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The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
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In Frankfurt, Germany, only 547 US officers and men have requested family transport to Europe, despite plans for 10,000 dependents monthly, due to awaiting congressional funding for moving costs.
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FRANKFURT, Germany, March 6.--(AP)--Only 547 American officers and men have asked that their families be sent to Europe, although the Army is preparing to bring in 10,000 dependents a month. U. S. Army headquarters said Wednesday.
Only 22 enlisted men were among those applying.
Army officers said the low number of applications probably was due to the fact that most low ranking enlisted men were waiting for Congress to pay costs of moving families from their homes to east coast embarkation transportation ports.
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Frankfurt, Germany
Event Date
March 6
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only 547 applications received, including 22 from enlisted men; low numbers attributed to pending congressional funding for relocation costs.
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US Army headquarters reported that despite preparations to transport 10,000 dependents to Europe monthly, only 547 American officers and men have applied for family berths, with just 22 enlisted men among them. The low figure is likely due to low-ranking enlisted men awaiting Congress to cover moving costs from homes to east coast ports.