Introduces Conscription Bill, Daily Racing Form, 1939-05-02

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INTRODUCES CONSCRIPTION BILL LONDON, England, May 1.— Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain today introduced his conscription bill in the House of Commons. The measure, calling 200,000 men between the ages of 20 and 21 for immediate service, was given its first formal .reading. War Secretary Leslie Hoare-Belisha intro-? duced a bill enabling the army , reserve and auxiliaries to be called up. "at the Kings I pleasure."


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