The Natio egionnaire Dedicated to the the Firing Line m Vol. 12 Indianapolis, Indiana, May 6, 1916 TRUMAN SIGNS BILL THAT GIVES VETERANS BETTER PRIORITY IN BUYING WAR SURPLUS Little Time Is Left to Secure OMAHA POST 1 HAS First Real Break in Getting 20,000 MEMBERS Omaha Post No. 1, the largest Needed Supplies Is Provided Passage of Veteran Legislation post in the world for some years, has now stepped out in front Legionnaires Asked lo Urge Congress to Act Now on of many departments with the Great Legislative Victory for The American Legion announcement that it now has Critical Measures, in Advance of reached a post membership of Places Veterans Priority Ahead of AH Summer Adjournment 20,000. Congatulations lo the Nebras- Except Federal Government Legionnaires throughout the nation are urged by the Na- ka post that leads the world tional Legislative Committee to keep pressing forward in behalf been been pouring in on officers Washington, D. C.—President Truman, on May 3, signed the of pending legislation upon which work was interrupted in of the post since the announce- American Legion proposed war surplus bill (S. 17T>7; to ad- ment. There are 12 departments Washington by the Kaster recess. in continental United States vance the priority of war veterans to a position immediately "The American Legion does not have too much time between which have fewer members than after the Federal government, and thereby made it law. This now and the date that. Congress adjourns for the summer", says Omaha Post 1, and none of the marked one oC the greatest legislative victories in recent Ameri- John Thomas Taylor, national legislative director, "and we must foreign departments have that can Legion history. This law gives veterans their first real break many, states Henry H. Dudley, in purchase of surplus property, Present when I he hill was exert every possible effort to make legislative touchdowns." assistant national adjutant in Most critical item on the leg-* charge of membership, who is signed were Senators Burnet H. Maybank, Smith Carolina and tslative agenda at the present himself a member of Omaha oseph C. 0'Mahoney, Wyo- time is extension of the Se- California Now Has Post 1. ming, Representatives Cart er lective Service Act beyond May a Post of Retreads Plan Ohservance Manasco, Alabama and Edith 15, Director Taylor said. He cited "Retreads" — Those veterans of Founders' Day Nburse Rogers, Massachusetts, and Lt. Gen. Edward B. Gregory, two reasons for this: who saw service in both World May 19, "I Am An The founding of The Ameri- War Assets Administrator. 1. Expiration of the act without Wars I and II, have organized can Legion in St. Louis, Mo., on At the same time, the War As- some protective action would wipe an American Legion post of American" Day May 8, 9 and 10, 1919, will be out Section 8, which guarantees a their own in Los Angeies, Cali- sets Administration was planning a commemorated this *year on complete revision of the methods service man his old Job back after fornia. Naturally enough, its May 11 with an early afternoon Legion Again Promotes the by which surplus consumer goods discharge. name Is Retread Post No. 667. dinner, services and re-dedica- Observance of this will be sold lo veterans for any use 2. Inability of the armed forces First commander is Fred G. tion ceremonies. to get enough men to carry on Eberhardt, veteran of the Tank Patriotic Day Following the dinner, assem- they please and not only for busi- ness purposes. their required duties and meet Corps in War 1 and of the Ma- bly will be arranged and serv- The WAA plans, it was reported American commitments to the As In previous years, The Ameri- ices will be held at the Plaque, rine Corps in War II. in Washington, also contemplate United Nations. can Legion will again promote the point of the founding. From the distribution of the goods to vari- The legislative division listed observances of "I Am An American Placque, the gathering will ous sales depots in such a way that universal military training as the Day" throughout the United States. march to The American Legion Job Offer, Including a veterans could get at them without second item on the "crjtical list," This day, established by a joint Monument for final re-dedica- traveling hundreds of thousands of pointing out that extensive hear- Place to Live, Promise resolution of Congress in 1940, will tion ceremonies. ings have been held by both House fall on Sunday, May 19. Plans are miles. This program, however, will A job and a place to live while require some time to set up. and Senate for more than a year working on it is the attraction of- being made for inspiring programs and all necessary material for ac- "Present indications are that we fered in the letter received from and activities including parades, lo- Fire Stops Printing tion has been produced so that ac- can look forward for the first time Col. L. A. Burbank of the Ord- cal and guest speakers, flag cere- tion can be taken now. Of Post Publication for a real break for veterans," nance Department, Red River Ar- monies, instrumental music, pag- "These two matters are part of said John Thomas Taylor, direclor senal, Texarkana, Tex. The tire eants, plays and poems. Tragedy has struck The Sema- a national security program which of the National Legislative Com- reconditioning shop at the arsenal According to R. Worth Shumak- phore, the monthly publication of Congress must adopt sooner or mittee of The American Legion. wanls to employ veterans who were er, assistant national director of Vallejo Post 104, Vallejo, Califor- later," Director Taylor said. "Ac- Americanism for the Legion, this nia. According to information re- "We have fought, and clawed members of Ordnance Tire Repair and scratched our way forward tion is so imperative that it might year motion picture houses will be ceived at National Headquarters Companies overseas, and who are with this legislation until we have just as well be taken now. We asked to participate in a simple from Editor Dr. Walter I. Frank, trained in tire reconditioning and the best possible preference which ought not to gamble with the se- but effective observance of the day. The Semaphore was burned out maintenance of equipment used for we have ever had. If we find that curity of the United States." The ceremony will in general con- "lock, stock and barrel" Thursday, that purpose. Housing in govern- this is not enough, then we shall go sist of presentation of colors, read- April 25. Other Urgent Bills ment facilities is available. The back again. If we find that the de- ing of the President's proclama- Editor Frank announced that sus- Of the other 200 Legion legisla- pay is $1.00 per hour. If interested, sirable things have been disposed tion on "I Am An American Day" pension of publication will be nec- tive matters now pending the legis- write the Civilian Personnel Offi- of before veterans get them, then and closing with the singing of a essary until repairs are made and lative division listed the following cer, Red River Arsenal, Texarkana, I feel certain that I will be au- patriotic song. new equipment acquired. as so urgent that passage is called Texas. thorized by the legislative commit- for prior to the summer adjourn- tee and other proper Legion au- ment: thorities to go back and ask: why, 1. H. R. 536 providing that dis- Three Neiv Legionnaires who got it, where did it go and abled veterans be paid their full what prices did it bring." compensation while in hospitals in- stead of having it reduced to $20 a a month in service connected cases North Dakota Wants and $8 In non-service connected Crowd at Convention cases. 2. S. 2106 and H. R. 6173 which The department convention com- completely revise the present In- mittee of North Dakota is putting surance act, so that permanently on a wide publicity campaign to and totally disabled men may col- bring great crowds to its capital lect on their policies before death, city, Bismarck, for the annual con- and so that lump sum payments vention which will open June 16. can be made to beneficiaries; there Slogan of the material being sent also are a score of other provisions. out, and the big punch line ot all 3. H. R. 5681, 5684 and 5690 and convention publicity in North Da- S. 1921 providing for a flat 20 per kota, is "Meet and Mix In '46". cent increase in pension and com- pensation payments to offset in- 250,000 Sure on creased living costs. 4. Several bills—all the same In Aerial Round-Up ^principle—granting terminal leave Estimates now are that more Jto enlisted men as Is now done for than 250,000 paid membership officers. cards will be brought to Na- tional Headquarters by depart- ments participating in the Ae- One More Month On rial Membership Round-up to Jobs Essay Contest Indianapolis from all parts of The $2,500 "JOBS FOR ALL" the nation on Sunday, June 2. essay contest sponsored by The This will definitely put the mem- bership over the 3,000,000—un- American Legion national em- Three wheel chair patients at Gushing General Hospital are seen taking the obligation ot member- ployment division, has been re- less that figure is reached soon- ship in James J. McGrath Post 74 of Framingham, Mass. The patients, from left to right, are Pvt. Ralph ceived with such enthusiasm er. Proper recognition will be Orifice, Pvt. Arthur Carlson, and Pvt. Gal Lee. Standing back of them are three nurses, Lieutenants given to whatever new member that the final date of entry has Kay Jones, Marylyn Litchfield and Madeline Dugan, who have made application (or membership in the been extended from April 30 to proves to hold the three mil- post The two Legionnaires, left to right, are Department Vice Commander John J. Sullivan and Post lionth card to be Issued. midnight May 31, 1946. Commander Frederick Loveday, who If administering the obligation. » *u*& MMMM

MAI 6, 1946 THE NATIONAL LEGIONNAIRE MAY 6, 1946 Firs* Term of American Legion College Opens injuly Oregon Pc

Bradley Will Address 100 Members Calif ornian, 17, Executive Committee General Omar N. Bradley, Of Legion to Prize Orator Administrator of Veterans' Af- fairs, has accepted t..c ,r.v..a.ion Be Enrolled Farm Boy Will Use His of National Commander John Stelle to attend the meeting of New Scholarship to Train the National Executive Commit- 2 Weeks Intensive Course tee of The American Legion at for Diplomacy Indianapolis, Ind., on June 5, 6 of Study with Division and 7. General Bradley will ad- Heads as Faculty William 0. Wollin, 17-year-old dress the session on June 6. farm boy of Los Gatos, California, was the winner of the 1946 nation- Announcement of the completion al high school oratorical contest world about his post in a commu- of plans for The American Legion finals held at Grlnnell College. nication addressed to National College at Indianapolis has been Grinnell Iowa. Having won over Headquarters, and he has good rea- made by National Adjutant Donald son to do a little bragging. His G. Glascoff. The first term will be more than 150,000 entrants in the Paul V. McNutl competition, he plans to use his letter says: held at National Headquarters, Ju- "We are Pennsylvania's Most of The American L $4,000 scholarship to become ly 8-20. Dependent upon housing Progressive Post. In a community Legion on behalf of statesman. He plans to enter the and other considerations, it is con- of 10,000 we have a post which at templated that a second term may mander. The memt diplomatic service. Upon high don's office April II graduation in June, attendance at present numbers close to 1,000 be held during the month of Oc- members—73 per cent of which are Left to right, a either Princeton University or St tober, 1946. veterans of World War II, I the William F. Hnowlai John's College at Annapolis, Md The American Legion College is Senator* Chan Gun commander and veteran of War II, the result of a 1944 national con- are his plans. am 23 years old. We sponsored a worth of Oregon, ai The 1946 national oratorical con- vention mandate calling for an in- basketball team which recently won tensive course of study of The test was a feature of the Grlnnell high honors in a Tri-State Tourna- College centennial celebration. American Legion of at least two ment. We also have a top-notch weeks duration for specially se- Legion 0 Other national winners were: baseball team and herewith solicit lected World War I and World 2nd place—Miss Doris Letour- William O. Wollin, Los Gatos, Calif., (center) winner of The contests with other teams—any- American Legion's National High School Oratorical Contest which War II Legionnaires chosen by the neau, 16, a high school junior of where in the country! We recently departments. ToR< Lawrence, Mass., receiving $750 was held as a feature of the Grinnell College centennial observance, 'raflled-off a new Chrysler Royal The college will be under the di- scholarship award. at Grinnell, Iowa, receive* the winner'* award from National Vice which netted our athletic fund $3,- 3rd place—Martin R. Haley, 17, Commander Jeremiah Twomey at the National Broadcasting Com- 500. We are a 'debt-free' post with rection of V. M. "Army" Arm- The National Lt high school senior of Chisolm, pany studios in New York, where Wollin appeared as guest of Eileen money in the bank and anticipate strong, of Indianapolis, past na- tional vice-commander, who will by Raymond 1 Minn., and recipient of a 5500 Barton (right), singing star, on her program. building a $50,000 additional to our serve as president. A staff member scholarship. present home. Also enclosed llnd of of the National Headquarters will 4th place—Clifford Clarke, 20, of a sample of our bi-monthly new- be assigned to the directorship. The Savannah, Ga., a World War II sheet. We feel and are able to The National I faculty of the school basically will veteran who was wounded three GET EM, AND HOLD 'EM prove that our post Is more pro- bomb tests to be a times in the Normandy Invasion, gressive than any post—regardless consist of divisional directors of (Membership Expansion and Stabilisation) the national organization or chair- within the next ft awarded a $250 scholarship. of size— in the country! I, person- By C. M. WILSON, Chief, Expansion-Stabilization Service ally, am willing to post bond to men of key national committees. relations director, prove the above statement. Space Courses of study at the college Stelle as the rcpr< will include: Legion Fellowship, Navy Plans for According to a story which ap- winning departments, and posts can doesn't permit me to give further pedition, and will help their departments into the examples of our progressiveness!" History of The American Legion, peared in the April 12 issue of the Rehabilitation and Employment and other Legion Reserve Force Detroit, Mich., Legion News, the winning column by intensifying Service Work, National Defense, The atom boml Districts Association there has set their membership effectively now Here's a list of membership aids Legion Youth Programs, Child Wel- has caused more d> Are Announced as its goal- the enrollment of 15,- and transmitting cards and dues which are furnished without charge fare, Legion Legislative Program, troversy, and has bi The Bureau of Naval Personnel, 000 veterans returned to the Detroit to their respective Department from National Headquarters and which can be secured by posts Community Service, Internal Se- ly In the news mor II. S. Navy, has announced the or- area. The slogan adopted by the Headquarters. from Department Headquarters curity, Legion Public Relations, other single subject ganization and the proposed func- Association for the drive was "Ev- How about streamlining those Public Speaking Training, Subver- when Hiroshima, Ja tioning of the new Naval Reserve. ery Member Get a Member this the "It's A Fact" folder, the Wei post meetings? Remember that come Home Card, the National sive Groups and their Propaganda, out and toppled the The new Naval Reserve will con- Month." Particular Problems of Returning sistance in the Jar sist of an Organized Reserve to be The importance of ritual teams younger members might want dif- Commander's Welcome Home let Veterans, Internal Organization of forces. maintained in a high state of train- and the proper Initiation of new ferent kinds of meetings, with a ter, "The Gateway to Opportu minimum on long-winded speeches! nity," "Tomorrow's Horizons" and the Legion, and Finances of the Scientists weren't ing and available for immediate members was emphasized in a re- atom bomb would < mobilization, and a Volunteer Re- cent letter from the department Posts might well consider survey- editorial reprints. This literature Legion. ing new members to determine Certain entertainment and sports tremendous assault serve to receive such training as Adjutant of Connecticut. He said: has been used successfully by many what they want in the way of posts throughout the country in events for the students will be In- the homeland qt Ja can be accomplished on a volun- "A great deal of activity has they are not sure been in force in our department changes for post meeting agendas. taking the story of the work of terspersed in the curriculum. Hous- tary basis. Entertainment features are now The American Legion to prosper ing will be in the Antlers Hotel under any different The Organized Reserve and the this year in the formation of initi- stances, particulai Volunteer Reserve will include ation teams by the different de- more important than ever. tive members. with special eating facilities being provided in the ball room of the progress that has b< surface and submarine, airr and partment officers, by past post development of tl commanders, and by different in- Some posts have organized Don't forget, if your post is lo- hotel. Marine Corps components. Special- cated in a city or town having a weapon of destruc dividuals, and as a result, we have "greeters committees'* charged with A quota system based on mem- ist groups will include intelligence, radio broadcasting station. Nation- time. fire fighting, civil engineers, ord- had many splendid initiation cere- the responsibility of seeing to It bership will be used in allocation al Headquarters has for free dis- of student enrollments of all de- The Bikini expi nance, harbor defense, and many monies throughout the state. This that all new members are proper- signed to answer tribution to such posts a radio partments. The quota will be other units which past experience activity is still in the throes of ex- ly welcomed to post meetings and questions that sciei pansion, and because there has been made to feel at home at post transcription which contains twen- founded on an approximate term has shown will be urgently needed ty membership plugs. On one side ing. in event of national emergency. A such a call for some of the out- meetings. This is important in the enrollment of 100. are ten 60-second membership ap- Briefly, Bikini is Merchant Marine component will standing teams, they cannot make stabilization of membership. far Pacific, its sol be included under the Volunteer the entire rounds, and as a result peals, and the reverse side carries ten 30-second appeals. It's a good importance being i Reserve. The WAVES also will others are forming other teams. From the chairman of the Cere- Post Officers Initiate way to reach a lot of people about bor. In this harbo have a place In the over-all pro- "We can talk about the good that monials Commission of the Depart- ment of Illinois comes this thought. joining The American Legion. Member at His Home ered a great flee gram. our promotional work is doing in For the first time In the mem- ships of every size Under present outlined plans, the selling The American Legion to our He says: "We are going to have many According to a bulletin from the ory of American Legion officers in is designed that an Organized Reserve will have a new veterans, and of the American Department of Ohio, the Buckeye Butte, Mont., a new member re- be dropped from i maximum strength of approxi- Legion program with its ideals, but members of The American Legion lose interest in the activities of our Legion is heading for 200,000 mem- ceived a special initiation cere- bomb timed to ex; mately 25,000 officers and 177,000 a well put on initiation ceremony bers by the time of the Aerial many in his own home. This was the surface of th< is still a substantial background posts if steps are not taken to men. The Volunteer Reserve will Roundup, June 2. The department the initiation of Jack (Chinn) Con- midst of this ghost which over-shadows much of our make meetings more orderly and have sufficient officers and men to commander has placed emphasis on niff, World War II vet home on surrounding terraii meet immediate mobilization re- other endeavors. We feel that if interesting, so that so that busi- ness can be handled with proper every member getting s. member leave from an Army hospital, into that can be foum quirements. the job is well done it certainly between April 16 and June 2. This Silver Box Post 1, of Butte. fleet, the fish life J will be a convincing element in the dispatch and more time set aside can be done in every state in the Conniff, who stopped a 220-milli- ing waters, and ev making of good Legionnaires." for entertainment." Haledon Memorial Post No. 267 union. meter flak burst with his spine on self, will be minut of Haledon, New Jersey, celebrated the Danube, is a former speed determine just w The national airplane member- The Ceremonials Chairman sug- atom bombs will d the liquidation of its debt on the If your post has developed suc- swimmer and holds several Mon- ship roundup scheduled for June 2 gests district schools for post of- As one of the ( post home and grounds with a cessful programs for getting and tana swimming marks. His in- will see departments of The Ameri- ficers where Ideas for interesting who will be prese mortgage burning ceremony. Two holding members, don't keep such juries have caused paralysis of can Legion flying their member- post meetings can be exchanged. the representative hundred post and auxiliary mem- Ideas secret—send them in to this both legs, but he is confident that bers participated in the affair ship cards and dues to National Legion naire, Ray 1 The commander of Post No. 22, column so they can be passed along the time of his walking again is which climaxed ten years of hard Headquarters at Indianapolis. Na the event for the Charleroi, Pennsylvania, tells the to other posts over the nation. not far distant. work. tional awards will be made to the The American Lej port will be print as soon as received in the far Pacil Headed Departments in a Great Year trained newspaper of both World Wa Task Force 15, i - ignation given thi; I depart from San F 12 and will arrive "Operation Crossi 30. It is expectei bomb will be drop July 1. The air force a expedition will co B-17;. and C-Sis w graphic equipment be under the co Gen. Roger M. Ra to the scene of t ment. Other persi NEIL L. MOBFITT H. KIRK GRANTHAM observers will pi E. MEADE WILSON RAY C. BUBO HERMAN G. KAMI JOS. W. FTNLEV HAROLD SMITH (Minnesota) (Oregon) (Mississippi) sea and air transf (France) (Florid*) (West Virsinia) (Texas) I linMWrii « ■ 0mm

MAT 6, 1946 MAY 6, 1946 THE NATIONAL LEGIONNAIRE i,July Oregon Post Honors Sen. Cordon with Life Membership Veterans' College Picture Not So Gloomy as Painted ambers Want Football Team, So Declares V. A., Wbich *gion to or Just an Education? Says Sept. Enrollment to "Big name" colleges and foot- Be Below Capacity Enrolled ball famous team Universities are already full - up, but a Veterans who have been painted veteran can get into a school If itensive Course he is willing to go where there a gloomy picture ol cnances for en- are vacancies, is shown in a sur- rollment in college during the Fall with Division vey of 1,029 educational institu- term, might take heart in a pre- as Faculty tions made by the Veterans Ad- diction by the Veterans Adminis- ministration. tration, indicating that rather than it of the completion closing their doors, many colleges, ie American Legion almost entirely smaller or lesser- ianapolis has been 16 Are Obligated ■known institutions, will actually tal Adjutant Donald have vacancies. e first term will be In Wheel Chairs On the basis of replies to ques- 1 Headquarters, Ju- I'aul V. McNutt, United States High Commissioner to the Philippines, and put nation*! commander tionnaires received from 1,029 of of The American Legion, presents Senator Guy Cordon of Oregon, a life membership In The American the 1,686 Institutions, college en- ident upon housing And 16 Nurses' Applica- derations, it is con- Legion on behalf of the Umpqua Post No. 16 of Rosebury, Ore., of which Senator Cordon is a past com- rollment in September apparently a second term may mander. The membership card WHS engraved on a silver plate. The ceremonies, held in Senator Cor- tions Procured by Post will be 115,000 below capacity. the month of Oc- don's office April 12, were attended by eight other members of Congress, all Legionnaires. A total of 394,557 veterans were Left to right, are: Senators Homer E. Capehart of Indiana; Leverett Saltonstall of Massachusetts; in Massachusetts included in the present enrollment William F. Knowland of California; C. U'ayland Brooks of Illinois, and Cordon; Commissioner McNutt; n Legion College is of 1,159,000 students. The present Senators Chan Ourney of South Dakota and Kenneth S. Wherry of Nebraska; Representative Harris Ells- 1944 national con- Sixteen veterans of World War capacity was estimated at 1,372,000. e calling for an in- worth of Oregon, and Senator Bourke B. Hickenlooper of Iowa. II, who are convalescing in the Replies indicated that the schools of study of The paralysis ward of Gushing General next Fall could handle 1,763.000 students, about 695,000 of them an of at least two Hospital, were recently initiated l for specially se- Legion Observer at Bikini veterans, but they expect only 1,- War I and World hooking Ahead to into the James J. McGrath Post 558,000. The 1,029 reporting insti- 6 laires chosen by the San Francisco 46 No. 74 of Framingham, Mass. The tutions represented 67 per cent of To Report Atom Bomb Test ceremony took place at a regular the total student enrollment in the post meeting held in the ward of nation in 1939. The report included fill be under the di- The San Francisco National Con the hospital. All of the patients 22,767 veterans not receiving VA M. "Army" Arm- The National Legionnaire Will Print Report to Be Made vention Committee has been an ianapolis, past na- are paralyzed from the hips down, educational benelits or 2 per cent nounced by National Adjutant Don 15 being in wheel chairs and one of the total enrollment. These in- lmander, who will by Raymond H. Fields, Assigned as Official Member aid G. Glascoff. The 1946 conclave int. A staff member on a wheel table. At the same cluded some who wished to delay of Party to View Experiment committee includes: Edward Shar- meeting the 16 attending nurses of taking their educational benefits I Headquarters will key, chairman; Frank Belgrano, he directorship. The the ward submitted applications until their junior or senior years Jr., honorary chairman, Charles when courses will be more expen- school basically will The National Legionnaire will have a front seat at the atom for membership in McGrath Post. Kleupfer, Mel Hertz, Milton Sapiro, sive; those with blue discharges; sional directors of bomb tests to be staged at the Bikini atoll by the United States A giant Purple Heart plaque has Ben Baggenstos, Al Meyer, Tobias former ASTP or V-12 students ganization or chair - been constructed by one of the post within the next few weeks. Raymond H. Fields, national public Bricca, Edward Bolt and Louis were not eligible, etc. .ional committees, relations director, has been designated by National Commander Chess. member-patients. On this plaque will be inscribed the names of the Brig- Gen. H. B. Lewis, ad tudy at the college Stelle as the representative of The American Legion on that ex- Legion Fellowship, 16 ward pat'ents, and will be dis- minlstrative assistant of Gen. ; American Legion, pedition, and will write the story for The National Legionnaire played in the ward. As new mem- Omar N. Bradley said "These and Employment and other Legion publications. Father's Day to bers come into the ward and post, are very encouraging figures." National Defense, The atom bomb has probably had more words printed about it, their names will be added to the Adding that "The VA will be rograms. Child Wel- has caused more debate and con-® Honor Veterans heart-shaped plaque. able to tell veterans within egislative Program, troversy, and has been continuous- two weeks where present va- rvice, Internal Se- ly In the news more than any one Committee on Day Draws cancies exist and where they All of 2 Families can be expected next Fall." Public Relations, other single subject since that date Up Ten Commandments Frank D. Rash, Ky., g Training, Subver- when Hiroshima, Japan, was wiped Are Post Members Nelson R. Henson, director of out and toppled the last will to re- d their Propaganda, Belmont Post 165, of Bel- for Observance Died in Louisville training facilities service for the sistance in the Japanese Imperial blems of Returning mont, Mass., has two entire fam- VA, in reply to inquiries pointed forces. nal Organization of ilies on the membership roster. "Honor Our Veterans" will be out that "the survey included only Scientists weren't sure what the id Finances of the One family is composed of Past the theme for this year's Father's Was Member of National full-time students and that this ex- atom bomb would do prior to that plains the apparent discrepancy in Commander and Mrs. William Day, June 16, 1946. This was an- Executive Committee tainment and sports tremendous assault from the air on nounced by Alvin Austin, Execu- reports by outside sources that col- the homeland Qf Japan. Even now J. Stewart and their two War students will be in- II veteran sons, Allam J. and tive Director, National Father's for 21 Years lege enrollment next Fall would they are not sure what it will do ie curriculum. Hous- William R. Stewart. The other Day Committee, New York City. approximate 2,000,000 students, the Antlers Hotel under any different set of circum- Father's Day this year will be dedi- which include part-time and other family Is composed of Mr. and Death has ended the long Ameri- ting facilities being stances, particularly with the cated solely to honoring the Ameri- students." Mrs. Guy H. Robinson and their can Legion career of Frank D. s ball room of the progress that has been made in the can veteran, and in so doing, the The VA officials say the whole development of this tremendous War II son, Donald. Rash, for 21 years Kentucky's National Father's Day Committee survey was "very encouraging" and em based on mem- weapon of destruction since that member of the National Executive that results "don't jibe with con- 1 has drawn up "ten command- Committee. He was taken suddenly used in allocation time. ments" for honoring our veterans: versations with various agencies in ollments of all de- The Bikini experiment is de- More Music for on April 19 as the result of a heart the past, which indicated that 350,- signed to answer many of the 1. Give your veteran a job. attack, and funeral services were e quota will be 2. Give him time to readjust him- 000 veterans might not be able to approximate term questions that science Is still ask- Hospital Wards held in Louisville April 22. self. get in school next Fall." They ad- LOO. ing. Rash had served continuously on mitted the one weakness of the Briefly, Bikini is an atoll in the 3. Give him the understanding he Latest Shipment of Phono- the National Executive Committee survey was the unknown factor of far Pacific, its sole possession of needs. since 1925. He was Kentucky de- 4. Fight racial discrimination how many qualilied veterans will rs Initiate importance being its natural har- graph Records Brings partment vice commander from want to go to school. A "pure bor. In this harbor will be gath- against those who fought un- 1925 to 1928; a member of the guess" by General Lewis was that r at His Home ered a great fleet of about 100 conditionally for peace. Total to 999,109 FIDAC executive committee from the peak of veterans enrollment time in the mem- ships of every size and variety. It 5. Accept a veterans military 1931 to 1939 and was FIDAC vice would come in the 1947 Fall semes- n Legion officers in is designed that an atom bomb will training for a civilian job. president for the United States in ter when veterans would be leav- a new member re- be dropped from an airplane, the Another 26,430 new phonograph Treat him not as a man set 1931-32. He also served on the ing readjustment rolls, demobiliza- ial initiation cere- bomb timed to explode just above records are now in the process of apart but as a man who has National Publication and "Publicity tion will be far advanced and that vn home. This was the surface of the water, in the done his job well. distribution to Army, Navy and Coordination Committee from 1935 veterans will prefer to study be- [ Jack (Chinn) Con- midst of this ghost fleet. Later, the Permit no separation in the veterans hospitals both overseas to 1937; was a member of the For- fore determining what jobs they ar II vet home on surrounding terrain, the wreckage team work between govern- and in the United States, thanks to eign Relations Committee during will take. Army hospital, into that can be found of the target ment and public which brought 1938-39 and held numerous other t 1, of Butte. fleet, the fish life in the surround- the efforts of Records For Our peace to the world. Let civilian national committee posts. General Lewis said that if the stopped a 220-milli- ing waters, and even the water it- Fighting Men, Inc., according to unity bring about peace of present trend toward seeking edu- mind. cation abroad grows that the VA it with his spine on self, will be minutely examined to Joe E. Rabinovich, chief of the s a former speed determine just what the latest Offer independence to those Rev. Bryan H. Keathley, former will have to establish regional Special Activities Section of Na- holds several Mon- atom bombs will do. who fought to save it for our national chaplain of The American ollices in northern Europe, Paris g marks. His in- As one of the official observers tional Headquarters. This organi- dependents. Legion, has been appointed chief and London. aused paralysis of who will be present at that time, zation which furnished both rec- 9. Guarantee security to those of the Veterans Administration he is confident that the representative of The National ords and record players during the who made our future and that Chaplaincy division, 10th Branch, s walking again is Legionnaire, Ray Fields, will cover war to service units and hospitals of our country secure. serving Louisiana, Mississippi and the event for the membership of has already distributed a total of 10. Put faith in your veteran's Texas. Legion Speaker on The American Leglor, and his re- 999,109 new and popular records hard won maturity, his com- port will be printed in this paper for servicemen. bat-born ingenuity and long- Child Welfare to as soon as reoeived from his station Records For Our Fighting Men, imposed discipline which makes in the far Pacific. Fields is a Inc. has been financed by $105,907 him better fitted to do his Address Meeting trained newspaper man, a veteran in contributions by American Le- share of building a world at The 1946 American Legion Na- mmmmugmamgm of both World Wars. gion Posts, Auxiliary Units and In- peace, shaping it, judging it, tional Child Welfare meeting at Task Force 15, which Is the des- dividuals. A balance of $60,000 is and If necessary, fighting for it the Notional Conference of Social ignation given this expedition, will presently on hand, and no further once again. Work will take place May 23 at. depart from San Francisco on June appeal for contributions in the im- Hotel Statler, Buffalo, N. Y. 12 and will arrive at the scene of mediate furture is anticipated. IT'S A PROMISE Randel Shake, World War II "Operation Crossroads" on June The records have been manufac- Navy veteran recently appointed 30. It is expected that the atom tured by the Decca, RCA-Victor and The 1946 national convention committee is making one promise assistant national child welfare di- bomb will be dropped on Bikini on Columbia Recording Corporations, rector of the Legion, will deliver July 1. and are distributed in kits of 30 which it is guaranteeing to keep. The guarantee is that the weather the main address on the subject of The air force accompanying the records. "What Social Workers Should expedition will consist of B-WOJs, in San Francisco will be ideal for the big convention parade. It is Know Concerning Veterans and B-17s and C-54s with special photo- Their Families." , graphic equipment installed. It will William Bye re, fighter pilot cred- certain that cool weather will pre- be under the command of Brig. ited with five German planes in vail in the Golden Gate City that Emma C. Puschncr, national Gen. Roger M. Ramey and will fly War II, now assistant department time of the year. Members of uni- child welfare director of the Le- to the scene of the atom experi- adjutant in Oregon, was the first formed and musical units will un- 2£Z gion, appeared May 1 on the NBC ment. Other personnel and official veteran enrolled for the course in doubtedly be greeted by cool breez- "I could tell you stories of the radio show Maggi's Private Wire tIKK ORANTHAM observers will proceed by other The American Legion College to be es and warm sunrays as they step Pentagon that would make your for an interview in connection up Market Street in the big show. blood run cold." with National Child Health Day. (MlMiHippI) n sea and air transportation. held in Indianapolis July 8 to 20.

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MAT 6, 1946 MA? G, 1946 THE NATIONAL LEGIONNAIRE

The National Legionnaire Gets a Diamond Terminal Leave Bfll Is Taken Official publication of The American Legion owned exclusively by Tha American Legion. _^_^^^____ From Committee; Action Soon Published and distributed semi-monthly at National Headquarter* of The American Legion 777 North Meridian Stieet. IndtannfOlli. Indiana, with the editorial preparation and policy unilei the supervision and direction ot the Public Relations Commission, and American Legion Secures Signatures Required to Bring manufacture and circulation under the Legion Publications Commission. Measure to House Floor for Decision RAYMOND II. FIBLDS, Director of Public Relation! JiCK R. C. CANN, Editor ^ on Enlisted Men's Pay NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS The long-stalemated Rogers bill, designed to provide tenni- 777 North Meridian. Indianapolis 8, Ind. al leave for enlisted men, will come up in the House for vote on National Commander, JOHN STELLE; Nat mat Vice-Commanders, R. GRAHAM HUNT- May 13 or thereafter, as the result of the success of The Ameri- * » JNCTON, FRED LABOON. SAM L. LATIMES. J H. DUDUCV SWIM. JKKFMIAH Twos* BY National Adjutant, DONALD G. Quicorr; I itional Treasurer, NBAL GRIDER; Nationa can Legion in obtaining 218 signatures to the petition that it ho judge Advocate, [Uu>» H. GRIOG; A&miniati md Membership, HKNRY H. DUDLEY Assistant National Adjutant. Americanism Division, ELMH1 W. SHERWOOD, Director; Na taken from furl her consideration by a committee of the House tional Defense, MII.T LI- CAMPBELL, Director; Child Welfare, EMMA C PlJSCHNSR, Military Affairs Committee, in order that it might be brought Director; Public Relations Division, RAYMOND H. FIBI.DS, Director; Ftnan GLENN D. CRAWKORU, Comptroller; Emblem, CARI-OS A. MORRIS, Director, Field Seroire, JACK up on the floor of the House for vote. OAKEY. Director; IxpaMion-BtabillsatiM BfTVtM, C M. WiiJOK, Chief, and Sons of The This is the bill introduced by Rep. Dwight Rogers of Florida, American Legion, JOE RABINOVICII, Supervisor. dentified as IIR 4051, which*" WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS proval of the Bureau of the 1608 K Street, N. W., Washington 6. D. C. provides that enlisted men win Budget. Assistant Notional Adjutant, ELRERT H. BURNS; Legislative Division, JOHN THOMAS be granted terminal leave al- TAYLOR. Director; Rehabilitation, T. O. KRAABEL. Director; Employ* Vetert "This new development will have Preference. RALPH H. I.AVKIIS. DtrtOtar. lowances, as has heretofore been a pleasant ring in the ears of mil- the custom with commissioned per- lions of our veterans, who are anx- - October 26, 1935, at the Post Office at Indianapolis Entered as second-class mn sonnel of the armed services. iously awaiting progress in the leg- Indiana, under the Act ol Ma: 3. 1H79. Signing of the petition was urged islation," Colonel Taylor declared. Subscription ratei, 20 ccnti per year. National Commander John Stelle, by John Thomas Taylor, national "The American Legion has been flooded with letters and telegrams The subscription of all members of The American Legion it Included I while attending a banquet at Har legislative director of The Ameri- their annual National dui risburg. Penna., on April 10, was from veterans, non-veterans and can Legion, in a letter on March organizations endorsing this peti- Please notify Circulation Department. P. O. Box 1055. Indianapolis. Indiana. If you given the pleasant task of deco- 19, voicing the sentiments of the rating Governor Edward Martin, of tion," Colonel Taylor asserted. change your address. Be sure to give your 1946 membership card number, and both entire national organization and its old and new address. __^_ Pennsylvania, with a new diamond The American Legion legislative Auxiliary. He reminded Congress- chief and his assistants have been Business and Editorial onices: 777 North Meridian Street. Indianapolis 6. Indiana. studded American Legion lapel but ton. The button was the gift- ot men that "more dissent and dissat- engaged daily in a vigorous cam- the national organization, in ap- isfaction is caused among veterans paign to secure the necessary sig- IN THERE, PITCHING! preciation of the Governor's Le in and out of the armed forces by natures on the petition, acting on gion services in Pennsylvania. this discriminatory terminal leave the appeal of not only the Legion As press time approaches, we await word as lo whether Presi- policy than any other issue. This organization as a body, but in ful- dent Truman has signed the recently-passed bill that will grant inequitable practice has made en- filling demands by departments, veterans a priority only second I" thai ot 1 lie federal government Hospital Visitors lisled men feel that they are un- Legion publications and the Amer- ilscll' in the purchase of surplus war materials. fairly discriminated against, that ican Legion Auxiliary. they are Victims of unwarranted What Bill Provides (We hope that the information will reach us in time to include Will Be Trained in class distinction, or a 'caste' sys- This bill would give enlisted men tem, and creates a lack of respect it in this paper, and we Btand ready to make-over, if necessary, to 2'i days of leave for each month Auxiliary School on the part of the veterans and the cover the story.) of active duty and allowances for A nation-wide prop,ram for the general public for those in author- Credit for the success of this legislation In its progress through training of volunteer hospital visi- ity who are responsible for such quarters and subsistence. From this amount would be deducted all the Congress belongs mostly to Legionnaires out on the firiii" line. tors will be begun by the American undemocratic treatment of men LeRion Auxiliary at a three day and women who served their coun- leave taken. When action was called for, many of you responded—enough to The amount, computed at the school lo be held in Detroit, Mich., try well. 1 want to emphasize that persuade Congress that there was merit behind the American Le- rate of base pay and longevity pay, June 3, 4 and 5. this practice is not only condemned would be granted in a lump sum gion bill to better the priority standing of the veterans. by enlisted men but by most men The school, to be held with the payment on honorable discharge who served as officers, as well as National Commander John Stelle asked the members of The approval and cooperation of ^the and would provide allowances for American Legion to provide National Headquarters with specific Veterans Administration, will train the general public." quarters and subsistence received Auxiliary women for service work instances of eases where veterans had been unable to use their Precedent Established at a rate of not less than 70 cents In veterans' hospitals. One special- supposed priority to make purchases; and with the fact-stories of The letter further pointed out per day. ly selected Auxiliary member from The payments would be retroac- what had happened. each state will attend. After com- that "employes of federal, state and local governments, as well as tive, be tax-free, and exempt from The response was instant! The stories were plain and pointed. pleting the training in Detroit, they creditors' claims and would be Will direct similar schools in their employes of private institutions, re- There could be no going behind or around the bald fact statements ceived full compensation for all granted to beneficiaries of deceased home states. of run-arounds, of disappointments, of confusion and worse. leave earned at the time of sepa- servicemen and women. The national school in Detroit ration from their positions. All Those already discharged will be These letters—hundreds of them—provided the facts which will be under the supervision of these federal employe payments eligible to apply within one year were presented to members of the Congress by The American Le- Mrs. William Kashman, of Hi have no doubt received the ap- after enactment of the law. gion's staff in Washington. And they were the reason why ford, Conn., vice-chairman of the Auxiliary's national rehabilitation Congress acted so espeditiously in moving the priority granted committee. The teaching staff will veterans ahead of state governments, municipal governments, and ude members of both Legion Legion Introduces H. R. 6147 tax supported institutions, to a place so close lo the head of the and Auxiliary rehabilitation com- line that only the federal government—big and wide and broad mittees and staffs, along with rep- To Amend Nationality Act and demanding as its agencies arc—ahead of the veteran. The resentatives of the VA. The purpose of the training is An American Legion sponsored mind that his religious beliefs veteran will be able to hy-pass, if and when the bill becomes law, to increase the effectiveness of the bill, H. R. 6147, containing a pro- would not permit It. the even bigger and wider and more demanding state and munici- Auxiliary's volunteer hospital visi- vision that an alien be obligated to Chief Justice Stone said, In the pal agencies that had heretofore stood between him and the goods tors' rendition of personal assist- pledge his willingness to bear arms dissenting opinion: he sodespcrately needed and wanted. ance to the sick and injured veter- in defense of the United States as 'Congress has given no hint of How much of the wanted goods has been disposed of already, ans of both World Wars. a prerequisite of obtaining Amer- any purpose to relax 'at least for ican citizenship, was introduced in and thereby placed beyond the possibility of veteran purchase, is persons who had rendered no mili- the Congress by Rep. James I. tary service, the requirements of a question. Certainly the quantities that are irretrievably gone, News Is Sought About Dolliver, Iowa, on April 16. the oath of allegiance and proof of so far as veteran purchase is concerned, are tremendous. But the These People The Supreme Court of the United attachment lo the constitution of supplies of surplus were also tremendous, and it is to be hoped States made a decision, announced this court had interpreted them Avon n. Sherman, S/SKI„ -llh Chem. Co. on April 26, that an alien seeking and as the Nationality Act of 1940 that the \V.\A will be able to design ways and means of making In 1941, lalcr with Ihe Signal Corps. Of- citizenship is not required, under these supplies available to veteran purchase, in a method much llc-liilly reported killed in action on Bulaan, plainly required them to be inter- April 80, 1942. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. present law, to pledge himself to preted'." bear arms for the country. more satisfactory than in the so recent past. B. A. Sherman. Buuksport, Maine, seek "The 5-3 decision makes it neces- There is a moral to all this: When the national organization ■ddltlOoal information. Dissenting from the majority Knlph F. O'Nell, 2nd I.t., 715th Bm. opinion of the Supreme Court were sary for Congress to make its in- calls for help from the field, it is because Legionnaires back borne Sqdn. 4<18lh Bm. Grp., reported missinu Chief Justice Harlan Fiske Stones— tention unequivocal," states Na- Novcmbtt fi, ]!I44 when plane went down hold the final answers. If they respond, the task becomes easier whose death followed an attack of tional Americanism Director Elmer Billerbeck, Germany. His mother, W. Sherwood. "This bill provides and is more likely of accomplishment. \ J. O'Nell, 157 Beechwood Road. E. illness in the concluding minutes of Brninlrtw 84. Mass.. would like to hear the session at which the decision that no person shall be naturalized With this practical example in front of the Legionnaires, we from anyone who knew him. unless such petitioner is willing to hope they will be inspired to get on the job and call upon then- was announced—who was joined in Raymond W. Smllh, lit Lt., Co. B, 1st the minority opinion by Justices bear arms in support and defense Senators and Congressmen to lend early and active support to the U„ 13th Inf., 4lh Dlv., reported killed In of the United States." the Hurtgen Forest. Germany, November Reed and Frankfurter. The dis- balance of the legislative program for veterans' benefits that is 24, 1944. His mother, Mrs. Helen Smith, senting opinion was prepared by The new bill, to amend the Na- 60 Vale Road Brookllne, Havertown, Pa., Chief Justice Stone. tionality Act of 1940, was prepared sponsored by The American Legion, and which is discussed in this would appreciate hearing from any of his issue in the Washington review of the legislative situation. The court made the ruling in at a meeting of the sub-committee buddies. on Naturalization of the Amer- Urville R. Strand!)"*, Pv(., 79th Div., the appeal of James Lewis Girou- reported missing January 10, 1945, later ard, of Stoneham, Mass, Canadian- icanism Commission, held in Wash- Loyal Legion Essay reported killed on same date near Free- born, who was unwilling to pledge ington, D. C, on call of Jeremiah monvllle, France. More Information is J. Twomey, sub-committee chair- Where to Write for sought by his father, Harry Strandberg, to bear arms at the time he took Contest Announced the oath of allegiance, on the | man. Blank Ammunition In a patriotic effort to induce Route 2, Newfolden, Minn. Karle K. ButllR, SKL, CO. B, 703rd Tank All inquiries about blank am- young people to think and write Des. Bn., reported killed In action In Ger- munition for Post Rifle Squads their ideas, the Military Order of many while serving with First Army. His should be directed to the follow- the Loyal Legion of the United mother, Mary K. Lane, 80 Brood St., States is offering an award of $500 Glens Falls, N. Y., would like to hear ing address: from some of his comrades. Getting Closer to the Chief of Ordnance, Field Serv- for the best essay in less than 500 Cluster A. Odell, E. T. 3-e„ reported ice Division, Pentagon Building, words on the subject "What Is killed In action February 16, 1945. while aboard L, C S. (L) (3) 26, which was Washington, D. C. Patriotism?" The offer is open to Three Million Mark any person under the age of 21 sunk resisting an enemy torpedo boat at- This is the same address to tack In the mouth of Marlveles Harbor In Membership reported as of April 30 totalled 2,854,876. on October 1, 1946. Complete de- Bataan Peninsula, Philippine Islands. Ills which must be directed inqui- tails can be obtained hy wriiing: mother, Mrs. C. W. Odell. 18401 Alcoy Three departments have doubled their 1945 membership ries about procuring the 1817 The Loyal Legion Foundation, 837- Avc.. Detroit 5, Mich., would like to hear —Vermont as of April 22, Nebraska on April 29, and Vir- Enfield rifles for American Le- 839 Lemcke Building, Indianapolis from her son's buddies. She also would like to know If the small crafts are raised ginia on April 30. gion posts. Many inquiries are 4, Indiana. being directed to The American and the boys' bodies are buried on land. New York lias now moved into the 200,000 or better Frank J. Urosble, Pre, Co. G., 110th Legion at Indianapolis, and these Earl Wilson, columnist for the Inf., 2bth Dlv., reported killed In France class, joining Pennsylvania, which still leads the field. must be forwarded. Time and New York Post, reports some of near MaiKurny, AUR. 10, 1944. His fam- Iowa is a new entrant into the 100,000 or better, join- labor will be saved at both ends ily, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Crosbie, 487 the veterans on $20-a-week unem- Forest Park Blvd., Janesvllle, Wis., would ing California, Illinois, Ohio and Texas. Of the line if the first inquiry is ployment allowance, are spending directed to Washington. appreciate hearing from any of his bud- $5 an hour for danci: g lessons. dies.

kSR*S«8* J* MA-e 6, 1046 THE NATIONAL I.ECIONNAIRE

The Legion Button National Barn Dance Will Situation Improves Be at Stelle Homecoming Five Concerns Now Making Supplies to Iteiluce Order Backlog Will Broadcast on June 8 RUPTURED DUCK—That is the name of the new post publication From MeLeaiihhnro as The American Legion member- of Post 45 at Sylacauga, Ala., of which Tom Holmes is publisher. . . . Program Feature Some Marines are reported to be referring lo the winged discharge in- ship button situation is steadily improving according to Carlos A. signia of War II service as a "gooney bUu7'«. . . The Ruptured Duck, McLeansboro, 111., will give its plus an American Legion bulton, and the insignia of still another vet- Morris, director of the emblem di- otllcial "Welcome Home" p«i ly to vision at National Headquarters. *!% erans' organization got George Spiros, 23, of New York, in plenty of Its most distinguished citizen. Na- As of April 1, the tremendous de- tional Commander John Stelle, on trouble. George was a 4-F who had never been in the service, and mand had caused a backlog of ap- Saturday, June 8. Nothing is being while he was in the "pokey" for illegally wearing the bulton, it was proximately 312,000 buttons. left undone to make it a memor- found that he had previously served a six months' term in 1942 for As this publication goes to press, able occasion for the honored illegally wearing the uniform. . . . The New York Daily News reports this number has been reduced to guest, the citizens, and visiting Le- gionnaires from all parts of the some out-of-work ex-GI's wearing the Ruptured Duck upside down. 234,000—a reduction of 78,000 buttons. country who are planning lo be in t * * attendance. At the present time three manu- INVITATION FROM SWEDEN—Dr. G. Strindberg sends hearty facturers are in button production, The National Barn Dance com- greetings from American Legion Post 1, of Stockholm, and includes an and two additional companies will pany of 50 persons, the Alka-Selt- zer-sponsored NBC radio show invitation to-drop in and pay a call. Dr. Strindberg has received his 25- make their initial deliveries about May 1. This will make a total of originating in Chicago, will move year membership star, and is mighty proud of it. The most recent meet- five sources of supply, averaging bag and baggage to McLeansboro ing of the post was held at his hflme, and a picture was taken showing 75,000 buttons per week. With pro- and will broadcast its regular Sat- the Stars and Stripes in a position of honor. duction of this size, it is antici- urday performance at the parly * * .+ pated that all back-orders will be for Commander Stelle and his liquidated within a period of eight friends on June 8. Commander WE TAKE A BOW—A full-page advertisement, plugging The Na- to ten weeks. Stelle is scheduled to appear on the tional Legionnaire and urging the membership to read every issue, ap- National Barn Dance program in ~ peared in the April issue of the Liberty Poxt-Gnzctft , «>f Pittsburgh, Pa. Chicago on June 2 for the purpose of inviting the show to come to . . Arthur Fisk, of New York, writes in to say that since he joined OUTFIT REUNIONS McLeansboro for its regular June The American Legion last year he has found The National Legionnaire 8 broadcast, and it is no secret that to be "a Baedeker to all important veternn news, as well as an excel- advance assurance has been re- lent fraternal meeting ground." The America! Division, World ceived that the Invitation will be War II Veterans' Association, will accepted. hold its 2nd reunion at the Ritz Included in the cast of the show MISSOURI ANSWERS MISSOURI—Recently we printed the in Plaza, 218 Huntington Ave., Bos- ton, Mass., Friday, May 10, at 7:30 is the Inimitable performer, Eddie quiry of Joe Dunbar, of Steeleville, Mo., Post 345, who declared that he Peabody, king of the banjo, who is was post commander and that his three sons, War II veterans, were p. m. For additional information himself a member of The American members of his post. He wondered if that was the only instance of its write Dan Merlin, Adjutant, Amer- 1 Eddie Peabody, king of the ban- Legion, having recently joined kind on record. . . . Well, it isn't. Now comes Post Commander A. E. ical Division Club, P. O. Box 15, Victory Post 438 in Madison, Wis. jo, naval officer during the war, (Art) Warden, of Thurman Post 13, Joplin, Mo., to relate that his three Boston 1, Mass. others will include the Hoosler Hot War II sons also hold membership in the post he leads this year. His SlOth Infantry AEF Veterans* and a member of The American Le- Shots, Joe Kelly, Lulu Belle and three are Donald E., a Navy lieutenant still in service in the Pacifi Association will hold a reunion of gion in Madison, Wis., is a star on Scotty, the Arkansas Woodchopper, Robert A., a Navy air forces cadet who has been discharged, and Jack veterans of World War 1 and II the National Barn Dance cast. He comic Pat Butlram, and all the A., an Army officer now on duty in the ETO. The unusual thing is that this summer. For further details will be present with the other en- rest of the regular cast. the first report that Commdnder Dunbar did not have an exclusive rec- write John P. Riley, Secretary, P. tainers when the National Barn The show and the big public bar- ord had to come from his own department. O. Box 310, Providence 1, R. I. Dance entertains the crowds that becue will be staged at the Hamil- 26th Divisinn, known as the "Yan- will be present at McLeansboro, Il- ton County fairgrounds in Mc- kee Division", will hold it 27th An- linois, on June 8, when his home Leansboro, which is being taken MISSOUTS—A filler that recently appeared in these columns report- nual Convention in Worcester, post stages its Iremendous "Wel- over by McLeansboro Post 20, for ed three Presidents born in the month of April—Jefferson, Buchanan Mass., June 27-28-29-30. County come Home" party for National the big party. Legionnaires and and Grant. Now comes S. J. Vincent, of San Francisco, to tell us that departments of The American Le- Commander John Stelle. their families who are unable to be still another, James Monroe, was also born in this same month, on April gion are planning a mass induction present in person can hear the 23, 1758, in Virginia. ... In the story about WAC Corp. Margaret Hast- of new Legionnaires to be held at broadcast by tuning in their near- ings, the Shangri-La aerial castaway, who joined Tioga Post 40 in New this convention. New Utah Post Given est NBC station on Saturday eve- York, an unnecessary letter "S" got into the name of the town. Tioga Headquarters and Headquarters ning, June 8. Check the radio pro- Post 40 is located in Owego, N. Y. Battery and Ammunition Train, 1st Name of Navy Captain gram in your local paper as to the • * * Battalion, i»3rd G A. (AA) will hold The newly organized Mervyn S. hour, as it will be different in some parts of the country due lo season-% FLIERS TAKE A FLYER—Two Legionnaires of Johnson-Costello its first annual reunion in the Bennion Post No. 83, of Salt Lake "Bunalow" atop the Morrison Ho- Cily, Utah, was named for the first al changes in time for the summer Post in Penn Yan, New York, formerly were fellow pilots in the ATC, season, Hying the Himalayan Hump from India into China. They used to dis- tel, Chicago, Illinois, May 11, 1946. Utah man to be killed in World cuss what they'd prefer to do when the war was over, and decided that All former members who have not War II, at Pearl Harbor on De- they'd like to publish a digest-sized magazine devoted to aviation sub- received an invitational letter are cember 7, 1941. Capt. Mervyn S. The Department of Indiana has jects, and written in a way to appeal to those who possessed aviation requested to write for information. Bennion was the commanding of- allotted funds for the employment interest, but not necessarily aviation knowledge. They separated dur- Address all correspondence to, ficer of the battleship West Vir- of a full-lime department athletic ing service, but later got together and talked about it some more. The George W. Carlson, c/o Greyhound ginia, and was mortal!;' wounded director, and the expansion of a result was that when both were civilians they selected Penn Yan as Lines, 170 North State Street, Chi- while at his post of duty. The new sports progrnm to include tourna- their town, joined The American Legion there, and started their maga- cago 1, 111. post named for Captain Bennion is ments in baseball, Softball, golf, zine, which bears the name "Aero Review." Our best wishes to Legion- World War Tank Corps Associa- composed exclusively of War II vet- bowling, fishing- and marksman- naires John L. Scherer and Ted C. Solenski, the fliers who look a flyer. tion is to hold its first peace time erans. ship. reunion during the coming Ameri- can Legion Convention at San DOING RIGHT WELL, THANK YOU!—Dubois County Post 147, Francisco, Calif. All members of Gold Star Honors Jasper, Indiana, with 850 members, plans to erect a new building, two the original Tank Corps and mem- floors and basement, at an estimated cost of $75,000. When the new bers of the teiwhatallions planning structure is completed, the present building will be used as a youth cen- to attend are asked to communi- ter. . . . Byron H. Mehl Post 23, Leavenworth, Kansas, has purchased cate with H. W. Golden, 53 Beale for $4,000 a piece of property upon which it hopes to erect a $60,000 Street, San Francisco, Calif., or E. memorial hall and club house. . . . Lincoln Post 72, Shamokin, Pa., J. Price, the. associations national has 2,400 members in a town of 39,000 population. Post Commander adjutant, 5756 Kenwood Avenue, Bert E. Kane signed up more than 1,000 of them, reports Raymond F. Chicago 37, 111. for information as Nye. Among the post members are Freeman V. Harner, War II Con- to headquarters, banquet arrange- gressional Medal of Honor winner, also the seven sons of Bert Yancoski ments and room reservations for —Anthony, Edward, Francis, Leonard, John and Alphonse. The post oc- the outfit. cupies a fine $350,000 building and is getting along well. Edgewood Arsenal— The "Can- * * * aries" of the Stamford Plant, Edgewood Arsenals, is staging its CRIPPLED, BUT STILL FIGHTING—You've got to admire the spir- first reunion at Stamford, Conn., it, of those patients—paralyzed or with amputations—at the Thomas on June 14-15-16, with the banquet England General Hospital in Atlantic City, N. J., who won't take the to be on June 15. For information dictum that the hospital will close, laying down. They are fighting to and reservations write Kenneth O. have it remain open, at least through the summer, despite the War De- Andrae, Box 66, Delafield, Wis. partment decision to close it. They have obtained signatures to peti- Fifth Division —Annual reunion tions, have enlisted the support of city officials of Atlantic City, have of the Society of the Fifth Divi- gone to Washington, D. C, as a petition in boots (though some of the sion, veterans of World Wars I leg amputees might think that was a bit over-emphasized). A five-man and II, will be held at Hotel. Shera- committee, headed by Pfc. Alfred Nahan, is doing everything it can to ton, Newark, N. J., over Labor persuade the powers-that-be that the men in wheel chairs, on canes and Day week-end, August 31, Sep- crutches who are patients at the hospital, should be permitted to enjoy tember 1 and 2. For housing res- the Boardwalk along the sea this summer when not confined to their ervations white Thomas Callahan, beds. . . . And for one, I hope they persuade the authorities to see 75 Halsted St., Newark, N. J. things their way! 807th Infantry —Annual Memo- * * * * rial Service of the Society of the THE OLIO—M/Sgt. Kenneth R. Walsh, who won the Congressional 307th Infantry will be held Sun- Medal of Honor as a member of the First Marines, has joined Liberty day, May 26, 1946, at the Memo- Post 22, of New York City. . . . There are seven Kruger brothers—Lloyd, rial Grove, southeast of the band- Ei.vin, Donald, Clarence, Russell, Raymond and Gerald—who have stand on the Mall at 72nd Street, joined American Legion Post 112 at Lake Odessa, Mich., reports Adju- Central Park, New York City. lana Alva Tingley. The Krugers saw plenty of service in War II. . . . General Headquarters Bn., AEF, Lt. Comm. Mary Clavin, Navy nurse, is the only woman member of 1917-18, has resumed its annual re- Michael E. Clavin Post 1408, Brooklyn, N. Y., which was named in unions in the post war period. The .loe E. Brown, popular actor anil entertainer of overseas troops, honor of her brother, an army captain killed in action In Germany. . . . 1946 reunion will be held in the who lost a son in World War II, In here escorting Mis. Frank L. Mrs. Mildred W. Dunn, who was president of Auxiliary Unit No. 32 in Detroit-Leland Hotel, Detroit, Robinson to the stage in Pasadena, Calif., at a ceremony in which Springfield, 111., in1932, saw service in War II, and is now commander Mich., on May 18 and 19. For in- Pasadena Post 13 presented the Gold Star scroll to 250 mothers who of Mary Todd Post 999, composed of women veterans of Springfield. An formation contact Sterling J. Price, hail lost song in battle. Mrs. Robertson is a Gold Star Mother nf only son, William, former captain of his SAL squadron, saw three years' adjutant, 12160 Wyoming Ave., De- both wars, having lost a son in Egypt In World War I, and another service in War II, and is now a student at U. of I. troit, Mich. son in Algiers, In World War II.

* MAT 6, 194(i MAT 6,1946 THE NATIONAL LEP.IONNAIRE S. A. L. NEWS "Blasted" Their Way Into Post Joins Squadron Comparative Member- HEADQUARTERS NOTES ship Standing By JOE E. KABINGV5CII April iv National Supervisor Guest article below has been pre- pared by Joe M. Daniel, Detach- Alabama ment Commander of Texas. Joe Alaska has bet n an outstanding Legion- Arizona naire, having served practically ev- Arkamai California ery office in his post. He also served Colorado as District Commander and as a Connecticut member of the Department Execu- Delaware D. C tive Committee. This is his fourth Florida year as Detachment Commander. France Georgia TEXAS GOES FORWARD Hawal* By Joe M. Daniel, Commander Idaho Illinois SAL Detachment of Texas Indiana • Iowa SO Texas Is going forward in The Kansas 74 Sons of The American Legion pro- Kentucky s2 gram. Commander Herman G. Louisiana M Nami has named the most out- Maine Maryland "5 standing committee ever to head Massachusetts 2,li this activity. National Executive Michigan 6° Committeeman Dr. W. J. Danforth Walter James Ros3i, pictured Minnesota *° Mississippi 6 Department Adjutant Ward Moody here, is the youngest and one of 09 Missouri 2 and the Department Commander the newest members of New Bed- Montana 53 With the approach of the opening games of the major baseball are solidly behind the SAL and ford (Mass.) Squadron No. 1, SAL Nebraska leagues—and all of the little leagues as well—this picture in right in His mother is active in the Ameri- Nevada will continue their wholehearted 454 season. It shows (left to right) Stan Musial, Charlie Gilbert and can Legion Auxiliary, and his New Hampshire 1M support. New Jersey 931 1961 Kenny Sears, three out of four who "Big Sticked" their way into grandfather, Thomas J. Morock, in At a meeting of the Department New Mexico ■ ■ • *9 membership In The American Legion. SAL Committee held in Austin on Post 1. New York 238 North Carolina 134 When a service championship ball game was played at Furlong March 24, a long-range program North Dakota S6 Field in Honolulu, Pearl Harbor Post 24 broadcast through the pub- was proposed and accepted. Each California Old Timer Ohio 303 lic address system to the players and 25,000 assembled baseball fans District and Division Committee- Oklahoma that a membership in Pearl Harbor Post would be given to every man will proceed without delay in Back in The Harness Oregon Pennsylvania U51 player who made a home run during the game. The pictured three establishing a Squadron In his Thomas S. Ogilvie, past Detach- Rhode Island and Sears obliged, and became members In good standing for 1946 home post. If a squadron is al- ment Commander and former mem- South Carolina 65 South Dakota Is- in Pearl Harbor Post. ready in existence, an additional ber of the National Committee on 3 squadron will be established else- Tennessee The crowd got a great kick out of It, yelling, "Come on Legion, The Sons of The American Legion Texaa 31 and write him up!" after each four-bagger had been poled out. where in that particular locality. is back in "harness" again, having Utah • 51 A specific program for squadron accepted appointment as California Vermont Virginia has been established as follows: Detachment Commander replacing Washington 74 A. Organization of ritual teams. Norman Dunbar, resigned. Tom Is West Virginia Assistant Adjutant of Pledge Is Paid to B. Organization of color-guard one of the "stand-bys" in Califor- Wisconsin • *® Md., War 11 Veteran nia and marked progress will re- Wyoming New Legion Post squad. The American Legion of Mary- C. Organization of fancy drill sult because of his leadership and Total B.742 land has appointed J. Thomas team. active interest Paskiewicz, a World War II vet- $1,000 Fund Was Prom- D. Organization of Junior Police eran, as assistant department ad- Patrol and Safety Patrol. New Hampshire's New Keystone Stale Leads Detachment Commander jutant. ised to After-War Outfit E. Creation of Marksmanship Paskiewicz, 25, a native of Bal- courses and development of teams. in Membership Totals New Hampshire has named s timore, in August, 1941, enlisted in That New Vets Joined F. Organization of Baseball and new Detachment Commander, re- the Royal Canadian Air Force. He softball teams in separate age Pennsylvania is again leading the way in SAL membership. Maurice placing Adelon Plourde, resigned spent two years with the RCAF Fulfilling a pledge made back in groups. Lutz, Detachment Commander is Robert Gladu, a charter member of on approximately 50 missions over June 1941, La Grange Post No. 41, G. Revival and organization of accomplishing all that was expect- the SAL in Manchester, and a Post France, Belgium and Holland, re- The American Legion of La Drum and Bugle Corps and other ed. He has been an outstanding Squadron and Detachment Captain ceiving the Canadian Volunteer Grange, Illinois, has presented $1,- musical groups. leader for many years, having has accepted the assignment and Metal, British Silver Star and Brit- 000 to Robert E. Coulter Post No. The Department is planning to served continually on the Detach- from every indication, things are ish Service Medal. As soon as the 1941, also of La Grange and com- sponsor a state-wide SAL conven- ment Committee for the past five starting to "hum". In addition to United States entered the war, he prised entirely of World War II tion prior to the Department Le- years, and with outstanding rec- continuing his activity In the squad- immediately applied for and re- veterans. gion Convention, at which time ords in his area. ron and detachment where he "left ceived transfer to the U. S. Navy Five years ago, forseeing the competition in various athletic and off" when he entered service, Bob as a fighter pilot. He served the coming hostilities and realizing the musical events will take place. is fast showing his outstanding Navy as a fighter pilot, test pilot problems that would face the Winning groups to be taken to Lost, Strayed or Stolen leadership as a Legionnaire. and finally in the transport serv- younger veterans who would Department Convention. Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, ice, receiving his release to inac- emerge from the new conflict, La It is felt by those interested and tive duty in November, 1945. Maine, Nebraska, Nevada, Okla- Younger Legionnaire Grange Post, made up entirely active in the SAL program in homa, Oregon, Rhode Island, Ver Now member of Hamilton Post of World War I personnel, voted Texas that we are starting from mont, Virginia, West Virginia. Leads Arizona SAL 20, of Baltimore, he has long been to give $1,000 to tide the new vets scratch and that in the immediate Wyoming have NOT YET reported Arizona has also named a young- active in the post's SAL squadron. over the period when they would future we will be rightfully proud members for 1946. North Dakota, er Legionnaire as Detachment Com- be forming a group of their own. of our accomplishments and the Ohio, South Dakota, Utah and Wis- mander, and with full reliance on Lt. Col. Paul J. McCahan, Inf. The only stipulation was that to development of our Detachment consin have taken themselves out the opinion W. C.*"Tom" Sawyer, qualify the new organization would and its SAL Squadrons. has been appointed public relations of the lonely column during April past National Vice-Commander and oflicer of the Army's Third Service have to prove nationally that it The Department will welcome with substantial membership re active Arizona Legion leader, the was the body with the largest and suggestions from other squadrons Command, which comprises Penn- t ports. new Detachment Commander Har- sylvania, Virginia and Maryland. widest membership appeal to the and detachments. Please direct old Patten, Valley Bank Building, younger service men after they re- your information to Joe M. Daniel, Colonel McGahan has been on ac- Tucson will give that detachment tive duty since March, 1942. His turned to civilian life. The fact Detachment Commander, The Sons Squadron 21 at Kenosha, Wis., is outstanding leadership. that The American Legion nation- of The American Legion, 2006 W. planning the reorganization of its home Is In Washington, D. C, where he represented the Phila- ally has attracted the highest per- Third Avenue, Corsicana, Texas. Drum and Bugle Corps, it was an- centage of World War II dischar- nounced at the April meeting. They 9 delphia Inquirer. He is past de- Boys Club Given Deed partment commander and national gees among the service organization More than 600 of the Depart- expect to "field" a well organized groups has convinced La Grange group, including several former To Bldg. by JV. J. Post executive committeeman, and a ment of Pennsylvania's 763 posts former historian national of the Post that its contribution is now members recently returned to ci- As part of National Boys' Week, have exceeded their previous high Forty and Eight. justified. membership marks, and have set vilian life, and will offer keen com- Newark Post 10, Newark, N. J., new all-time records. petition for the championship title turned over the deed to its build- ing to the Robert Treat Boys' Club. This club, which was organized in SAL Ritual Trophy Winners 1938 to combat juvenile delin- quency, has won national acclaim for its outstanding achievements in this field and also for its splendid services rendered during the war. After a program of alterations, the post's home will be dedicated as the official meeting place of the community's boys. Many letters of commendation have been received by the post for this generous action in the interest of fine citizenship.

W. ElUott Nifflen, member of the National Executive Committee of The American, Legion repre- senting West Virginia, has resigned that position to seek the Republi- can nomination for judge of the Supreme Court of Appeals in West Virginia. Nefflen's home is in The National SAL Trophy for ritualistic achievement, shown In Charleston. He was back in the this picture, was won by Missouri Pacific Squadron No. 141, of St. army during World War II and re Louis, Mo. The trophy consisted of a fine stand of colors, provided cently was separated from the by the Forty and Eight. service. MAT 6, 194(i MAT 6, 1946 THE NATIONAL LEGIONNAIRE 7«- Post "JT'LL BE HARD TO BEER, BOYSr By Wallgren

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surance protection desired for the date of approval of the original Act. Current Rehabilitation Notes Other amendments will serve to By T. O. Kli V A III I. make the National Service Life In- Capitol Director, National Rehabilitation Committee surance policies attractive so that frashinaTon Oose, veterans will want to maintain this major baseball PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO INSURANCE ACT insurance in force. ture is riylil in Twenty-one amendments to the not decrease life insurance settle- The National Rehabilitation Di- WASHINGTON—The nation's chief argument, reflected of lie Gilbert and vision is collaborating with the Na- their way Into National Service Life Insurance ments. course in Congress and the executive departments, is now about Act of 1940 have been proposed to tional Legislative Division which Includes a total disability provi- seeks early passage of this vital the Office of Price Administration. The House of Representatives Congress by The American Legion. sion prospectively, with extra pre- in April passed a bill to continue OPA after its present expiration yed at Furlong S-2106 pending in the Senate and legislation. rough the pub- mium charge, upon application be- For some weeks hearings have date, June 30, but added some* """ H. R. 6173 under consideration in fore age 60, and proof of good d baseball fans the World War Veterans' Commit- been held by the World War Vet- 20 amendments which would The State Department has invited given to every health, which will allow those who erans' Committee of the House. tee of the House of Representatives want this protection $5 per $1,000 strictly limit the activities of Russia to send a mission here to pictured three contain these policy changes: Hearings by the Senate Finance discuss a loan to Russia. Nobody insurance monthly disability pay- Committee, to which the Senate the price control agency. Ches Hiding for 1946 Enlarges permitted class of bene- could be sure the Russians would ment effective the first day of the Bill was referred, are expected to ter Bowles and Paul Porter, recent ficiaries retroactively to include 7th month after 6 consecutive even come, there being doubt U be called for momentarily. and present OPA administrators, they cared to discuss revamping imif on Legion, stepparent, is designated. months of total disability. Such agreed that the House amendments their exclusive trade treaties with i poled out. disability payments will not de- Fixes ending date of World War would ruin their plans for control- nations bordering on Russia. The II service as September 2, 1945 for crease life insurance settlements. ting the national price and produc- United States was expected to de- Extends reinstatement privileges, CommitteeMember insurance purposes. tion program and cause inflation. mand equal trade rights in Ruma- Paid to Permits waiver, before January in level premium term contracts, Killed in Accident Hence they began a big campaign nia. Hungary. Poland, Finland and 1, 1950, of good health requirement heretofore covered solely by regu- to arouse the public against the so on as a prerec.uisite to a loan. *ion Post in all sections of National Service lations. proposed smothering of OPA. Their Life Insurance Act for service in- Specifies certain statutory total Doyle Yardley, Texas, Had immediate aim is to "save OPA" curred or aggravated disability, less disabilities. in the Senate. Friends of OPA in The British Loan Been Named to Commit- Like the involved matter of do- Was Prom- than total in degree. Permits other appropriate court Congress also started a fight against the National Association of mestic price controls, the proposed Allows any person with active proceedings as well as suits fol tee on Agriculture -War Outfit lowing denial oJ insurance claims Manufacturers, which has pub- loan to Britain involves questions World War II service to obtain Na- lished advertisements recommend- hard for the average American to 'ets Joined tional Service Life Insurance at by the Administrator. National Headquarters has re- Members of The American Le- ing that OPA be stopped right now answer. Senator Vandenberg on any time on showing good health. ceived word of the accidental death instead of nine or 12 months from the eve of flying to Paris with gion, veterans of World Wars I and of Doyle Yardley, newly appointed Ige made back in Grants aggregate of $10,000 in- now. The attack on the NAM was Byrnes expressed what may be an II, and their mothers and sisters, member of the National Agricul- mge Post No. 41. surance to those mentally or phys- wives and daughters who are mem- begun as criticism of the manufac- average view. He said it was a ,egion of La ically unable to apply during any tural Committee. His death took turers for spending money to fight risky speculation, but the risk of bers of The American Legion Aux- place April 23 and he was buried ias presented $1,- of the four 120-day periods in which a government agency. The argu- refusing the lonn was greater. Ar- iliary know the protection afforded near Dublin, Texas, on April 25. Coulter Post No. no medical examination or medical- by government life insurance. ments advanced by NAM in its ads gument for the loan is that it will Mr. Yardley was a veteran of re-establish British trade and cred- grange and com- history statement was required. They believe that insured persons were not immediately answered, World War II, serving as a para- it and save the world trade situa- [ World War II Grants insurance retroactively to are steady-going citizens who rec- but the manufacturers were at- troop battalion commander in the tion from chaos. That would be of those whose applications were de- ognize their responsibilities and are tacked as "Big Business" making a invasions of Africa, Sicily and selfish, greedy fight against the large benefit to the United States. D, forseeing the nied for health reasons in War assets to the community In which Italy. He was captured in the and realizing the Service though they continued to plain people. Argument against the loan is that they live. Italian invasion and was a German no other such great loans have o u 1 d face the do full duty, if they incurred dis- In thousands of Posts and Units, prisoner for nearly 15 months, > who would ability or died in line of duty. ever been paid, that it is a gift at in Department and National Con- when he escaped and joined the The Basic Issue the expense of American taxpay- new conflict, La ventions, these members have care- Grants automatic insurance re- Russian forces. At the time of his As clearly and briefly as this ob- ers and that Britain is a trade rival ide up entirely fully analyzed the insurance bene- troactively against total disability call to active duty he was rural server can state them, the issues we would be strengthening against personnel, voted fits provided by the National Serv- and death in line of duty during supervisor, Farm Security Admin- are these: Do the present price our own interests. Only a profound tide the new vets first 120 days of War Service. ice Life Insurance Act of 1940. istration, Willacy County, Texas, fixing control and subsidies to pro- student of world trade, finance, vhen they would Increases automatic insurance The American Legion believes having devoted his life to agricul- ducers by government prevent, de- politics and history can even pre- ip of their own. protection from $5,000 to $10,000. National Service Life Insurance tural work. lay or lessen inflation (high prices) tend to know Hie exact answer. ition was that to Eliminates dependency require- protection for members of the He was a member of Loyal Ser- and constitute a wise, orderly and i-ganization would ment for parents in automatic in- Armed Forces during World War vice Post No. 37, McAllen, Texas. necessary government management ationally that it surance settlements. II should have been comparable to of all American business for an- Forecasts ■i the largest and . Authorizes endowment policies as t hat afforded servicemen during other year as the road to postwar The best predictions that a ip appeal to the additional available plans. World War I. Experience has shown Kelleher h Named to reconversion? OR does continued Washington observer can offer are len after they re- Grants insured the right pros- that the law, as originally enacted government interference with pro- that whatever happtMS to OPA, i life. The fact pectively to designate beneficiary October 8, 1940 with amendments Board of Insurance Co* duction and distribution merely rent controls will be continued. in Legion nation- of his choice. thus far made, did not give that Michael T. Kelleher, national delay the return to normal supply That the government will try to the highest per- Retroactively prevents lapse of insurance security. chairman of The American Le- and demand, postpone and enhance advance the building of homes for War II dischar- insurance during active service, if National Service Life Insurance gion's Inter-American goo d-will the total inflation, create shortages veterans, either by building them rvice organization authorization was given for pre- is mutual insurance. The Ameri- committee, has been elected to the of many desired goods and prolong itself or guaranteeing loans and need La Grange mium deduction from pay. can Legion believes that veterans board of directors of the Boston the evils of a great federal bu- maintaining priorities. That no itribution is now Extends time from one to five who continue their government in- Mutual Life Insurance Company, reaucracy ? decisions will be made about atom- years during which the Administra- surance should have rights and announces Jay R. Benton, president ic energy until Bernard Baruch tor may grant premium waiver re- privileges similar to those extended of the company. completes his studies and confers troactively on claims filed before policy holders by commercial mu- Decisions at Paris with experts of other nations. That Kelleher has long been active in Secretary of State Byrnes is the end of one year after the date tual insurance companies. it is nip and tuck in Congress on American Legion affairs, both de- back in Paris meeting with Molo- of this enactment, and in death This government insurance should the question of universal military partment and national. He was tov, Bevins and other world states- cases extends time for filing for be less expensive, however, because chairman of the national distin- training. That veterans' priorities men in an effort to make peace waiver by beneficiary to one year the cost of administration and the for the purchase of army surplus guished guests committee 1939-40; and treaties of peace. The United from this enactment. benefits awarded chargeable to the and a member of the national de- will be strengthened. That Mr. Nations Council carries on at New Authorizes insurance award when extra hazards of military or naval fense commission from 1941 to 1945, Truman will make a very earnest York, dealing with Iran, with death in line of duty occurred pri- service are borne by the federal effort to get the coal strike settled, holding the chairmanship of that Spain and other problems as tney or to effective date of application. government. probably with a wage increase to commission In 1943-44. arise. General Eisenhower pleads Adds additional optional settle- The exacting thought given this the miners. That shortages of with Congress not to completely ments, including lump sum. subject by the Legion and its Aux- housing, meat, shirts, and many disrupt the armed forces of the Provides for payment of unpaid iliary has resulted in mandates of other items will be with us for s National Conventions of The Amer- United States until we have settled some time. That prices will con- balance of insurance proceeds to the issues for which we fought. I estate of insured generally. Pay- ican Legion requiring that the tinue to rise. That demands for above amendments to existing law Congress in April passed a bill to wage increases in many lines will ment to a beneficiary's estate will extend Selective Service, but with only be made if a beneficiary dies be obtained. In the Convention Re- continue to cause labor shortages. restrictions that would raise some while receiving installment pay- habilitation Committees the Reso- That after the coal strike, the next ments elected in lieu of a lump lutions pertaining to Insurance are doubt whether the denatured draft labor crisis will be the threatened would really sustain an army and sum settlement. thoroughly discussed by delegates railroad strike. navy. Includes a total permanent dis- many of whom are experienced ability provision retroactively, with- service officers, insurance men and ■Secretary of the Navy Forrestal out extra premium charge, in poli- attorneys confronted daily with the sat down with President Truman The California State Veterans' cies issued between October 8, 1940 problems Involved. The solid basis and offered a plan for unity of Home has a $3,374,000 building pro- and September 2, 1945, both dates for advocating extension of bene- command of the armed forces de- gram in sight, including a 100-bed inclusive, which will allow a month- fits is evidenced by the Conven- signed to end the opposition of Navy dormitory for women. The Cali- ly award of $5 per $1,000 insur- tion mandates, and the amend- leaders. This problem rests with fornia home is for residents of the ance providing total permanent dis- ments the Legion is seeking. Congress, So does the British loan of state only, 10 years residence in ability began before September 3, Certain amendments will have re- 3% billions against which Senator the state being required in order 1945. Such disability payments will troactive effect to offer the full in- Bilbo threatens long filibuster, to be eligible to entrance.

vg* MaaiMMaM MAY 6, 194G THE NATIONAL LEGIONNAIRE

University Poll on Moss Initiations the Rule—Not the Exception COMRADES IN Military Training DISTRESS Pvt. Harry Staples formerly with Co. I, and Atomic Bomb 350th Inf., 90th Div., Is asked to wrllo James A. Slaven, 32 Wilson Sheet. Struth- ers, Ohio. Denver Research Center 75lh Quartermaster Co.. Camp Atterbury. Ind. February IS, 19«, Members of this Investigation Supports company are asked lo communicate Im- mediately with Pvt. Berry C. Findley, 710 Training of Youth Screven Avenue. Waycross, Georgia. lie V, would like to hear from Rgt. A. L. Bishop -. Vol.12 The American Legion's plan for and the Company Commander L. M. Naah universal military training was George Hathaway, Saratoga Springs, New fork, or anyone who knows of his where- given another stanchion of support abouts, Is asked to communicate wllii by the results of a nation-wide Thomas Federico of 65 James Street, In- survey on the effect of the atomic wood. Long Island. New York, with whom bomb on the need for universal ha trained at Camp Croft, S. C. In 1943. military training. The survey was Itim-M M. Bills, Pvt., Co. B. 30th lnl„ TrtTI 3rd Div. Veterans of this Company on Feb- made by the Nationa! Opinion Re- ruary 1. 1945 are asked to please commu- search Center, University of Den- nicate with Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Bills. ver. Sheffield, Illinois. Members of the 703rd Tank Destroyer In making the survey, two ques- Co. V, In the States and In England and tions were used and no person was the 3rd Armored Div.. 32nrt Armd. Reel.; asked both questions. Question No. Ildq. 3rd Blry.. Reconnaissance Pit., are 1 was: "Some persons say that asked to write John II Roush, 59 Dakota now that the atomic bomb has Avenue, Columbus S, Ohio. 1st U. Biirk. BSIh Div., 379th Inf., been discovered compulsory mili- medics at ft. Ham Houston, Terns, 1942- tary training would not defend our 1943, and Major Palmor of Brooks Gen- nation enough to bother with it. eral hospital in 1943. are asked to write Do you think we should now have Benjamin A. Gardner, Gardl. Georgia. compulsory military training?" John W. Olilner, discharged from the Navy, Dec. 18, 1945, and who left his Of those polled, 68 per cent voted home In Pine BlufT. Arkansas February 4. for compulsory military training; 1946 to join the Merchant Marines or to rejoin the Navy, is asked to write his 28 per cent voted not to have it. mother, Mrs. Carl Oldner. 1811 E. Bar- And 9 per cent stated they had no reque. Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Anyone know- opinion. ing his whereabouts, is asked to notify his Question No. 2 was: "Some per- mother. I.t. Lawrence J. Traurtt who was Sta- sons say that now that the atomic tioned at I.aredo Army Air Field, Laredo, bomb has been discovered, com- Texas before going lo England to join the pulsory military training is even Slh Air Force in 1944, is asked to write more Important than it was before. Jam?s E. Lit*, 523 West 123 Street. New Do you think we should have com- Yoik 27, N. Y. Hdq. Co.. 2nd Bn., 119th Inf., 30th Div. pulsory military training?" Harry D. Carrelt. 2403 Oak Street, Pack- On this question, 71 per cent vot- ersburg, West Virginia, would like to hear ed for compulsory military train- Horn members of said division. Especially from Sgt. Jame B. U'yatt of North Caro- ing; 21 per cent voted against lina and Sgt. Dennis Connly. having it, and 8 per cent stated O. 8. M. C. Base Bee. Dep„ Pit. H37. they had no opinion. San Diego, California. Members of this outfit during July and August of 1942 aie More is involved in the two polls asked to write Roy P. Barrett, Vernon. than the question of whether the Texas. nation shall have compulsory mili- T iit.it Dunn and others who knew Wal- tary training. The results show __r W. Wiebcrslck when they were sta- . the majority of the people believe tioned In Atcham. England are asked to write Wlebersick, Box 503. Canton, South * that even though at present only Dakota. this country knows the secret of its Members of the 330th F. A. Bn., B. production and has the facilities Btry., 87th Inf. Div., and especially Mar- for making it, the atom bomb does old Peterson ot Minneapolis. Minn., who was with this outfit at Rep! Depot at Tltl- not offer a total defense or abso- worth, England are asked to write James lute security. The answers indi- O'Donnell, 427 E. Railroad St., Nesquehon- cate that the majority felt a strong ing, Pa. well-trained military reserve was 12th Cn. 3rd Bn.. 158th Depot Brigade, necessary to back up the bomb. World War I. Members of this outfit who knew sgt. Harold James Evans, are asked Many of those supporting com- lo write Joseph W. Chjldress, 3176 Boston pulsory military training apparent- Avenue, Sun Diego 2, California. ly were not thinking in terms of Jeremiah Din..n and George MrAdle, the bomb as much as they were in Co. A, 185th Inf., (ind Div. World War I, or any other member of said outfit who preparedness. Their answers indi- knew George II. Brlscoe on the front of cate they believe the nation should Forest Parroy are asked to please Write not be caught unprepared again. Charles F. Brown, Service Officer, 127 To them the atom gave this na- Teddy Avenue. Lemay, Missouri. Dr. Robert Hancock, formerly of Okla- tion a great advantage but not homa Cilyi Okla. and now believed to be security. in California, Is asked to write Mrs. Ho- The majority of those opposing mer Luther Hackley, 420 N. W. 9th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. Dr. Hancock was a compulsory military training took member ot The American Legion In Okla- thp view that other nations would homa City In 1945. discover the secrets of the bomb, Ground crew Marine »r Navy men sta- • and military training would be tioned at V. S. Naval Aid Station, South Woymoiith. Mass., August 1942, who re- wasted since the bomb would kill member Elmer St. J. Titus being dragged multitudes and level all defenses on ground for approximately 150 feet In away. attempting to land Blimp, are asked lo He Titus, Rural Route 2. Box 124. Most important about these two Marshfleld, Wis. The accident was caused polls is the Inference to be drawn hen Titus lost his fooling and being un- from them that Americans who able to regain same, finally let go of ropes to avlod serious injuries Titus needs In- take the trouble to study the ques- formation to help support claim for medi- tion, regardless of their hopes for cal treatment of Injuries. an international organization that will insure peace, are not certain Sam Blassman, member ot Post 520, Roscoe, Calif., disappeared In March. as yet that war can be avoided and 1946. He was carrying a sum of money want to be prepared just In case wilh him, report comrades, and foul play another does break out. On the Is feared, as there had been no family other hand it also indicates that trouble. He was driving a light blue Dodge, 1941 two door sedan. California li- many who oppose compulsory mili- cense l-G-1115, and pulling a 24 foot 1941 tary training on the grounds that; Alrftoat trailer, upper part painted alumi- the atomic bomb makes it useless, num, when last seen. He Is a paBt vice- do so without knowing the facts commander Of Post 410 at Daly City, San Francisco. Information should be sent !o regarding the bomb, its production J. H. Cozad. Sergeant-at-Arms of Post 520, and the difficulties concerned at P. O. Box 9, Roscoe, Calif. Comrada therein. Many of the opposing Blassman and his wife had retired from business, sold their home, and planned a group stated that they believe in leisurely automobile trip across the coun- a world government and had so try when he disappeared. believed for long periods before the advent of the bomb. Bank in Maine Employs WHO THEY ARE 22 War II Vet Trainees The Depositors Trust Company, The pictures in the center pan- a Maine financial institution recent- el, from top to bottom, are iden- ly issued a folder in which tt re- f) tified as follows: vealed that it had taken on 22 vet- This class at Allen-town, l'n., erans of World War XI as trainees numbered 1,300. under the Gl Bill of Rights. The folder r?ontains this statement: "In Tulsa, Okla., obligates setting up the training program the a class of 103. management feels that it has made a long-term investment in youth There are 102 in this class of new that will further strengthen the members in Madison, Wisconsin. standing of the bank in the com- Ilarrisburg, !'«-. initiated munity it serves." 3,285 veter: s. Department Adjutant -ames L. Boyle of Waterville, Me., is direc- Smilt sir. Marie, Mich., makes tor of the institution. 206 new Legionnaires.