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Show 1 1. cT nils I SI COli BSi! With the changing program for ihe United States army overseas and the, return of thousands of troops to this' country, the imperative need for Y. M. C. A. workers in France has been di- minished to such an extent that scores of men who have had "their applica- ! tions favorably considered are now re- j celving word that their services will not be required. ' , All recruiting by the national war work council of the Y. M. C. A. has! been abandoned with the exception of; men of distinctive educational organi- zation ability, such as heads of col- leges and universities or principals of high schools. A very limited number of outstanding religious leaders with exceptional organizing ability will be sent across while a small number of business men who have had experience exper-ience in Y. M. C. A. work and possessing possess-ing ability to organize effectively may possibly be needed. The entire program of the Y. M. C. A. overseas has beon readjusted to meet the change in military conditions and it is expected that a large number num-ber of Y. M. C. A. secretaries overseas over-seas will be returned on the transports trans-ports with the home bound troops. oo |