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HEADHUNTING BRAIN PAIN

The bad news is that up to 60 million Americans sufferfrom chronic headaches. Thegood news is that most ofthepain is controllable. By Edward Edelson 22

THE IMPORTANCE OF PROCESS

In U.S. -Soviet negotiations, Moscow is beating us

to thepoliticalpunch. ByAmbassadorEdward L. Rowny 26

DVA: LOOKING INWARD AND FORWARD

VA medicalfacilities need to specialize, says Veterans Affairs Secretary EdwardJ. Derwinski. 28

DRUMS OF NOVEMBER

Their cadence memorializes those who have served. 30

60 BILLION POUNDS OF TROUBLE

Man's oldfriend, plastic, has become his tormentor. ByGaryTurbak 32

TIN STARS AND TRUE GRIT

Unlike their OldWestpredecessors, U.S. Marshals today are hard-working

lawmen who seldom lift a gun. By Frederick S. Calhoun 34

REPORT FROM BALTIMORE

Twenty-two thousand Legionnaires rally round theflag. 38

THE AMERICAN LEGION WORLD SERIES

California's Woodland Hills takes it all. ByBillSiebert 58 DEPARTMENTS BIG ISSUES Should Congressional Campaign Funds Be Limited? 20

COMMANDER'S MESSAGE 6 DATELINE 16 NEW NATIONAL OFFICERS 54 LETTERS 8 VETERANS UPDATE 36 RESOLUTIONS 56

OPINIONS 12 CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS 50 PARTING SHOTS 72

COVER The Old Guard Fife andDrum Corps. Photo byArt Stein.

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NOVEMBER 1989 FOR GOD AND COUNTRY

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Miles S. Epling National Commander Daniel S. Wheeler Publisher/Editor-in-Chief John Hess Editor Raymond H. Mahon Managing Editor Joe Stuteville Associate Editor T. Douglas Donaldson Assistant Editor Simon Smith Art Director William L. Poff Production Manager Advertising Director Donald B. Thomson The American Legion Magazine P.O. Box 7068 Indianapolis, IN 46207 317-635-8411 Publisher's Representatives Fox Associates, Inc. Chicago: 312-644-3888 New York: 212-725-2106 Los Angeles: 213-487-5630 Detroit, Ml: 313-543-0068 Atlanta: 404-252-0968 San Francisco: 415-989-5804 London: 01 -385 8812 The American Legion Magazine Commission Milford A. Forrester, Chairman, Greenville, SC; J.H. Morris, Vice Chairman, Baton Rouge, LA; James R. Kelley, National Commander's Rep- resentative, Wayne, PA; George F. Ballard, Belleville, IL; J. Leslie Brown Jr., Louisville, KY; Joseph Chase, Hatboro, PA; Richard J. Cherry, Toledo, OH; Donald Conn, South Bend, IN; James W. Conway, Charlestown, MA; Lincoln Cox, Kirby, WV; Orval E. Faubus, Conway, AR; Halbert G. Horton, Topeka, KS; W.B. (Brad) Jorgens, Beardsly, MN; Eugene J. Kelley, Savannah, GA; Russell H. Laird, Des Moines, IA; Larry G. Lewis, Bensenville, IL; Nathaniel Free print a $65.00 value J. McKee, Princeton, NJ; J. Fred Mitchell, Brewton, AL; Everett G. Shepard, III, YES, with my purchase of Birth Of Freedom, (Framed or unframed) I understand Woodstock, CT; George G. Sinopoli, Fresno, CA; James R. Wood, Bartlesville, OK; PaulT. that I will receive (Unframed) Moonlight Reflections FREE, a $65.00 value. Woodard, Lacey, WA; Neal L. Thomas Jr., Con- sultant, Colorado Spriifgs, CO. ( Framing Available on request ) Free postage on both art pieces. Copyright 1989 by The American Legion (M-F)9-9pm (SAT) 9-5 pm 1-800-955-6868 (SUN) noon-4 pm central time Price: Annual subscription, $12; Post- sponsored gift subscriptions, $4; Single copy, CHECK MONEY ORDER $2. To subscribe, send $12 ($18 in foreign I Wish To Order The Following: Qty. Cost Total [""I countries) to Membership Processing Dept., Birth Of Freedom Unframed & Signed $79. IBD ! P.O. Box 1954, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Birth Of Freedom Framed & Signed $195. Change of Address: Notify The American Legion, Membership Processing Dept., P.O. Moonlight Reflections Unframed FREE Box 1954, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Attach old address label, provide old and new addresses Sub Total ALLOW 2-3 WEEK FOR SHIPPING and current membership card number. Allow 8 Minn Res. add 6% Tax weeks for change of address to take effect. Also notify your local post adjutant directly at local

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wmmmam HE newspaper photograph only suggest that some people have showed a grieving woman been living on that "island" too long. wLm nrjj Wm being consoled by her son, Military hospitals serve a younger I Hi a young man in military clientele and provide a more general- uniform. The occasion was ized medicine, while VA must devote HH HH the funeral of her husband much of its services to rehabilitation H and his father, whose and medical problems related to the HB remains had just been re- aging process. Merging the two systems WB&mmRm turned last summer by the will only create a large, inadequate Vietnamese government. After 23 years system that will hamper the delivery of when he was reported missing in care to all patients. What savings can be action, Army Sgt. 1st Class Edward achieved, particularly among veterans' David Reilly was home at last. health programs, if many are forced to Most of us didn't know Sgt. Reilly, seek medical care from other public nor do we personally know his family. agencies? But we recognize that part of the Amer- Another reality for 165,000 home- ican spirit they represent so well. They less veterans is waking up each symbolize the sacrifice demanded by morning on hot-air grates or beneath war and its aftermath of pain and heal- cardboard blankets. Data show that the ing. As veterans of four major wars of majority of these men are Vietnam-era this century, Legionnaires are aware of Nat' I Cmdr. Miles S. Epling. veterans, many of whom suffer from these qualities every day and especially psychological disabilities. The Legion on Veterans Day. discovered the reality of having VA was the first veterans' organization to When I took office as your National doors slammed in their faces or voice its concerns over the problems of

Commander in Baltimore, I pledged to standing in long lines waiting for care. homeless veterans, and has urged that help disabled and disadvantaged vet- Late last summer, as I presented the these economically disadvantaged veterans and their families. These are the Legion's legislative portfolio to the erans be given the chance to participate philosophical cornerstones on which Senate and House Veterans' Affairs in job-training programs leading to

The American Legion was built 71 committee, I reminded our lawmakers long-term employment. years ago. And in an age where some of what has happened already and These are but a few of the realities seem all too willing to erase the govern- warned them what will continue to The American Legion will continue to ment's red ink at the expense of veter- happen if short-sighted budgeting of deal with on behalf of America's vet- ans' red blood, we must remain on VA medical programs goes unchecked. erans in the days to come. guard to prevent the fiscal bloodletting In 1975, VA funding represented 5 per- Combat radio operators use the term of veterans' health-care programs. cent of the total national budget; now it "maintaining" to describe a unit's A newspaper columnist once jok- represents less than 2.5 percent. You ability to hold on to its position in bat- ingly described Washington, D.C., as don't have to be a Wall Street wizard to tle. And that seems to define what vet- an "island surrounded by reality." determine what priority the nation's 27 erans have been trying to do in recent There's a lot of truth in that description, million veterans have with some mem- years just to hold onto their hard-earned but the humor fades when you consider bers of Congress. medical benefits. the realities that many of America's 27 During the many months of rehabili- The image of the photograph keeps million veterans face. Just ask the tens tation after losing my legs in Vietnam, I coming back. I think of the widow of thousands of veterans who were was in and out of several VA and mili- holding that folded, American flag denied medical care earlier this year tary hospitals. So I can speak with close and her son wearing the uniform when VA found itself $1 billion short of knowledge about both systems, and of the same military branch that his funds needed to keep its existing pro- especially when it concerns recent sug- father wore. These are the poignant grams afloat. Categories B and C veter- gestions that the government might reminders of why veterans stand a little ans, those with non-service-connected save money if it were to merge VA and taller and prouder on Veterans Day. You medical conditions or whose annual Department of Defense medical serv- can be sure, Sgt. Reilly is standing right incomes exceeded specified limits, ices. Such proposals out of Washington there in that select group.

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SHOULD CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS BE LIMITED?

Sen. David Boren, D-Oklahoma Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky

In 1789, our founding I believe, like most Ameri- fathers convened Con- cans, that we need more gress to begin governing YES NO accountability, disclosure our country. Two hundred years later, and control in our campaign finance system. Congress is in crisis, and the time has However, the answer lies not in limits on come for all members of Congress to overall campaign spending, but in clos- face their responsibility and enact long- ing the gold-lined purses of political action needed reforms. committees (PACs), which sometimes The crisis comes from the increase in steal elections away from the people.

special-interest groups buying their way into our political That is why I introduced the Federal Election Reform Act, process, shutting out the American people and sending the which eliminates PAC contributions in federal elections. My cost of running for Congress through the roof. Last bill also would help candidates with limited means compete

November, it cost more than $4 million to win an average against wealthy opponents, and require disclosure of con- Senate race, more than twice the cost of winning a race six tributions by unions, corporations and political parties. years ago, when the same 33 seats were up for election. I also introduced a bill to reduce the cost of campaigns by Special interests, and especially political action commit- giving the candidates a discount on broadcast advertising. tees (PACs), have fueled this rise and are taking the grass- Campaign advertising accounts for up to 75 percent of roots out of our election process. In the days of multimillion- campaign spending, causing total spending to skyrocket in dollar campaigns, candidates forget about seeking the $10 recent years. With a discount on that expense, we can cut contributions of their neighbors and district citizens, and campaign spending dramatically— maybe even in half. instead go to money centers such as New York City and Eliminating special-interest money in politics through a Washington for multithousand-dollar PAC contributions. PAC ban, and cutting spending through a broadcast discount, PACs gave more than $150 million to congressional candi- are the answers to the money problems of Congress, not dates last year. With the virtually unlimited supply of special arbitrary spending limits. Spending limits don't work and interest money in Washington, we are allowing our con- only promote illegal campaign finance activities. In the only gressmen to have lifelong jobs, without ever having to election controlled by spending limits, the presidential

answer to their constituents. Is it any wonder that 99 percent election, spending increased more than 55 percent between of incumbent congressmen are re-elected year after year? the past two elections. Between the past two congressional We need a complete reform in the way campaigns are elections, where there are no such limits, spending increased financed. The role of special-interest money has forced only 3 percent. campaign costs to rise three times that of inflation. The only Spending limits stimulate increased spending because the way to rein in this rising tide is to place caps on the amount candidates spend one out of four dollars on lawyers and candidates can spend. accountants to find loopholes in the law. Spending limits also We also need to close loopholes in current laws. One spawn a black market of campaign financing called "soft loophole allows interest groups to spend hundreds of money." Unlimited, undisclosed spending by unions and thousands of dollars outside the light of public scrutiny corporations add up to more than one-half the money spent through "independent expenditures." Another allows incum- in presidential elections— even more than the candidates bent congressmen to retain campaign contributions for their themselves spend. My bill would require full disclosure of all personal use when they retire. "soft money." The crisis facing Congress is not a Republican or The answer to our campaign finance quagmire is to Democratic problem. It is an American problem and take special-interest money out of the process and return deserves a solution that to the grassroots demo- treats both parties fairly. cracy of small donors, who All Americans should be YOUR OPINION COUNTS, TOO contribute out of convic- outraged at the rise in spe- Senators and congressmen are interested in constituent view- tion to the candidate who points. You may express your views by writing The Honorable (name), cial interests and call on shares their views. That U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510, or The Honorable (name), their elected officials to is what our democracy is U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 20515. work for reform. all about.

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EXPANDED AGENDA— Dur/ng his meeting last summer with Foreign Minister Shevardnadze, Secretary of State Baker (left) gained a Soviet agreement to discuss other important matters that, in addition to arms control, concern the two nations.

not end with the signature on an agree- ByAmb. Edward L. Rowny U.S. STRATEGY ment. The Soviets view this to be of paramount importance, both because it creates political opportunities for them THEIR arms-control MUST ENCOMPASS to exploit in the campaign to secure strategy, the Soviets have their policy objectives, and because it consistently placed more MORE THAN ARMS consolidates and sustains their efforts. emphasis on the political The Soviets always seek to put arms use of the process than nN CONTROL TALKS control at the top of the East-West does the United States. agenda. They do this not because they This process includes everything other than the PER SE, IF WE ARE terms of an agreement Ambassador Edward L. Rowny, chief itself: the conduct of talks, high-level TO RELIEVE EAST- arms-control adviser to President Bush, meetings, summits, and public and has been an adviser to five Presidents. He media exploitation. WEST TENSION. served in the U.S. Army for 38 years, The process is continuous and does retiring as a lieutenant general.

26 AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE believe that arms control is the masking their own very real issue most critical to improving efforts to achieve military advan- relations between East and tage. For example, in the early West, but because by encourag- stages of the INF talks, various ing a Western fixation on arms Soviet "freeze" proposals sim- control, they believe they can ply would have locked in an best direct East-West relations overwhelming Soviet military in their interests. Preoccupation superiority and decoupled the with arms control diverts atten- United States from Europe. tion from the critical, underlying Another Soviet technique is causes of East- West tension to stigmatize Western defense which the Soviets clearly recog- programs they hope to kill. For nize—the differences in the example, at the Reykjavik sum- values of our respective social mit, Soviet "spin doctors" sought

systems. Also, it has served to to create the impression that, distract attention from other except for President Reagan's matters, such as regional con- intransigence on the Strategic FRIENDLY PERSUASION -Soviet Leader Mikhail flicts and human rights, where Defense Initiative, we would Gorbachev (left) has persuaded Chancellor Kohl to Soviet policy and behavior are dismantle West Germany's Pershing missiles in have reached an historic nuclear not so attractive. another attempt to disrupt the Western alliance. disarmament agreement. This The United States, in con- was not the case; there were trast, has sought to conduct its several issues that remained relations with the Soviets on a wider unresolved, notably the future of plane. The introduction by President THE SOVIET UNION strategic offensive nuclear forces and Reagan of the four-part agenda of verification. These issues were equally human rights, regional issues, bilateral ADEPTLY CASTS as important as the fate of strategic affairs and arms control was a turning defense. Still, for weeks we had to fight point in U. S. -Soviet relations. It marked the impression that SDI alone had a fundamental change in the U.S.- THE UNITED blocked a breakthrough. Soviet dialogue by insisting on breadth Currently, the Soviets are seeking to and balance in our relationship with the STATES AS THE stigmatize NATO's intention to mod- Soviet Union. The success of this ernize its short-range nuclear forces, agenda is seen in the fact that the CULPRIT FOR THE while they have been modernizing their Soviets now increasingly engage us on own. This Soviet propaganda is a far cry the wider range of issues. LACK OF PROCRESS from "new thinking"— it's old-fashioned President George Bush and Secretary inversion of the truth. of State James Baker have expanded the The Soviets also use the technique of agenda to include a fifth "pillar" — IN CURBINC wedge-driving. Through the use of con- global or trans-national issues, such as troversial, unresolved issues they work environmental protection, terrorism THE ARMS RACE. to create and exploit friction in U.S. and the illicit drug trade. During domestic politics, or in intra-Alliance Baker's meetings in Moscow last relations. They do this both to weaken summer with Mikhail Gorbachev and require further production, despite new the West and to create pressure for Foreign Minister Eduard Shevard- Soviet missile programs. The Soviets Western concessions. nadze, the Soviets agreed to engage the use access to the media to promote the During the early phases of negotia- United States on this fifth agenda item. image of forthrightness, often while tion on the INF Treaty, the Soviets pro- This administration will pursue the full doggedly stalling at the negotiating posed inclusion of British and French range of East- West issues and not table. This is a common technique used nuclear forces to cause a rift between permit arms control to be the weather- to put pressure on the United States to the United States and its European vane of U.S. -Soviet relations. make concessions and to make us allies. Later, under Gorbachev, the The Soviets use a number of time- appear less committed to reaching Soviets sought to include 72 Pershing tested techniques in applying their agreement. I-A missiles belonging to the Federal strategy to the arms control process. The Soviets attempt to characterize Republic of Germany in the bilateral, Often they conjure the image of Soviet the United States as the culprit for the U.S. -Soviet INF Treaty. This was a clear "initiative" by going public with their lack of progress in curbing the arms attempt to get the United States to

negotiating positions, or by making race. By fostering the impression that it repudiate a program of defense cooper- vague, incomplete, but superficially is simply the number of nuclear weap- ation with an ally for the sake of a deal appealing proposals. In one recent ons that influences the danger of nuclear with the Soviet Union. We refused. In example, Gorbachev declared a halt to war— not a more accurate calculation the end, German Chancellor Helmut Soviet production of weapons-grade including their number, type, deploy- Kohl promised unilaterally to scrap his uranium. The United States halted such ment and technical capabilities, or the country's P-Is after the implementation production in 1964, and it has long behavior of states— they hope to play to of the INF agreement. been clear that the Soviets would not the grandstand of public opinion while Please turn to page 66

NOVEMBER 1989 27 " "

Department Of Veterans Affairs LOOKINC INWARD AND FORWARD

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Edward J. Derwinski plans to restructure the VA system to allow more effective use and allocation of facilities. "The days of throwing money at problems are over" he says.

WLWmmmmMM VEN before Edward J. Derwinski assumed his explain to our employees that the days of throwing money at H duties as the first Secretary of Veterans Affairs, he problems are over. VA must live within governmental mm WLWm didn't mince words. "Veterans shouldn't expect a income. We have to be more innovative, practical and Wk magic pot ofgoldjust because VA is in the Cabinet, effective. That's what our challenge is. mm mmmm\ ^e t0^ Legionnaires a month before his confirmation, mm Hi Upon confirmation, Derwinski showed his deci- Q a Will the commission that you asked Congress to siveness by immediately asking Congress to task a appoint be patterned after the commission that recently mm Hj -m commission with finding ways to make VA more effi- recommended military base closings? Ht— dent. When asked about rumors of impending VA A Yes, with the exception that we said up front, "No closings, he said, "We're not here to shut VA down or start to phase closings." First, we want something of truly blue- down. We 're here to serve veterans. ribbon national stature, and we thought we could get that In this exclusive interview, Derwinski outlines the challenges VA more with a mandate from Congress than with an internal faces in its effort to ser\'e America 's27 million veterans. commission. Second, we feel that we must have a package of recommendations presented to Congress or Congress might The American Legion Magazine: Now that we have a rip it all apart and paste it together again. We'd then have the Department of Veterans Affairs, will significantly more same inconsistencies that Congress has forced on us over the attention be paid to the needs of veterans? many years. Edward J. Derwinski: In the long run, yes; at the outset, not necessarily. We didn't come in here with the idea of an Q So the commission will be looking at restructuring the automatic overhaul. It will be a number of years before system? veterans see a big difference, and primarily it will be that A Right. Especially in the urban areas where there are having a Secretary gives us a little higher platform from facilities close to each other. We could then specialize which to address the issues affecting veterans. more and provide better service to veterans. This is a redirec- tion of VA to where our veterans' needs are now and in the Q a What do you view as VA's primary challenge? future. We're talking about more efficiency, more skills, A The primary challenge is determining where VA should more preciseness, more expertise in a concentrated form. be five, 10, 20 years from now. We have to have a better That requires a more effective overall use and allocation of feel for what the real needs are. The first thing that struck me our facilities. We need all of our facilities to meet the was that VA has been an inward-looking, unimaginative challenges presented by aging veterans, homelessness, Post- institution. We are trying to change that. We're trying to Traumatic Stress Disorder, and drug and alcohol abuse.

28 AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE Q> Speaking of those responsibilities, what do you foresee for Category B and C veterans? A Our budget request will reflect an effort to meet their needs. We can make a good case for that. When there was an unexpected supplemental budget delay in Congress, we had to issue an order restricting the availability of services to B and C veterans. That was something we didn't want to do, but given the uncertain nature of the impasse in Congress, we had no alternative.

0. Then, for the 1991 budget, you will be requesting enough money to bring them back into the system? A We will. We will be starting that sparring session soon.

Q Some experts have said VA's medical school affiliation program may be in danger because of lack of modern medical equipment in VA facilities. Is this a problem? Alt's a problem, but I don't think it's endangering affiliations. With the supplemental funds we received, we're trying to maximize the reimbursement to the equipment accounts in most of our medical centers. We want that money put back into that equipment account and make some of those purchases that were delayed or de- ferred. However, the cost of medical equipment is staggering. Therefore, we have to go into sharing arrangements for equipment, which is what most pri- HE REAL or alleged vate hospitals do. The other thing we have to do is concentrate our equipment breakdown between VA where the specialties are needed and make better use of the equipment allocation. and Vietnam veterans will

be steadily overcome. / Q a Is there a long-term plan to merge VA and military medical facilities? A There's no such master plan, either here or in the military. Our sharing arrangements with the military are worked out on an individual basis. While there's some II. What about VA funding for 1990? momentum behind it, I see it evolving logically, steadily, but I hope that we don't wind up with an annual situation A not in the sense of first lowering and then, later, doing away such as we experienced with the recent VA supple- with the distinction between military and VA facilities. There mental appropriation. We would like to get enough up front. will always be a distinct, visible, total VA medical service. I realize that means we will have an almost inevitable clash with the Office of Management and Budget, but that's just a fact of life. flL Many Vietnam veterans have very little confidence in I think we have unique requirements because most of our VA. Is this something VA is aware of and planning to deal budget allocations are mandated by law. That puts us in a with? good position to argue with OMB. We want to show that AVA is aware of it. VA should be concerned about it. we're being efficient and that there's no waste, no corrup- However, my personal opinion is that it's been greatly tion. Congress has established the responsibilities that we exaggerated. I think there are many reasons, including the have toward our veterans, and we need the necessary funds entire handling of the debate over the Vietnam War, that's led to do the job. Please turn to page 64

NOVEMBER 1989 29 »mmhhh| EMORIES ofAmerica's W I beginning reverberate

I | I I I each time members of I the Army's Old Guard I I I I Fife and Drum Corps J I'll d°n their black tricorn hats and march to the I I I I steady cadence of rope- tensioned drums while their six-holed, wooden fifes rekindle melodies from more than 200 years old. In the Revolutionary War, Army drummers pounded rhythmic orders that could be heard by America's first soldiers for miles over the din of battle. Today, their successors, the Fife and Drum Corps, is no longer a battlefield

necessity. Instead, it often honors veterans on Veterans Day and Memorial Day, and has performed several promo- tional tours throughout the United States and Europe. As the President's honor guard, the corps plays at inaugural parades, receptions for foreign heads of state and other White House functions. Garbed in red waistcoats, white

30 AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE wigs, vests, breeches and stockings, the one drum needs replacement, all are LEGACY OF LOYALTY-Through sight corps is bedecked in 100 percent wool replaced to ensure uniformity in sound and sound, the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps reminds the nation of the uniforms similar to those worn by musi- and appearance. Army's proud tradition. cians in Gen. George Washington's The corps is equally selective in Continental Army. Leading the corps choosing the musicians of the 70- during performances is the drum major, member unit. Aspiring musicians must group, many of the Army musicians who wears a light-infantry cap and pass two auditions and train three to six choose to stay until they retire; some wields an espotoon, a spear-like months before being accepted. The have played with the corps for more weapon once carried by infantry offi- fifers and drummers must master the than 15 years. cers. Because verbal commands cannot music and playing styles of their pre- "The corps is unique," said Shea. be heard over the resounding drums decessors. The 15 drummers spend "There's no other unit like it in the and shrill fifes, the drum major uses the hours learning to hold their drumsticks armed forces. Everyone in the corps has espotoon to direct the musicians. at the precise angles and practicing a lot of pride. Each time we march, we

Using original documents from the marching with the large, cumbersome give it our best— even in the hot and 1800s, the corps has painstakingly drums. Many hours are also devoted to itchy wool uniforms." ensured that its uniforms, music and learning a variety of marches, including At every performance, the heads and instruments reflect the colonial era. the old cadence of 90 steps per minute; eyes of the fifers and drummers are "Yankee Doodle," "World Turned the slow, stately troop step of 60 paces locked forward, rigid reminders of the Upside Down" and "Hell at the per minute; and the modern, quick-step discipline, pride and excellence that Wabash" are among the repertoire of march of 120 steps per minute. have marked the Army's service to the authentic marches, dance and folk Most of the corps' musicians have country for 214 years. As the fifers music. played drums or instruments similar to breathe life into their fifes and drum- Detailed attention is also given to the fife for many years. Master Sgt. mers beat out their tribute to the past, musical instruments. Each hand-crafted John Shea, one of the corps' 24 fifers, America's rich heritage is conjured drum must be precisely adjusted to has been playing the fife since he was 8 once more for us to remember and a specific tone and size. And when years old. Once a member of this elite appreciate.

NOVEMBER 1989 31 60 BILLION POUNDS OF

Once known as a miracle material plastic

today is a killer of wildlife. But are we willing to use less plastic and sacrifice convenience to save the environment?

Lipsett, science adviser for the Citizens By Gary Turbak Clearinghouse for Hazardous Waste. First used in 1868 as a substitute for ivory billiard balls, "plastic" is now the mm—mmM N a California beach, a generic term for thousands of different seal flops ashore entan- m polymers which are synthesized pri- gled in a section of nylon marily from petroleum. Now more I fishing net. The plastic common than steel, aluminum and has cut into the animal's copper combined, plastic appears in neck, exposing raw and everything from artificial hearts to ENDANGERED SPECIES- Plastic waste festering flesh. The seal Army helmets; it can be as strong or pollutes beaches and entraps wildlife, • futilely tries to bite through Jm soft, rigid or flimsy, transparent or killing an estimated 2 million birds and BL^B the tough material. Starv- 100,000 mammals annually. opaque as scientists want it to be. ing and weary from struggling against Above all else, the stuff endures. The its man-made tormenter, the mammal plastic you throw in the trash today may drift nets—the strong, two-inch mesh lies down to die. still be there 400 years from now. used by commercial fishing fleets. From the high seas to the Rocky As litter, plastic is unsightly and Buoyed at the top, weighted at the Mountains, plastic is killing wildlife, deadly. Birds and small animals die bottom and extending for up to 40 clogging landfills and disfiguring after getting stuck in plastic, six-pack miles, the nets become lethal, sea- America's natural beauty. The miracle beverage rings. Pelicans accidentally bound roadblocks that entangle and material of yesteryear has evolved into hang themselves with discarded plastic drown a teeming menagerie of victims. a significant environmental problem fishing line. Turtles choke on plastic Tens of thousands of seals and a host of that no one really knows how to solve. bags or starve when their stomachs sea-going birds, turtles, dolphins and "Plastic consumes precious resources, become clogged with hard-to-excrete, other animals die each year in the nets. creates toxic chemicals, does not crumbled plastic. Sea lions poke their When a net is lost or discarded, which decompose and is generally not recy- heads into plastic rings and have their happens thousands of times each year, cled. It's a huge problem," said Brian jaws locked permanently shut. Authori- it may travel the seas indefinitely as a ties estimate that plastic refuse annu- silent, phantom killer.

Award-winning journalist Gary Turbak is ally kills up to 2 million birds and at Often, seaborne plastic trash comes a regular contributor to this and other least 100,000 mammals. ashore in the form of everything from leading general-interest magazines. The worst killers of all are plastic AIDS-contaminated medical waste to

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What We Can Do

EACH of us can help solve the plastic problem, but solutions may involve sacrificing some convenience. Here's what you can do. • Use alternatives to plastic. Choose products packaged in easily recyclable aluminum, glass or paper whenever possible. Ask for paper bags at the grocery store. Buy eggs in paper, not polystyrene (Styrofoam) cartons. • Avoid buying fasteners, pens, tools and other items that are individually wrapped in plastic. • Don't buy "disposable" products—cameras, diapers, razors or cigarette lighters that are designed to be discarded after one use instead of being cleaned or refilled. If you must use disposable cups, use paper, not polystyrene. • When you must use plastic,

make it either degradable or recyclable. • Write a letter to a company explaining that you will not buy its

product as long as it contains, or is packaged in, plastic that could be condoms to disposable diapers. On ally, and we promptly cast more than replaced by non-plastic material. some beaches, plastic tampon applica- one-third of it into the environment. • Never leave plastic litter- tors are so ubiquitous they're referred to Measured by volume, nearly one-third especially plastic fishing line, as "Jersey seashells." In 1987, volun- of the nation's garbage is plastic, and which often entangles wildlife. Cut teers cleaned 157 miles of Texas beach some of it— such as fast- food containers the loops in six-pack, beverage and collected more than 200 tons of — has a useful lifespan of about two holders before disposing of them. plastic litter. A one-day scouring of minutes. This will prevent injury to wildlife. 150 miles of Oregon shoreline yielded "This is really a situation where we • flush plastic the 26 tons of plastic. have met the enemy and it is us," said Never down Who's to blame? Michael Bean, senior attorney with the toilet. • Environmental Defense Fund. "We all Support plastic-recycling II HEN plastic becomes a nui- use plastic because it's tremendously proposals, often called "bottle sance in the marine environ- convenient. There is no single villain." bills," when they become political W:ment, the problem usually Not even the most ardent environ- issues in your state or city. • lies with people and the way they use mentalist suggests that all plastic be Inspect the beach or shores plastic and not with the material itself," outlawed. The material is simply too near your home. If it's cluttered said Wayne Pearson, executive director useful. Some areas have, however, with plastic, organize a cleanup. If of the Plastics Recycling Foundation, a banned certain kinds of plastic. For you need help, encourage a local group of about 50 plastic-packaging example. New York's Suffolk County newspaper reporter to write about companies. Ships dump about 100 mil- prohibits plastic grocery bags, and the problem. For help in lion pounds of plastic in the oceans Berkeley, Calif., will soon allow only organizing a campaign, write to each year, and U.S. Navy vessels con- biodegradable fast-food containers. the Coastal States Organization, tribute four tons per day to that total. About 20 states are considering similar 444 N. Capitol St. N.W., Suite Even when plastic is disposed of measures. In January 1989, the United 312, Washington, DC 20001 • to local, state and properly, it can cause problems. Plastic States and 28 other nations banned the Write your is the fastest-growing component of a dumping of plastics at sea. The Navy is federal lawmakers to encourage if solid waste deluge clogging the nation's working to comply by its 1993 target statutes that prohibit plastic substitutes are avail- landfills, one-third of which are date, but it will take years to clean up acceptable expected to reach capacity in the next what's already there, and enforcement able. Also urge lawmakers to sup- five years. Manufacturers produce will be difficult. port plastic-recycling proposals. about 60 billion pounds of plastic annu- Please turn to page 61

NOVEMBER 1989 33 Celebrating their 200th birthday this year U.S. Marshals and their deputies are the nation's oldest and least- known federal law-enforcement agency

By Frederick S. Calhoun

wpsmmmm HEY 'RE door kickers and ||L J paper pushers tainted by B H|- two centuries of politics. They're lawmen with the broadest jurisdiction B within federal law enforce- H Warn ment, yet they remain the HB least well known. They're Hi process servers who handle anything from warrants to court-ordered desegregation to eviction notices. They arrest criminals and con- fiscate ships. They're cops but also businessmen, as good with a pen as with a pistol. They track fugitives. They manage prisoners but also corporations and estates. At any time, their capital rivals Donald Trump's portfolio in value and variety. They are U.S. Marshals and their deputies. Their history is as diverse as their responsibilities. Although the nation's oldest federal law enforcement agency, they are the least bound by tradition. This year, the marshals celebrate their bicentennial. First appointed by George Washington in 1789, they are best known for the activities of a few, legendary marshals who rode the West in the late 19th century. Wyatt Earp,

Frederick S. Calhoun, appointed the first historian of the U.S. Marshals Service in 1984, is author of the book. The Law- men: United States Marshals and Their Deputies. Among his accomplishments are "America's Star: U.S. Marshals, 1789- 1989, " a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition that will tour the United States until mid-1991.

34 AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE Bat Masterson and Wild Bill Hickok conjure the image with which today's marshal is saddled. Earp served less than six months as a deputy, using his commission primarily as a license to kill anyone he suspected of shooting his brothers. Masterson wore the badge of a deputy marshal for several years but not out West. He was a deputy in New York City, splitting his time serving as a marshal and writing sports articles for the Daily Telegraph. Hickok worked sporadically as a deputy, but never stayed with anything for long before the wanderlust lured him farther west.

STILL, legend contains some ele- ment of truth. Marshals did help settle the West, not only during the late 1800s, but also earlier in this country's history. In 1789, Washington selected Samuel McDowell Jr. as the first U.S. Marshal for the territory of Kentucky, at that time, the edge of the American frontier. As the nation expanded, the marshals went with it. For every new territory, marshals were appointed to enforce the law on the untamed wilderness. They also upheld the authority of the fledgling federal courts, carrying out the orders ofjudges and arranging court venues. The Judiciary Act of Sept. 24, 1789, created the offices of U.S. Marshal and Deputy Marshal. The act also stabilized the federal court system, along with the posts of Attorney General, circuit and district court judges, U.S. Attorney and court clerk. Although the act did not specify who would select the marshals, Washington moved quickly to assert Legendary his constitutional prerogative to select lawmen of the government officials. He chose the first marshals. By this precedent, the Old West like President has been nominating U.S. Wyatt Earp and

Marshals to the Senate for 200 years. Bill Hickok, plus Tradition, however, now expects the Hollywood hype, President to defer to the ranking created member of his party from each state to have a advise him on who is best to reward. bigger-than-life For 200 years, marshals have been image with which chosen more on the strength of their today's marshals political connections than their experience. But deputy marshals are selected are saddled. by competitive civil-service procedures. They are specially trained profes- sionals. — The Judiciary Act defined the job of RIDING AGAIN A statue of John Wayne marshal quite broadly. The marshals as Marshal Rooster were to attend to the fed- commanded Cogburn in "True Grit" eral courts within their judicial districts is part of the U.S. Mar- and "to execute all lawful precepts shal exhibit scheduled issued under the authority of the United to tour U.S. cities.

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NOVEMBER 1989 Veterans update

T,he American Legion Task Force on veter- determine whether proper medical care is being obtained. ans' Medical Care completed its three-month examination • That the Legion continue its efforts to secure increased into sharing agreements between VA and Department of funding for VA medical facilities. Defense hospitals and submitted its recommendations to the • That the management staffs at the three VA medical National Executive Committee at its pre-National Conven- centers visited by the task force be commended. tion meeting in Baltimore. The task force noted that there were 2,150 sharing agree- The three-member task force, led by Chester F. Stellar, ments between VA and DoD as of September 1989. Many of vice chairman of the Legion's Veterans Affairs and Rehabili- the sharing agreements include equipment, especially tation Commission, included Nevada NECman Charles F. expensive and sophisticated diagnostic systems such as Langel and A.V "Bubba" Akin, Georgia Department CAT Scans. Service Officer. The group inspected VA medical centers in Albuquerque, N.M., San Antonio, Texas, and American Lake-Tacoma, Wash., where certain VA equipment and services are shared with nearby military hospitals. The task force was formed at the 1989 Spring NEC Meet- T,lestifying before a Senate committee in ings in Indianapolis to determine if veterans' health services September, immediate Past NatT Cmdr. H.F. "Sparky" were being hampered by sharing agreements. Gierke reaffirmed the Legion's position that a constitutional "The Legion supports the idea of sharing on a case-by-case amendment is necessary to protect the U.S. Flag from basis, providing VA and the military hospitals maintain their physical desecration. own separate identities so they can carry out their respective "The issue has been discussed in all corners of the nation, missions," Stellar said. from the halls of Congress to barber shops," Gierke told The task force recommended, and the NEC approved, the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. "After care- following initiatives: fully evaluating all the arguments presented, The American • That the primary mission of VAs Veterans Health Legion remains convinced that a constitutional amendment Services and Research Administration to provide health-care is the only sure way to protect our flag." (Gierke was rep- services to veterans not be pre-empted by any sharing resenting Nat'l Cmdr. Miles S. Epling, who was unable to agreements with DoD. attend the hearing because of a prior commitment.) • To continue the policy of allowing local VA officials to "There are participants in this debate who have stated that determine areas of needs in negotiating sharing agreements the American public does not support a constitutional so that veterans' care may be maintained at present or amendment, and there are others who feel that such an increased levels under VA budget provisions. amendment would restrict our constitutionally guaranteed • That all current and future sharing agreements be made freedom of speech," Gierke said. "We disagree on both based on the availability of space and resources. counts." • That the Legion oppose any congressional action that In a Legion-commissioned Gallup Poll, two-thirds of would allow the treatment of DoD beneficiaries in VA those interviewed supported the amendment. Almost 70 facilities. percent said they didn't think their rights to free speech • That in all sharing agreements, VA and various DoD would be jeopardized. On Sept. 12, the day before Gierke's branches maintain administrative and clinical supervision testimony, the House adopted H.R. 2978, which is intended over their respective health-care systems. to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag. However, the • That VA develop a method of determining equipment Legion maintains that mere federal legislation does not go far depreciation costs so money can be recovered to replace enough and may be declared unconstitutional by the Supreme equipment used in the agreements. Court on the same grounds that has invalidated an existing • A study should be conducted to determine the feasibility federal statute and those in 48 states. of indexing VA's annual medical-care budget to Medicare In the controversial ruling that sparked the flag debate, the rate increases, because the Veterans Benefits Administration Supreme Court decided that flag burning was protected indexes pension payments to Social Security cost-of-living under First Amendment rights to free speech. The ruling allowances. reversed the Texas appellate courts' 1984 conviction of • That consideration be given to development of a plan to Gregory Lee Johnson, who had been found guilty of burning permit categories B and C veterans who have been refused the American Flag. continued medical treatment by VA to receive necessary "When our founding fathers wrote the First Amendment, medications from VA on a co-payment basis. they made it clear that certain basic freedoms would be • That a study be conducted on the feasibility of permit- extended to all citizens," Gierke said. "As I now re-read this ting VA medical facilities to be reimbursed for the expense of statement of human dignity and ponder the body of law that collecting third-party reimbursement payments from private has sprung up around it, I ask how our highest court could health-insurance companies. interpret these words to mean that it's OK to burn our flag in • That veterans deprived of VA care because of budgetary protest?" restraints (discretionary workload) can be identified by At press time, the Senate still was considering whether to name, address and telephone number so that Legion Depart- adopt flag-protecting legislation or to seek a constitutional ment Service Officers may initiate follow-up contact to amendment.

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N THE shadow of Ft. counted on defending their flag, con- McHenry, the historic ducted the business of the organization battle site that in 1814 and heard from diverse and extraordi- inspired Francis Scott Key nary speakers, including the President to write the words that of the United States, George Bush. later would pay homage to The day before pre-convention the nation and the Amer- activities and National commission ican Flag, 22,000 Legion- meetings were conducted, Nat'l Cmdr. hriHf, naires and their families H.F "Sparky" Gierke held a news con- gathered in Baltimore for the 71st ference on Capitol Hill and delivered to American Legion National Conven- key congressional leaders petitions OPENING ADDRESS — A/af 7 Cmdr. tion, Sept. 1-7. In an emotionally bearing the signatures of more than 1 Gierke kicks off the emotionally charged charged week, delegates stood up to be million Americans who support a con- 71st National Convention in Baltimore.

38 AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE VICTORY MARCH -In celebration of reaching the 3 million FAMILY SUPPORT- Throughout the year, wife Judy, daughter member goal, Nat'l Cmdr. Gierke leads Department and Michelle and son Craig furnished the necessary moral support for District Commanders in a symbolic march into Baltimore. Nat'l Cmdr. Gierke to meet the demands of the job.

stitutional amendment banning the convene the annual meeting, Gierke led balloons were released from the over- physical desecration of the flag. Gierke a high-spirited entourage of Legion- head nets. met with Senate minority leader Robert naries and membership recruiters into "We did it together," Gierke said. "I Dole of Kansas, Sen. John Warner of the convention hall and announced that put the challenge to you and you carried Virginia, Rep. Gerald Solomon of New the ranks of the Legion now stood at through magnificently. We told the York and Rep. Chuck Douglas of New 3,010,237, the largest number since Legion story to America, and many Hampshire to state the Legion's unwav- 1948. The milestone was marked with a who were eligible to join our ranks did." ering call for the amendment. "Team 3 Million" celebration, and the On the last day of the convention, "We support this amendment North Dakota Marching Band played delegates packed into the Baltimore because we feel the U.S. Supreme tunes and 10,000 red, white and blue Convention Center to hear the Presi- Court would declare unconstitutional any federal legislation protecting the flag," Gierke said (see Veterans Update, page 36). The Commander was referring to the high court's controversial Texas v. Johnson decision that stated flag burning, in the context of political speech, is protected by the First Amendment. The Legion immediately commissioned a 30-day national Gallup Poll which showed that two-thirds of the people favored a constitutional amendment. "I would be remiss as the leader of the nation's largest veterans' organization, a group whose ranks are made up of men and women who put their lives on the line for the flag, if I did not help lead the charge for this amendment," Gierke told reporters at another pre- convention news conference. Gierke's remarks set the stage for what was certain to become a "Star- Spangled" convention, which began with Gierke's making good on a pledge he made at the beginning of his tour of STAR-SPANGLED PRODUCTION-An actor portrays Francis Scott Key during the duty as National Commander— to stage and audiovisual grand opening, which highlighted the 1 75th anniversary of the march into Baltimore 3 million mem- writing of the "Star-Spangled Banner" and reviewed the past year's accomplishments bers strong. Before the gavel fell to of The American Legion.

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LEGION NIGHT— The honor guard of Morris Frock Post 42, Hagerstown, Md., (fore- DRUG WAR-Acfm. Paul A. Yost Jr., Coast ground) and the flag unit of Dewey Lowman Post 109, Halethorpe, Md., provided Guard Commandant, spoke of his serv- patriotic tributes during Labor Day's pre-game ceremonies at Baltimore Memorial ice's drug interdiction and cited drugs as Stadium. the nation's No. 1 enemy.

dent's speech. Bush, a life member of Legion appearance, Bush unveiled a or pitching horseshoes," he said. John R. Burkett-Beverly Miller Post 77 $7.9 billion drug-interdiction plan. What made common sense to Gierke Houston, Texas, wore his Legion cap as "Veterans know that battles are fought was for the Legion to set up a special he approached the podium. street by street and house by house. telephone bank at the convention center "Legionnaires have joined a crusade We're going to wage this battle neigh- so delegates and Legionnaires could to protect the unique symbol of free- borhood by neighborhood and kid by contact their U.S. Representatives and dom," Bush said, bringing 6,000 kid." Senators in Washington, D.C., some 40 cheering Legionnaires and Auxiliary The President also stumped for a miles away, and urge them to support a members to their feet. Bush, a Navy "peace through strength" policy based constitutional amendment protecting aviator of World War II, also has urged on a strong defense that includes Trident the flag. More than 8,000 calls were passage of a constitutional amendment submarines, Peacekeeper missiles and placed over a two-day period, and, outlawing flag desecration. strategic bombers such as the B-l and according to one report, so massive was

Bush also delivered some fiery re- B-2 (Stealth). He also affirmed his sup- the response that it actually shut down marks on his administration's stepped- port for the development of the Strategic a Washington telephone exchange one up efforts against international drug Defense Initiative. "If (SDI) isn't afternoon.

trafficking. A few days before his common sense, then I don't like fishing "I thought the Supreme Court ruling

LEGION ALLIES— The Honorable Donald D. Dapelo (left), Grand Exalted Ruler ofThe SOUND ADVICE- Ambassador Edward Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and Robby Dawkins, National President, L. Rowny, the President's arms control The United States Jaycees, announced their organizations' commitment to stand adviser, warned that America should not with the Legion in its efforts to protect our flag. relax because of current Soviet reforms.

40 AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE NEW ROLES-Adm. William J. Crowe, chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed the military's mission in counter- terrorism and the drug epidemic.

was sick," said Elwood J. Newberger, a convention delegate and member of Ohio's Bellevue Post 46. "I told my congressman to support this amendment and to remember that the only thing all too many mothers have to remember their sons by is a triangular, folded flag." Some of the callers made a point of saying they did not believe an amendment would jeopardize their free speech rights. "It's not an issue about free speech," said Mrs. Betty Wetherly, an Auxiliary member whose husband belongs to Post 15, Sumter, S.C. "It's NATION'S to protect the flag. an issue about what is right. Flag LEADER -The President lauds the Legion's campaign burning upsets most people." Legionnaires' love and commitment to the American flag was evident during the annual Legion parade, the prelude to the convention, which passed by Baltimore's harbor on the Chesapeake Bay. Thousands of onlookers lining the parade route were given miniature American flags, and the 97 drill teams, marching units, floats and other parade entries were adorned with an ample supply of Old Glorys.

' . V. - As the convention business gained steam, it became clear that delegates were eager to put their stamp of approval on a resolution calling for the flag constitutional amendment. Prior to the convention, the 32 Legion departments that had held department conventions after June 21 submitted resolu- POPULAR SPEAKER- "Our top priority VETERANS' ADVOCATE — Veterans Af- tions calling for that action, and is helping disabled and homeless veter- fairs Secretary Edward J. Derwinski they were combined into Res. 355 ans," Labor Secretary Elizabeth Dole admitted VA has bureaucratic fat that (Americanism), one of 70 resolutions told the delegates. needs to be cut.

NOVEMBER 1989 41 MAKING THE NEWS-Naf/ Cmdr. Gierke is inter- ACTIVE LEGIONNAIRES— Actor Larry Wilcox of the "CHiPs" TV series viewed by a Baltimore TV reporter following a news and John Swift of West Roxbury, Mass., were among thousands of conference in which Gierke responded to questions Legionnaires who used the Legion's telephone bank to call their on veterans' issues and flag desecration. lawmakers and register their support for the flag amendment.

adopted by Legionnaires. ca's veterans have faced throughout the medical services to ensure that veterans In seconding the resolution, New year. He said that while veterans wit- get the help they need— and deserve." York Department Delegate Danny nessed a significant, historic event He said the administration also has no O'Connor said: "The American people when Edward J. Derwinski was sworn in intention of shutting down VA medical are tired of letting some coconut, or last March as the first Secretary of Vet- centers for cost savings (see interview, some stupid crackpot or even some erans Affairs, they still faced critical page 28). intellectual jackass educated beyond problems such as the trend of under- "The only thing we hope to eliminate common sense destroy our flag without budgeting of vital VA medical programs. is a couple of layers of unnecessary punishment." When the resolution was "We cannot afford to back away from bureaucratic fat," said Derwinski. put to a vote, delegates responded with this issue," Gierke said, adding that Two other issues confronting vet-

a thunderous "aye" for its passage. such concerns are the reason why the erans surfaced at a pre-convention While the flag controversy was obvi- Legion was founded and exists today. Open Forum on Vietnam Veterans' ously the most heated issue delegates Derwinski, who also addressed con- Health Issues, sponsored by the tackled, Gierke also addressed other vention delegates, said: "Any savings Legion's Veterans Affairs and Rehabili- challenges the organization and Ameri- we realize will be plowed back into VA tation Commission. A panel of health

LEGION MIGHT— Af a Capitol Hill news conference, Natl Cmdr. Gierke and Auxiliary SECONDING \T-Delegate Arthur E. President Alice Galka presented lawmakers with 1 million signatures of Americans Rawers of Post 687, Stickney, III., rose who signed petitions for a constitutional amendment to protect the flag. With Gierke from the convention floor to voice his and Galka are Sens. John Warner of Virginia and Robert Dole of Kansas. support for the flag resolution.

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CARING ATHLETE— The Past National Command- CONVENTION FAVORITES — Former U.S. Senator and presidential aide ers Club presented Baltimore Orioles catcher Howard H. Baker Jr. received the Legion's Distinguished Service Award, and Mickey Tettleton with the James V. Day "Good Guy" 11 -year-old Ryan Anderson of Caribou, Maine, led Legionnaires in reciting the Award for his work with children. Pledge of Allegiance and singing "America The Beautiful.

experts discussed issues such as Agent Steven Stellman. The Legion study "The Vietnam War is not over for a lot

Orange and its effects on exposed veter- conflicts with a $60 million Centers for of us," said Joseph White Jr. , a Marine ans, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disor- Disease Control study which said cor- Corps veteran who served in Vietnam in der. In December 1988, the results of relating deployments and spray records 1968-70. "What do we get in return? the five-year American Legion and cannot be done. CDC failed to com- Nothing but silence. This war will go on Columbia University Study of Vietnam plete its study. and on until we get some straight Veterans were released, detailing a "What the CDC has done is not sci- answers about what Agent Orange did multitude of health, social and ence," Jeanne Stellman said. "It's poli- to us." psychological problems faced by many tics and total intellectual dishonesty." Among the many speakers making who fought in the war. Several veterans attending the forum appearances before convention dele- "Our study showed conclusively that said they were victims of Agent Orange gates was Adm. Paul A. Yost Jr., Com- troop deployments can be matched health problems. "My whole damn mandant of the Coast Guard. with Agent Orange spray missions," body's falling apart, and I know it's Describing the Legion as one of the said Dr. Jeanne Stellman, who headed because of that chemical," said one "thousand points of light" of volun- the study along with her husband Dr. veteran. tarism in America, Yost thanked

BAY VOYAGE— After touring the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., 230 members of the National Security Commission, their wives and guests returned to Baltimore on two Coast Guard cutters. During the trip, PNC Dale L. Renaud, the only Coast Guard veteran to be elected National Commander, was appointed "rear admiral" and received a light-hearted memento of his two-star, honorary rank.

NOVEMBER 1989 43 CROWD PLEASER — The Department of the Philippines banner drew cheers and OLD GLORY -Minnesota's Star-Span- whistles from more than 250,000 spectators who lined Baltimore streets to watch the gled unit received a long salute from the 5V2-hour Legion Parade. reviewing officers.

Legionnaires for their help in battling of the economic ladder," Dole said. "I wider choice of tools in dealing with the drug menace. "The bad news is that can assure you our top priority is help- these threats to our society and the despite what's been done so far, ing disabled and homeless veterans." American way of life." cocaine use and trafficking in the On matters of national defense, Navy Crowe, a popular guest at previous United States is on the upswing," said Adm. William J. Crowe, Chairman of conventions, cautioned that the social Yost, whose agency is responsible for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said America's and economic reforms taking place in much of the country's drug interdiction military in recent years has absorbed the Soviet Union still have a long way to and enforcement. new missions that go beyond defense of go in demonstrating that nation is One guest speaker who drew much the nation's borders and our allies. moving toward democracy. "In a real attention with her remarks was Labor "Our services have turned their atten- sense, they're sailing in uncharted

Secretary Elizabeth Dole, making her tion to counter-terrorism, limited inten- waters and playing it by ear, one day at fourth appearance at a Legion conven- sity conflict and drug interdiction," he a time," he said. tion since 1976. "There are two groups said. "Every day, we're becoming Whatever changes might be taking of veterans who are still on the bottom better postured to give the President a place for the good in the Soviet Union

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FAMILY FUN— Patriot's Cheerleaders of Hudson Post 38, N.H.. HIGH PROFILE-4 Legionnaire receives greetings from entertained at the Legion Festival. Uncle Sam during the festival.

AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE FUTURE PATRIOT— Wo one was too small to receive a flag, courtesy of the Legion. Boy Scouts passed out nearly 10,000 flags.

WE REMEMBER — /nd/ana Department's OLD MEMORIES — The USO float was RIDING HIGH-Naf7 Cmdr. Gierke rode float reminded everyone that not all of among 140 units in the parade, one of the "Sparky" in the parade, then returned to our fighting men returned from Vietnam, largest in Baltimore history. march with the North Dakota unit.

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should not cause America to drop its guard, said Ambassador Edward L. Rowny, Bush's special arms-control adviser. Rowny, a retired Army lieutenant general, told delegates there are risks to be considered while the Soviets undergo changes. "We cannot assume that a reformed and economically revitalized Soviet Union would automatically adopt a foreign policy less antagonistic to American interests," Rowny said. "Armed conflict remains a threat. The horrors of what in the age of nuclear weapons is called 'conventional' war are all too well known to many of us in this hall today." Yet, the struggle for democracy goes SOLEMN OATH-PWC E. Roy Stone Jr. of South Carolina swears in West Virginia's on throughout the world, said Howard Miles S. Epling as National Commander. H. Baker Jr., the recipient of the 1989 American Legion Distinguished Service Medal. "There is a universal yearning to breathe free," said the former three-term Tennessee U.S. Sen- ator and aide to President Ronald Reagan. "Not only did we win the war for democracy in the 1940s, we're win-

ning it again in the 1980s." He said many in the world have paid an awe- some price for their dreams of freedom, particularly the thousands of students killed by communist troops in Beijing last June. Gierke, the Legion's first Vietnam veteran National Commander, reflected on his year in office, an odyssey that took him hundreds of thousands of miles across the country and into several foreign countries. "We faced chal- FAMILY TIES- With help from PNC Gierke, Nat'l Cmdr. Epling introduces his family, lenge after challenge, you and I, and Travis Michael, 3; wife Diane; and Thomas Shane, 15. each time I called upon you for help,

POINTMAN — "Any veteran turned away PIN OF PRIDE— Naf7 Cmdr. Epling's wife NEW GUARD-PWC Gierke congratu- from the (VA) system is one veteran too Diane places the official pin of the lates Epling, the second Vietnam veteran many, " Nat'l Cmdr. Epling said. National Commander on her husband. to be elected National Commander.

46 AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE MILES' TROOPS- After Epling's nomination as a candidate for National Commander, TEAMMATES — Naf 7 Cmdr. Epling and the convention floor resounded with demonstrations of support. National Auxiliary President Betty Calder.

you were there," Gierke said. "I thank National Commander. "Most of you veterans and asked for their support both you and my family for giving me know that when you walk point in com- during the coming year. "You have this wonderful opportunity." bat, your job is to lead your unit safely given a poor boy from West Virginia the And in an emotional moment, Gierke to an objective and to watch for trouble dream of a lifetime," Epling said. brought his remarks to a close by and ambushes along the way. The Also elected as National Vice Com- repeating the words from a song that Legion must walk the point for all vet- manders for 1989-90 were Vincent E. was his theme during his 12-month erans and be alert for any budgetary Blank of Iowa, Joseph E. Caouette of ". term: . .I'm proud to be an Amer- ambushes that threaten veterans' pro- New Hampshire, Andrew J. Cooper of ican 'cause at least I know I'm grams and services." Epling lost both Alabama, Gerald Goetzinger of South free. . .and there ain't no doubt I love legs in a mine explosion while on Dakota and Vinton R. Guy of Colorado. ." this land. . .God Bless the U.S.A. . . combat patrol. Newly appointed officers are Lynn S. With the conclusion of those words, With his wife and two sons flanking Kearsley of Idaho, National Chaplain; Legionnaires stood and applauded him on stage, Epling thanked his fellow Carl Pilgrim of South Carolina, National Gierke, who will return full time to his duties as a justice on the North Dakota Supreme Court. Gierke's passage into that elite circle of Past National Commanders was marked by the presentation of the American flag and the red flag of The American Legion National Commander. His accomplishments and service were noted in a bronze plaque presented to him by PNC Daniel Foley of Minnesota. As the clock signaled the noon hour on the convention's final day, it was time for the last major order of business— the election of a new National Commander. A West Virginia delegate nominated a fellow Legionnaire from his state, and there was a flurry of seconds for the candidate. Campaign placards bearing the candidate's picture and name were held high by supporters and the marching band from West Virginia broke into John Denver's "Country Roads." VICE SQUAD— Nat'l Cmdr. Epling introduces his National Vice Commanders to the And so, Miles S. Epling, a 39-year- convention delegates. From left are Vinton R. Guy, Colorado; Joseph E. Caouette, old Marine Corps infantryman who New Hampshire; Vincent E. Blank, Iowa; Nat'l Cmdr. Epling; Andrew J. Cooper, served in Vietnam, was elected 1989-90 Alabama; and Gerald Goetzinger, South Dakota.

NOVEMBER 1989 47 Historian; and William Burkett of West Virginia, National Sergeant At Arms. Reappointed national officers are Robert W. Spanogle of Michigan, National

Adjutant; Philip B. Onderdonk Jr. of Maryland, National Judge Advocate; and Webber LaGrange of Indiana, National Treasurer. Delegates to the 69th National Con- vention of the American Legion Auxiliary elected Betty Calder of Utah as National President. Charles R. Belles of Virginia was elected National Commander of The Sons of The Amer- ican Legion. One of the highlights for many Legionnaires and their families attending the Baltimore convention LIFE LINE —Legionnaires at the 71st National Convention donated 264 units of blood, 101 more units than collected at the 1988 National Convention. The blood was was the fourth annual Legion Festival, distributed to three Baltimore-area VA hospitals. this year dubbed "A Star-Spangled Celebration of Faith, Freedom and Family." This was the first year the festival was held indoors, and visitors were treated to musical entertainment ranging from a fife and drum corps to pop tunes by the band, Britt Small and Festival. Strolling jugglers, mimes and Uncle Sam on stilts also kept festival- goers entertained. A number of awards and special rec- ognition were given to Legionnaires throughout the week-long convention. Among the awards presented: • American Legion Fourth Estate Award to Mary Beth Pfeiffer, Poughkeepsie (N. Y.) Journal. • VA & R National Service Trophy, Department of Minnesota. TWIN WINS— Floyd Holman of Minnesota, who won the Gold Brigade drawing for a • Employer of the Year Awards for 1989 Ford Crown Victoria, receives the car keys from Mike Hall, general manager of Hiring Veterans, to DynCorp. of Res- Greenwood (Ind.) Ford. ton, Va. , and Burnside-Ott Helicopter Maintenance of Milton, Fla. • William Randolph Hearst Ameri- canism Trophy, Department of New York. • Ralph T. O' Neil Education Trophy, Department of District of Columbia. • Frank N. Belgrano Jr. Trophy, Department of Missouri. • Garland D. Murphy Award for Children and Youth, Department of Michigan. • The James V. Day "Good Guy" Award to Baltimore Orioles catcher Mickey Tettleton, given by the Past Department Commanders Club. Tet- tleton is a product of American Legion Baseball, Capitol Hill Post 13, Oklahoma City, Okla. ANAVICUS INITIATION — The Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, United Many members temporarily traded States Unit, initiated three Legion founders during the National Convention. their Legion caps for baseball caps Standing from left, Gaston Garceau, Dominion President of the Royal Canadian when they traveled across town to Legion; PNC Erie Cocke Jr., honorary founder; founder George Bentley, 91; and Judge Daniel Foley, ANAVICUS president. Seated from left are founders Vahan watch the Baltimore Orioles take on the Dukmejian, 97, and Hamilton Fish, 100. Cleveland Indians in a night game.

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Drug traffickers are as ruthless as went on to earn an Oscar for his role in any enemy America ever has faced on "The Best Years of Our Lives." the battlefield, and it's a war we better Speaking at the convention, Russell, be prepared to wage on all fronts," said chairman of the President's Committee Army Lt. Gen. on Employment of People With Dis- Thomas W. Kelly, abilities, credited the Legion's service director of Opera- to disabled veterans as a shining tions for the Joint example of its commitment to the L / \ > Chiefs of Staff. nation. Kelly said that the government of Colombia appears Woorld USO President Charles T. to be America's "Chuck" Hagel heaped kudos on strongest ally in fighting drugs in the Legionnaires for their support of Western hemisphere, but that officials his organization, in that country are paying a steep price, which has been a because many have been assassinated "home away from and maimed by drug lords. Kelly home" for millions appeared at a pre-convention meeting of American GIs. of the National Security and Foreign "The positive im- Relations commissions. pact the Legion has made is enormous," Hagel told delegates. "Your efforts reach a wide audi- .It wasn't exactly playing top bill at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, but ence, from children to our men and Cmdr. Gierke demonstrated that he women in uniform around the world." could operate around a microphone in song as well as in speech. At the annual Legion youth champions spoke National Commander's Banquet, Gierke JTour convention delegates and told how gave a foot-stomping rendition of the to Legion programs have made a difference North Dakota state song. Later, as the lives. This year's champions are Bobby Mercer Orchestra brought the in their Thomas C. Workman, Boys Nation evening to a close, Gierke was called on When VA was faced with a $1 billion President; Martin T. Kelly Jr. , Oratori- stage to lead the audience in singing shortfall earlier this year, it had two cal Contest Winner, Rodney J. Votava, "God Bless The USA," whose words, alternatives: cut back on either quality Boy Scout of the Year; and Michael G. "Proud To Be An American," served as or quantity of care. "The choice was Kessler, American Legion Baseball his rallying cry during 1988-89. obvious because Player of the Year. we weren't about to sacrifice the quality

1 x^egionnares were welcomed to the of care we give to convention city by several key public veterans," said Dr. officials from Maryland. Among those John Gronvall, addressing delegates were Gov. William VA's chief medical Schaefer, U.S. Rep. Helen Bentley, U.S. director. He said Senators Barbara Mikulski and Paul that VA medical Sarbanes and Baltimore Mayor Kurt centers were forced to cut care for certain Schmoke. categories of non-service-connected Other elected officials in attend- veterans for several months, but that ance were Sen. much of those services were restored Quentin Burdick of after Congress authorized an additional North Dakota, and appropriation of $350 million. U.S. Representatives Tom Ridge of Penn- sylvania, Charles Haro\& Russell knows the difficul- Douglas of New ties the disabled face in adjusting to Hampshire and everyday life better than most people. Timothy Penny, Dis- Russell, who lost both arms in World trict of Columbia. War II as a paratrooper in Europe, later

50 AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE ^^eterans' preference is the corner- well, Korean War Memorial Advisory those appealed cases of veterans' claims stone in federal hiring, and I pledge Board, said that his group selected a that have been denied by the BVA. that I will do everything in my power to memorial design last summer. During Eaton was one of several featured uphold that," said Constance Berry his visit, Stilwell cited the support of speakers appearing before the Veterans Newman, Director Post 284 of Colonial Heights, Va., Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission. of the Office of Per- which donated $10,000 to the memo- sonnel Manage- rial fund, while Colonial Heights' 40 ment, the agency and Eight Voiture 1530 added $2,000. More than 2,300 Americans who that oversees gov- Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Wilma served in Southeast Asia are still miss- ernment's hirings Vaught of the Women in Military Service ing and their fates continue to frustrate and firings and how for American Memorial Foundation Inc. veterans. "Everything that can be done those policies are said her group's plan will encompass is being done," implemented. New- women's service in war and peace for Army Col. Joseph man, whose remarks were made before 214 years. Diane Carlson-Evans, Schlatter told Legion- the Economic Commission, said that director of the Vietnam Women's naires at a special since 1984, the number of veterans in Memorial Project Inc., said that POW-MIA forum the federal work force has dwindled. although that project has been mired in sponsored by the $ "Many veterans are reaching retirement red tape, her group believes dedication National Security age, and fewer are applying for jobs," of their statue will "become a reality" Commission. she said. soon. Schlatter told Legionnaires that recent reports of a Americans must remember the Japanese monk who claimed to have Xiaoping' s bloody crackdown precious gifts of freedom for which seen American POWs during his impris- on pro-democracy demonstrators in brave men and women have died," onment between 1975 and early 1989 Red China last June clearly demon- said Nat'l Chaplain F. Robert Davidson have proven to be "absolute nonsense." strates that communist leaders there in his message to In keeping with Legion tradition at the have no intention of giving up their those attending the opening of National Conventions, an iron-fisted rule. is an excellent "Deng Patriotic Religious empty chair draped with the black and politician has survived three who Service on the white POW-MIA flag was placed near purges in Red China's history," said Sunday before con- the speaker's platform. Lawrence Robinson, a State Depart- vention. About ment expert with the Office of Chinese 4,000 attended the and Affairs. said Mongolian Robinson non-denominational Charles R. Belles that while China has allowed some lim- ceremony. The sol- of Virginia, newly ited social reforms since the early emn service was highlighted by the elected National 1970s, the power elite remain "hard- placing of memorial wreaths honoring of core, dedicated communists." Commander America's war dead. Participating for The Sons of The the Legion were Nat'l Cmdr. H.F. American Legion, "Sparky" Gierke and Nat'l Adjutant JL hree veterans assumes steward- Robert W. Spanogle; Nat'l Auxiliary who are known to ship of the organi- President Alice Galka and Nat'l Sec'y many Legionnaires zation at a time of Miriam Junge; Eight and Forty La also were on hand its greatest membership strength— Chapeau National Edith Still and La to explain where 107,834. Belles, a SAL member the Secretaire Cassiere May Malone; and their memorial past 23 years, was named by Dumfries Sons of The American Legion Nat'l projects stand. Squadron 28 as the SAL Member of the Cmdr. David Faust and Nat'l Adjutant Retired Army Gen. Year in 1985. Woodrow Smudge Jr. Richard G. Stil-

Va's Board of Veterans Appeals, For the second consecutive year, the which considers claims that have been Post 264 Band of Tonawandas, N.Y., turned down at regional offices, has captured the Lemuel Bolles Trophy not changed its policies because of the for first place in The American Legion recent establishment of the U.S. Court band competition. Meanwhile, Morris of Veterans Appeals. "Our workload is Frock Post 42 Color Guard of about 40,000 cases each year," said Hagerstown, Md., bested 13 com- BVA chairman Kenneth Eaton, "and petitors to claim first place in the color we expect the number to continue to guard competition. CARLSON-EVANS increase." The new court will hear only "The quality of competition this year

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COLLECTION was the best it has been in recent that while the Nicaraguan Democratic years," said William Stokes, chief Resistance, the Contras, still number judge of American Legion competi- 18,000, it's doubtful they ever will be tions. "Both the color guards and the able to mount a successful offensive bands were outstanding." inside their homeland because of Con- Finishing second in the band com- gress' refusal to grant them military petition was the Stephen Sikora Post aid. 1322 Band of North Tonawanda, N.Y. The Greater Kansas City American Legion Band, 5th District of Kansas OC Clarence M. Bacon, President

City, Mo. , finished third. of the Maryland National Convention Placing second in the color guard Corp., greeted Legionnaires on the competition was Highland Post 201 opening day of convention — one of

Color Guard of Louisville, Ky. , and the few spare finishing third was the Senior Color moments he had Guard of Post 587 of Toledo, Ohio. while Legionnaires visited the seaport city. Bacon's re- Five Historic U.S. sponsibilities in- Coins up to 150 /ictor Larry Wilcox used to ride cluded coordinating motorcycles as a police officer in the registration of dele- years old television series "CHiPs." Today he gates, setting up the strongly supports The American Legion logistics for hotel accommodations, the Only $69 postpaid in its efforts to pre- parade and countless other chores that serve the Stars and helped ensure a successful convention. Stripes. In a special o n this treasury of historic U.S. Mint coins at a video projected onto large screens for special introductory price. /It bullfights, crowds are known to delegates, Wilcox Included are the 1878-1921 Jft I shout "ole" when the raging bull said the flag "is my Morgan silver dollar (the sweeps past the matador. At Legion best friend." The most collected worldwide), conventions, crowds 1892-1916 Liberty video was produced the Head are apt to yell "Ole" quarter (America's by the Legion to explain why the U.S. silver when the music "perfect" coin design), Flag should be protected by a consti- most begins. Organist the 1837-1891 Seated Liber- tutional amendment. Wilcox, a member Peter Ole of Ft. ty silver dime (the longest- of Colorado's Denver Post 1 , called his Collins, Colo., has lived), the 1865-1889 Liberty lawmakers from the Legion's telephone become a perma- 3 cent nickel (preceded the 5 bank, and asked them to support the nent fixture at cent nickel) and the amendment. 1839-1857 Braided Hair Legion conven- with tunes large copper cent (four times tions, entertaining delegates service songs to polkas. the size of modern cents). All ranging from "This is my 14th convention," Ole said. are average circulated or bet- X^espite promises that the Nica- ter quality with a "They just keep getting better." and come raguan people will have a voice in who protective display wallet. will head their government after the Complete collection only upcoming national elections, the ruling postpaid (#14971). 3 $69 Sandinista regime Many homeless veterans across the Sets, $199. 10 Sets, shows no signs of nation are being helped off the streets $650. To order by credit giving up control. and getting placed into job-training card, call toll-free 1-800-451-4463 at any "Make no mistake; programs through the Labor Depart- ment, said Thomas E. Collins, desig- time. Or send check or the communist San- dinistas are shrewd nate assistant secretary for Veterans money order to: Interna- will and Training. "Secretary tional Coins & Currency, politicians and Employment is to helping these Inc., 11 E. State St., Box 218, not give up their Dole committed Dept. 1159, Montpelier, VT rule willingly," said veterans, who make up about a third of 05601. Certified authentic. Army Lt. Col. Ramon Fernandez- America's homeless population," Col- 30-day money-back Conte, a Defense Intelligence Agency lins told members of the National guarantee. analyst and former defense attache for Economic Commission, who met "We guarantee Christmas delivery" on all the U.S. embassy in Nicaragua. He said before the convention. orders made bij December 15.

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with the Alabama Boys State. grandchildren. area of responsi- Vincent E. Blank, Vinton, Iowa His "Children are my greatest con- bility includes Kansas, Minnesota, NATIONAL cern," said Cooper, who is his Nebraska, North Dakota, South VICE COMMANDER Department's Boys State Chairman. Dakota, Wisconsin and Canada. "Through schools, we should let the Legion's voice be heard." career Navy Cooper joined the Legion in 1945 Vinton R. Guy, Denver, Colo. | | , A veteran who after serving three years in the Army NATIONAL served during World under Gen. George Patton. A member VICE COMMANDER War II, the Korean of Post 44 of Gulf Shores, Ala. , he War and the Viet- and his wife Mary Agnes have a son nam War, Vincent E. Blank has been and daughter and six grandchildren. jne of a member of George G. Luckey Post After 26 years in banking, he retired Vinton R. Guy's 57 for 43 years. four years ago to spend more time on o this In addition to holding several Post the links. Cooper's area of responsi- missions year offices, Blank was the Department of bility includes Alabama, Arkansas, as he travels to the Iowa Commander in 1984-85 and Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Missis- Departments and Department Adjutant from 1987-89. sippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Posts in his area is to inform Legion- He also served as aide to Past Nat'l South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vir- naires about the Legion's foreign rela- veterans' affairs Cmdr. Dale L. Renaud in 1985-86. ginia, West Virginia, Mexico, Panama tions and programs. Blank said the experience he received Canal and Puerto Rico. "Hopefully my efforts at promoting while traveling around the country these programs may prompt Legion- write with Renaud should be helpful to him naires to their congressmen and Gerald Goetzinger, Martin, S.D. take active part in issues," he said. in his new job as Vice Commander. an Guy, a member of Leyden-Chiles- "We want to continue the member- NATIONAL 65, Wickersham Post 1 of Denver, Colo. ship surge," said Blank. "We've VICE COMMANDER offices, reached 3 million members, and Nat'l has served in many Legion Cmdr. Miles Epling wants to get a including Post Vice Commander and 44 District Commander, good jump on the 4 million mark. nock, Commander, Department Vice Commander, and Miles and all of us have a tough job K knock ahead, but I'm confident we can and knock some Department Commander in 1976-77. Guy, a retired material engineering handle it." more," advises technician, is a WWII Army veteran Blank, 62, and his wife Nancy have Gerald Goetzinger, who met his wife Sarah in 1947 while six children and nine grandchildren. who says Legionnaires must continue she was in the Women's Army Corps. His area of responsibility includes to pound the pavement and knock on His area of responsibility includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, doors to gain new members. Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio. Goetzinger, a member of Bennett Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New County Post 240, served in the Army Mexico-, Oregon, Utah, Washington, from 1951-54 and has held many Andrew J. Cooper, Gulf Shores, Ala. | | Wyoming and the Philippines. Legion positions at the Post and District NATIONAL levels, including Vice Commander and VICE COMMANDER Commander. During his 36 years in the Joseph E. Caouette, Rollinsford, N.H. Legion, he served as the Department of 1 South Dakota Commander in 1976-77, NATIONAL ndrew J. and for the past 14 years, he has been a VICE COMMANDER A'Cooper, 69, member of the Membership and Post climbed his way Activities Committee. In addition to his up the Legion Legion duties, he has served on the ontinuing a ladder from Post South Dakota Veterans Commission c family tradi- Adjutant to Post and District Com- since 1974. tion, Joseph E. mander, to Department of Alabama Goetzinger, 57, owns an agriculture Caouette's father Commander in 1968-69. Cooper, who business, Goetzinger Enterprises Ltd., signed him up in also was Department Chaplain for and sells farm equipment. He and his the Legion in 1950. Since that time, three years, has worked extensively wife Janis have four children and four he has served veterans and the Legion

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in a variety of offices. C. Carl Pilgrim, Pickens, S.C. | "I'm just like thousands of Amer- icans who joined the Legion because NATIONAL they wanted to help their fellow veter- HISTORIAN ans," said Caouette, 60, a member of Martel-Roberge Post 47. "I find that 4 4Ti working with veterans in VA hospitals I o under- is extremely rewarding and an excel- JL stand the lent way to pay them back for their present, we must sacrifices." know the past," A Marine Corps veteran of the says C. Carl Pil- Korean War, Caouette was the Depart- grim, who this year wants to organize a ment of New Hampshire Commander Legion-wide effort to compile and store in 1979-80. He has been an NECman all Department histories in the National for the past two years, the Depart- Library at The American Legion Head- ment Oratorical Chairman for seven quarters. "All historians at Post and years and was a member of the Department levels are responsible for National Legislative Council. some of the Legion's most-cherished

"My major challenge this year will possessions— memories. And I would be to properly represent the more like to see them preserved." than 800,000 Legionnaires in my Pilgrim, who lost a leg in the Korean area," he said. Caouette's area of War, has been a member of the South responsibility includes Connecticut, Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Delaware, District of Columbia, Commission for 26 years and the Pic- Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, kens County Veterans Affairs Officer New Hampshire, New Jersey, New for 30 years. York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Pilgrim has served in every office at

Vermont, France and Italy. Post 1 1 and has been District Com- mander and County Commander. Pil- grim, 59, a widower, has three children Lynn S. Kearsley, Victor, Idaho and three grandchildren. NATIONAL CHAPLAIN William Burkett, Moundsville, W. Va. 1 | NATIONAL

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No . Exp in 1983 after 45 years in the postal A railroad brakeman for 25 years, Virginia residents please adit J. 5% sales tax. service. He and his wife Ruth have five Burkett and his wife Use have three Mail to: The Lone Sailor, c/o U.S. Historical Society Dept. First and Main Sts., Richmond, VA children and 17 grandchildren. children and six grandchildren. 37, 23219 (804)6484736.

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Res. 333 (Md.) Urges funding for progressive U.S. armor and anti-armor improvements. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED. . Res. 335 (Md.) Urges funding for the V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft. Res. 337 (Md.) Urges funding for the F-14D aircraft.

VETERANS AFFAIRS & REHABILITATION William F. Lenker (S.D.) Chairman 71st National Convention Res. 4 (S.D.) Urges Congress and the President to provide sufficient health-care funding for veterans. Res. 10 (N.D.) Supports legislation to extend chiropractic services to eligible veterans. Res. 13 (N.D.) Seeks an increase in the VA-authorized fee basis for outpatient care. Res. 22 (Mass.) Urges the restructuring of salaries for Adonis 70 Resolutions Veterans Health Services and Research Administration personnel. Res. 108 (Okla.) Opposes the merger of VA and DoD medical-care systems. Res. 159 (Wis.) Supports legislation to amend Title 38, USC, to provide protection for a disability rated for 10 or For a copy of the complete text more years. Res. 160 (Wis.) Supports legislation to eliminate the ofony resolution, write to The requirements for the means test and third-party reimbursement. Res. 216 (Va.) The American Legion policy on Agent Americon Legion, Office ofArchives, Orange. Res. 218 (Va.) Urges Congress to provide adequate funds P.O. Box 1055, Indionapolis, IN 46206 to enable VA to maintain up-to-date health-care facilities. Res. 220 (Va.) Opposes any initiative to tax disability compensation payments.

Res. 228 (D.C.) Supports legislation to expand the list of presumptive service-connected disorders based on exposure to ionizing radiation. Res. 230 (D.C.) Supports legislation to include the loss of AMERICANISM Res. 211 (Va.) Supports conventional arms control in a lung or kidney to the list of anatomical loss or loss-of- Europe. Gary W. Sammons (Mich.) Chairman use disabilities. Res. 241 (D.C.) Urges tighter control of exportation of Res. 301 (Ariz.) Urges VA to plan and develop a com- Res. 83 (Ala.) Supports legislation to designate March 3 chemical and biological warfare technology. prehensive health-care program and related services for as a national day of observance for "The Star-Spangled Res. 243 (D C.) Requests the President to ask the Soviets aging veterans. Banner." to dismantle the radar station at Krasnoyarsk. Res. 303 (Ariz.) Urges VA to expand its role in the delivery Res. 135 (Wis.) Condemns the flag display at the School Res. 285 (Minn.) Supports the Missing Service Personnel of geriatric health-care services. of Art Institute in Chicago. Act. Res. 314 (Calif.) Opposes further curtailment of VA health- Res. 137 (Wis.) Supports legislation to include a flag Res. 343 (Md.) Supports a referendum to determine care benefits for veterans. ceremony as part of pre-game sports broadcasts. Puerto Rico's future status as a commonwealth, state or Res. 315 (Calif.) Supports legislation to increase the Res. 355 (Comm.) Seeks the adoption and ratification of a independent nation. monthly rates of disability compensation. constitutional amendment to protect the U.S. Flag. Res. 316 (Calif.) Supports legislation to increase the INTERNAL AFFAIRS monthly rates of dependency and indemnity compensa- ECONOMIC tion. Herman G. Harrington (N.Y.) Chairman Res. 321 (Ga.) The American Legion policy on the Joe Frank Jr. (Mo.) Chairman Res. 18 (Mass.) Recommends establishment of obser- National Cemetery System. Res. 44 (Mont.) Opposes transfer of the Veterans vances for the 50th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day. Res. 323 Opposes a federal charter for the National Employment and Training Service to the Department of Res. 53 (III.) Commends columnist Ann Landers for her Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs. Veterans Affairs. support of America's veterans. Res. 359 (Comm.) Urges the continuation of field offices Res. 92 (Ala.) Supports legislation to redefine education- Res. 54 (III.) Commends columnist Abigail Van Buren for of regional medical directors in the Veterans Health ally disadvantaged veterans under the Gl Bill. her support of the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Services and Research Administration. Res. 94 (Ala.) Supports amending Title 38, USC, to Res. 59 (III.) Commends The American Legion Magazine include members of the Ready Reserve and National for its special issue "Handbook of Veterans Affairs and Guard for Service assistance. U.S. Employment Benefits." Res. 102 (Utah) Seeks legislation to establish basic skills Res. 354 (Comm.) Expresses appreciation to the National pilot programs prior to separation from military service. Convention host, the Department of Maryland and the Res. 104 (Utah) Supports million funding for state $900 city of Baltimore. employment security agencies under the Wagner- Peyser Act. Res. 105 (Utah) Supports Veterans Vocational Training NATIONAL SECURITY and Retraining Program. Roger A. Munson (Ohio) Chairman Res. 124 (Ohio) Supports the permanent extension of the Res. 60 (N.Y.) Supports the development of alternative Veterans Readjustment Appointment Program. energy sources. Res. 157 (Wis.) Opposes any merger of VA and Social Res. 95 (Maine) Supports the Cruise Missile Training Security programs. Program. Res. 224 (D C.) Supports a permanent Targeted Tax Jobs Res. 142 (Wis.) Supports rebuilding of the U.S. ship- Credit program. building industry. Res. 357 Hire the Disabled Week (Comm.) Supports Res. 191 (Pa.) Supports funding the tactical fighter forces. observances to be extended to the entire month of Res. 192 (Pa.) Supports funding for strategic bomber and October. missile forces. Res. 358 (Comm.) Supports provision for veterans' Res. 193 (Pa.) Supports funding for strategic airlift forces. training under the Job Training Partnership Act. Res. 196 (Pa.) Supports Air Force science and technology programs. Res. 197 (Pa.) Supports the registration of foreign FOREIGN RELATIONS defense contractors. William M. Detweiler (La.) Chairman Res. 242 (D.C.) Supports the U.S. Coast Guard. Res. 2 (S.D.) Urges the United States to remove sanctions Res. 245 (D.C.) Supports a minimum of a 14-carrier battle against South Africa. group Navy. Res. 25 (Tenn.) Urges the United States to restore Res. 277 (Idaho) Supports capital punishment for treason. democracy to Panama. Res. 310 (Calif.) Supports the constitutional right to bear Res. 139 (Wis.) Denounces the practices of OPEC. arms. Res. 185 (N.H.) Supports democracy in mainland China. Res. 328 (Md.) Supports the reasonable employment of Res. 188 (Pa.) Supports prohibiting the sale of U.S. DoD and Coast Guard resources to interdict the illicit PROUDLY WAVING -Delegates unani- factories to communist governments. drug flow. mously approved a resolution sup- Res. 190 (Pa.) Encourages the Soviet Union to renounce Res. 330 (Md.) Urges the U.S. government to prevent constitutional amendment the Hitler-Stalin pact. foreign entities from owning U.S. defense industries. porting a Res. 210 (Va) Welcomes changes that would make the Res. 331 (Md.) Encourages continued growth of our to protect the flag. Soviet Union less aggressive. nuclear electric capacity.

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In the game that decided the championship, Woodland Hills' left fielder Jason Cohen, batting behind Marine, had three hits, including a double, two runs scored and two RBI. "We knew everyone had to do his part," Cohen said. "This is the fifth championship game we've played in, so everyone came in with a lot of experience." Lance Gibson, son of team manager Gary Gibson, started the game for Post 826. Woodland Hills scored first, then Post 826, Woodland Hills, Calif, rebounds to defeat broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the Puerto Rico's Guaynabo Post 134 to win the bottom of the third. But after giving up four Guaynabo runs in the fourth, 1989 American Legion World Series. Gibson was relieved by PatTreend. Treend, who was the winning pitcher for Woodland Hills over Gonzales, La. Thursday, shut Guaynabo down the rest of the game as his teammates battled back from a 5-4 deficit. Woodland Hills took the lead with two runs in the bottom of the fourth, then closed the door with a six-run rally in the sixth. Marine opened the sixth with a lead- off walk but was forced at second on a Cohen grounder to short. Carl McFad- den, winner of the Dr. Irwin L. Cowger RBI Award for his 14 RBI in the tournament, beat out an infield hit and Bobby Kim followed with a walk to load the bases. Jeff Marks' single to centerfield scored Cohen, and Treend helped his own cause by singling to left to drive in McFadden and Kim. Jose Navedo came on to pitch for Guaynabo, replacing reliever Jose Rod- riguez, and quickly struck out Gibson. EASY OUT— Woodland Hills second baseman Carl McFadden puts the tag on But Ricky Banuelos' double to left cen- Guaynabo's Harold Baerga as shortstop Paul Geller covers the bag. Woodland terfield scored Marks and Treend, and a Hills won the game, 11-5, Aug. 27, at Millington, Tenn. ESPN televised the game. Paul Geller single to center drove Banuelos home with the final run. Woodland Hills coach Don Horn- Aug. 27 at Millington, Tenn. Marine back and manager Gibson received the By Bill Siebert and his team outslugged Puerto Rico's Jack Williams Memorial Leadership

Guaynabo Post 134, 1 1-5, in the series Award, and Jeff Thalen of Post 205, EW people could argue if finale, bouncing back from an earlier Janesville, Wis., won the Bob Feller 17-year-old Del Marine loss to Guaynabo in the double-elimina- Pitching Award for his 34 strikeouts.

refers to the 1989 Amer- tion tournament. Larry Sheets of Post 8 1 , Gonzales, La. ican Legion World Series Marine's tournament play earned was awarded the James F. Daniel Jr. as his "Field of Dreams," as him the George W. Rulon American Memorial Sportsmanship Award. in the baseball movie fan- Legion Player of the Year Award and a For the second consecutive year, tasy released last summer. $2,000 college scholarship from ESPN aired the game nationally on tape "It was like a Cinderella Gatorade. He also won the Louisville delay, with Jack Carrigan calling the trip for us," said Marine, Slugger Batting Award for his .459 plays. Professional soccer player Kyle who led Post 826 of Woodland Hills, batting average and the Rawlings Big Rote Jr. spoke to the youths at a banquet Calif., to the Legion championship Stick Award for his 24 total bases following the series. during regional and series play. Final standings were Woodland Bill Siebert, a sports writer for The Day- "It took a team effort," said Marine, Hills, 5-1; Guaynabo, 4-2; Janesville, tona Beach (Fla.) News-Journal, served who had 17 hits in 35 times at the plate. 3-2; Gonzales, 2-2; Post 2, Fullerton, as media representative and a scorekeeper "When one guy was having trouble, Calif., 1-2; Post 2, Fargo, N.D., 1-2; at the 1989 American Legion Baseball someone else would pick up the slack," Post 86, Braintree, Mass. , 0-2; and Post World Series. he said. 244, Richmond, Va., 0-2.

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64 AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE I see my big challenge as maximizing for surgery, doctor consultations and munity. We are doing our best to come our resources to meet the growing filling of their prescriptions. Is this the out a little ahead in the budget battle needs of our veteran population. result of staff shortages? rather than a little behind. We are advo- A Some of it is staff shortages. Some cates for veterans, so we will emphasize Qa In the past years, VA often has of it is because our institutions, outreach more. not pressed its budget needs. Will VA especially in the urban areas, are This year I've made a special effort to be vigilant in its commitment to attain swamped. Our Manhattan medical make the rounds of Legion Department enough funding in the future? center, for instance, has been burdened conventions, and I'm going to increase A Yes, we're going to ask OMB for by people with drug problems. This that effort in 1990. It's a good way to everything we need. Then I'm gets back to our wanting to realign our get the grassroots input from veterans going to argue with OMB that it's far facilities to better serve veterans where and also a good way to see the state of better to give us the top dollar rather they need to be served. the health of veterans.

than the lower dollar because it will We're going to be taking a good, hard avoid our having to go through the Qa Have you any parting message look at the entire VA. What's working routine every year of asking for a sup- for America's veterans? well, we're going to leave that way. plemental appropriation. I'd rather get A We've tried to do some things What isn't working well, we're going to our money up front because it makes which we think are just plain improve. We're not going to change for management easier. Furthermore, I am logical. We are trying to improve our change's sake, but we're going to worried about the way in which we relations with veterans' service organi- change for service improvements' sake. were delayed and used by other forces zations because they represent the And that's how we're approaching the

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