Draft System in LB Narrowed to Single Board
Long Beach’s wartime draft boards have dwindled from seven to one under the Selective Service Act. Patricia Fish and Marguerite Okerstrom run the single office at 247 E First St as 40,000 men may be registered by next year, with fast, organized mobilization ready if a national emergency returns.
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Patricia Fish
Marguerite Okerstrom
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Selective Service Office
States plan veteran bonus differences across the union
An overview notes New York repealed residency requirements allowing former residents to apply from any state. New Jersey voters recently rejected a bonus proposal. Pennsylvania approved a plan paying 10 dollars per month state service and 15 dollars per month overseas service up to 500 dollars, with address for details. Washington state will pay 10 dollars monthly for state service and 14 dollars for overseas duty after a state supreme court ruling, with residency and citizenship conditions.
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Albany
N.Y
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Washington
Supreme Court
Olympia
Wash
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