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Brown Loafer Payment enclosed or Charge: DVisa DMC Black Loafer Black Boot 7A3-41C Brown Boot 265 N. 9th St. Paterson, N.J. The Magazine for a Strong America Vol. 124, No. 1 January 1988 ARTICLE s THE MEANING OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT ..." "Congress shall make no laws . doesn't mean what we think it means. By M. Stanton Evans 12 ROTC COMES MARCHING BACK Old-fashioned patriotism sparks an ROTC revival on campus. By Oliver StarrJr. 14 HOW TO BUY A GOOD USED CAR Knowledge and patience are the best weapons against shady dealers. By Paul Martin and Dennis 0 'Brien 16 DON'T LOSE SLEEP OVER INSOMNIA Simple self-help measures can help you fall asleep faster. By Edward Edelson 18 THE PHILIPPINES: DEMOCRACY UNDER THE GUN The Philippine ship of state cannot survive without a strong, loyal military. 22 VIGNETTES OF COURAGE Gallantry over the Meuse-Argonne and heroism in the Ardennes. By Vernon Pizer 26 THE NIGHT FREEDOM FAILED Twice denied U.S. asylum, the Soviet defector was whisked away and never seen again. By Philip C. Clarke 28 CHILD WELFARE FOUNDATION: FOUNDATION WITH A FUTURE The Legion takes steps to combat the social and physical ills that befall the youngpeople ofAmerica. 31 HARDSHIP DUTY AT HOME Too many U.S. military families today live in substandard housing. By Phyllis Zauner 34 THOSE MILLION-DOLLAR DUCKS Prestige and riches await winners of the duck-stamp contests. By Gary Turbak 36 BATTLE OF THE SUBS Diesel subs are cheaper to make, but not one can shake Soviet sonar. By Steve Salerno 38 DEPARTME NTS BIG ISSUES Should The Congress Move To Restore The Draft? 10 LETTERS 4 VETERANS UPDATE 40 VETERANS ALERT 50 COMMANDER'S MESSAGE 6 LEGION NEWS BRIEFS 43 PARTING SHOTS 80 DATELINE WASHINGTON 8 VETERANS ADVISER 48 COVER Anti-Americanism in the Philippines. 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