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K-9 CORPS SHIPPED FROM T. I. SAVED BUPERS HERE
The Wolf by Sansone
AMERICAN LIVES IN HEROIC ACTION PLANS FOR PEACE- Copyri1ht 1945 liy Leon,rd S,n1one, dittribvted by c,,,,p NP-paper SeNice
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qfficially adopted strong resolu-
Bill for Protection tions calling for full protection to Rear Admiral L. E . Denfield
the heroic war dogs, now that recently announced a blueprint
Of War Dogs Against their valiant military service is for the peace-time activities of
ending,; BuPers. H e considers the five
Cruelties Proposed Maryland Legion action assures major problems confronting the
that to safeguard the fearless bureau to be first, the transfer
four-footed veterans of war's of sufficient reserve officers and
The many K-9 corps war dogs most dangerous patrols from the men to the regular naval estab-
who passed through Treasure cruelties of vivisection will be lishments so that we can effici-
Island enroute to the fighting carried to the rtational convention ently operate a peacetime Navy.
fronts during the war, have re- of the American Legion in No- The rapid and orderly demobiliza-
corded a brilliant chapter in the tion of naval personnel is prob-
vember.
history of dogdom. War Service licm two followed by the replace-
These same lithe, powerul Dob- The United States A rm y, ment of older flag officers, long
erman Pinschers and German Marine Corps and Coast Guard at sea, by younger men with fleet
Shepherds, who were literally have since early in 1942 been and combat experience; fourth is
straining at the leash to get into training dogs for war service, as the question of the retention of
the fight against the Nips during sentry dogs, casualty dogs, attack Waves in the Navy, and last the
their brief stay here, got into ac- dogs, sledge dogs, messenger dogs revision of the Navy's education
tion- plenty of it. and scout dogs. system to fit its new needs.
Saved Lives · Approximately 10,000 dogs have Na val Reserves
Through their intelligence and been trained for •the foregoing Legislation will be presented
bravery they saved the lives of services since the inception of soon after Congress returns to
countless men in the U . S. armed training and about 3,500 dogs seek the transfer into the regular
services. They also aided our men recently were still in training. :Navy of up to 30,000 reserve of-
v in taking many positions with a ficers. These officers will be trans- . •.·.·.:•,:,:-:-:.:,:-·
small loss of life. ferred in their temporary ranks "Room for just one more!"
In short, they proved their right Hirohito's Horse and will have exactly the same
to be tabbed "man's best friend." r:ghts to allowances, retirement
The Japs wouldn't agree on the Once Roamed pay and other benefits as present which will utilize their abilities
latter score. These four-footed officers of the regular Navy. New and give them a chance to rest
vets made the Nips run to save Nearby Ranqes ra tings, shipping-over pay and and become acquainted with their
more than their face. It will be old-home week if other benefits will be offered en- families again.
Like his human comrades in Admiral Halsey's fancy western listed men who decide to remain "I'm losing my punch," she said
\,_,/ th These younger officers, who are as she left the cocktail party in a
arms, these canines are being dis- saddle and Hirohito's famed white in e Navy.
DemobilizaHon to guide the Navy in the coming hurry.
charged from military service. horse ever get together. years must take over now.
But unlike their· masters, these The horse shouldn't need any The formula and the critical * * *
scores already announced are only Waves in the Future?
dogs haven't a "G. I. Bill of Rights coaxing to get under the saddle, A corpsman at the dispensary
for their protection." because he is an ex-California cow the first step in demobilization. A question frequently asked is, tells us that- one of the fellows at
Cruelty to Dogs pony whose antecedents include These scores will be lowered as "What will happen to t h e personnel recently took a blood
The outside world can be cruel, wild horses and circus performe·rs, rapidly as military necessity per- Waves?" Our plan is to keep a test. When the red stuff came
especially to dumb animals. Vivi- according to Dr. Tully C. Knowles, mits-and we do not intend that Wave component in the Naval back it was labeled "Coca-Cola."
section laboratories, where the president of the College of the military necessity be considered a Reserve. Further, if Congress ap- * * *
practice of cutting, burning, pois- Pacific and owner of Ole, half- synonym for convenience, stated proves we will seek to retain on A wise monkey is the monkey
oning, starving, crushing or in- brother of the emperor's horse. Admiral Denfield. "We are going active duty a reasonable number that doesn't monkey around with
ternally mutilating defenseless Raised on a San Joaquin Valley to get these people home just as of Waves who wish to remain and another monkey's monkey.
dumb animals is a daily occur- ranch and named Silver Tip, the rapidly as it can be done." It is who may be extremely useful * * *
rence, are in the market for dogs. imperial mount was shipped to intended that they receive every after the war in such specialties Baby - An alimentary canal
American Legion ·posts, how- J apan in 1938 with a load of assistance which the Navy can as communications, medical corps with a loud voice at one end and
ever, have stepped-in and are other horses. Silver Tip caught give to adjust them to normal and certain types of aviation no responsibility at the other.
asking for legislation that would the emperor's eye- but there was civilian life. duties. This plan is subject to ap- * * *
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impose severe fines or imprison- a hitch. Hirohito wanted a regis- Flag Officers This week's story is of the dis-
ment, or both, on any person com- tered horse, and Silver Tip, com- Many of the Navy's senior flag New Education Plan charged Wave who walked into a
mitting inhuman acts against the ing of humble parents, did not officers have been at sea since the A major problem to be solved department store and in a loud
courageous survivors of the K-9 have the qualifications. war started and some longer than is the nature and type of educa- voice said to the clerk, "Bring me
Corps. The hurdle was cleared when that. Admiral Bill Halsey has just tion to be given future officers of a girdle and make it snappy."
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Strong 'Resolution Silver Tip - renamed Fubuki, completed eight years of sea duty. the Navy. The general plan under
At least one American Legion meaning "snow" - registered in These men must be brought consideration is to have a live, "What's that ugly insignia on
department, that of Maryland, has the albino association. ashore and given assignments active NROTC in the leading edu- the side of that bomber?"
"Sh-h-h! That's the command-
ing officer looking out of a port-
STALEMATE By Nick Pouletsos Sp(X)lc Great: Guns ! hole."
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cational institutions in the coun-
try and to select from these stu-
dents at the end of two or three
years of general college work,
those most desirable for Navy
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careers. Details of this plan and ·
other expansion of the present
educational program are under
consideration at the present time.
Admiral Denfield concluded his
statement by saying the future
administration of the Bureau of
Personnel will include representa-
tives of the Naval Air Corps and
the Na val Reserve.

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