COAST GUARD WILL TAKE 600 RESERVES

The United States Coast Guard is now authorized to commission 600 additional Reserve Officers this year through special four month training courses to be conducted at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn., it was learned last week. These men are to be trained in three groups of 200 each, the first group to enter training about February 10.

To qualify as candidates, applicants must possess a degree from an accredited college or university, be unmarried and between the ages of 20 and 30, be a citizen of the United States, meet Coast Guard physical requirements and be of good repute in their community.

Successful candidates will receive commissions in the Coast Guard Reserve and will be assigned to active duty with the regular Coast Guard. Men who fail to qualify at the termination of the four months training, may be discharged at their option.

College graduates who are interested in obtaining a commission in the Coast Guard Reserve and who meet the qualifications stated above should write to the Coast Guard Reserve Director, Customs House, Boston, Massachusetts for full information.