Draft concerns persist across country
Lawmakers and citizens debate reinstating the draft as Iraq war pressures grow. Bush and Rumsfeld reject restarting conscription, yet activists like Barry Zellen note rising Web interest. Kansas officials, including Moore and Moran, oppose a new draft and warn about extended reserve tours becoming a de facto draft. The Selective Service remains on standby, prepared to mobilize if needed.
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Students not withholding information from military recruiters
Only 12 of 1,220 Free State High School students opted out of the provision. Kansas districts must inform parents and students about laws and rights and offer a way to prevent contact information release. Lawrence schools include FERPA details in enrollment packets. Some doubt readers grasp the notices, but officials push to improve awareness during enrollment. Kansas has long allowed sharing student data with recruiters, a change some opposed initially.
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Draft boards still in service amid recall rumors
Federal officials once posted a notice about serving on local draft boards sparking questions that no draft was being re established. The Selective Service continues to recruit thousands for unpaid local boards with 20 year terms. members review deferment cases and apply flexible, community minded standards.
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Local recruiters say enlistments up
Lt Col Brian DeToy an ROTC recruiter at Kansas University says enlistments have grown about 20 percent in three years driven by the 9 11 attacks and the Iraq war. He notes supply could struggle to meet global demand and considers the draft a plausible option, while KU students express mixed views and call for public discussion.
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Family questions search after man missing near Kansas River
The Lathrom family criticized the search while police and rescue crews canvassed North Lawrence river banks and bars on Monday and Tuesday. They noted AA meetings and a relapse, and questioned why the river wasn’t probed sooner or with dogs. Officials said efforts followed limited resources, high water, and no witnesses.
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