area>" he said. Nixon Administration of He has been a faculty "We ought to consider doing the "easy things" urgent domestic problems Kennan said internal member at the universi changing our behavior to in foreign policy like can be evaded by dramatic problems such as infla ties of Chicago. Prince bring it into accord with tripping to China and the and headline-capturing tion achieving indepen ton and Oxford and is the our capabilities)" he Soviet Union and avoiding gestures abroad)" Kennan dence in energy, and sol author of numerous books said. "We should reduce the major issues. said. "If this continues ving transportation, en on American foreign Poli our commitment wherever we wi 11 lose on both vironmental and urban cy and winner of the Pul possible in Places far "There is no greater mis fronts." crisis, will require such itzer Prize. conception than that the an intense amount of Am from our borders."

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Senate Views Veterans

Still Reprinted from The JFW concerning These veterans Report Vol IV, No. 4 which have appeared in print since the Vietnam Can Get The Senate Committee on Conflict beganw" Veterans Affairs, chaired by Sen. Vance Hartke (D- The material is arranged Benefits Ind.)> has Published a chronologically and divi compendium of source ma ded into the following The Veterans Administra terial about Vietnam era subjects; Society and the tion advised veterans not veterans. Vietnam Era Veteran. Dis to allow loss of a birth abled Vietnam Era Veter certificate or marriage The 900-page compendium) ans! Minority Veterans! license to stop them from called "Source Material Drug Abuse and the Viet applying for benefits. on the Vietnam Era Veter nam Era Veteran! Educa an." contains approximat tion Benefits and Read Leo A. Bodde. Acting Dir ely 200 article studies justment! Medical Care of ector. VA Center. Fort Representative Donald Fraser, D-Minn., center and Pieces of information Vietnam Veterans! General with Dennis Madson, left and Dennis Desmond, Snelling. cited a regula on the 7 mil lion men and Information and Views right, Directors of Prodigal House, a long-term tion in effect since Oc women who have served and Concerning the Vietnam drug rehabilitation center in Minneapolis, tober 1971 under which been discharged from the Era Veteran. Employment less formal proof of mar military service since and Unemployment! and riage and births are ac August 1964. the date of Mental Health and Psycho ceptable in establishing the Tonkin Gulf Resolu logical Readjustment. claims for higher bene Fraser tion and the beginning of fits. the Vietnam era. Hartke Copies if the compendium said that the material, may be obtained from the A veteran's or widow's which covers the years Government Printing Of certified statement of Visits Prodigal 1965 to 1973. "is intend fice. Washington) D.C. marriage is sufficient on ed to present a represen 204-20) at $6.15 a copy. applications for compen tative spectrum of views sation and education ben US Representative Donald efits for veterans, wid Fraser) D-Minn.. recently ows and orphaned child paid a visit to Prodigal NADER STUDY AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK ren. Provided neither he House in Minneapolis. The report for Ralph Nader's assisted in his research by James nor his wife has been Prodigal House has been married before, and the serving veterans from all Center for Study of Responsive Henry of Harvard College and Har VA has no contradictory over the US for eighteen Law entitled "The Discarded vard Law School and Raymond information on file, he months now. Army: Veterans After Vietnam," is Bonner, a former Marine Corps said. now available in paperback. The captain, now a lawyer with Nader's The "brothers" as they study, which is highly critical of the Public Citizen Litigation Group. Also, a certified state like to calI each other> Veterans Administration and its ment is now acceptable are formerly drug depen All royalties from the sale of the regarding birth of a dent and trying to sur policy toward Vietnam-era veter book will go to the Center for child, in a veteran's vive the long-term total ans, costs $3.95 and is published by Study of Responsive Law. The marriage, and as proof of rehabilitation program at Charterhouse of New York. organization was created by Ralph age and relationship in the house. Brothers ro The author, Paul Starr, is now Nader to conduct research into disability cases. Before tate after an eighteen abuses of the public interest by the regulation change. VA month treatment program completing his studies for a Ph.D. required all statements aimed at completely cur in sociology at Harvard. He was business and governmental groups. of marriage and births to ing the addict. be supported by formal ized documentary evidence Recently) three brothers oioCuarged veterans who were admitted into the Eligibility have basic eligibility. He said that certified program from a state Although basic eligibil statements also are suf prison. The brothers are For Foreign Study ity requirements are ex ficient in death cases not especially fond of quirements as one *vho at plained on VA Form 22- where a claimant's state the rigid residence re I. ELIGIBILITY - To be tends a school in the 1900) veteran's applica ments corroborate those quirements of staying on eligible for training in United States. VA form tions for program of ed of a veteran in connec the grounds, but they foreign school, a veter 22-1900-Vi Notice of Eli ucation of training) VA tion with a claim for any prefer this to being de an) serviceman or depen gibility to Education Or Form 22-l900a> service VA benefit. pendents on drugs. dent must meet the same Training, is issued auto man's applications for basic eligibility re- matical ly to recently programs of education or training) VA Form 22-5490 applications for educa tional assistance) (de ... it's what you thought col lege pendent children or or phans) and VA Form 22- 5490w> application for would be.... program of education of training by a spouse* TAKE A LOOK AT THE UNIVERSITY'S SMALLEST widow or widower) the Veterans Administration AND MOST PERSONABLE COLLEGE CAMPUS requires sufficient pro cessing time to determine * 4 year liberal arts college with U of M eligibility if one of these application forms is used. Regardless of * 1,650 students, new campus, new ideas & which application form is used, however) it should special veterans counseling and housing. be submitted in enough time to have the program of education approved be fore leaving the country WRITE: Veterans Service since basic eligibility University of Minnesota Admissons Office does not guarantee that U .of M .,Morris educational benefits are payable for a specific MORRIS (612) 589-2116 Morris, Mn.56267 program. HAVE YOU EVER WISHED YOU WERE BACK?

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Mr. Balzano expressed hope that the two agen cies will develop broad- Vista base*d community support Agreements bringing VISTA for the VETREACH centers volunteers into a govern so that the entire com ment-wide Program to help munity wil I be involved veterans with readjust in helping veterans get ment problems have been Jobs? training) educa signed by ACTION Director tion) counseling or any Mike Balzano and Adminis other help they need. National Alliance of Businessmen trator of Veterans Af Johnson said that the 1730 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006 202/254-7105 fairs Donald E. Johnson. volunteer program may be the catalyst that will The volunteer program bring more community Dear JFV Report Reader: called VETREACH is in groups into the national tended to augment the effort to help veterans It is a pleasure for me to address you in this Veterans Administration's get the break at home last JFV Report published by the National Committee- efforts to reach veter they deserve. Veterans Jobs For Veterans. Beginning with the next issue, ans who fail to use VA are using their benefits the National Alliance of Businessmen will publish benefits because of edu at record ratesr but it the JFV Report. cation or economic bar was added) there are riers. ACTION'S VISTA still many in ghettos and As incoming president of the Alliance, I whole (Volunteers in Service to rural areas who need an heartedly accept the challenge of finding employment America) volunteers will extra boost in their home for our veterans. I have a special interest in the seek out and counsel and communities to overcome employment problems of veterans. I think that too refer them tc community educational or economic many young veterans are "turned off" by the system. agencies ready to help barriers. They don't see any future for themselves. We must them. The VISTA volun reach them, encourage them and provide decent jobs for them. teers will be Vietnam-era Working with community veterans who will Place groups and agencies) The plight of the disabled veteran is especially special emphasis on ACTION'S VISTA volunteers serious. Some employers still harbor doubts and pre reaching and assisting wilI assist veterans in judices when it comes to hiring the handicapped. The Vietnam veterans. areas of employment) edu truth is that the disabled veteran makes an excellent cation) training) VA ben VETREACH began the end of employee -- as good as or better than his non-handicap efits) drug counseling ped competitor. March with storefront and treatment) and social centers in San Francisco and recreational activi and Wichita) Kansas. It Hiring the veteran makes good business sense. He ties. VISTA volunteers is a living investment in terms of training, experience may be expanded to other will serve full-time for and a level of maturity that sets him apart. The least cities) the two agency one to two year terms at we owe a vet is a job. And when we pay that debt, we heads agreed. Under the the request of public or collect more than we pay, because America receives a agreement) ACTION will private non-profit organ return on its investment. recruit and train UP tc izations to assist people 60 full-time volunteers in need in locally-spon- You may rest assured that the National Alliance for VETREACH from the sored projects. of Businessmen will continue its unceasing efforts to Wichita and San Francisco find productive employment for our veterans areas) plus some part- Also) college registrars time volunteers to assist have the responsibility I am counting on your continued support and help. them. The VA will pay to insure that the veter operating expenses and an's enrollment for the Sincerely, salaries for the VETREACH school term is certified centers and provide the promptly to the Veterans VISTA volunteers with ad Administration) so that ditional training on VA his allowance checks come 1 John P: ConSwn benefits and community on time." resources.

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MN 55401 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407 University at Hennepin in Minneapolis 612-725-2596 Phone: 827-5421 MAY, PAGE 15 as they affect women. In addition to opening UP the ROTC program to women New no longer wilI female of ficers be assigned to Set on Opportunities jobs in the administra For Women tive and health care Free fields exclusively. Wom GI Bill Advice by R. W. Vaug'nan, Asst. en officers can and do The Veterans Administra final months of attending PMS fill virtually any Job in tion has this advice for school are May and June. Tuition the United States Army. veterans studying at col and most "cert" cards The Minnesota Veterans' The University of Minne leges and universities in wil I be mai led in APri I. Congress recently adopted sota Army ROTC program is Recent surveys ana orders Minnesota under the GI Forms already have been the following resolution: fulfilling a very impor from the Department of Bill: mailed to veterans whose tant 3nd essential role the Army have resulted in enrollment periods end THAT THE DEPARTMENT _ OF in the Procurement of a large increase of those "Cert" cards must be re earlier. EDUCATION OF THE STATE OF high quality manpowen positions identified as turned promptly to insure MINNESOTA BE HEREBY AUTH and> for the first time suitable for female per payment of education al Another reason veterans ORIZED TO ISSUE A CERTIF womanpowert for the US sonnel. As a matter of lowances for the final should return their ICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM Army. Yes« women veter facti three girls recent month of training. Leo "cert" cards promptly is TUITION AND FEES AT ANY ans are now eligible to ly enlisted in the Army A. Bodde. Acting Director that if the card is not STATE INSTITUTION OF participate in the Army be become Parachute rig VA Center. Fort Snelling. returned at the end of HIGHER EDUCATION WITHIN ROTC program as full gers and will be going to has explained that the the current semester, the THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO fledged cadets. Comple jump school to quality as certification of atten veteran cannot automati ANY VIETNAM ERA VETERAN tion of the program wil I parachutists. All of dance card the veteran cally be enrolled for up WHOSE SERVICE WAS CREDIT lead to a' commission as these dramatic changes» receives with his next to coming summer or fall ED TO THE STATE OF MINNE an officer in the US Army coupled with the eligi final check should be sessions, if he Plans to SOTA, PROVIDED SAID VET just as it would for male bility to participate in filled out. signed and continue. ERAN WAS DISCHARGED OR participants. Veterans Army ROTC» provides a returned to his VA re RELEASED FROM ACTIVE DUTY are eligible to SI-IP the unique opportunity for gional office. If this It should also be pointed UNDER HONORABLE CONDI first two years of ROTC- the 200 women veterans isn't done. the agency out that veterans attend TIONS . ASSISTANCE UNDER to enter the Program dur currently enrolled at the can't prepare the final ing college under the GI THIS ACT SHALL CONTINUE ing their junior year and University to take advan check for the current Bill must keep VA inform FOR THE BENEFIT OF SAID to receive a monthly tax- tage of their previous school year. ed on changes in their VETERAN ONLY DURING SUCH free subsistence allow training and to prepare number of dependents or TIME AS HE REMAINS A STU ance of $100. Veterans for a meaningful career For most veterans, the education Programs. DENT IN GOOD STANDING AT are also encouraged to after graduation. For THE INSTITUTION IN WHICH apply for the oner twor those that choose to par HE IS ENROLLED, AND IN NO and three year scholar ticipate. ARMY ROTC wilI month. Requests for as EVENT SHALL ANY STUDENT ships that Pay for alI provide an extra dimen sistance include ques PEC3I\rE THE BENEFITS PRO tuition, booksi and fees sion in academic training tions about Jobs, schools VIDED BY THIS ACT FOR in addition to the sub Toll-free Lines that will assist them in and claims for compensa MOPS: THAN FOUR YEARS. sistence a Ilowance. whichever career they tion for pension checks. choose to pursuer as well For VA Veterans in 171 cities If a man does not keep This short background is as providing financial Reprinted from the JFW have access to toll-free pace with his companions. necessary for you to ap assistance in the pro Report Vol IV, No. 4 direct lines to 35 re perhaps it is because he preciate the sweeping de cess. Further informat gional offices by dialing hears a different drum parture from the tradi ion is available from Veterans benefits coun a local number. In 24 mer. Let him step to the tional roles and methods :he Army ROTC Department r selors at 58 regional of states, direct lines are music he hears however employed by both the Army Armory I08t University of fices handle more than augmented by toll-free measured or far away. and Army ROTC. These Mimesotai Minneapolis? 1.2 million calls each service through use of —Thoreau

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Governor Candidate Miles Views Vets Nixon Moves by David D. Daley I voted for it. You bet To Help Distribution of your boots." "Veteran's have very VA Education Checks special problems and Miles didn't take a posi those should be given tion on increasing veter consideration." James G. ans GI Bill benefits. Miles said in a recent "I've got to concentrate interview with Veteran's on specific laws relating White House Voice. Miles, who re to Minnesota. That does signed last week as Con n't say that if something In a surprise move by trol Data Corporation's was put before me as a President Nixon. March vice president for mar voter with respect to 31st. a Presidential Dir keting research, added legislation or by refer ective was sent to the that he sees veteran's endum or otherwise at the Veterans Administration problems as a part of the Federal level, that I and the Office of Manage overall lack of jobs and wouldn't vote favorably ment and Budget to devel adequate income in the for it but my principle op a crack management State of Minnesota. concern as a candidate team of 1300 Vietnam Vet for governor is doing eran representatives on Asked about the high rate those things that are campuses throughout the of unemployment among good for the people of nation to personally dis Vietnam veterans. Miles Minnesota." tribute VA education said. "I look at this as checks next falI. a general Problem in re Miles revealed that he spect to the high rate of had a college deferment Nixon announced the new unemployment Period. I'm While attending the Uni program at the end of May James G. Miles-Independent Candidate for Minnesota concerned about anybody versity of Nebraska dur as the wheels were al who doesn't have a job Governor Photo by Robert Dillard ing World War II. Upon ready in motion to shift who wants one. Again, graduating in 1942 with a some of the 22.000 Viet this comes back to the degree in electrical en nam Veterans already em- overall industrial en gineering he worked on Ployed by the VA. The vironment in Minnesota. classified defense pro balance of vets to be em- I feel particularly sorry plaints about that as not Miles supports Minneso jects - or Sylvania Elec Ployed under this program for the veteran who does being adeouate. I am not ta's veterans Preference tric Products Company will be hired from out n't have a job." being adequate. I am in law and when asked if he where his college defer side the agency. terested in talking with had supported the state's ment became an occupa The independent candidate people about any issues Vietnam Veterans Bonus tional deferment. In This Program will cost for governor doesn't have that they have where they Act. replied. "Yes I did. 1951 he received a law the government $2 million in mind any specific leg feel that there is inade degree from William before the end of this islation beneficial to quate treatment or legis MitchelI Col lege of Law fiscal year and $24 mil veterans. saying." I lation. My number one m St. Paul. In 195.7 lion next fiscal year. would have to say in that concern in this state is Hire The Miles and a group'of fel regard that there al the adequacy of jobs and low scientists and mar ready is legislation in personal incomes for alI keting experts founded Mors than 177.000 Vietnam effect in Minnesota. I of our people, and this Control Data Corporation era vets have Undesirable haven't heard any corn- includes veterans." Vet in Minneapolis. Discharges (UD). JUNE, PAGE 2

VFW Wants VETERAN'S VOICE From Wise. Vet's More Cemeteries Affairs to Congressional Race A national cemetery in every state is the legis IS SEEKING Hudson, Wisconsin it is extremely difficult lative goal of the Veter for a veteran to survive ans of Foreign Wars. Ted Fetting. formerly the in college paying for tu ADV. REPS. IN YOUR CITY state head of Wisconsin s ition & books, room & In testimony before the Vietnam Veterans Service House and Senate Veterans recently spoke at the Affairs Committees. VFW Call Today (612) 331-3233 River Falls. WI Memorial Commander Ray R. Soden Day ceremonies. said a national cemetery is needed in every state As a veteran running for to provide burial space western Wisconsin's Third for all the deceased vet Congressional District as erans who want to be bur demonstrate! a Democrat. Fetting had ied in a veterans ceme the following to say: tery. July 1- 4 Washington d.c. n One of the most impor He stated that the Veter • UNIVERSAL UNCONDITIONAL AMNESTY tant issues I will be ad ans Administration Plan • IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENTS - dressing myself to in to establish 10 federal this campaign is the regional cemeteries was END ALL AID TO THIEU & L0N N0L Plight of our country s "highly inadequate." veterans because of the • SINGLE TYPE DISCHARGE FOR ALL VETS lack of meaningful pro •DECENT BENEFITS FOR ALL VETS grams and benefits. Con • KICK NIXON OUT gress is now debating a board* clothes, medical proposed increase in edu bills. insurance, etc. cational benefits for out of the currently al- Meet at the Capitol - July 1st. veterans. The Nixon Ad loted $220 a month. " Nugent Campsite, food and facilities. ministration has recom mended an 8 per cent in 'Since the idea behind Warns Meet at Lincoln Memorial July 4th. crease in monthly G.I. the G.I. BilI is to en Bill benefits. Consider able veterans to attend NY Vets Write for more information. ing the cost of living college who would not VIETNAM VETERANS AGAINST the WAR - has increased !0 per cent otherwise afford it. New York City WINTER SOLDIER ORGANIZATION in the Past year, this thereby improving a val 827w. newport- Chicago ill- 60657 Plan isn t even worth A warning to veterans a- uable human resource (312)- 935 -2129 commenting on.' which would otherwise go gainst the re-use of gov to waste, the Federal ernment envelopes to a- 'Earlier this year, the Government should in void paying postage was >use voted for a 13.6 crease the benefits as sounded in May by Paul M. per cent increase in much as possible consis Nugent. Director of the monthly benefits but tent with its other fis Veterans Administration. again. considering the cal responsibilities. I 252 Seventh Ave.. New rate of inflation, this fully and unequivocally York. N.Y. only amounts to about a 4 support the legislation per cent increase. Speak proposed by the Senate Mr. Nugent said the VA ing from personal exper providing direct tuition had been advised by the ience as a veteran and as assistance to veterans in U.S. Postal Service that a former (state head of addition to a 25% in some veterans were making Wisconsin s Vietnam Vet crease in monthly bene illegal use of the frank- Podany Johnson Pesota Blais erans Services. I can say fits." dng privilege by return ing college eligibility Ignore papers to the VA in the Not Pleased With same envelope in which ^Toice£ Offers of Help they receive monthly edu by Robert Dillard Your Discharge Papers? cational benefit checks. Vietnam veterans should Assuming the present Ad this. My Legion Post Veterans may now request ignore offers of help in ministration has not made wrote a letter to the VA their separation document obtaining state veterans' The Postal Service has great legislative strides about this." be changed or the narra bonuses for a fee. advised the VA that re in veterans' benefits - tive reason for their used government envelopes are you concerned at all 3. "I think the veteran discharge or separation Some veterans have re sealed with scotch tape about this? should be entitled to be furnished. All re ceived a letter from a will henceforth be co- better benefits and op quests should be submit Golden. Colo., address signed to the Post Office 1. Hennepin County Dep portunities relative to ted to« Commander. RCPAC offering payment of a dead letter file. The uty Sheriff Larry Podany the increased costs of P.O. Box 12479. Olivette state bonus if the veter action will be taken, the says. "No this does not school and living today." Branch. St. Louis. Mo. an pays a fee. Postal Service said, in really concern me. I says Ray Pesota a brick compliance of the law 63132. have used all my benefits mason. which makes it illegal to already." The administrator says use a franking privilege It is suggested that you Bonus applications are 4. Ellery Blais. truck to save Postage. Such 2. Dennis Johnson. a driver, says, "this prob don't check for status of available from the veter privilege is reserved for your request as your file ans affairs department Minneapolis District Fire lem doesn't concern me government agencies and Chief said. "There has personally. but there wil I be PUIled out of or and local veterans ser members of Congress in der. The request action vice officers wilI assist been an attempt to close should be better benefits transacting public busi some of the VA hospitals. for the veterans that will take approximately in filing of applications ness. 30 days. at no cost. I was concerned about need assistance. "

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AMEX CORRECTION House Vet for Amnesty In the May issue of Vet Committee Surveyed eran's Voice it was er TEACHERS AMEX/CANADA Published by roneously stated that Americans exiled in Cana VA Problems We now cover: "other" under the South da has taken UP the fight Dakota Bonus would re All public schools for unconditional amnesty Many veterans attending All private schools ceive $380. The correct school under the GI BilI All Catholic schools and against bad dischar amount is $360. feel they're getting Poor Michigan thru California ges. service from the Veterans plus all the colleges in the nation! Administration) a House Cecelia Goslin Mgr. To date Congress and the Veterans Affairs Commit White House have avoided tee survey shows. direct confrontation with Uetau 332-8603 the proponents and expo The committee said com nents of this tender is SINCE sue. plaints about "rude and TEACHERS EXCHANGE 1919 ineffective" service from VA are coming from veter 215 PLYMOUTH BLDQ. (6th & Henn., Mpls.) AMEX CANADA'S address is ans in many areas of the PO Box I89i Station P. country. Toronto. Ontario. Canada M55 2S7. "Veterans in schools are complaining that veterans can receive no effective service by calling VA telephone assistance u- nits. Veterans complain that they are treated rudelyt that they are shuffled from one clerk to another, and that they never get a return cal1 * even though this is Prom- isedi" the Committee said.

The committee surveyed veteran students at more than 600 schools.

Officials at the Califor nia Institute of Technol ogy says service from -the West Los Angeles Office of VA is "rather Poor. It used to be exceedingly difficult to get answers by telephone; this year it is impossible because they are not even answer ing the phone. If we write letters» it re quires 11/2 to two months to get a reply. or to get some needed forms. Our veterans tell us that they feel they get a run- around when they have to go to the VA officei Univac is people... being shuffled from one person to another." (Dedicated, Responsive. Knowledgeable Women. All races. All creeds. Officials at the Univer people) Men with vision launched Univac Since the computer industry is in itself youthful, sity of Illinois say the and a new era. VA's toll free telephone Univac people tend towards youth. Average network is "ineffective." Today, some 30,000 Univac people throughout age is near 30. But maturity and experience Veteran students complain are present, too. Many of those in on the they get "no reply" when the world bring to their tasks superior they call the regional scientific competence, technological skills of beginning of Univac are still found in management, office. a high order, inspiration, and extraordinary research, the laboratories, the field, the offices imagination. and at sophisticated computer sites. Perhaps VA Van tracking a space satellite. Or helping to probe They fill exciting jobs in a vastly exciting industry. Tours Minnesota the causes of cancer. Or keeping a transportation They are found all over the world: scientists, system on schedule. Minnesota technicians, sales representatives, assemblers, Univac people are its most significant asset. The Veterans Administra programmers, systems analysts, field engineers, tion recently sent a mo accountants, marketing specialists. Men. If what we've said here is of interest to you, please bile van with two VA send your resume to: counselors aboard to vis Employment Manager it 18 communities in Our current areas of opportunity are: Minnesota. Univac Defense Systems Division This was the second trip * COMPUTER SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT P.O. Box 3525 around the state for the * COMPUTER HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT St. Paul, Minnesota 55165 redt white and blue van. * COMPUTER SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT Last summer the van trav * COMPUTER MANUFACTURING eled almost 2t200 miles * COMPUTER QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIVAC with counselors providing * COMPUTER FIELD ENGINEERING assistance to 2i200 vet An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F erans and dependents. JUNE, PAGE 5

lieve that the Congress v/ar we wanted to end. Is U.S. Military aid to 'I cannot believe that we or the American People And I cannot believe that Saigon improving the are so ready to discard signed on last year for a the Congress will Permit VVAW to chances for a real set the a^rsement purchased permanent annual contri Gen. Thieu to treat Amer tlement in Vietnam, or is at sua: a terrible price bution of $3 to $4 bil ica like his puppet any March on it merely Perpetuating in American life and lion or more, so that Gen longer." -- Sen. George Washington the conflict? treasure. I cannct be Thieu could continue the McGovem. 19 March 1974

From all indications thus far. the demonstration in COMPUTER INDUSTRY Washington D.C. will be MEN - WOMEN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES the largest effort by Vietnam Veterans Against the War/Winter Soldier Organization to challenge Sperry UNIVAC in Roseville is engaged in the the Nixon Administration WANTED development and manufacture of computer in its precedence and systems for business, industry and policies regarding veter By The MINNESOTA government. We regularly have employment ans and its present opportunities for: Southeast Asia involve * Clerks, Typists, Secretaries ment. Winter Soldier Army National Guard published by WAW has not * Production and Material Control gone underground with its ^ Specialists efforts against the war * Electronic Technicians in Southeast Asia. How .0° if * Electrical and Mechanical Engineers ever, activity and inter (Degree Required) est in the organization * Computer Programmers (Degree has declined since our troop withdrawals in that Required) region. % ^° * ^ This march, in addition o«e If your interests and qualifications match any to recent smaller demon if of these assignments, please contact us. 0<^>'V* 800 >' strations in various ci ties will undoubtedly re THIS IS AN AVERAGE STARTING SCALE. PER vitalize WAW and efforts SONNEL WITH EXPERIENCE CAN START AT A to improve veterans leg MUCH HIGHER FIGURE. Sperry UNIVAC Employment Department islation. National Guard Representatives 2276 Highcrest Drive at the Roseville, Minnesota 55113 WAW has twenty-five re National Guard Armories gional offices across the 500 S Sixth Street 600 Cedar Street Minneapolis. MN 55415 St. Paul, MN 55101 U.S. 612-336-7536 612-296-5736 CITY OF ST. PAUL UNIVAC An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F FIRE FIGHTER "Join the Navy" Starting Salary: provides one of the Applicants must have been $960 a month best opportunities residents of St. Paul since January 15, 1974. available. Must be at least 18 years of age and under 30. (Veterans A lot of the important things young people need today they can find in the Navy. A sense of over 30 years of age may apply but they must be under purpose and dedication. Scholarships to help them through college. And an opportunity to get 35 at the time of appointment.) specialized schooling and on-the-job training and experience in a broad range of Navy occu pations. Occupations that could pay off hand For further information and somely in civilian life. Joining the Navy gives application forms, please contact! young men and women a chance to discover the world. And to discover themselves. So, if you know any young people who qualify, why not suggest a visit to the local Navy recruiter. He's CIVIL SERVICE OFFICE prepared to discuss the opportunities available 265 City Hall St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 in today's Navy.

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abled. Howeven they must meet certain annual So says the VA. WWII irlcome and net worth re quirement. The income Sporteaser Vets Can cutoff figure above which ===] By EDDIE GERMAN0!==== Openings no pensions are paid is THE VA W/LL PAY $2>600 for a single vet VETERANS TO COMPLETE For Veterans! Get Pensions eran and $3»800 fo^ vet HIGH'SCHOOL,GO TO World War II veterans age erans with dependents. COLLEGE, OR LEARA/A 65 and over may qualify The size of a veteran's TRAPE, EITHER ON-THE- estate also is a deter JOB OR IM AN APPREN for VA non-service con TICESHIP PROGRAM nected disability pension mining factori but there By reason of age alone* is no specific dollar a- they are considered Per mount which automatically MANAGER TRAINEE OF manently and totally dis- bars a veteran. KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN P.si Ed. for Word has it that the RESTAURANT Handicapped staff in Representative We have a training opening in our internationally growing organization — for a bright person Donald Fraser's Office in with a desire to get ahead in an exciting new career field with the leader in the fast food business. We will put you in our new management training class in a training store in this area. Excellent In only its fourth year Minneapolis have been pay and the greatest fringe benefit plan in the industry. After a 3 phase training program you'll be assigned to work in one of 26 units, then eligible for further promotion, and you can go as far as of op.eration» Florida jokingly calling each you're capable in our fast expanding organization. Please stop in! State University's pro other by the ridiculous gram for the education of SPN codes published in the handicapped has been last month's Veteran's Call (612) 544-8772 or send resume in confidence to: K.F.C., Roy Miller chosen by the U.S. De Voice. 750 Decatur Ave. No., Golden Valley, Minn. partment of Healthr Edu cation and Welfare as one of the 17 best in the na APPROVED FOR VETERAN TRAINING tion. AN ALTERNATIVE TO COLLEGE IN JUST 8 to 12 MONTHS YOU The Clinical Teacher Mod Become a member of the Health CAN BE TRAINED FOR A CAREER el Project* part of the • TRAVEL & Q DENTAL TECHNOLOGY university's Education Professions in only 15 months TRANSPORTATION Train in the Humboldt Dental Research Institute! is a Career Training Lifetime Job Placement MANAGEMENT Laboratory — Learn through performance-based indiv Career Training for entry level in practical application. idualized training pro the following vital industries. CALL OR WRITE • CROWN and BRIDGE gram to prepare teachers • RAILROADS • AIRLINES for diagnosing and help • PARTIAL DENTURES NORTHWEST • TRUCK • FULL DENTURES • CERAMICS ing to correct the. learn LINES • WATERWAY • BUSINESS PRACTICE & ETHICS ing problems of mildly INSTITUTE • PIPE LINE • INDUSTRIAL iandicapped. Of MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUE, INCORPORATEl D TRAFFIC 3408 EAST LAKE STREET • MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55406 "since 1895 HUMBOLDT INSTITUTE, INC. Accredited Member " TELEPHONE (612) 721-2428 NATTS 2201 Blaisdell Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Call or write for Name NEXT CLASS STARTS JULY 8 further information Address- VETERANS Miss Lela (612) City State^ „Cip_ 339-9287 Telephone Summer Extension CAN YOU MEET THE Intern Independent Study CHALLENGE OF THE FUTURE? Positions An ideal way to catch up, get ahead, The Minneapolis Area Vocational Technical Institute or try something new while you enjoy your Offers Full Time Day Traininc ) in the following areas: Available summer vacation. • Accounting • Needle Arts at the Choose from over 200 degree-credit • Arch. Drafting • Offset Printing • Auto Mechanics • Patternmaking courses, register whenever you like, and • Cabinetmaking • Hosp. Station Secretary Minnesota complete the course at your own speed — • Clerk-Typist- • Radio-TV Repair Machine Oper. • Secretarial Training spend a full year on it, if you wish. • Commercial Foods • Sheet Metal DFL • Electricity • Shoe Repair • Commercial Art • Tailoring Office You'll receive complete information • Electronics Tech. • Tailoring when you request your copy of the Independent • Machinist • Upholstering • Merchandising • Welding Study Bulletin. Call 373-3256 or write University Marketing • Nurse Aide, of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455 • Metal Arts Orderly

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A CAREER IN A YEAR MAIL THIS COUPON OR PHONE 338-672 !• MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS DIVISION ITT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INC Maybe Less. It depends on you. Minnesota School of Business offers 16 differ 24 S. 7th ST., MINNEAPOLIS 55402 ent programs of study, some that take a year, many that are less than a year The Summer Term begins Monday, July 8. Call us and let our Admissions Repre sentative help to fit a program to your needs. Send more information about your courses. S.6 NAME AGE ADDRESS APPROVED FOR VETERAN'S TRAINING CITY ZIP PHONE Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Independent Colleges and School* JUNE, PAGE 7 NMMNMMMMM QUESTIONS COURSES STARTING EDUCATE YOURSELF NOW and FOR A CAREER WITH AN UNLIMITED FUTURE JUNE 24. 1974 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY ANSWERS g) devote yourself to an education in Learn to maintain and repair computers Approved ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY for JULY 18,1974 > VeteranComputes r Technician • Industrial Electronics • Avionics Technician COMPUTER PROGRAMMING > Radio-Television Technician • Solid-State Technician • Communications Electronics Electronics Train on IBM and CDC computers ASSOCIATE IN ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY DEGREE SEPT. 3, 1974 DIPLOMA PROGRAMS & INDIVIDUAL CERTIFICATES (CREDITS TRANSFERABLE) COMPUTER OPERATIONS Learn to operate computer and electronic DAY AND EVENING CLASSES data processing equipment For information or tour of our school call CALL OR WRITE FOR NEW NEI CATALOG AND A COPY OF OUR IMPRESSIVE PLACEMENT RECORD CONTROL DATA INSTITUTE 1001 Washington Av. North, Minneapolis, Mn. 55401 Phone (612) 339-8281 between 8 a.m. & 8 p.m. weekdays. Out of town call collect. I was attending col NORTHWESTERN a - Ask about our credit transfer program and placement statistics. lege under the 61 ELECTRONICS INSTITUTE 721-2469 3*00 MINMHAHA AVINUE SOUTH. MINNEAKXIS, MINN. 55406 rfce MKIHMMI Unia ef Bill but was suspend IN EXISTENCE FOR OVER 40 YEARS ed for one semester CONTROL DATA because of low grades What would I have to do before the Veter ans Administration will pay me further benefits? & T® If the school will not readmit you in s«9 the same program.! you should receive VA counseling in order to select an appro priate program in Short which you would be accepted. courses.

- My state has no bur • HANDLE OBJECTIONS Learn to fly this summer. MORE CAPABLY ial space for veter ans in its national Short courses are available from Flight Training Center at • CLOSE MORE SALES cemetery. In such Flying Cloud Airport. • INCREASE YOUR cases« wilI the Vet In a few short weeks you can: PAYCHECK erans Administration • SOLO. Get your private pilot certificate or if you are already pay anything toward The Dale Carnegie Sales a licensed pilot move up to: • MULTI ENGINE Rating • SEA Course has proved its value to the cost of a burial PLANE Rating • HELICOPTER certification • Learn AEROBAT plot in a private professional salesmen. For ICS or even become a • FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR cemetery? more than 25 years salesmen in If you are getting set for your career, flying is a sound investment. all fields have used it to sharpen - Yes. In addition to Plus, flying is fun. Fun to get up and away from it all. Give it a try their selling skills. the basic burial al Just $5 for a get-acquainted trial flight at Flight Training Center. You learn practical down-to- lowance of UP to $250 earth motivational methods in this Course. They will help you payments of UP to VA approved courses. $150 in Plot and in make more sales from the start! Call or write for details. terment costs are No other training method is like authorized for eligi FTC, Flying Cloud Field, it-or compares with it! ble veterans not Eden Prairie, MN. 55343. buried in national (612)941-4268. cemeteries. THIS ACTION-PACKED COURSE FTC HELPS YOU Over 400.000 Vietnam-era FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER, INC. veterans have a less- • Develop sales confidence than-honorable discharge. • Sell more of your products and services • Handle objections more capably ... it's what you thought col lege • Organize your selling day • Improve your sales personality • Reach your goals in selling would be.... • Make sales easier • Prepare for advancement TAKE A LOOK AT THE UNIVERSITY'S SMALLEST

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* 4 year liberal arts college with U of M 884-9117 DALE CARNEGIE * 1,650 students, new campus, new ideas & SALES COURSE special veterans counseling and housing. Presented by Morris L. Norman ir Associates REMCO BULGING WRITE: Veterans Service 8200 Humboldt Ave. So. University of Minnesota Admissons Office Minneapolis, Minn. 55431 U -of M .,Morris MORRIS (612) 589-2116 Morris, Mn.56267 Use Your ly repay their loan be fore they would rate VA KEEP UP WITH THE JONESES Home Loan Again entitlement again. Take Advantage of Veterans' Legislation, Benefits and Opportunities in- VETERAN'S VOICE Veterans and servicemen House Veterans Committee would be able to use Please send — staffers say the mobile their GI BilI home loan o 12 issues — $2.50 (Save on 25$ Newstand Price) home business has dropped benefits more than once • 36 issues — $6.00 PO Box 14035, MPLS., Mn. 55414 off sharply in the last under legislation sched year. "The agency is on uled for House Veterans DATE ly handling about 200 mo Affairs Committee consid bile home loans a month eration. Enclosed is $ for .subscription(s). veterans and servicemen. This is about one-half of NAME The committee also is the agency's business of looking at legislation to a year agoi" he said. ADDRESS raise the Veterans Admin istration $12,500 to at To encourage more veter CITY STATE least sl5»000 and provide additional incentives for ans and servicemen to buy Your Veteran's Organization & Address veterans and servicemen mobile homes* the commit to purchase mobile homes tee is considering legis under the GI BilI. lation to: "LET AN AGENT OF THE FEDERAL GOV'T DELIVER VETERAN'S VOICE TO YOU NEXT MONTH" The GI Bill currently . Increase the loan permits veterans to use guaranty for single-width under a joint agreement The VA guarantees 60 per loan entitlement a second mobile homes from $I0>000 by the VA and the Depart cent UP to a maximum of time only if they have to $I2»500 and Permit a ment of Housing and Urban $I2.500» whichever is additional loan guaranty maximum guarantee of Development. less» on home loans that protection. If a veter $15,000 toward the Pur private lenders make to an purchased a home six chase of a double-width Home Loan Had the maximum interest eligible servicemen and or more years ago when mobile home. rate remained at 8 1/2 veterans of World War II the GI loan guaranty was Rate up Again per cent during the cur and later periods. Also only $7i500t is then el Give buyers of double- rent market situation? eligible are service per igible for a second GI width mobile homes 15 Higher interest rate was veterans would have found sonnel separated from loan UP to the current years to repay their placed recently on homes it difficulti if not im service-connected disa $I2»500 maximum. loans. The present 12- purchased with GI loans possible to obtain VA- bilities! as well as wi year repayment require since the alternative was backed loans from private dows of eligible veterans The bill (H.R. 9578) to ment would continue for unavailability of finan lenders. and spouses of service be considered by the single-width mobile homes cing at lower rates> the personnel missing in ac House Veterans Committee under the legislation. Veterans Administration This is because the 8 1/2 tion or Prisoners of war would give veterans and said today. per cent interest rate for more than 90 days. servicemen fulI guaranty .. Permit veterans and was not competitive» and for a secondi . third» servicemen who already The maximum allowable in private lenders were re The increase to 8 3/4 per fourth or more homes. own mobile homes to use terest rate on mortgages luctant tc finsnee homes cent on May 13 does not They would have had to GI Bill loan benefits has been increased from for veterans without pay apply to mobile home dispose of their previous solely for purchase of a 8 1/2 to 8 3/4 per centi ment of points. loans for veterans. GI Bill property and ful trailer site.

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Chiiaress was appoint Commissioner of Veterans Commissioner Lacks State Support Affairs in April of 1971 by Governor^ Wendell An derson, He was Born in criminated against" . Another of th^ Commiss 142.149 applications for Missouri and has lived by.David D. Daley Childress added. The De ioners programs is to de the bonus. 129.766 have in Minneapolis since 1937. partment of Veterans Af velop legislation that He was President of the MINNEAPOLIS been paid and 4.220 have fairs has been allcted would utilize two "rest Minneapolis Urban League "The Vietnam veteran has been denied. The state $5,000 to look into cases camps." currently now for three years and has been screwed." Elmer L. has already paid out 55 of discrimination against being used, for returned been active in DFL poli Childress said in a re million dollars to fund veterans but Childress Vietnam veterans . One tics. cent interview with Vet the Vietnam veterans bo feels this amount to be would be at Big Island eran's Voice. Childress, n rf nus. The Department of inadequate. and ^h c^h^r ~^^ ^^ M2— the Commissioner of Vet Veterans Affairs » with rine. The two camps were the assistance of the U- erans Affairs for the created after World War Amnesty Rocks State of Minnesota, said In the area of education, nited Veterans Committee, II for disabled veterans. wrote the bonus bill that that the Vietnam-era vet the Vietnam veteran lacks The camps are on state eran has been neglected the benefits (free tui the Legislature passed. Ladies Auxiliary property and are managed The Department of Veter in two major areas, edu tion) that were available by a Eoard of Camps, con cational and employment to the World War II vet ans Affairs employees 42 Binghamton, N.Y. sisting of representa people overall. The Com opportunities. erans, the Commissioner tives of veterans groups The President of the New said. He is currently missioner said that four York VFW. Wolfgang Nauke. and the Commissioner of are Vietnam-era veterans, "To some employers the preparing a report asking Vetcrrnc Affairs. recently ordered that Mrs. veteran is a 'no-no'. A the State Legislature to three are Korean War vet Betty Grecco could not lot of People have the increase to $500 Minneso erans and the rest are take office after being veterans of World War II. impression the Vietnam ta's pay to veterans when NEXT MONTH ... voted to the post of Pres veteran is a kook. or a their GI Bill entitlement ident of the New York Vet drug addict. Childress runs out . The state THE INDIAN PRICE Childress pointed out erans of Foreign War(VFW) said these erroneous presently pays the veter that he is the lowest ladies auxiliary for her views,were a major reason an a one-time only flat Paid commissioner in the sympathetic view of grant for the high rate of un fee of £250 . " That has Childress wants a budget State of Minnesota, with ing amnesty to Vietnam employment among Vietnam been in effect since 1943 of at least $10,000 from a sal arty of $16,000. He draft resisters. veterans. and with the cost of liv the next Legislature to also cited as inadequate ing increase . s250 is set UP these camps for the Department's lack of Mrs. Grecco. an elementary "There are many cases of hardly adequate." Child veterans and their famil a deputy commissioner . scho.ol teacher from Johns discrimination against ress said. Childress al ies. Some longer term saying it was "kind of town, was due to be sworn veterans." Childress ci so sees a need for more rehavilitation facilities ironic because other de in on June 29th. Nauke of ted a case in Hennepin money and personnel in could then be transferred partments who serve far Huntington. N.Y. received County where the county the area of vetersns em from the VA hospitals to less people, have depu unanimous backing for his contended that the Veter ployment and re-employ- these camps. ties." There are 540.000 move according to offic ans Preference Law denied ment . "I would like to veterans and $62 million ials at the convention. them "the better quality see a unit similar to the One state Program that in bonus money under his Nauke gave as the reason employee." Department of Manpower has greatly benefited the department's control. his strong support for the Services located at the veteran is the Vietnam His department is also national VFW policy again working to update all "Woman s rights, minori Department of Veterans Veterans Bonus. The Com st amnesty for resisters. veteran related legisla ties, etc.. are observed Affairs, to meet the vet missioner said that as of draft evaders and desert tion. but the veterans are dis erans employment needs." June 1974 there have been ers. AUCTUST, PAGE 2

College was established areas. The Col lege now in recognition of the offers two degrees: An fact that there are many Associate in Arts and a Experience = Credits ways to gain knowledge. Bachelor of Science in As a resuIt. it wilI Business Administration. July, 1972 marked the es the State Board of Higher usual way. carry out evaluations of Also in the development tablishment of a new and Education expressly to the college-level learn stages are an Associate innovative col lege in New administer an External Edison College is unlike ing no matter how this in Applied Science in Jersey. Thomas A. Edison Decree Program that will any other col lege. It learning was acquired - Management Degree and an Co I lege was created by enable qualified People has no classrooms, no li through experience, self- Associate in Radiological to earn a college degree brary, no resident facul study, college courses Technology Degree. All or complete a major Por ty, and only a small num taken long ago. educa degree programs are de tion of the work neces ber of administrative of tion Programs offered by veloped by committees of sary for a degree without ficers. Its campus is industry, the military or educators drawn from pri attending college in the the entire State. The labor unions, and the vate and public institu Thanks I ike. The Co!lege wilI tions. The Co I lege is develop and administer one of nine state col examinations that will leges in New Jersey and aid in this evaluation! is a recognized candidate Reprinted from the JFW it will carry out specaal for accreditation by the Report Vol IV, No.4 assessments of non-tra Middle States Association ditional learning, and it of Colleges and Secondary United Aircraft, leading wilI award associate and Schools. employer in Connecticut, bacculaureate degrees in made 1973 its second con recognition of this dem secutive year of success The three major means of onstrated college-level ful Vietnam veteran hir earning college credit learning and competence. ing. Nearly 2.100 re toward a degree from The students of Edison turning veterans were Thomas A. Edison College College are any and all hired into salaried and are: (I) credits earned residents of New Jersey. hourly positions last through regionally ac as well as Non-Residents, year, bringing to 5.600 credited colleges and who wish to apply regard the total of United's universities. (2) college less of age. educational veterans hiring since proficiency examinations. background, occupation or 1970. Since beginning and (3) Special Assess previous experiences. the program, one-fifth ment of college-level United s new hires have knowledge gained through been men and women from Drawing upon the faculty non-traditional means. the ranks of unemployed resources of alI the col Instructor Don Helder explains the operation of equipment in the machine leges and universities in For more information veterans. United was one tool shop to veterans attending the Ferris State College Veterans Workshop. on of the first to become The Michigan school has hosted nearly 800 veterans in the two-year-old pro New Jersey, and other ex Edison College write: involved in Vietnam vet gram, which offers a cost-free week on campus to veterans who are interested perts as we I It Edison eran hiring. e.ven before in pursuing a college education, but are unsure of how to begin the effort. Col lege wi11 set UP the Thomas A. Edison College President Nixon issued an specific requirements for of New Jers*ey executive order encour external degrees in care 1750 North Olden Avenue aging such efforts. fully selected subject Trenton. New Jersey 08638

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Credit Card Benefits? Rep. Joel T. BroyhilI (R. There is a post office in Va.) says veterans and almost every community in • from the editor their dependents would America - certainly in get their benefits checks every college community . on time if the Veterans but such is not the case Administration used a na with VA installations." tionwide credit card and sayd BroyhilI. "A veter computer system. an presenting his credit We want your opinions and gut reactions to the issues card to a local post of that concern you as a veteran. In a letter to VA Chief fice with leased computer Donald E. Johnson. Broy or telephone connections hil I said credit cards to authorized check-writ The "Veteran's Voice" is the fledgling business-baby could be operated through ing facilities of the the Post office system by federal government, seems of what started as a publication of a veteran's club on the feeding VA information to me to be a 21st cen University of Minnesota campus. It is growing steadily into computers. He said. tury recognition of the as the operation matures and more people become involved. "It is my understanding facts of life concerning But in the tree of national circulation (our goal) we are that a similar system is today's communication still a small branch. A vital press can challenge the already in use by the VA needs." he said. Department of Medicine inactivity of veteran's legislation and awareness of benefits. and Surgery and is work While calling on the VA A nationally circulated veteran's newspaper could do much ing successfully." After and the President's task more. America's strong minority needs to add its unique citing recent problems force on veterans bene point of view to the mainstream of thought in America. with VA benefits checks. fits to give serious con Your point of view, enlightened by the darkness of war and BroyhilI said he thought sideration to his Plan. the insensitivity of beaurocracy, is needed....desperately. a credit card system BroyhilI said as a con should include education gressman he would be wil Gary R. Jones, EDITOR benefits, home-buying and ling to sponsor any need job assistance. ed legislation.

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\*l i *kM m f & 'i *£ W % '*w VETERAN'S VOICE • " ,-• Ui/: 5 -' * «5 V?c ;*T • 4 iiftnlff ffiiYfrr J DID YOU According to the Veterans Administration, the la IS SEEKING bor force participation rate of male veterans dur ing fiscal year 1973 was 88 per cent, compared to KNOW 72 per cent for non-veterans. THAT... ADV. REPS. IN YOUR CITY

The current GI Bill is attracting a greater per ...Today 70 per cent of Call Today (612) 331-3233 centage of eligible Vietnam-era veterans and ser - the American People live vicemen than the World War II program. The par on 2 per cent of the land ticipation rate reached 50.9 per cent in January Think about that. 142 1973, surpassing the 50.4 per cent rate recorded million people living on by World War II veterans. 74»000 square miles - in MEN - WOMEN a country of over 3 mil lion square miles.

A simple test which helps avoid rejection of That's more congested transplanted kidneys has been developed by a Vet than some countries fa WANTED erans Administration medical team comprised of mous for overcrowding - Doctors Barry Kahan, Kamal Mittal, John Bergen and Japan with 100 million By The MINNESOTA Baldwin Tom of the Chicago VA Research Hospital. people on I42i000 square mi I est or Enfiiand with 45 Army National Guard million people on 50»000 square miles. I HMonaJ

The Veterans Administration warns veterans and lyoutM. ^,9 servicemen who sell homes purchased with GI loans No wonder we have prob I BUS s to make certain they obtain a "release from lia lems. Povertyi crimei bility" when purchasers assume their loans. drug addiction? youth re bel Iioni ecological a- buses. We can do some thing about it. Write your Senator! Congressman Under a recent change of regulations, an undeter $ mined number of persons eligible for Veterans Ad State Assemblymani etc.! on the concept of popula „o«e ministration educational assistance now may pursue <.«- external study programs along with regular college tion dispersal. It 80011 curricula leading to standard college degrees. wouldn t cure al I our problems! but it is a THIS IS AN AVERAGE STARTING SCALE. PER start. If you are inter SONNEL WITH EXPERIENCE CAN START AT A ested in learning more MUCH HIGHER FIGURE. •BH^I Service-disabled veterans, whose prosthetic or or about this concept! we National Guard Representatives wilI be glad to give you at the thopedic devices tend to wear out or tear their National Guard Armories • clothing, may obtain a $150 annual clothing allow a 28-page booklet enti tled "The Geography of : 500 S Sixth Street 600 Cedar Street ance by applying to the Veterans Administration. ; Minneapolis, MN 55415 St. Paul, MN 55101 Survival." ; 612-336-7536 612-296-5736 BROUILLETTE "Join the Navy" COMPUTER INDUSTRY AGENCY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

provides one of the Sperry UNIVAC in Roseville is engaged in the development and manufacture of computer D.L. "Bill" L'ehr best opportunities systems for business, industry and INSURANCE government. We regularly have employment opportunities for: COUNSELOR available. * Clerks, Typists, Secretaries * Production and Material Control A lot of the important things young people need today they can find in the Navy. A sense of Specialists * Electronic Technicians "Selling purpose and dedication. Scholarships to help them through cotlege. And an opportunity to get * Electrical and Mechanical Engineers specialized schooling and on-the-job training (Degree Required) All Types of Insurance. and experience in a broad range of Navy occu * Computer Programmers (Degree pations. Occupations that could pay off hand Required) somely in civilian life. Joining the Navy gives LIFE-AUTO-FIRE- young men and women a chance to discover the CASUALTY world. And to discover themselves. So, if you know any young people who qualify, why not If your interests and qualifications match any suggest a visit to the local Navy recruiter. He's of these assignments, please contact us. prepared to discuss the opportunities available in today's Navy. 1005 W. Franklin Sperry UNIVAC Employment Department MPLS., MINN, 55405 2276 Highcrest Drive Phone U.S. NAVY RECRUITING STATION Roseville, Minnesota 55113 377-1310 2nd & Wash. Ave. =§= UNIVAC SUPPORT Mpls., Mn. 55401

OUR CALL TOLL FREE ADVERTISERS (Anytime) 800 841-8000 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F AUGUST, PAGE 5 Viet Vet Profile Fraser The Veterans Administration has recently released the Openings Warns of following "profile" of the Vietnam era-veterans: . 6.8 mil lion strong For Veterans! Mideast . More than one of four <26.2 per cent) of all war Involvement veterans . Two of five (36.9 Per cent) served in Southeast From a Press release by Asia MANAGER TRAINEE OF Congressman Donald M. KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN Fraseri (DFL-MN): . Served almost three years (33.2 months) "We cannot allow an 'In ." 28 years old RESTAURANT dochina syndrome' to de velop in which the United . Married (two out of three) We have a training opening in our internationally growing organization — for a bright person with a desire to get ahead in an exciting new career field with the leader in the fast food business. States would accept for We will put you in our new management training class in a training store in this area. Excellent . Has more than one child pay and the greatest fringe benefit plan in the industry. After a 3 phase training program you'll be itself the role of 'po assigned to work in one of 26 units, then eligible for further promotion, and you can go as far as liceman of the Middle you're capable in our fast expanding organization. Please stop in! East' who continues to . Lives in the city escalate the expenditure Call (612) 544-8772 or send resume in confidence to: K.F.C., Roy Miller of diPlomatiCi eccnomio . Has a Personal income of about $7»I70 and a family 750 Decatur Ave. No., Golden Valley, Minn. and even military re income of about $IOi6IO per year sources toward reaching EDUCATION an elusive 'light at the . Has a high school education Plus one semester of end of the tunnel.' col lege (I2.7 years)

"Secretary Kissinger has . Only one of eight (I3.2 percent) did not complete made Public assurances high school BOWLING SHIRTS that no secret commit ments of this sort or any . Considers education the most important readjustment other were made in con benefit LETTERING nection with American participation in the . Three million cf them spent $7 billion to date un troop disengagement ar Work shirts Emblems der GI Bill rangements between Israel Athletic uniforms Caps Egypti and Syria. We . Takes advantage of GI Bill (44.I per cent) Low overhead means lower prices should all hope and Pray that this is in fact the . More go to school under GI BiM that World War II case and that it will re veterans (39.2 Per cent versus 36.9 per cent) HOUSE OF LETTERING main so. In explaining the post-disengagement 2907 Taylor Street N.E. . Three of five of those in school go to college (63. Minneapolis, Minn. role of the United States 6 per cent) the Secretary emphasized that the United States is M. Kubik, Mgr. . Goes to college more frequently than World War II Phone: 788-6930 not the guarantor of the veterans (4.8 per cent versus I4.3 per cent) agreements — the UN is. And the Parties to the . Takes less on-the-job training than V/orld War II conflict will look to the veterans (4.8 Per cent to 9.I per cent) ARE YOU LOOKING FOR — U.S. for interpretation of details of the troop . Takes far less farm training (0.I oer cent to 4.4 disengagement agreement* per cent) / In just five years not for enforcement." HOME LOAN GUARANTEE ^ % DATA 100 Corporation is second **, , Has taken advantage of home loans to extent of $16. only to IBM in the Manufacturing and 5 billion in guarantees

Marketing of remote batch and . Wore than 790»OOO already have home loans key entry terminals. Assemblers . Buys a home costing $24i435 with an average loan of $23i948 The Terminal People are Machinists . Spends about 35.3 per cent of his income ($261 of experiencing a 40% growth rate and, are Welders 739 per month) for housing looking for men and women seeking outstanding . Has obtained 71.5 per cent of all mobile home loans career opportunities in the following technical made. and professional areas:

Electronic Technicians Are you looking for opportunity. Good Programmer Analysts positions are available immediately. Must be experienced 4. furnish own TEACHERS Field Engineers tools, however less experienced may Systems Technicians 'be considered on individual basis. We now cover: Clerical All public schools All private schools Qualified candidates may call or forward resumes in strict All Catholic schools Michigan thru California confidence to W. Terry Olson, Personnel Department, 941-6500, extension 245 (area code 612) plus all the colleges in the nation! Cecelia Goslin Mgr. 7725 Washington Avenue South (County Road 18 and Highway 494) Edina, Minnesota 55435 (Oetou 332-8603 612/941-6500 Portec SINCE PIONEER DIVISION TEACHERS EXCHANGE 1919 3700 COMO AVE. 5E MINNEAPOLIS. MN. SMU DATA 100 An Eouel Opportunity E"nplov?r 215 PLYMOUTH BLDG. (6th & Henn., Mpls.) CORPORATION AUGUST, PAGE 6

was almost 5-0 members five hospitals, existing patients in VAs 170 hosp who pay annual dues of ALCOHOL alcoholism treatment will NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF itals have some alcoholic $3£. Approximately 150 UNITS be upgraded into special problem, and the agency people attended the con ized units with addition is spending more than $25 BLACK VETERANS ference. INCREASED al funding. million Per- year for Specialized units for treatment and rehabilita HOLDS CONVENTION 'The other major service treatment of alcoholism About 17 percent of the tion of these veterans. organizations have neg wilI be opened at 14 Vet Reprinted from Reville lected the needs of all erans Administration hos Vietnam-era veterans and pitals by July l. 1974. Calling it the "first an the black veteran has bringing to 70 the number Career nual convention." the Na never been able to find a of the agency's hospitals tional Association of Place in the other veter that have these facili Oriented Black Veterans met in ans groups i" Robert ties. Milwaukee from May 1-3 Cocrofti Board Chairman Training Courses and heard Wisconsin Judge said explaining the pur Nine of the units wilI be Harold Jackson predict poses of the Association. new. At the additional that the organization would succeed in uniting msd Control Data Institute all black veterans nation -wide. A $§©,©©©• Day or Evening Classes The National Association * at mmum Computer Programming or of Black Veterans was 4 Computer Technology founded in March 1973. It begins September 23rd. earmarkecTfor\ Graduate in 6 to 10 months with the skills you need So says the VA *°£M/ vetetansl \ \ /A to qualify for placement Mel Lazarus VJ assistance. Ask about our fPO you KNOW, MRS. HOBBS, THAT awards -*^L— credit transfer program and AS A VETERAN OVER 65 I AM placement .statistics. ELIGIBLE FOR NEEOED TREAT} "lENT AT AVA HOSPITAL? to NOT JUST you MR.K ANy OLD VETERAN ' an office of veterans' affairs is on campus to assist veterans MAY BE ELISIBLEy and provide support services! V a unique working agreement between Hamline and the veterans employment representatives from the Minnesota Department of Manpower Services has been established to assist veterans with job placement following graduation!

a flexible and innovative educational experience is available to meet your needs as a veteran college student!

For further .ntormalion - Contact the OFFICE OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS Hamlin*. University, SI. Paul, Minnesota 55104 or call (612) 641-2378. VETERANS Summer at the BALDWIN Intern Minnesota Positions DFL Available Office ffi&fe CONTACT DON BANGHART 1974 Minnesota State DFL Office 730 E. 28th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407 DEMO SALE! Phone: 827-5421 OPEN MONDAY-THURSDAY'TIL 9 P.M. FRIDAY 'TIL 6 SATURDAY 'TIL 5 PM CAN YOU MEET THE 74 Malibu Classic 74 Caprice Classic Bright blue 2-door H.T. with EZ- Bright green 2-door H.T. with CHALLENGE OF THE FUTURE? Eye glass, air cond., PS, PB, white vinyl roof, deluxe belts, bodyside moldings, 350 engine, power door locks, EZ-Eye glass, turbo-hydramatic trans., wheel door edge guards, rear window The Minneapolis Area Vocational Tecnnicai Institute covers, belted w-ws, H.D. bat defogger, turbo-hydramatic Offers Full Time Day Training in the following areas: tery, radio, vinyl roof and un- trans., air cond., PS, & disc dercoating. Stock No. 6639. brakes, remote control mirror, for the low price of $3724 belted wsw tires, radio with Accounting • Needle Arts 74 Impala rear speaker, bumper guards and undercoating. Stock No. Arch. Drafting • Offset Printing Golden brown 4-dr. with custom Auto Mechanics • Patternmaking belts, EZ-Eye glass, door edge 66 2 3 Cabinetmaking • Hosp. Station Secretary , , , . _. . $4195 Clerk-Typist- • Radio-TV Repair guards, body side moldings, wheel opening moldings, rear 74 Caprice Classic Machine Oper. • Secretarial Training 4-dr. seaan, golden brown with Commercial Foods • Sheet Metal window defroster, air cond., turbo-hydramatic, PS, & disc beige vinyl roof, air cond., PS, Electricity • Shoe Repair PB, turbo-hydramatic, radio — Commercial Art • Tailoring brakes, remote control mirror, Electronics Tech. • Tailoring 350 4 Bbl. engine, tilt wheel, full rear speaker, deluxe belts, EZ- Machinist • Upholstering wheel covers, belted w-ws, H.D. Eye glass, door edge guards, Merchandising • Welding battery, radio — rear speaker, rear window defogger, remote Marketing • Nurse Aide. bumper guards, beige vinyl roof mirror, belted white walls, H.D. Metal Arts Orderly and undercoating. Stock No. battery, bumper guards, and 6591. $4045 undercoating. Stock No. 6632. $40951 Approved for G.I. Training "IN BUSINESS AS IN UfE, WEPRACTICE THE GOLDEN RULE" Apply now for classes starting June 17th and September 9, 1974 BALDWIN CHEV. 420 CENTRAL AV For Further Information Call 612-348-4125 AUGUST, PAGE 7

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You'll receive complete information 19 major fields of study - Excellent job opportunities when you request your copy of the Independent Study Bulletin. Call 373-3256 or write University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455 Write or call: Office of the Dean I am a disabled vet College of Agriculture Department of Independent Study eran who received a University of Minnesota $2i800 automobile St. Paul, Minnesota 55108 grant from the Veter Phone: (612) 373-0921 ans Administration. j Continuing Education

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* 4 year liberal arts college with U of M a - My wife and I were divorced in January. * 1,650 students, new campus, new ideas & Since I have lost a dependenti when wilI the Veterans Adminis special veterans counseling and housing. tration reduce my pension?

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