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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1972
Page
2
Washington AP reports the 1973 draft lottery calendar listing reclassifies two million men turning 19 this year by birthdate across months from January to December. The chart assigns each day a draft number and shows the order for potential military service.
The World Almanac notes the pineapple is a perennial herb from tropical America now grown in Africa Asia Australia Hawaii and Florida. Hawaii supplies most of the world s canned pineapple and the United States consumes the majority of it.
Washington AP outlines common questions from 19 year olds in the Wednesday draft lottery with answers on expected top numbers, deferments, notice periods, and comparisons to last year. It notes the draft authority may expire mid 1973 and a standby lottery is planned for early next year with mental and physical exams for low numbers. It covers hardship and Reserve deferments, and Nixon's zero draft pledge by July 1 1973 with military pay boosts and improved housing.
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