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Secretaries oversee mass draft as first army call looms
Washington July 21 Secretary Baker announces the nationwide draft for the first army. About 10,500 numbers drawn from the big bowl begin Friday and run into Saturday, with the initial 1,000 numbers signaling greater likelihood for induction. The list includes top military and congressional officials, and the process shows district variations from 185 to about 10,200 numbers.
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United States Army
Big Fish Bowl
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War Baker
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Mberlain
Senate Militaritee
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Senato Tren
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Tasker H. Bilss
Gertoch Crowder
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