Hershey Curb Up to Court Over Draft Protest Clash
UPI reports that Justice Department officials expect Selective Service Director Hershey to lose in a key court challenge over his crackdown on draft protesters. A federal hearing looms as groups allege violations of free speech and association. Texas boards also move five youths for induction after mutilating draft cards.
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Draft convictions double as penalties rise in year
Convictions for draft law violations doubled in the past year with harsher sentences. Federal figures show 748 convictions in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, up from 372 in 1966, and average prison terms rose to 92.1 months from 26.4 months, 21 months in earlier years.
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