No. 47586. May 1, 1950. Mr. Fred W. Shields, Washington, D.C., for the plaintiff. King King, Washington, D.C., were on the brief. John R. Franklin, Washington, D.C., with whom was Assistant Attorney General H.G. Morison, for the defendant. Before JONES, Chief Judge, and LITTLETON, WHITAKER, MADDEN and HOWELL, Judges. HOWELL, Judge. Plaintiff sues to recover certain sums which he claims became due him during the period from May 11, 1942, to March 7, 1946, representing monetary allowances in lieu of