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... thing , and I have never regretted it . I happen to live in a town that was near a military institute , and I used to see the people come and parade at Thanksgiving time . And I would like to see us get on this business of educating the ...
... thing , and I have never regretted it . I happen to live in a town that was near a military institute , and I used to see the people come and parade at Thanksgiving time . And I would like to see us get on this business of educating the ...
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... thing on whether it would be more economical on a 2 - year basis or whether it would be more economical to go down and recom- mend the 17 - year - old . Some people I know haven't nerve enough to do it because the mothers would be on ...
... thing on whether it would be more economical on a 2 - year basis or whether it would be more economical to go down and recom- mend the 17 - year - old . Some people I know haven't nerve enough to do it because the mothers would be on ...
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... thing or the thing that disturbs Mr. Hinshaw and some of the others is that we should be rather careful and cautious , I think , in trying to select men with par- ticular skills or talents , to educate them in order that we won't have ...
... thing or the thing that disturbs Mr. Hinshaw and some of the others is that we should be rather careful and cautious , I think , in trying to select men with par- ticular skills or talents , to educate them in order that we won't have ...
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... thing according to the law . And if that is true , I think the Congress ought to be sure that the law is clear enough that even I could understand it . Now , in the first place , I am not sure about what Russia is doing . I have heard a ...
... thing according to the law . And if that is true , I think the Congress ought to be sure that the law is clear enough that even I could understand it . Now , in the first place , I am not sure about what Russia is doing . I have heard a ...
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... thing , Mr. Chairman ? The CHAIRMAN . All right . Mr. RIVERS . Do others of our allies follow a similar procedure to which your bill relates , and to this group which your bill affects ? Mr. HINSHAW . Yes , notably England . Mr. RIVERS ...
... thing , Mr. Chairman ? The CHAIRMAN . All right . Mr. RIVERS . Do others of our allies follow a similar procedure to which your bill relates , and to this group which your bill affects ? Mr. HINSHAW . Yes , notably England . Mr. RIVERS ...
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Page 152 - And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the Lord of hosts hath spoken it.
Page 678 - Mr. Chairman, I would like to put in the record at this point some correspondence I have had with General Fleming relative to this question.
Page 101 - The President is authorized, under such rules and regulations as he may prescribe, to provide for the deferment from training and service under this Act in the land and naval forces of the United States of...
Page 127 - The Congress further declares that in a free society the obligations and privileges of serving in the armed forces and the reserve components thereof should be shared generally, in accordance with a system of selection which is fair and just, and which is consistent with the maintenance of an effective national economy.
Page 180 - ... prior to the date scheduled for his induction and pursuant to a proclamation by the Governor of a State to the effect that the authorized strength of any...
Page 104 - Congress further declares that adequate provision for national security requires maximum effort in the fields of scientific research and development, and the fullest possible utilization of the Nation's technological, scientific, and other critical manpower resources.
Page 239 - I would be less than frank if I did not tell you that we still have important deficiencies in our defense program.
Page 347 - To maintain, by timely and effective military action, the security of the United States, its possessions, and areas vital to its interest. 3. To uphold and advance the national policies and interests of the United States.
Page 180 - Guard to enable it to maintain its strength authorized by current appropriations, and prior to the issuance of orders for him to report for induction, enlists or accepts appointment in any such organized unit shall be deferred from training and service under this title so long as he continues to serve satisfactorily as a member of such organized unit.
Page 104 - II-A shall be placed any registrant whose continued service is found to be necessary to the maintenance of the national health, safety, or interest...