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Show JtOilMOX MLDKUS' E.EMpT TIOXS MAY CAl'SE APPK.ll Are Mormon missionaries now i, the field subject to military service or are they "exempts? This question will come up for decision to the local lo-cal boards of exemption in Utah, hia. ho and surrounding states and according ac-cording to advices from Salt Late the question will undoubtedly k passed up (o be finally settled in Washington. The decision will depend on the regular minister of religion is one interpretation of the terms used it the rules and regulations, "that i regular minister of religion is one who, as his customary vocation, preaches and teaches the principles of religion of a church, a religions sect or organization of . which he is i member," and also whether the words "regular or duly ordained mi;, isters of religion" include a person who is irregularly or incidentally engaged en-gaged in preaching. The question will not come up for decision, however, how-ever, unless it is introduced in tie form of an appeal. Aliens are not subject to tbi draft, according to the ruling as it at present exists, but Congress bs before it a law which would mak; friendly aliens subject to draft. At present ail aliens are exempt. |