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October 9, 1943
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
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Under Secretary of War Patterson informs Senate Committee that Army's 7,700,000-man goal may increase, impacting pre-Pearl Harbor fathers via heavier draft. Senator questions why over 1M trained men remain stateside.
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Heavier Draft on Pre-Pearl Harbor Fathers Now in Offing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.-Under Secretary of War Patterson told the Senate Committee the Army's total goal of 7,700,000 men in uniform by the end of the year "may have to be increased" and an upward revision will mean a heavier draft on pre-Pearl Harbor fathers than now contemplated.
One Senator asked why there are now over 1,000,000 men in the United States that have been training for months and engaged in state to state maneuvers, being kept at home and not sent overseas?
There was no reply.
Heavier Draft on Pre-Pearl Harbor Fathers Now in Offing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.-Under Secretary of War Patterson told the Senate Committee the Army's total goal of 7,700,000 men in uniform by the end of the year "may have to be increased" and an upward revision will mean a heavier draft on pre-Pearl Harbor fathers than now contemplated.
One Senator asked why there are now over 1,000,000 men in the United States that have been training for months and engaged in state to state maneuvers, being kept at home and not sent overseas?
There was no reply.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Army Draft
Pre Pearl Harbor Fathers
Senate Committee
Military Expansion
What entities or persons were involved?
Under Secretary Of War Patterson
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
Oct. 9
Key Persons
Under Secretary Of War Patterson
Event Details
Under Secretary of War Patterson told the Senate Committee the Army's total goal of 7,700,000 men in uniform by the end of the year may have to be increased, meaning a heavier draft on pre-Pearl Harbor fathers. One Senator asked why over 1,000,000 men training in the United States are kept at home and not sent overseas. There was no reply.