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Navy Plan. But the Navy, like the Army, wants well-educated men most, refuses to set up a rigid schedule for the colleges. The Navy's plan, explained Joseph W. Barker, is to enlist 17-to-19-year-old students who will take a comprehensive examination after three semesters. If he passes the Navy's test, as well as his college exams, a student can go into Naval aviation at the end of his second year, or, if he elects engineering or other specialized work, can continue his course, get his degree, then his commission. The Navy wants...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Military Training | 3/2/1942 | See Source »

Plays and radio productions are also scheduled by the committee, which plans to enlist the aid of the Dramatic Club, the Crimson Network, and the Radio Workshop, for this part of their publicity program...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Service Committee To Increase War Spirit | 2/27/1942 | See Source »

Dennett further claimed that the outbreak of war had been instrumental in changing the applications of many objectors who formerly had signified their intention to enter the country's objector camps, but now wish to enlist in active service...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FORMER OBJECTORS NOW ASK TO FIGHT | 2/25/1942 | See Source »

Responding to a request from General Wavell, former British commander is the Middle East, for 400 ambulances and attendant personnel, the American Field Service has announced a drive to enlist 1,000 men who will sail overseas this spring to care for Allied wounded in the battle of Libya...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 8 Men Will Soon Leave For Libya | 2/16/1942 | See Source »

...Mott's talents as a diplomat have made him welcome alike among Greek Catholics and Scotch Presbyterians. Presidents have tried to enlist him, but he has thrice declined diplomatic posts, once an ambassadorship, and twice the post of U.S. Minister to China. He has never let any blandishment lure him away from religious work...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Dr. Mott Retires | 2/9/1942 | See Source »

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