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Labor Shortages Force Draft Deferments for Skilled War Workers
Washington reports reveal fast growing labor shortages are prompting temporary deferments for virtually all skilled war workers. Officials say essential wartime roles justify keeping key workers in industry, with directives urging local boards to favorably review those in critical sectors such as railroads, coal, shipping, and shipbuilding. The War Manpower Commission plans immediated action to address agricultural labor shortages as shortages spread across industries.
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