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Thomas Daschle 16 NO GREATER LOVE The story ofthe Four Chaplauts reminds us oftheir wicommon courage andfaith. By Lawreme Elliott 22 THIRD WORLD DEBT: WILL IT OVERWHELM US? Loan defaultsfrom abroad affect ourpoeketbooks. By Gordon Williams THE TIDE TURNS OUR WAY Secretary ofStatefames Baker comments on the wave ofdemocracy around the world. 28 INDIANAPOLIS: BACK HOME AGAIN The Hoosier capitalpreparesfor the 1990 National Convention. 30 ATOUCH OF CLASS The Rolls-Royce autotnobile renwim an exclusive and expensive work ofart. By Warren Allport TRYING TIMES FOR NATO Thefuture ofthe alliance depends on cool heads and cooperation. By Moorad Mooradian 34 THE HAROLD RUSSELL STORY This actor and activistfor the disabled inspires everymte. 36 BAD SCIENCE? TheAmerican Legion a DEVOTED TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS Legionnaires help rebuild after Hurricam Hugo and the California eartliquake. D E P A R T M E N T BIG ISSUES Sliould Our Government Normalize Relations With Vietnam? 14 LETTERS 4 YOUR AMERICAN LEGION 42 VETERANS ALERT 52 COMMANDER'S MESSAGE 6 LEGION NEWS 48 PARTING SHOTS 76 VETERANS UPDATE 40 COVER Third World Debt. Mauricio SimonettilThe Picture Group The American Legion Magazine, a leader among national general-Interest publications, Is publlstied monthly by Ttie American Legion for Its 3 million members. Ttiese military-service veterans, working througti 16,000 community-level posts, dedicate themselves to God and country and traditional Amer- ican values; strong national security; adequate and compassionate care for veterans, their widows and orphans; community service; and the wholesome development of our nation's youths. FEBRUARY 1990 1 Their Funniest Radio Shows Ever Broadcast! Amos m FOR GOD AND COUNTRY 16 Famous Original Editorial Offices Radio Broad- 700 N. Pennsylvania St. P.O. Box 1055 Andy Casts On 4 Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-635-8411 U.S. Supreme Court Rules Long-Play In Your Favor Cassettes or Miles S. Epiing To Make These Shows National Commander Available For 3 Compact First Time Ever! Discs! Daniel S. Wheeler Publisher/Editor-in-Chief The Amos 'n Andy Radio Show was the most Stuteville listened-to show in the history of radio! And now, Joe Managing Editor thanks to a history-making U.S. Supreme Court ruling, all of their most classic pre-Worid-War II broadcasts T. Douglas Donaldson 4 Hours can finally be heard again. In this first -time-ever Assistant Editor Of Classic Comedy available collection you get 16 original Amos 'n Andy Simon Smith radio shows, considered by many to be the funniest On 4 Long-Play Art Director ever to hit the airwaves. William L. Cassettes or All of the hilarious and lovable characters you re- Poff Production Manager 3 Compact Discs member are here . The Kingfish and his wife, Sapphire . Lightnin' . Shorty the barber . 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A CHRISTMAS STORY ^ NO-RISK COUPON — Price: Annual subscription, $12; Post- sponsored gift subscriptions, $4; Single copy, CO., Dept. AY-02-20 SAPPHIRE KICKS flHE GOOD MUSIC RECORD $2. To subscribe, send $12 ($18 in foreign KINGFISH OUT OF 352 Evelyn Street, P.O. Box 909. Paramus, NJ 07653-0909 countries) to Membership Processing Dept., RO. Box Indianapolis, IN 46206. THE HOUSE YES please rush THE AMOS 'n ANDY radio shows for me to preview for 1954, 30 days without obligation. I understand that 1 may return the collection Ctiange of Address: Notify The American for any reason whatsoever and receive a full refund. Make check or money THE INK FLOW PEN Legion, Membership Processing Dept., P.O. order payable to Good Music Record Co (NY & NJ res. add sales tax.) SALESMAN Box 1954, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Attach old Send All 4 Cassettes $12.98 DSend All 3 Compact Discs $19.98 address label, provide old and new addresses KINGFISH ADOPTS (Enclose $1.50 for mailing and handling.) and current membership card number. Allow 8 weeks for change of address to take effect. Also CHARGE IT! VISA MASTERCARD A PLAN notify your local post adjutant directly at local post's address. KINGFISH OPENS A REST HOME To request microfilm copies, please write to: University Microfilms, 300 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 NOT IN STORES MAIL COUPON TODAY Member Audit Bureau of Circulations AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE ORDER FORM Please mail by February 28, 1990. The Franklin Mint • Franklin Center, PA 19091 Please enter my order for "American Glory," an original work of art in hand-painted porcelain. 1 need send no money now. I will be billed in five monthly installments of S39.* each, with the first payment due prior to shipment. The handsome hardwood base will be included at no additional charge. 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