Extension of the Draft and Related Authorities: Hearings Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, Eighty-sixth Congress, First Session, on H. R. 2260, an Act to Extend Until July 1, 1963, the Induction Provisions of the Universal Military Training and Service Act; the Provisions of the Act of August 3, 1950, Suspending Personnel Strengths of the Armed Forces; and the Dependents Assistance Act of 1950. March 3,4, and 5, 1959

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U.S. Government Printing Office, 1959 - 270페이지
Considers (86) H.R. 2260.

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