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Show Rest Centers for Battle Veterans to Be Opened I WASHINGTON. The war de- ! partment announced the army ; ground and service forces are estab- lishing rest centers In some of the nation's leading resort hotels for i military personnel returning from i fighting fronts overseas. The pro- gram is similar to one already effected ef-fected for air force veterans. Men will receive "complete physical physi-cal examinations," and each will be evaluated as to his "most suitable new assignment," the department said. "These objectives will be accomplished accom-plished in surroundings conducive to rest, relaxation and diversion In order that this short period may serve as a respite from the arduous tasks of war and as orientation for further duties," it was added. Five such "redistribution centers" were understood to be planned to start operation in September. The department said "several hotels at Miami Beach, Fla., hftve been ac- quired and are being made ready" ; with negotiations under way at other unstated locations. i " f |