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Congress Weighs Overhaul of Draft Laws Across Nation
A Chicago conference of more than 100 scholars, Army officers, senators, and experts urged next year’s congressional action on revising the Selective Service Act. Proposals include a 18 or 19 year old earliest call, a lottery system, and a shift toward an all volunteer force, with debate on feasibility in wartime.
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Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
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Harold Wool
Defense Department
Margaret Mead
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South Viet Nam