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Domestic News
June 29, 1918
Iditarod Pioneer
Iditarod, Alaska
What is this article about?
Washington, D.C., June 15: Provost Marshal General Crowder issues special order instructing northern boys who turned 21 since last June to register under selective service law. Alaska residents must register between July 2 and September 3, accounting for travel difficulties.
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YOUNGSTERS TO SIGN
Washington, D. C. June 15 A special order issued by Provost Marshal General Crowder today contains instructions to northern boys who have reached the age of 21 since last June, to comply with the registration regulations of the selective service law.
Residents of Alaska must register between July 2 and September 3.
This period, it is believed by the provost marshal general, will give northerners ample time to comply with the regulations, the fact having been taken into consideration that the difficulties of travel in Alaska render registration slower and more difficult than in the States.
Washington, D. C. June 15 A special order issued by Provost Marshal General Crowder today contains instructions to northern boys who have reached the age of 21 since last June, to comply with the registration regulations of the selective service law.
Residents of Alaska must register between July 2 and September 3.
This period, it is believed by the provost marshal general, will give northerners ample time to comply with the regulations, the fact having been taken into consideration that the difficulties of travel in Alaska render registration slower and more difficult than in the States.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Selective Service
Registration
Alaska
Young Men
Draft
What entities or persons were involved?
Provost Marshal General Crowder
Where did it happen?
Washington, D. C.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington, D. C.
Event Date
June 15
Key Persons
Provost Marshal General Crowder
Event Details
Special order issued containing instructions for northern boys who reached age 21 since last June to comply with selective service registration. Alaska residents to register July 2 to September 3, considering travel difficulties.