Single veterans (22 filled out questionaire) Average cost per veteran (single). A. Supplementary income for single veterans: 2. If not, will it be necessary for you to do so in the B. Other aids for single veterans: 1. War-bond withdrawals. 2. Loans 3. Savings. 4. Parental. 5. Other Do your total expences exceed the Government subsistence al- Do you think the Government should raise the subsistence Mr. CHAT PATERSON, Washington 6, D. C. 7 3 6 8 EXHIBIT No. 20 COLUMBIA, Mo., March 31, 1947. DEAR CHAT: I am submitting the results of our poll of the student-veterans at the University of Missouri. We polled 400 single veterans and 85 married veterans. The following results were obtained: Here is the vote on whether the present subsistence is sufficient and whether it should be increased: The following is the vote on whether the polled veterans found it necessary to fall back on financial means other than the subsistence allowance: The discrepancy between the total voting and the total polled is due to the failure of many to complete the form. We have supplied student-veterans with lists of their Congressmen and their addresses and have encouraged them to write in support of H. R. 870. 61 290 39 22 78 75 39 5 We are keeping on file the original questionnaires from which these statistics are compiled. If you desire them in Washington, inform us, and we shall forward them. I wish you all possible success. We AVC'ers in Columbia are fully behind you. (For R. D. Farnsworth, Chairman, Columbia AVC). EXHIBIT No. 21 American Veterans Committee, Southern Methodist University, cost of living survey Percentages derived from the total who answered the question. All other percentages derived from the total number who returned questionnaires. 2 questionnaires received from female, married, under Publi Law 346; and 1 received from female, single, under Public Law 16 (rehabilitation), not included in tabulation. Total questionnaires tabulated, 1,070. EXHIBIT No. 22 Newark (Del.) Memorial Chapter, American Veterans Committee Poll of 1,000 student-veterans at the University of Delaware, Newark, Del. Average monthly expense of single veterans receiving $65 per month: Newark (Del.) Memorial Chapter, American Veterans Committee Poll of 1,000 student-veterans at the University of Deleware, Newark, Del.-Continued Average monthly expense of married veterans receiving $90 per month: Food.. Rent.. Other essentials_ Total.. Other.. Grand total___ $57.88 38. 21 26. 03 122. 12 26. 25 148. 37 EXHIBIT No. 23 AVC, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, DEAR MR. PATERSON: The following are the results of a subsistence survey taken last week by the veterans' problems committee, University of Chicago chapter, AVC. I have available more information; but in line with a memo from national, we are concentrating on these two items. The committee plans to send letters recounting the difficulties and itemized budgets of specific veterans to Congressmen from the veterans' States, followed by general figures on the whole situation. The first Representatives written to will be those on the Veterans' Affairs Com-* mittee; afterward we will have a drive for veterans to write their individual Congressmen, enclosing budgets. I hope these figures will help in the drive. Yours truly, BILL FRIEND, Subsistence Drive Chairman. EXHIBIT No. 24 CHAT PATERSON, AMERICAN VETERANS COMMITTee, Inc., AVC Legislative Committee, Washington, D. C. Dear CHAT: The attached questionnaires represent a composite of a veterans' subsistence survey conducted on this campus by the veterans' counseling office and AVC. Of the 740 questionnaires distributed, 394 were returned and tabulated, representing 150 married veterans and 244 single veterans. In addition to the information on the questionnaires, approximately 85 percent of the total depended on war bonds or savings. Upon inquiry at the USES in Greeley, we were told that the demand for parttime labor had decreased markedly. A limited number of part-time jobs are offered by the college at wage rates from 40 to 50 cents per hour. We hope you can utilize this information in lobbying for a subsistence increase. Sincerely, RALPH L. BRADY, Chairman. MARRIED VETERANS SUBSISTENCE QUESTIONNAIRE The veterans' office in cooperation with the American Veterans Committee is sponsoring this questionnaire. It is desired to get information which may be sent to Congress during the present congressional hearings on higher subsistence payments for veterans attending educational institutions. We want this information only to help you and it will be kept strictly confidential. No attempt will be made to ascertain who filled out any particular form, so please answer every question fully. Per Rent (including gas, electricity, etc. If living with relative or sharing month apartment, what is your contribution?). Food (including meals eaten out, contribution to food at home) $33. 63 57.66 Clothing (including shoes, suits, other items). 11.49 Transportation (do not include automobile upkeep) 3. 59 Insurance (give monthly cost)-- 9.42 Recreation (theater, concerts, dates). 6. 52 Miscellaneous (cleaning, haircuts, cigarettes, club dues, etc.). 13. 63 1. Have you had to seek employment to help meet college expenses?. 100 50 2. If not, will it be necessary for you to do so in the future in order to continue at school?. 1. How many hours a week are you employed: If working: 2. What is your rate of pay? per hour. hours. 3. Do you feel this work interferes with your studies?_ Do you depend on any of the following for additional income in order to meet college expenses? 1. War-bond withdrawals. 2. Loans... 3. Savings. 4. Parental and/or other personal aids such as, income from trusts or insurance_. 5. Other (do not include subsistence from VA). Total (monthly) derived from employment and all sources listed above: Do your total expenses exceed the Government subsistence allow ance? per month. Do you think the Government should raise the subsistence allowance? IMPORTANT: Return this questionnaire to any of the following places: (1) Veterans' office, (2) boxes in mens' dormitories, or (3) box near AVC bulletin board in student union. SINGLE VETERANS SUBSISTENCE QUESTIONNAIRE The veterans' office in cooperation with the American Veterans Committee is sponsoring this questionnaire. It is desired to get information which may be sent to Congress during the present Congressional hearings on higher subsistence payments for veterans attending educational institutions. We want this information only to help you and it will be kept strictly confidential. No attempt will be made to ascertain who filled out any particular form, so please answer every question fully. Rent (including gas, electricity, etc. If living with relative or sharing apartment, what is your contribution?)_ Per month Food (including meals eaten out, contribution to food at home). $16.60 37. 21 9.40 Miscellaneous (cleaning, haircuts, cigarettes, club dues, etc.) 11. 72 Total expenses (please add above figures). 95. 28 Supplementary Income Yes No 124 105 19 1. Have you had to seek employment to help meet college expenses?. 120 If working: 1. How many hours a week are you employed? 2. What is your rate of pay? per hour. 3. Do you feel this work interferes with your studies? Do you depend on any of the following for additional income in order to meet college expenses? 1. War-bond withdrawals. 2. Loans 3. Savings. 4. Parental and/or other personal aids such as, income from trusts or insurance. 5. Other (do not include subsistence from VA).. Total (monthly) derived from employment and all sources listed above: Do your total expenses exceed the Government subsistence allowance?.. Do you think the Government should raise the subsistence allowance? IMPORTANT: Return this questionnaire to any of the following places: (1) Veterans' office. (2) boxes in mens' dormitories, or (3) box near AVC bulletin board in student union. |