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By WILLIAM L. KELSONThe Wags—Just because there are similar sounding names having to do with organizations of women in war,, don't think that the Wags” is one of these. Wags arc dogs. At Front Royal,' Virginia, not many miles from Wasington, they are being trained for war. At this canine reception center ■ these dogs are being taught to use their, keen sense of sight, small and ' . hearing, whether as messengers, j sentries, first-aid duties or even as airplane spotters.Dogs must be fairly large, in good health, from one to five years old, and fearless. It is said that females are easier to train,. but that males usually make the best fighters. Two dogs, breeds ■ of German origin, the Doberman Pincher and the German Shephard, all leaders. The use of dogs in wartime, while not new, is now being enlarged. All of the 500 dogs at Front Royal canine training center, as elsewhere, are recruited through Dogs for De-. fense, Inc., a private organization of dog fanciers, with headquarters in New York City. The government buys no dogs. ,Must Colleges Close?Many educational institutions have closed and others see threats in proposed service plans. While recognizing the necessity for shap-- ing courses to meet national defense needs, there is deep concern over the situation. Military train-: ■ ing, apparently here to stay, will ■' not unless supplemented be sufficient for the after-war period. Keep the doors of opportunity j open to the boys and girls, the men and women of tomorrow. Farming In Wartime—
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Moberly Monitor Index
Moberly, Missouri, US
Sat, Dec 12, 1942
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