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Conscientious objectors serve in Puerto Rico camp network
About 6,890 conchies are in Civilian Public Service camps in the States with 47 in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The Castaner project in Puerto Rico hosts a hospital and up to 100 outpatients daily, while objectors face harsh living as they aid disease relief amid limited doctor supply and remote conditions.
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Selective Service Boards
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Congress
U.S
Greater Antilles
Juan
Castener Project
University of Puerto Rico
Army
University of
Act of Congress
Canchy