Two days after the President broadcast the first hint of the soldiers'-bonus-to-be, he made public the detailed proposal for postwar demobilization prepared by the now defunct National Resources Planning Board.
Six Points. The program was notable for its clarity. Contained in 96 recommendations were six specific points bearing on demobilized men and women:
> Three months' furlough at base pay, not to exceed $100 a month, plus family allowances.
> Beyond that time, if necessary, unemployment insurance for 26 weeks for those who register with the U.S. Employment Service.
> Special aid...
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