811.2222/10–2149
The Secretary of Defense (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
Dear Mr. Secretary: There is presently under consideration within the Department of Defense the suggestion that legislation be recommended to extend the Selective Service Act of 1948 beyond its present expiration date.
For the purpose of assisting the Department in reaching its decision on the subject, the opinion of the Department of State is solicited with respect to the probable effect abroad of extension or termination of this authority after June, 1950.
Because of the requirement that the departmental legislative program be forwarded to the Bureau of the Budget on December 1, the comments of the Department of State prior to November 15 would be appreciated.
Sincerely yours,