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Show New York Sets An Example HPHE state of New York has grown tired of waiting for the general government to arrange ar-range for an effective army and has just passed a law providing for an army of 75,000 In her state guards and reserves. Moreover, the intention is to have her army perfectly trained in every branch of the service. New York City would be a wonderful temptation to an invading army. Its wealth is beyond estimation. Of course, no enemy would attempt to land directly in the city, but in ' some obscure port not far away, and then assault as-sault the city from the rear. The state means to be ready for that possibility. That is a reminder re-minder that every state should take a like precaution. pre-caution. Utah has over fifty high schools. The male students in those schools at least should all be trained as soldiers as part tof their education; It is criminal not to so train them. |