| Show I I Let George Do It Veteran Bonus Issue Raises Question The much discussed veterans' veterans bonus jonus came up for additional clarification T Thursday h u II r s d day a y after George had glanced through a letter letter let let- ter sent by two veterans of World War II Weve heard Y A that hat 45 15 states slates have lave given or intend in intend intend in- in tend giving ng their veterans a bonus bonus bonus bo bo- nus write Tile J. J P P. P of Murray and II I. I M. M of Midvale Mid Mid- 0 vale vale- We Ve would like ike to know why Utah cannot do G George the he same Utah is one of the highest taxed states tales they continue and surely ought to be capable of oC doing a little lit lit- I tIe tle Ic for Cor their veterans We Ve appreciate the year three-year exemption given the vet but this hardly equals quals ls the efforts other states have lave given Could you tell us why this his situation exists George glanced into his tax rid den wallet polished his discharge button Hilton and c eagerly marched up to o the office of veterans affairs at athe atthe atthe the he state capitol Edward T. T OBrien O'Brien director of veterans veterans' affairs replied that most veteran leaders in Utah Ulah have not demanded bonuses They believe such a bonus would cause too great a strain on the he taxpayer while giving the veteran veteran vetran vet- vet eran ran only temporary relief Mr OBrien O'Brien revealed Most states which have given bonuses to World Var War II veterans were virtually forced to do so because of the precedent they had set in giving bonuses to participants participant in the first world war The veteran was called to the colors not by his state but by the federal government Consequently Consequent Consequent- ly the federal government must assume the main responsibility for forgiving forgiving forgiving giving out bonuses Mr OBrien O'Brien adder added spokesmen express satisfaction over the many benefits given vets of the recent war and do not at this time think it justified in requesting bonus aid aid Send questions suggestions or 01 complaints to George in care of the Salt Lat Lake Lace e Telegram S S. S Main Full names and addresses should be included in letters George will use only initials if requested |
