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Double Scramble Draft Lottery Promises Impartiality
Washington officials announce a two drum system for the July 1 draft lottery to assign 365 birth dates and 365 birth days. A mathematician notes the method yields astronomical possible combinations and officials say lists will be sealed and validated before use.
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