A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning the maturity of eighteen and nineteen year olds. He believes that the age limit should be raised to twenty-four and not draft "infants" into the war. A response from Maybank is included, stating he appreciates the letter but no one will be exempt from draft.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning the change in the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. This citizen writes on behalf of his son, who works in order to help out his struggling family. He shares the anxiety his son had once he heard the possibility of being drafted at his young age. He suggests that the number of men who are older and don't contribute to their community be considered to be drafted first.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning proper training of eighteen and nineteen year old boys if drafted. He believes the current administration has decided to support, unnecessarily, drafting young boys and asks for the House and Senate to be the voices of reason. A response from Maybank is included, stating that he voted for the lowering of age based on the absolute necessity as outlined by the Army.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning the change in the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. The citizen wants the Senator to consider taking the boys after they've completed college and their commissions obtained. A response from Maybank is included, stating he appreciates the letter but no one will be exempt from draft. He gives the average age of members of the Navy and Marine Corps, which is between seventeen and nineteen, demonstrating that many young men already want to join the service.
Correspondence between the secretary of the Clemson Alumni Corporation to Senator Maybank. A resolution by the Corporation was sent to the Senator concerning Clemson student involvement in the war. They would like a more fixed policy about the drafting of college students. A response from Maybank is included, stating he voted in favor of lowering the age limit and not exempting college students, for he believes this is the best decision.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning eighteen and nineteen year old boys not be given an opportunity to learn a trade if drafted for the war. He states that the bill is satisfactory to those with no sons or those who have the ability to place their sons in favored positions. A response from Maybank's clerk is included, stating the letter will be called to the attention of the Senator upon his return.
A letter from a mother in South Carolina asking Senator Maybank to reconsider changing the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. She wants her son to at least finish college. She mentions that married men and "negros" are being left home while teenage boys are being considered. A response from Maybank is included, thanking her for the letter and suggestions.
A letter from a South Carolina attorney to Senator Maybank concerning the change in the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. He starts with congratulating Maybank on his re-election. He asks the Senator to consider exhausting other manpower and allow for boys of that age to be allowed to just volunteer. A response from Maybank is included, thanking him for the letter and suggestions.
A transcript of a broadcast discussing the use of manpower by the United States military forces. He pushes the idea for a large land Army while also limiting Ally use of American men and equipment.
A letter from a South Carolina Judge to Senator Maybank concerning amendments (proper training) to the draft bill. He believes it would do more harm then good and the bill should be passed without any strings attached. A response from Maybank is included, greatly appreciating the constituent's views.
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