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Justice Dept forms unit to prosecute draft violators
The Justice Department and Selective Service announce a new unit to coordinate prompt prosecutions of draft violations. They caution lawful protest actions will not trigger expedited callups. The statement notes prosecutions are up while failures to report remain low from wartime levels. Ottie Lee Kerley, 75, of Carterville died after an extended illness. he was a coal miner and WWI veteran. Funeral details were announced.
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Washington
Justice Department
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Hershey
Atty
Ramsey Clark
Clark and
Ottie Lee Kerley
Grand Ave
Carterville
Herrin
Simpson
James
Alice Howerton Kerley
Maude Taylor
Marion
Kerley
United Mine Workers of America
Emma Triplett
Bloomington
Elmer
Colp
Riggin
J. R. Mann
East Lawn Memorial Gardens