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West Germany's alternative service program expands for conscientious objectors
The Mobile Social Assistance Service in West Germany helps COs like Peter Hummel perform in home care for the elderly and disabled. The program, backed by the constitution, allows non military service with social tasks, drawing interest from U.S. observers as draft talks resume. About 35 000 and rising youths serve in 11000 facilities nationwide, amid debate over liberalization and funding.
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Koblenz
West Germany
Peter Hummel
Bendorf
Hummel
Mobile
U.S
Potomac Institute of Washington
Hans Iven
Sven
Peter Preig