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Married Guard Privates May Resign to Avoid Hardship
Washington reports that married men in the lowest National Guard ranks privates corporals and sergeants may resign to avoid hardships from mobilization. War Department says adjutants general must permit resignations if they refuse extended active duty. Roosevelt plans a year of intensive training for 50 000 guardsmen if Congress approves. Higher ranks remain in service due to pay sufficiency for dependents. Base pay on active duty is 21 dollars monthly, same as regulars, and employer paid leaves for training may be adjusted from previous 60 day allowances.
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