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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1954
Page
7
A Washington informed proposal envisions a draft era system with a six month basic phase and long reserve service. Youths could choose six months plus years in reserve or two years then shorter reserve time, with college deferral options and potential GI benefits once trained.
Washington officials and lobbyists lay out competing Universal Military Training plans as Congress nears 1955. Proposals span six month basic training, six year extensions, and compulsory reserve duties, with Legion ROA and National Guard leaders pushing differing guard and civilian policy roles.
Washington reports a renewed drive by the Defense Department and allied groups to enact a universal military training and compulsory reserve plan replacing or expanding Selective Service. Proponents, led by the Legion and Security Training Commission, cite a stronger reserve and fairer conscription while major labor, farm, religious and educational groups oppose expansion, fearing cost and democratic impact. Entities include the American Legion, National Reserve Forces Policy Board, Reserve Officers Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, AFL, National Farmers Union, and national church bodies, with public lobbying and White House engagement expected ahead of a 1935 congressional push.
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