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circumstances of war; they must have passed the pre-med exams, and be taking only clinical subjects; they must not have already obtained a degree in medicine from any university; they must be intellectually superior. Preference in admission will be given to those farthest advanced in their clinical training.

In Brief

Regierungsbezirk Military Government Detachments were directed to send representatives to Hq USFET for an Education and Religious Affairs Conference, beginning November 9th ... According to USFET cabled directive, when captured or surrendered enemy road transport vehicles, parts, tires, shop equipment, tools, fuels and lubricants, highway maintenance materials and equipment, horses and tractors, are sold, a tax or fee or two per cent of sales price will be assessed against the purchaser. This is to be above and in addition to the sales price. Proceeds of this tax will be promptly remitted to the Finanzamt (Reich Tax Collecting Office) within whose district the sale is consummated ... The maximum allowance of rationed foods that German authorities will permit for the consumer category ten to seventeen years of age has been increased by USFET to 1900 calories a days. This amends paragraph
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 3B of SHAEF letter AG 400-7 (Civil) GE-AGM, dated January 25th.

Postal Items

USFET granted authority for the resumption of the postal savings system in the U.S. Zone, effective the 20th of October, subject to the following conditions: balances on deposit prior to resumption of service will be honored; withdrawal limited to RM 100 at one time, and not in excess of RM 500 in any 30-day period; deposits and withdrawals limited to residents of the Zone. The service existing on that date and to be established thereafter must conform to these conditions. The authority does not in any way change instructions regarding accounts blocked under existing regulations ... Effective the same date, authority was granted for the resumption of the postal check service in the U.S. Zone. Balances on deposit at the time of resumption of this service will be honored ... Rehabilitation of the Reichpost is being hampered by lack of vehicles of mail transport. District Commanders were directed that all Reichspost Postal Vehicles being used for purposes other than Reichspost activity be returned to control of the Reichspost. ....Resumption of COD was authorized by USFET, within the U.S. Zone, and within the limitations prescribed by former Reichspost regulations.
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