Possible Clues:

• Trainee given whip, having collected low exam grades
• Is the editor returning to learn there's a cat around?
• (Police) trainee
• Bounder getting alien support for younger son
• War-games participant
• Acted out junior role
• Trainee caught taking notes
• Pussy is in training to get around the editor up there
• Rebel took time as a trainee
• Trainee needs time in Paris to secure lady's heart