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The American Legion [Volume 136, No. 5 (May 1994)] Buy a new Buick now and we'll donate $ 100 to American Legion baseball... and $400 to you! We're proud of Buick's association with the American Legion. To celebrate that association, we'll donate $100 to the American Legion baseball team of your choice if you buy a new Buick before May 15. As an extra bonus, your Buick dealer will also deduct ^ $400 from the purchase price. To learn more, ^^^Sfc^^ call 1-800-4A-BUICK. But hurry! BUICK The New Symbol For Quality In America. 60 TIKI! ^[^D!I^O©^IM The Magazine for a Strong America Vol. 136, No. 5 May 1 994 A R T I C L STILL AT SEA Builders ofa memorial to the USS Indianapolis are seeking crew members and theirfamilies. 1 A DAY FOR REMEMBERING Memorial Day is not an exercise in sadness but a tribute to those who served. ByGaryTurbak 19 THE AMERICAN ECONOMY: AN '80s CURE FOR '90s ILLS To reboundfrom the recession we must look to the past, says a Pulitzer-Prize winning Wall Street Journal editor. 22 HOME, SWEET, OFFICE With today's technology, entrepreneurs can pursue careers while staying at home. By Ellen Brandt 25 NO JOB FOR A WOMAN A brief but honest, account ofwhat women can lookforward to in combat. ByJames Brady 28 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED ONCE AGAIN In today's competitive marketplace, businesses are trying hard to please consumers. ByJayStuller 30 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE REPORT Legionnaires take thefightfor veterans' benefits to Capitol Hill. 34 D E P A T M E N T S BIG ISSUES Should Congress stopfunding the National Endowmentfor Democracy.'' 1 VETVOICE VETERANS UPDATE 32 PARTING SHOTS 72 COMMANDER'S MESSAGE 8 LEGION NEWS WASHINGTON WATCH 12 VETS 42 34 COVER This Memorial Day ceremony at Normandy honors those who paid the ultimate priceforfreedom. Photo- graph by Jacques Brinon/AP Wideworld Photos. The American Legion Magazine, a leader among national general-interest publications, is published monthly by The American Legion for its 3.1 million members. These military-service veterans, working through more than 1 5,000 community-level posts, dedicate themselves to God and country and tradi- tional American values; strong national security; adeguate and compassionate care for veterans, their widows ana orphans; community service; and the wholesome development of our nation's youths. MAY 1994 1 Take action. Millions of men are affected by impo- tence, but up to now, most haven't talked about it. Like many common medical condi- FOR GOP AND COUNTRY tions, impotence is treatable. 700 N. Pennsylvania St. P.O. Box 1055 Take the first step toward Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-630-1200 resuming a healthy relation- National Commander ship. Ask your doctor about a Bruce Thiesen treatment method that doesn't Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Daniel S. Wheeler involve surgery - or drugs. Editor Non- surgical ErecAid® System John Greenwald has been used successfully by Managing Editor Miles Z. Epstein over 100,000 couples. ErecAid Associate Editor offers a simple treatment - one Raymond H. Mahon Assistant Editors that is completely non-invasive. T. Douglas Donaldson For most, it's the only treat- Ken Scharnberg ment they'll ever need. Art Director Simon Smith Studies show ErecAid System Art and Production Assistants to be 90% successful in treating Caron M. Morales, Cindy G. Johnson - Production Manager nearly any type of impotence William L. Poff regardless of cause. But nothing Administration Joan L. Berzins, Patricia Marschand happens until you act. Find out Advertising Director more about ErecAid System Donald B. Thomson by calling Advertising Assistants Diane Andretti, Natosha A. Lukashik 1-800-435-6780. The American Legion Magazine P.O. Box 7068 Indianapolis, IN 46207 317-630-1200 Publisher's Representatives Fox Associates, Inc. MAKE THE CALL Chicago: 312-644-3888 New York: 212-725-2106 Los Angeles: 213-487-5630 Detroit, Ml: 810-543-0068 Atlanta: 404-252-0968 San Francisco: 415-989-5804 The American Legion Magazine Commission Milford A. Forrester, Chairman, Greenville, SC; Russell H. Laird, Vice Chairman, Des Moines, IA; James R Kelley, National Commander's Representative, Wayne, PA; George F. Ballard, Belleville, IL; Samuel Barney Lancaster, OH; J. Leslie Brown Jr., Louisville, KY Joseph Chase, Hatboro, PA; Donald Conn, South Bend IN; James W. Conway, Charlestown, MA; Orval E Faubus, Conway, AR; James H. Hall, Hopewell, NJ Halbert G. Horton, Topeka, KS; W.B. (Brad) Jorgens Beardsly, MN; Eugene J. Kelley, Savannah, GA; James V. Kissner, Palatine, IL; J. Fred Mitchell, Brewton, AL; J.H. Morris, Baton Rouge, LA; Richard L. Nelson Fresno, CA; Everett G. Shepard, III, Woodstock, CT; Robert E. Vass Sr., Huntington, WV; Paul T. Woodard, Lacey, WA; Tom C. Smith, Oklahoma City, OK; John W.J. Richter, Consultant, Brenham, TX; Neal L. Thomas Jr., Consultant, Colorado Springs, CO. Copyright 1994 by The American Legion The American Legion (ISSN 0886-1234) is published monthly by The American Legion, 5561 W. 74th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Second-class postage paid at Indianapolis, IN 46204 and additional mailing offices. Price: Annual subscription, $12 ($18, Foreign); post- sponsored gift subscriptions, $6; Single copy, $2. POST- MASTER; Send address changes to The American Legion, ErecAid" Systems Input Services, P.O. Box 1954, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Change of Address: Notify The American Legion, Input By Prescription Only Services, P.O. Box 1954, Indianapolis, IN 46206. 317-328- 4640. Attach old address label, provide old and new addresses and current membership card number. To request microfilm copies, please write to: University o Microfilms, 300 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 OSBON MEDICAL SYSTEMS Canada Post International Publications Mall (Canadian Distribution) Sales Agreement No. 546321 . Re-entered second class mail matter at Manila Central Post office 1478 • Dept. P.O. Box 20 dated December 22, 1991. Augusta, GA 30903 Printed In USA Member Adult Bureau of Circulations (O 1992 Osbon Medical Systems 1/93 THE AMERICAN LEGION Lest We Forget. WAR II A limited edition of 2500 firing, Ml Carbines, selectively plated with 24-Karat Gold. Dedicated to the Americans who defended our freedom in World War II. rubbed and polished to a brilliant To safely display your Commemorative, a furniture-finished, solid walnut case french fitted with maroon velvet is available. The locking acrylic-glass lid protects your investment from dust and unau- gloss. thorized handling. Suitable for wall mount or tabletop display, this case measures 44" xl2"x 4". • The major steel components are polished to a mirror we will coordinate delivery with you through your shine and richly plated with 24-Karat Gold or local firearms dealer, after your reservation is blued to a gloss black finish. received here. If you have an FFL, send a signed • The Great Seal of the United States and com- copy, and the World War II Ml Carbine will be memorative title are deeply etched and gold- delivered directly to you. An FFL is not needed to gilt infilled along the operating slide. reserve. When you reserve, you will be made a • A specially designed, black and gold plated Member of the Foundation. fired-enamel cloisonne medallion is fitted in The World War II Commemorative Ml Carbine: years ago, the tide of battle turned against Fifty the stock. A tribute in polished steel and Walnut to the brave the Axis Powers, as Americans advanced on The edition is limited to only 2500. Each Car- Americans who fought for freedom in the world's all fronts and in all theaters of World War II. greatest bine is serially numbered between 0001 and 2500, war. During this time, the fast-handling Ml Carbine ' with the "WW" prefix (for World War II). The i became an all-time favorite American military RESERVATION accompanying Certificate of Authenticity attests to Satisfaction guaranteed or return within 30 days for a full refund. firearm. Today, it is alive with the spirit of Ameri- To: The American Historical Foundation the serial number, the edition limit and the purity 1142 Street, Dept. ca~and of our fighting men who carried it in com- West Grace P117 of the 24-Karat Gold plating. Richmond, Virginia 23220 bat.. .on Normandy, Anzio, Bastogne--in Guam, Telephone: (804) 353-1812 every theater of operation. Not Just A Showpiece TOLL FREE: (800) 368-8080 Yes, 1 wish to reserve the Limited Edition WWII Ml Hold it, and it may bring back memories of Each is a genuine, firing, military-specification Carbine. I will receive a Certificate of Authenticity and those faraway places. Or, it might, for the first Carbine, custom finished under the supervision Ml membership in the Foundation. Satisfaction guaranteed. time, let you experience what a friend or a family of The American Historical Foundation especially My deposit (or credit card authorization) of $95 per member felt during this great conflict. for this limited edition. Carbine is enclosed. Please charge or invoice the balance due prior to delivery in eight equal monthly commemorate the important role the Car- fires the original G.I. .30 To Ml This Carbine same Ml payments of $150. bine has played in our country's military history, Carbine ammunition. A military brown leather My payment in full of $1,295 is enclosed. // / cancel my reservation prior to delivery I will receive a full The American Historical Foundation is proud to sling, 15- round magazine and firing instructions are refund less a commissioning fee of $95. announce a special, firing, limited edition "World also provided. Please send the optional Walnut Display Case, adding $249 to the final payment selected above. War II Commemorative Ml Carbine." Satisfaction Guaranteed Name Presentation Grade The World War II Commemorative Carbine is Even though it is moderately priced, nothing has available exclusively through The American Histor- Address been spared to make this the most beautiful Ml ical Foundation.
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