Paris, Jan. 18.
The Government has tabled a Bill extending, for an unspecified period, the provisions of the Law promulgated on March 17,. 1936, adapting military service to fill the breaches caused by the low birth-rate during the Great War.
'The main features of the 1936 Bill were {Wo years' service instead of one; and the lowering of the age Limit "for calling up recruits from 21 to 20, 'The Government explains that the international situation does not permit a reduction in the number of effectives, Moreover, it is considered necessary' to re-inforee the air arm, fond. the anticaireratt defences.
Reuter.
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