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Dates: during 1960-1969
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President Nixon asked state draft directors early last summer to set uppanels of young people to advise them. Massachusetts had not done so by a week and a half ago, but picked DiCara to attend the drawing because "we were very impressed by Larry's credentials."
About 850,000 men were affected by last night's drawing. About 250,000 of these will probably be drafted nest year, Those whose numbers are above 200 will probably be safe from the draft.
The next four dates drawn were April 24, December 30, February 14, and October 18.
The first capsule was pulled by Rep. Alexander Pirnie (R.N.Y.), ranking Republican on a special House subcommittee on the draft. He unfired the paper and handed it to a Selective Service representative who announced the date and pasted it on a display board. The following capsules were drawn by members...
"These classmates of mine who are familiar with my interests were not the least bit surprised to learn about my new position," DiCara said.