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Truman Signs Draft Rules Broadening Eligibility
President Truman signed new draft regulations expanding eligibility to childless married men and aliens living in the United States. The rules lower volunteer age, authorize 17-year-olds to volunteer with parental consent, require work for conscientious objectors, and adjust age, medical, and service length factors to spread calls. Two qualification tests for college deferments were announced with dates and application deadlines.
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