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Army Pushes to Draft 18 and 19 Year Olds
The army seeks immediate legislation to permit drafting 18 and 19 year olds. The War Department sent its draft age reduction request to the budget bureau two weeks ago. If approved, the measure will be sent to Congress soon, with the Senate expected to act after receipt and the House after the election. The move aims to fill troops not from shortage but because younger men are considered better soldiers. Major General James A. Ulio led the appeal.
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