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Plans for mobilizing the fleet on a war basis, establishing a coast patrol and protecting commerce were compiled February 28, but responsible authorities have stated that it will take six months to put the plans in operation. At that time there were 22 battleships and 75 other warships out of commission, without crews or ammunition and since many have not had steam up for six months they will need extensive repairs, 60 days being necessary to put them in commission, and four months to make then fit for fighting...
...Naval Reserve there is one of six different classes in which men may enter. All but Class 6, however, require special requirements for admission. The Fleet Naval Reserve, Class 1, is the merchant-marine class. Class 2 and Class 3 require, for admittance in any other rating than as an officer, previous experience in the merchant marine; to be an officer it is necessary to have served at least two years as officer on board an ocean on sea-going vessel. Class 5 is the Naval Reserve Flying Corps. The Navy Department has not enough sea-planes and instructors...
...pictures to be exhibited show, besides the work of the American Ambulance Corps, "Kitchener's Great Army," "Jellicoe's Fleet" and "The Battle of the Somme." The film was taken by the British Government and is guaranteed to be authentic. Close views are given of members of the American Aviation Corps and there is a "close-up" of Norman Prince '08, who died while fighting for France. In the picture of the battle of the Somme the actual fighting has been photographed. Captain Ian Hay Beith is scheduled to speak at the performance...
...pictures to be exhibited show, besides the work of the American Ambulance Corps, "Kitchener's Great Army," "Jellicoe's Fleet" and the "Battle of the Somme." Taken by the British Government, every inch of the film is guaranteed to be authentic. Close views are given of members of the American Aviation Corps and there is a "close-up" of Norman Prince '08, who died while flying for France. In the pictures of the battle of the Somme the actual fighting has been photographed...
From Amherst comes the report that a new army course has been established there. Over 100 Amherst men have signified their intention of entering a course in United States military regulations and requirements under the supervision of Captain H. W. Fleet, U. S. A. By a series of short lectures and practical demonstrations there men will be prepared to pass the mental examination for the officers' reserve corps...