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House Alerted for Quick Passage of Draft Measure
House leaders push for rapid action after Senate's 78 to 10 approval of peacetime draft. Speaker Martin forecasts a one day rule and vote on the 19 through 25 selective service bill next week. Senate plan calls for July 1 registration, two year service, volunteers for 18-year-olds, and universal military training as the broader goal.
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Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Leo E. Allen
House Rules Committee
Illinois
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Allen
Truman
Graftrans Mercanary
Fort Worth
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