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National draft boards to be replaced by a computer system
Washington outlines a plan to abolish local draft boards in favor of a national computer at Great Lakes Naval Base. All registrants would be classified 1A by the machine, with draws done randomly. Boards would mainly defer for hardship or conscience, and recruitment of 18 to 60 year olds would aim for diverse, including women.
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Chicago Sun-Times
Draft Board
Selective Service
Washington
Great Lakes Naval Base
Chicago
Reagan
Military Reserve
National Guard