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63 The Chairman asked if he had any police experience and he said that he had some shore patrol duty. At the present time he is a sheet metal worker. The Chairman asked if he would give up a permanent job to take a chance just because he liked police work and he replied in the affirmative. The Chairman explained that the rate of pay is $49 per week to start with a maximum of $54; one day off in six and asked if these conditions sounded satisfactory. Mr. Corr replied in the affirmative. Mr. Driscoll asked the applicant if he drank an4e replied in the negative. The Chairman explained that even though he were appointed he would have to take the Civil Service examination and Ai' he did not pass, he would then be out of work. He also stated that if he passed the mental he would then have to take a physical examination and asked if he were willing to take the risk. Mr. Corr replied in the affirmative. The Chief explained that the examination will be held in March and the marks will not be available until June; the applicant will risk Tending something over $100 for uniforms and if he would not pass the mental and physical exams he will have spent his money for nothing. Mr. Corr asked if, in the event he did not pass the examination, could he take them over and the Chief informed him that he could. He explained that prior to the war the State held examinations every two years and he thought they would continue on that basis. Mr. Corr retired at 9:10 .M. and Mr. Joseph R. Belcastro, 174 Wood Street, met with theB/ard. The Chairman read his history and asked Mr. Belcastro why he wanted to be a police officer. He replied that it offered security. At present there is always the chance of being laid off. He is a salesman with territory including Winchester, West Medford, Malden and Medford. The Chairman explained that if Mr. Belcastro took the job, gave up his present work and thaaf ailed to pass the exams, he might not have any job. He asked if he were willing to take that risk and pqr. Belcastro replied in the affirmative. The Chairman explained that the starting pay is$ 49 a week from which he would have to contribute 5% to the retirement system and that he might be working nights, days or both. The Chief said that there is always the chance of not passing the examinations. If an applicant fails the mental examination he is out and if he passes the mental but fails the physical he is also out. He further stated that the uniforms will cost well over $100 and must be paid by the officer.