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Draft age shifts spark debate on fairness and duty
A discussion on possible changes to draft age from 21 to 45, arguing for unbiased classifications and the value of older volunteers. The piece contrasts a 18 year old’s training with experience, notes heavy rains saving crops, and highlights wartime boosterism, local Chautauqua support, and community efforts on Camas Prairie.
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France
Great Britain
Camas Prairie
Northwest
Chautauqua Association
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