CHARLES LEWIS INJURED
CONVALESCING AT HOME
Charles Lewis had the misfor-1
tune to run a nail through his
foot last week, but expects to be
around again soon.
WALES STOREKEEPER
IN NOME ON BUSINESS
Louis Tunguenuk, storekeeper
of Wales, is in Nome on a buying
trip for his store. He madt the
180 mile trip by skinboat.
MINERS & MERCHANTS
BANK OF ALASKA
NOME ALASKA
NOME CAB CO
Reasonable Rates
Dependable 24-hour Service — Phone Main 141
Dorothy’s Gift Shop
Mrs. M. B. Young, Owner
The Only Shop On Lane’s Way
INFANTS WEAR AND GIFTS
FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Hours 11:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M.
mNo, Mr. Abercrombie. That isn't what we mean
when we invite yon to relax on a Clipper99
dipper flying time* all the way from Nome ta Seattle, ■
’way lew than a day. So Mr. “A** won’t need his uifbcie.
But he am relax in the adjustable lounfe seats of the
Doufias-built DC-3. And a stewardem will help make him
comfortable ... see that be has good food aloft w past of
the fare. Pan American will be flad to help psa plan a trip
to mfwkere. Just inquire at the addrew below.
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FRONT ST.
MAIN 12
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As a service to veterans in this
area. THE NOME NUGGET will
publish a column of tlje questions
most frequently asked contact men
of the Veterans Administration
in this ar«a.
For more detailed information
veterans should contact or write
to the nearest VA contact unit at
Rooms 46 and 47. Post Office
building. Anchorage. Alaska.
Q. Are there any age limitations
for veterans who wish to take
educational training under the
G.I. Bill?
A. No.
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Q. Is medical treatment available
to veterans who are in school or
training on-the-job under the G.
I. Bill?
A. The veteran in training is en
titled only to such medical treat
ment as he would otherwise be
entitled to by virtue of his mili
tary or naval service.
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Q. May I be allowed to specify
the hospital in which I am to be
i treated?
A. Veterans are not permitted a
choice. Hospitalization must be
accomplished in the nearest suit
able facility. Consideration is
given the veteran’s choice pro
vided the hospital, home or cen
ter chosen is suitable and the ap
plicant agrees to defray the ex
pense of transportation to and
from the selected institution if
it is other than the nearest hos
pital.
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Q. I am receiving training under
the vocational rehabilitation pro
gram (Public Law 16). Will I
be allowed additional subsistence
for my child which is to be born
this month?
A. You are allowed in addition
to your subsistence of $90 as a
married veteran, $10 for the first
child and $7 for each additional
child. If your combined pen
sion and basic subsistence are |
less than $115 a month, you are
also entitled to additional sub
sistnece to bring your moAthly
income to that amount.
Q. How long do I have in which
to pay if I buy a home using the
government guarantee under the
G.I. Bill?
A. The bill provides for a maxi
mum of 25 years to pay. How
ever, the lending agency will set
the time limit, which in most cas
es does not exceed 20 years.
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Q. I have leased a small grocery
stoe, partially stocked. I feel
that it will be a much better bus
iness if I increase the stock. Is
it possible for me to obtain a
guaranteed business loan for this
purpose?
A. If a lending agency considers
your venture sound and is willing
to lend under the circumstances,
the VA will guarantee the loan.
However, the loan cannot extend
beyond the length of the lease.
Q .Can I be treated at a VA hos
pital lor malaria even though my
service record does not show evi
dence of the disease?
A. Yes. The VA rules that ma
! laria may be service-connected
even though no attacks occurred
prior to the veteran’s release from
the service.
T.egal Blanks at The Nugget office
TOOTH BRUSH TIME — Hippo Bebe, S.400 pounds
oi femininity, gets her teeth cleaned after a meal at Brookfield
zoo at Chicago by zoo attendant Clifford Jones.
WALLACE LIQUOR STORE
A Fine Assortment of Liquors and Wines
Phone Your Orders in to Main 55
Polar Liquor Store
Finest Assortment of Liquors
On The Seward Peninsula
Phone Your Orders Open From 8 A.M.
Black 138 To 6:30 P.M.
SPECIAL !
For a limited time we are selling
Imported Rums and Brandies j
at half of OPA ceiling prices 1
Special offer 1 gallon Coca Cola'
syrup FREE with every case of
Rum any brand
NOME LIQUOR
STORE