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Show FATHERS The Army and Navy called 966,-000 966,-000 men to the colors in July, August and September. Their requirements re-quirements for the last quarter is estimated at 907,000 men. Maj. Gen. Lewis G. Hershey, Director Di-rector of Selective Service, says there are now available only 461,-000 461,-000 men unless 446,000 fathers are summoned to the colors. There are 6,559,000 men in the deferred group of fathers. This indicates in-dicates that approximately seven per cent will be drafted,, although a much larger percentage will be I called up for examination. |