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Nationwide Draft Draws 10 500 Numbers for Army
The draft selection process in Washington completed after a long drawing from a large bowl. Secretary Baker and key lawmakers drew the first numbers, with 10 500 numbers drawn in total. Early numbers may shape early service, while most districts will not be affected until later.
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Washington
National Army
First Army
War Baker
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Dent
House Military Committee
Warren
Representative Kahn
Senate
House Military Committees
Tasker H. Bliss
Army
Enoch Crowder
McCain
Sdease