0MERICAN LEGION NEWS SERVICE 143 NATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS DIVISION —THE AMERICAN LEGION

C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins, Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 K St.. N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 0 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

AMERICAN LEGION NEWS BRIEFS FOR WEEK ENDING 7-3-70

American Legion National Commander J. Milton Patrick has renewed the Legion's determined support for a lasting and honorable peace in Vietnam, pointing out that the Cambodian strike was a significant step toward this goal.

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H. Ross Perot, wealthy Texas businessman who has chosen to dedicate much of his time and fortune to seeking the release of Americans held prisoner-of-war in the fighting in Vietnam, is scheduled to address the 1970 American Legion National Convention in Portland on Wednesday, Sept. 2.

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Representatives to The American Legion's 25th Anniversary of Boys Nation will witness the changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns and participate in a wreath laying ceremony in memory of America's war dead, on Sunday, July 19.

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NOTE TO LEGION EDITORS RECEIVING ALNS MAT SERVICE

We have mailed to you a set of photos for use in pre-convention buildup to the National Convention. One of these pictures Portland's Ramada Inn, which will be the Auxiliary's Headquarters Hotel. Erroneously, our outlines say Convention sessions will be held at the Inn. Auxiliary Convention sessions will be in Portland's Civic Auditorium.

AMHERST, MASS.—(ALNS)—William D. Lunn, of Muskogee, Okla. , vice president of The American Legion's 1969 Boys Nation will represent the Legion at the National Young Adult Leadership Conference On Birth Defects, Aug. 2U-27 at the University of Massachusetts, here.

The conference theme, "Tomorrow's Child - Operation Equal Start," will focus on the prevention of birth defects. The National Foundation - March of Dimes - is sponsoring the conference that is expected to attract some 300 of the country's ablest young people.

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WASHINGTON—(ALNS)—Approximately 9^0,000 servicemen were separated from military service during fiscal year I969, according to VA's annual report.

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SKIATOOK, OKLA.--(ALNS)—The American Legion, by resolution had given complete support to President Nixon's decision to eliminate communist military sanctuaries in Cambodia. With the successful operation and withdrawal from Cambodia completed, Legion National Commander J. Milton Patrick issued the following statement to the Oklahoma press:

"Two months ago President Nixon announced to the American public his decision ordering American participation with South Vietnamese forces in a series of operations against communist occupied areas in Cambodia. I announced The American Legion's strong support for this decision immediately.

"With the withdrawal of all American troops as per the original schedule apparently assured I wish to congratulate President Nixon on the successful accomplishment of most stated objectives in Cambodia and on the wisdom and courage of his decision to destroy the Cambodian sanctuaries and thereby American lives. I am confident that the events of the months to come will prove even more than the outstanding accomplishments to date that the Cambodian move was a turning point in the war — and a move that will help insure our cherished goal of peace with honor in Vietnam.

"As of June 2Uth over 20,^00 individual weapons had been captured; over 13,^00,000 rounds of small arms ammunition had been captured; and over 13,500,000 million pounds of rice had been captured. These are supplies that will never be used against American troops in Vietnam.

"No one can deny that the success of the limited military operation into Cambodia has set the enemy back many months. The Cambodian strike has eliminated an immediate danger to the security of Americans remaining in Vietnam and has bought precious time for our South Vietnamese comrades in arms to further prepare themselves for assumption of the total burden of their national defense.

"As National Commander of The American Legion I renew our determined support for a lasting and honorable peace. The Cambodian strike was a significant step toward this goal."

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INDIANAPOLIS—(ALNS)—A 50-foot high electronic flag pole has been presented to American Legion National Headquarters by Gerrit Van Keppel, Past Indiana Second District Legion Commander and executives from Electronic Flag Poles, Inc., Maywood, 111.

The completely automatic electronically operated flag pole will raise the flag with the morning light from its storage position within the pole, and return it with the setting sun. The pole, operated by light sensitivity is so designed that it will never permit the flag to be exposed to the elements of rain, snow or inclement weather.

Similar poles also will be donated to the State of Indiana War Memorial Plaza and Indiana American Legion.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James c Watkins D/rec(0,

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 K St., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

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INDIANAPOLIS--(ALNS)--H. Ross Perot, wealthy Texas businessman who has chosen to dedicate much of his time and fortune to seeking the release of Americans held prisoner-of-war in the fighting in Vietnam, is scheduled to address the 1970 American Legion National Convention in Portland on Wednesday, Sept. 2.

American Legion National Commander J. Milton Patrick said he had invited the Texas industrialist to speak to the convention "because of the Legion's deep concern for the well-being of Americans held prisoner by the North Vietnamese and the Viet Cong and the plight of their families who are not even sure if their men are dead or alive.

"Mr. Perot and The American Legion have a shared concern in this matter and we want to hear firsthand of some of his experiences in attempting to persuade the enemy to permit him to deliver Christmas gifts to our men being held prisoner, and of his other efforts and plans in behalf of our men who have fallen into enemy hands," Patrick continued.

Perot, at his own expense, chartered a plane, loaded it with gifts, and accompanied by a group including five wives of men listed as missing in action, got as far as Laos in his effort to deliver gifts to the POWs and to visit them in their prisons. North Vietnam rebuffed his efforts, refused him permission to fly on to Hanoi, and Communist Russia refused his request to intervene.

He organized the "United We Stand" movement to help rally American public opinion in the cause of seeking humane treatment for the POWs, and has been quoted as saying his motivation is to help some Americans regain their self-respect and to "restore the love affair between Americans and their country."

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P0RTLAND, ORE.—(ALNS)—On June 5, ALNS reported the 5th Annual Past Department Commanders Luncheon scheduled for the forthcoming Legion National Convention in Portland, Oregon was set for Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the Thunderbird Motel. We would like to add to this report, Thunderbird Motel, Jantzen Beach, as there is also a Thunderbird where the National Headquarters staff will be housed.

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WASHINGTON—(ALNS)—Representatives to The American Legion's 25th Anniversary of Boys Nation will witness the changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns and participate in a wreath laying ceremony in memory of America's war dead, on Sunday, July 19.

Later, the delegates will participate in a discussion of the pollution problem with Eugene T. Jensen, Assistant Commissioner for Operations of the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration. One of the foremost experts in the pollution field, Mr. Jensen has been active in this specialty for over 20 years at several levels of government.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins. Director HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 K St., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 0 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811 For release 7-3-70

WASHINGTON—(ALNS)—The American Legion's Legislative and Economic staff, concerned that veterans preference will not be preserved in the proposed reorganization of the Post Office Department, is working to insure amendment of the House and Senate hills in such a way that veterans preference will he assured.

A major victory in this area has been won with House passage of an amendment offered by Rep. Arnold Olsen of Montana to the effect that notwithstanding the provisions of the title, or of a collective bargaining agreement negotiated under provisions of the bill, veterans preference will apply to the postal service the same as it applies to the competitive service. Efforts are now underway to secure a similar amendment to the Senate version of the bill.

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CORPUS CHRISTI, TEX.— (ALNS) —Posts of The American Legion in this area have struck a bonanza for their membership roles by taking their membership case direct to the prospective member via full page advertisements in the Corpus Christi "Daily Caller."

The advertisement contains a statement of the aims and purposes of the Legion, clearly stated eligibility requirements and prominently displays a membership blank and the return address of lUth District Commander Cuban F. Burbank. A list of 38 Posts in the area, together with the name of the person at each to contact, also is featured.

The Department of Texas indicates that good results are being obtained. Reports from all over the country indicate that veterans, upset by the activities of the radical left, are looking for affiliation with patriotic organizations. The American Legion's message to these prospective members displayed in an advertisement in a well-read newspaper would appear to offer good prospects for building member- ship.

Adding further to the attractiveness of the Corpus Christi approach was the fact that local advertisers paid for the Legion advertisement.

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WASHINGTON—(ALNS)—The VA suggests that G.I. insurance policyholders who receive VA compensation or pension payments may want to consider having their insurance premiums deducted from their monthly checks.

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WASHINGTON—(ALNS)—The VA's annual report says veterans, their families, and survivors of deceased veterans account for nearly 96 million of America's population of just over 200 million. -alns- QMERICAN LEGION NEWS SERVICE 0147 NATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS DIVISION —THE AMERICAN LEGION

C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James c WatkinSi Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 K St., N. W. m Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 B (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

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WASHINGTON—(ALNS)—Elliot L. Richardson, k9, a long-time American Legionnaire, has been sworn in as the new Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare in a White House ceremony attended by President Nixon and conducted by Chief Justice Burger.

Secretary Richardson, a combat veteran of World War II, is a member of Brookline Post 11, Brookline, Mass.

Legion National Commander J. Milton Patrick has sent Richardson a letter, offering congratulations and best wishes for success on behalf of "your fellow American Legionnaires."

Richardson's long and distinguished service to the nation included a sub- cabinet post in the Eisenhower administration, and, most recently, the post of Under Secretary of State.

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ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.—(ALNS)—Lt. Cmdr. John Davis, U.S.N. (Ret.) of this city and formerly of Newport, R.I., who held the Medal of Honor a record 72 years, died here June 9.

He was active as an American Legion speaker on Americanism and held membership in Legion Post lU here.

A veteran of three wars, he won the Medal of Honor in 1898 during the Spanish- American War when, as a young gunner's mate, he shrugged off the pain of four hand and leg wounds from Spanish gunfire to complete his mission of cutting underwater telegraph and mine cables in Cienfuegos Bay, Cuba.

In World War I, he was attached to the USS Pueblo and in World War II commanded the USS Constellation. After a 53-year career, he retired from the Navy in 19^5. He was past commander of the Legion of Valor.

Survivors include his wife, Fredrica Hatry Davis, 10U8 North Shore Dr., this city.

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PORTLAND, ORE.—(ALNS)—A reunion breakfast for members of "Doyles Golden Team," American Legion Department Commanders 1968-69, will be held at 8 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 30, in the Studio Room of the Portland Hilton Hotel during the Legion's 52nd Annual National Convention here.

Maurice Parisien, Legion Past National Vice Commander, 27 Edgeworth Ave., Portland, Maine 01*103, will accept reservations up to Aug. 10. Those eligible are asked to make their reservations immediately with Parisien.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins, Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 K St., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 (317) 635-8411 (202)393-4811

AMERICAN LEGION NEWS BRIEFS FOR WEEK ENDING 7-10-70

Employer-of-the-Year awards for hiring veterans will be presented to American Enka Corp. of Enka, N.C., and the Oklahoma City, Okla., plant of Dayton Tire and Rubber Co., during The American Legion's National Convention in Portland, Ore., Aug. 28 - Sept. 3.

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The American Legion Department of Pennsylvania has expressed deep concern over the recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision upholding the right of individuals to desecrate the American Flag in the course of a political demonstration.

Veterans Administration hospitals are making a special effort to attract Vietnam veterans to fill hospital staff vacancies as doctors and nurses, and to work in thousands of sub-professional positions.

Sizeable delegations of American Legionnaires from the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York were among the throng estimated at some ^00,000 persons attending the Honor America Day on July k in the Nation's capital.

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Registrants to The American Legion's 52nd National Convention in Portland, Ore. have been given a good reason to be present at the close of the Convention in the form of an award of a new Ford Maverick Grabber.

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The Honorable Luis Ferre, Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, will address the 52nd American Legion National Convention in Portland, Ore., Aug. 28 - Sept. 3.

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A new treatment technique for long-term mental patients has received Veterans Administration approval for general use throughout its nationwide system of hospitals and clinics.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins, Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 KSt., N. W. m Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

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PORTLAND, ORE.--(ALNS)—Employer-of-the-Year Awards for hiring veterans will be presented to American Enka Corp. of Enka, N.C., and the Oklahoma City, Okla., plant of Dayton Tire and Rubber Co., during the Legion's National Convention here Aug. 28 - Sept. 3.

These newly-established American Legion awards, recommended by the Legion's National Economic Commission and being made this year for the first time, will be presented on the convention platform at approximately 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, by Legion National Commander J. Milton Patrick.

With large numbers of new veterans of the Vietnam era entering the labor market upon their separation from service, the Legion's Economic Commission, concerned primarily with adequate employment opportunity for the veteran, proposed the award as a special recognition for companies with outstanding records for employment of veterans.

American Enka Corporation, with approximately 5,000 employes, has 3,000 male employes and 1,6*00, or 60 percent of that number are veterans. During 1969 the company hired 300 new employes. Of that number, 211 were males and 199, or 95 percent, were veterans. William G. Heedy, Enka vice president will accept the award on behalf of his company.

The Oklahoma City plant of Dayton Tire and Rubber Co. at the time of its selection employed fewer than 200 people. The company hired 133 new employes during 1969 and 118, or 88 percent, of that number are veterans. Accepting the award for the tire firm will be William L. West, plant manager.

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HARRISBURG, PA. —(ALNS)—The American Legion Department of Pennsylvania has expressed deep concern over the recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision upholding the right of individuals to desecrate the American Flag in the course of a political demonstration.

Pennsylvania Legion Commander Henry R. Woods stated that he was "shocked beyond belief," when he heard the Associated Press news story covering the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision.

'You can be sure that the 3,000 plus delegates representing our more than a quarter of a million Legionnaires, will have much to say about this situation when they arrive in Harrisburg to attend our State Convention," (July 15-18) Woods declared.

"More than a million Americans have, since our country was founded, given their lives in defense of our country and flag," Woods added. "Many millions more have made untold sacrifices, and the flag to each and every one of them represents everything that is good about America. It is inconceivable to me that any court in this country could rule that an individual has valid and sufficient reason to defile something which an overwhelming majority of our countrymen endear."

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairmen James C. Watkins, Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 KSt., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 0 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811 For release 7-10-70

WASHINGTON—(ALNS)— Veterans Administration hospitals are making a special effort to attract Vietnam veterans to fill hospital staff vacancies as doctors and nurses, and to work in thousands of sub-professional positions.

Administrator of Veterans Affairs Donald E. Johnson said that almost 6,000 veterans with medical skills were hired by VA hospitals during 1968 and 1969. Recruiting will be even more vigorous during 1970, Johnson said, because VA's Department of Medicine and Surgery now has the largest personnel authorizations in its history.

President Nixon's budget request for VA in fiscal year 1971 (starting July 1, 1970) will increase the VA medical care staff by 5,723 employes, raising full-time employment to 137,856 — the biggest work force in the VA's history.

"M^ Men and women who have learned new skills in military service are a valuable national resource," Johnson said, "and this is true especially of those who have been trained in the medical field. There are thousands of job vacancies in the health care field and jobs are being created faster than people are being trained."

Johnson also pointed out that for those who upgrade their skills in the health care field, VA offers excellent opportunities for advancement. The agency has a centralized personnel system covering all its l66 hospitals, so a wide choice of work locations and job-types is available.

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WASHINGTON—(ALNS)—Sizeable delegations of American Legionnaires from the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York were among the throng estimated at some i+00,000 persons attending the Honor America Day on July k in the nation's capital.

Billed as the largest Independence Day celebration since 1776, the gala event co-chaired by Comedian Bob Hope and the Rev. Billy Graham, as honorary national co-chairmen, and with both participating actively in the program, the project went off smoothly with only minor disruptions from small bands of "alienated youth" whose purpose seemed to be the exact opposite from the theme of the formal program for the day.

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WASHINGTON—(ALNS)—The Post Office Department is expected, within the next two i months, to issue a stamp featuring General Douglas MacArthur. Veterans groups, 1 including The American Legion, and stamp collectors have pushed for years for 1 authorization of a commemorative stamp honoring the General.

General MacArthur has been honored twice by the Philippine government with stamps, South Korea has also honored the great Army leader in the war against Japan and North Korea.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins, Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 K St., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

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WASHINGTON—(ALNS)—Registrants to The American Legion's 52nd National Convention in Portland, Oregon have been given a good reason to he present at the close of the Convention in the form of an award of a new Maverick Grabber — the Ford Motor Company's exciting new small car.

In an announcement at the Legion's National Headquarters, National Commander J, Milton Patrick made public the plans for a drawing which will offer Legionnaires and members of their immediate families, members of the American Legion Auxiliary and members of their immediate families, and Distinguished Guests registered in attendance, an opportunity at four big awards, including the Maverick Grabber. Second award will be a large screen color television set by Sylvania; third award, a set of matched golf clubs by Wilson Sporting Goods and the fourth award, a Polaroid Color Camera, courtesy of National Commander J. Milton Patrick.

Commander Patrick said that registrants will receive an award drawing form at the time of registration to be completed with name, address and Legion, or Auxiliary, affiliation, if any, and deposited in the drawing container. Winners must be present and able to furnish suitable identification at the drawing in order to be eligible for the awards. The drawing is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, September 3, immediately following election of National Officers.

Employes of the National Organization and their families are ineligible to participate in these awards.

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PORTLAND, ORE.--(ALNS)--The Honorable Luis Ferre, Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, will address the 52nd American Legion National Convention to be held here Aug. 28 - Sept. 3, 1970.

American Legion National Commander J. Milton Patrick, in announcing Governor Ferre"s acceptance, said that Governor Ferre will address the Convention on Wed., Sept. 2 at about 12 o'clock noon.

Governor Ferre is the third elected Governor of Puerto Rico having been elected to that office in November, 1968. A native Puerto Rican, the Governor received his early education there and later attended school in Morristown, N.J. He is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology having been granted both BS and MS degrees from that institution.

An industrialist, Ferre has always taken an active role in philanthropic activities in his native area. He has held high office in Lions International; is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Catholic University of Puerto Rico; a member of the Boy Scout council; a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a member of a number of other civic and philanthropic organizations.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins, Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 KSt., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 0 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811 For release 7-10-TO

WASHINGTON—(ALNS)—A new treatment technique for long-term mental patients has received Veterans Administration approval for general use throughout its nationwide system of hospitals and clinics.

Success of experimental programs "based on simulated societies, at several VA hospitals was reported by Dr. John D. Chase, VA assistant chief medical director for professional services.

'These programs,'' Dr. Chase said, "are giving new hope to many veterans who had convinced themselves and others they could never live outside the hospital."

The treatment follows psychological principles of learning within a simulated economy that results in patients being rewarded for normal behavior and penalized for bizarre and destructive behavior.

These reinforcement techniques promote rehabilitation by strengthening self- confidence and reducing unnecessary dependence and feelings of helplessness, the letter states.

The approach is to require each patient to take greater responsibility for things within his competence and then reward him for so doing. These include personal hygiene and toilet habits, grooming, eating and other routine social and adaptive responses, as well as establishing effective work habits.

So that the patient will have an immediate feedback on the consequences of each behavior, he is given a token by a staff member each time he makes an adequate response. The tokens are used by the patient to "buy" his privileges and needs in the hospital.

At 20 of VA's 166 hospitals, 27 so-called token economy programs are now in operation. The first was established in 196k. They involve 937 patients, most of whom are males in their mid-forties who have a long-standing psychotic disorder and who have spent many years in institutional settings. Almost 85 percent are chronic schizophrenics.

VA considers token economy concepts adaptable to the treatment of chronic alcoholism and many other chronic adjustment problems.

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WASHIWGTON—(ALNS)—Last year eight million veterans and servicemen, in this country and overseas, got the word about their government benefits programs.

The Veterans Administration explained these eight million "contacts" were in the form of personal interviews, phone calls, and group orientations conducted in a variety of places.

Contact divisions in VA regional offices and U.S. Veterans Assistance Centers throughout the nation handled the bulk of information and counseling requests.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins, Director HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 KSt., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 0 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811 AMERICAN LEGION NEWS BRIEFS FOR WEEK ENDING 7-17-70

U.S. Sen. Henry M. Jackson of Washington will be one of the featured speakers at the 52nd American Legion National Convention to be held in Portland, Ore., Aug. 28 - Sept. 3.

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CD. (Deke) DeLoach, American Legion National Public Relations Commission chairman, who is retiring as Assistant to the Director, FBI, recently was honored at a reception and buffet hosted by Legion National Commander J. Milton Patrick at the Legion's Washington Headquarters.

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President Richard Nixon has issued an executive order authorizing Vietnam-era veterans readjustment appointments in Federal Civil Service.

TOPEKA, KANS. —(ALNS)—Dr. Irvin (Click) L. Cowger, Jk, of this city, vice chairman, American Legion National Distinguished Guests Committee, died here, Monday, July 13.

A veteran of World War I, he also served as Kansas American Legion Department Adjutant 1936-57, and was active for years in Legion at the local, department and national levels.

Services were conducted July 16, with burial in Topeka. He is survived by his widow, Naomi, and two daughters, Mrs. Max Thomas, , Tex. and Mrs. Ralph Reed, Lawrence, Kans. In lieu of flowers, the family preferred contributions to the "Click Cowger Memorial Scholarship Fund1' to be awarded to former Legion baseball players. Contributions should be mailed to Kansas Department Headquarters

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TRENTON, N.J.—(ALNS)—Morris W. Kuzbyt, 52, of this city, New Jersey American Legion Department Adjutant, died here, Sunday, July 12.

A veteran of World War II, he also served on the Legion's National Membership and Post Activities Commission Advisory Board.

Services were conducted July 16, with burial in Trenton. He is survived by hiw widow, Helen, a daughter, Arlene, and a son, Robert, who reside at 15 Ranchwood Dr., this city.

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WASHINGTON--(ALMS)--Senator Henry M. Jackson of Washington vill be one of the featured speakers at the 52nd American Legion National Convention to be held in Portland, Ore., Aug. 28 - Sept. 3, 1970.

The announcement by Legion National Commander J. Milton Patrick indicated Senator Jackson will address the Convention on Thursday, Sept. 3.

Senator Jackson is the possessor of one of the most illustrious records in the United States Senate spanning a period of over 18 years since his election to that body in 1952. Chairman of the Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, he is also a member of the Committees on Government Operations, Armed Services and the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy. An acknowledged expert in the defense area, he also serves as an ex officio member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations.

Jackson also is established as one of the foremost advocates of conservation in the Senate. He is the author of many bills dealing with conservation, including landmark legislation such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the Land and Water Conservation Fund and several National Park acts. His latest achievement is the passage by the Senate of the Youth Conservation Corps bill to provide opportunities for youth to get off the streets in summer and perform valuable conservation service in national parks and forests.

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The All-Hawaiian Carnival Plan conducted by American International Travel Service includes eight carefree days on three Hawaiian Islands. Departure date is Sept. 5, from here.

The Oriental Carnival Post Convention Tour features four vacations in one 17-day trip. Included in this tour are six fun-filled days and nights in Tokyo, one exciting day and night in Taipei, seven glorious days and six nights in Hong Kong and three enchanting days and two nights in Honolulu. Departure day is Sept. it or 5, from here.

Every person traveling to the Orient must have a valid passport and visa for Tokyo (Japanese Consulate) and Taipei (Nationalist Chinese Consulate).

Those interested in participating should write to: American International Travel Service, c/o 1970 American Legion National Convention Corporation of Oregon, 1119 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, Ore. 97205.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins, Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 KSt., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 0 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

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WASHINGTON—(ALNS)--Among the many honors coming the way of C.D. (Deke) DeLoach, American Legion National Public Relations Chairman and retiring FBI Assistant to the Director, was a farewell reception and buffet at The American Legion's Washington Headquarters "Hall of Flags" here.

The party was attended by luminaries from across the country representing the Congress, the worlds of business, entertainment, sports, national organizations, government and the press. Included among these were Senators Hruska, Talmadge, Stevens, and Eastland; Legion National Commander J. Milton Patrick; Representatives Martin McKneally, W.C. Daniels and Elliott Hagan; Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture William E. Galbraith; Administrator of Veterans Affairs Donald E. Johnson; Deputy Attorney General Kleindienst; Hermay Lay; PepsiCo President Donald Kendall, and ex-Redskin great Bobby Mitchell, now Insurance Agency President.

The affair was hosted by American Legion National Commander Patrick and organized by prominent Washington businessman Milton Kronheim. According to Kronheim, the farewell party was planned as a tribute on behalf of his many friends to DeLoach's years of dedicated, selfless and outstanding service to the United States in positions of great responsibility with the FBI.

Acting as Master of Ceremonies was noted radio news commentator Paul Harvey.

DeLoach retires on July 20, after 29 years of service which has seen him rise from special agent to the position of Assistant to FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. He will be leaving the Washington area to accept a Vice Presidency with PepsiCo, Inc.

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COLUMBUS, OHIO—(ALNS)—More than 500 veterans registered at the first Job Fair for Veterans held here at Veterans Memorial Building. The Fair, designed to bring returning or soon to be discharged veterans and prospective employers together, was a joint effort of the Veterans Administration, the Transition Unit of Lockbourne Air Force Base and the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services.

A total of U2 employers or their representatives were on hand to interview the veterans interested in jobs. Basically, the intent of the Fair was to give employers an overall view of the talents or skills of the veterans that might be valuable background for civilian employment.

Applicants completed a simple form or brought along an additional resume so that interviewers might evaluate their qualifications for future employment when openings occur.

Generally, the Fair was termed a success and provided a valuable service for both applicants and employers. In addition to possible employment in the local area, a number of the firms interviewing also have plants in various parts of the country which might be attractive to those who would consider relocating.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins, Director HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 K St., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

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PORTLAND, ORE. —(ALUS)—The Hearst Americanism trophy, initiated by the late William Randolph Hearst in 1938, and awarded continuously every year since then to that Department (state organization) of The American Legion determined to have done the outstanding job of promoting the ideals of Americanism, will be presented to the winning Department on the Legion's National Convention platform on Wednesday, Sept. 2.

American Legion National Commander J. Milton Patrick, of Skiatook, Okla., said the Legion's National Americanism Commission would make the determination as to the winning Department after arriving in the convention city, and that Mr. Lou Guzzo, managing editor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, would represent the Hearst Corporation in making the presentation.

_ In the 31 years that the award has been given, nine different states have claimed the trophy, with Delaware having won the 1969 award given at the Legion's 51st Annual National Convention in Atlanta, Ga.

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WASHINGTON—(ALNS)— American Legion National Commander J. Milton Patrick has proposed that the huge 30 by 90-foot American Flag, used in conjunction with the Honor America Day" celebration on July 4th, be moved to Arlington National Cemetery.

Commander Patrick said, ''It is fitting that this flag, which was the center of attraction at the "Honor America Day" celebration, should continue to fly over the graves of men who have honored the nation with their lives. At Arlington Cemetery, it will serve as a reminder throughout the year of the principles and traditions of Independence Day."

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WASHINGTON—(ALNS)—A $9-billion appropriation for the Veterans Administration has been passed by the Senate. The appropriation measure, which provides funds for the current fiscal year, includes a $1.8-billion sum for medical care, $105- million more than President Nixon requested and previously approved by the House.

The VA money bill also includes $5.^-billion for compensation and benefits; SA3~Mlli0n f°r readJustment benefits; $5-million for VA insurance indemnities; *59-million for research; $19-million for administration; $239-million for operating; and $59-million for construction.

The VA money package now goes to a joint committee to resolve Senate-House differences.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins, Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 K St., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

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CINCINNATI, OHIO—(ALMS)—American Legion Baseball will be represented by 38 of its roster of most famous graduates in the Major League All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 1U, at the new Riverfront Stadium here, according to Daniel J. O'Connor, American Legion National Americanism Commission chairman.

Of the 18 starters, 11 are alumni of the Legion's Baseball program.

The seven players in the starting lineup for the are Bill Freehan (Detroit), Dave Johnson, Frank Robinson and Jim Palmer (Baltimore), Frank Howard (Washington), Carl Yastrzemski (Boston) and (Minnesota).

The four American Legion Baseball program graduates starting for the will be John Bench (Cincinnati), Don Kessinger (Chicago), Richie Allen (St. Louis) and (New York).

Other American League All-Stars who came to fame via The American Legion Baseball route include: Dave McNally and Brooks Robinson (Baltimore), Jerry Moses (Boston), Alex Johnson and Jim Fregosi (California), Ray Fosse and Sam McDowell (Cleveland), Jim Hunter (Oakland), Tommy Harper (Milwaukee), Amos Otis (Kansas City) and Mel Stottlemyre, Fritz Peterson and Roy White (New York).

Representing American Legion Baseball on the National League squad, besides the starters, are: Hoyt Wilhelm (Atlanta), Jim Hickman (Chicago), Wayne Simpson, Jim Memtt and Pete Rose (Cincinnati), Joe Morgan and Dennis Menke (Houston) and Bill Grabarkewitz (Los Angeles), Rusty Staub (Montreal), Bud Harrelson New York), Bob Gibson (St. Louis), Clarence Gaston (San Diego) and Dick Dietz (San Francisco). -alns-

WASHINGTON—(ALNS)— President Richard Nixon has issued an executive order authorizing Vietnam-era veterans readjustment appointments in Federal Civil Service.

The appointments authorized by Executive Order 11521 represent an improved method for providing employment opportunities, coupled with training or education, for returning veterans who need special assistance in making the transition from military life to civilian careers.

Veterans readjustment appointments may be made to any position in the competitive service in Grades GS 3-5, or equivalent. Appointees must have served in the armed forces during the Vietnam era and have completed no more than lk years of education.

An employe given a veterans readjustment appointment must be enrolled in a training or education program developed by the employing agency in accordance with guidelines established by the Civil Service Commission.

Under the order, an employe who completes the training or educational program and who has satisfactorily completed two years of substantially continuous service under a veterans readjustment appointment will be converted to career-conditional or career employment, automatically putting the employe into competitive status.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James c, Watkins, Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 K St., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 0 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

AMERICAN LEGION NEWS BRIEFS FOR WEEK ENDING 7-2^-70

David R. Bruegel, 17, of East Lansing, Mich., has been elected president of The American Legion's 25th annual Boys Nation in Washington. Another Nationalist Party- nominee, Jerald R. Harper, 18, of Shreveport, La., was elected to the Boys Nation vice presidency. ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftft * * * President Richard Nixon told American Legion Boys Nation delegates * * "I want you to believe in the American system" and not "bug out" or attempt * » to overthrow the system by unpeaceful means when their ideas and beliefs do * * not prevail. That was the main theme of his talk to the 100 youthful * * senators as they visited the President at the White House as part of ah .action-* * filled week in Washington. * ftftftftftftftftwttftftft*****************************

The Eight and Forty has announced the selection of eight nurses for eight $1,500 scholarships in the field of tuberculosis control. In the past 1*+ years, the organization has awarded 1^2 such scholarships, totaling $163,000 in this area of study. « ft «

The Departments of Rhode Island and Delaware have won the American Legion National Commander Blood Donor Awards for 1970 for their efforts in the National Blood Donor Program. * * « American Legion Baseball will be represented by 32 of its roster of most distinguished in the 1970 Hall of Fame Game at Doubleday Field, Cooperstown, N.Y., Monday, July 27.

Nearly $ll-million has been expended for child welfare and related children and youth activities during the year ending last May 31 by The American Legion and affiliated organizations. The $ll-million figure represents a new record high.

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INDIANAPOLIS—.(ALNS)--With more than five months remaining in the calender year, American Legion membership exceeded the 1969 total when it reached 2,667,612 on July 23. The 1969 final membership total was 2,667,1+53.

While the 1970 membership campaign is nearing completion, memberships are starting to reach Legion National Headquarters for 1971.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James c. Watkins, Director

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,residettHI!?:S~"iALNS)-DaVid *' BrUegel °f East *******. Mi<*'> ™ ^cted ^tested ele^toT^^ Legi°n'S 25th aaniial B°ys Nation in a spirited and tightly

defea-ed^SH^ ^f^ °f the NatioEalist p^y» the 17-year Michigan youth nlnet bT^vote S°£"o S?° "' °f Indi^olis' In*" <*• federalist Party

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von to Sif Richard Nixon told American Legion Boys Nation delegates, "I want Se svstei h, ^ the/frican astern" and not to "bug out" or attempt to overthrow the system by unpeaceful means when their ideas and beliefs do not prevail.

if ™7h*™r 1f %' y°U *nOW that there is a 8reat» free democratic process where ir you nappen to lose, you can come back and fight again and perhaps prevail."

virto^ «°Tif J!id-!he President> who encountered political defeat before his victory as the Presidential nominee in 1968.

e X n COEment Bovs Nation ^«!- ° V^S lt€d ^Mm at thes Whiteas the House100 delegatesTh went at thethere 25th annual L S1 n atlonal D^TRlSeSntn^J *™f ?!^ ° /i . Commander J. Milton -Patrick ^ and Boys Nation ™^ President«« David R. Bruegel of East Lansing, Mich.

lr2l°\^t ^t f!^Ure l6aders of our country ^ 1 ■» personally happy to W 0 th6 White House ZZIZIZ Vl > «* •» inviting you to go through the Cabinet room guests 6 y°U my °ne day be seated>" ^e President told his youthful

outstanding!! f^S**? The American Legion ^ Commander Patrick on this P § f Th eT±c Le T^entv" ftvf ° T ? ^ ™ ^™ Boys Nation on its 25th anniversary. Twenty-five years ago I also joined The American Legion and I am proud of that fact.

"He (Commander Patrick) is not only your commander; he is my commander, too."

g Ch b y an anaand snookshoofS/i^ hands with each^ Tboy and° counselor. ^OBraphed Pen as mementoes of the occasion

Bovs Son J;^apPer'/8' °f ShreveP°rt> La., of the Nationalist ticket, won the Fe^rallirnL^651^^ ^ "^ P" ^^ 1?' °f ^> Ga^ qt«t/fUeSe1' \f ni°r at ESSt Lansing Hi8h School next fall, at Michigan Boys

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Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert 0. Bruegel, young Bruegel is president of his school's 1970-71 Student Council, and has served previously on the Student Council and Class Council as a representative. President of the Medical Explorers Club, Bruegel is a member of the National Honor Society and has won the Trojan Honor Award. He plays on his school golf team. Lansing Lions Club sponsored him at the event.

The Boys Nation president plans to attend Albion College and will study either medicine or law.

In a busy week of activity, the boy Senators, as they are called during their stay at the capital, were each greeted at the White House by President Nixon and given an autographed pen by the Chief Executive.

Chief Justice Warren E. Burger of the Supreme Court, Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird and Selective Service director Curtis Tarr were among other top government officials who took part in the action-packed program for the nation's future young leaders.

Legion National Commander J. Milton Patrick of Skiatook, Okla., and Boys Nation President David R. Bruegel led the 100 delegates to the White House meeting with the President.

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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y.-(ALNS)—Louis Boudreau will become the sixth graduate of American Legion Baseball to be inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame here in ceremonies on Monday, July 27.

Boudreau played for 15 years in the major leagues and lead the American League's shortstops in eight of those seasons. Named the league's most valuable player in 19^8, he had a lifetime batting average of .295.

In the early 1930s, Boudreau played American Legion Baseball for Harvey Post 155 at Harvey, 111. A Chicago club, lead by Phil Cavarretta, defeated Boudreau's team in the Illinois Championship. A large contingent of Harvey residents is expected to be present for the ceremony.

The other five American Legion Baseball graduates enshrined here are: Robert E. Feller, Theodore S. Williams, Joseph M. Medwick, Stanley F. Musial and .

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Andrew Carnegie was once asked by a reporter what he considered the most important in industry: Labor, capital or brains. With a laugh Carnegie replied: "Which is the most important leg of a three-legged stool?" — Construction Digest.

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"An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile—hoping it will eat him last." Winston Churchill.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman james c. watkins. Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 KSt., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 (317) 635-8411 (202)393-4811

For release 7-2U-70 INDIANAPOLIS—(ALNS)—Nearly $ll-million has been expended for child welfare and related children and youth activities during the year ending last May 31 by The American Legion and its affiliated organizations.

The new record high for such expenditures is reflected in the Legion National Child Welfare Commission Report to be made to the Legion's 52nd Annual National Convention at Portland, Ore., Aug. 28 - Sept. 3, according to Earl D. Franklin, Jr., of Sterling, Colo., Legion National Child Welfare chairman.

Franklin reported that a total of $10,759,659 had been spent by the Legion, its Auxiliary and Eight and Forty during the 12-month period.

Franklin stated the Legion itself accounted for nearly $8-million of the grand total. The American Legion Auxiliary and its subsidiary organization, the Eight and Forty, accounted for expenditures of over $2%-million and nearly $200,000, respectively.

With the addition of this year's annual report, the total amount spent and reported for child welfare and related activities by the Legion and its affiliated organizations during the U5-year history of the program has reached a figure in ex- cess of $251-million.

Franklin said this year's report is based on written reports prepared by 53 per- cent of all American Legion Posts, 87 percent of all American Legion Auxiliary Units and kk department (state) organizations of the Eight and Forty.

Commenting upon the reasons for an increase in Legion expenditures for children and youth, Franklin pointed out the organization has actively concerned itself with a number of serious problems confronting today's young people such as drug abuse, juvenile crime and pornography.

"This year's record report provides conclusive evidence of the growth of the child welfare program and of our membership's concern for the well-being of our nation's children and youth," Franklin added. -alns- WASHINGTON—(ALNS)—Jim G. Lucas, Jr., 56, of Alexandria, Va., Pulitzer Prize winning international reporter and combat correspondent for Scripps-Howard News- papers, died July 21 at the Veterans Administration Hospital Center here.

Mr. Lucas was presented The American Legion's first Fourth Estate Award at the 1958 National Convention in Chicago, 111., for "his continuing, informative reporting of America's armed forces personnel and our nation's defense programs and policies." He was a Legionnaire.

After combat service in World War II as a prize-winning Marine Corps correspon- dent, the noted reporter also covered the Korean and Vietnam wars. He won the Pulitzer in 195^ for his coverage of the Korean War. Author of a number of books, Mr. Lucas' latest book, a biography of Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, is scheduled for publication the week of his death.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman james c watkins, Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 KSt., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

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WASHINGTON—(ALNS)—Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird said the United States should concentrate on getting its troops out of Vietnam rather than question former President Johnson's decision five years ago to escalate the war.

Laird said he would encourage debate on whether the current U.S. withdrawal was too fast or too slow. He said this debate "going on right now in our nation and in our Congress is a very significant debate."

But he said since he became Defense Secretary he had not tried to "look back" and place either praise or blame on the decision to send large numbers of American troops to aid the South Vietnamese.

"I don't believe we should debate the decision made by President Johnson in the 1965 time period," he told the delegates of Boys Nation during the group's visit to the Pentagon.

Laird said before President Johnson's decision to increase U.S. troop strength in Vietnam there were an estimated 1+0,000 to 50,000 North Vietnamese troops in the South.

"Those figures are now substantially higher for North Vietnamese in South Vietnam,'' he said. But he refused to comment on whether the U.S. troop buildup was directly responsible for this.

Asked by a youthful questioner if there will be a total U.S. troop withdrawal from Vietnam by 1972, Laird said he would not predict beyond the present goal of cutting back to 281+,000 men by next May.

Of the Middle East, Laird said the United States is following the policy of "doing what we can to maintain a proper balance." "By maintaining such a balance the chances for peace and the avoidance of a major confrontation are the best," he emphasized.

But he also said that because of the Soviet Buildup of support to Egypt, the Middle East potentially poses "a much more serious situation than we face in Southeast Asia, as far as the long-term outlook is concerned."

He said the United States would try to avoid sending troops to the area, but declined to rule out the possibility that this might prove necessary in the future.

Laird said the Cambodian operation was an immediate tactical success and commented: "It's had a tremendous effect, not only on the morale of the South Vietnamese but also in insuring the success of our Vietnamization Program and assuring that we can withdraw thousands of additional Americans."

"I think the Cambodian operation has proven to be a great success, not only militarily but politically as well," the Secretary said.

(more) Page 2 — Laird Comments, 0163 "We feel that in order to prevent a major war in that area, the United States does have a responsibility to see that there is a proper balance as far as weapons are concerned in that part of the world," Laird pointed out.

"This is a difficult situation because the Soviet Union has moved in there with large numbers of manpower — moving men, munitions, aircraft at a very- accelerated pace. They also are moving military equipment into other nations in the Middle East, right today.

"They are moving military manpower, their own manpower, and committing it to that area of the world," Laird said. "We do not have any plans to involve Americans directly in that confrontation, and I would hope that always could be our case. But we are watching the situation very carefully and we will do what is necessary to see that the proper balance is maintained."

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WASHINGTON--(ALNS)—Gerald A. Trotter, 17, of Indianapolis, Ind., was appointed to and served in the highest cabinet office, Secretary of State, at the 1970 Boys Nation which concluded its sessions here today.

Others named to the cabinet of Boys Nation President, David R. Bruegel of East Lansing, Mich., include:

Secretary of the Treasury, John Conroy, Oregon, 111.; Secretary of Defense, Robert Dray, Jr., South Easton, Mass.; Secretary of the Army, George Butson, Ironwood, Mich.; Secretary of the Navy, Ralph Burnette, Jr., Lynchburg, Va.; Secretary of the Air Force, Alfred Harrison, Liberty, Maine; Attorney General, David Horazdovsky, Montgomery, Minn.; and Postmaster General Michael Haggerty, Albany, Ga.

Secretary of the Interior, Rudy Gonzales, Corpus Christi, Tex.; Secretary of Agriculture, Steve Corning, Billings, Mont.; Secretary of Commerce, Thomas Farah (District of Columbia), Oxon Hill, Md.; Secretary of Labor, William Campbell, Raleigh, N.C.; Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, Andrew Pratt, Augusta, Maine; Chief Justice, Gary Jones, Lexington, Ky_; Secretary of Transportation, Jody Burnett, Logan, Utah; and Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, Scott Bye, Kearney, Neb.

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WARRENSBURG, MO. —(ALNS) —Arthur King, 8l, this city, an American Legion founder who attended the Paris Caucus March 15-17, 1919, died here July Uth.

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"In a sense our forefathers were fortunate; they faced problems constantly, from fighting weather to fighting foreclosure. But today's growing affluency and leisure time breed boredom." — Richard H. Schneider.

-alns- QMERICAN LEGION NEWS SERVICE 0164 NATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS DIVISION —THE AMERICAN LEGION

C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins, Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 K St., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

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^NDIANAP0LIS--(ALNS)--The Eight and Forty, an organization of American Legion Auxiliary members, has announced approval of eight $1,500 Tuberculosis Nursing Scholarship awards, for one year's study to assist nurses in furthering their education. °

... ReciPients of the scholarships, upon completion of their studies in nursing, will be employed in either supervision, administration, or teaching with a direct relationship to tuberculosis control.

» v J" fnnOUncing this year's awards, Mrs. Charlotte Barton of Wappinger Falls, NY., National Tuberculosis Nursing Scholarship chairman, said that during the past 14 years the Eight and Forty has awarded 142 scholarships, totaling $163,000, to help eliminate personnel shortages in this important area of nursing.

Recipients approved for scholarships for the 1970-71 school year are: Name Home State School to Attend Miss Constance Hill Philadelphia, Pa. Columbia University Mrs. Janette Johnson Glenview, 111. University of Illinois Mrs. Katherine Kennedy Franklinton, La. Southeastern La. College Miss Carol Lancey Monterey Park, Calif. California State College Miss Joan Mersch Denver, Colo. University of Colorado Miss Jill Nyhart Snyder, N.Y. State U. of N.Y. at Buffalo Mrs. Joan Saabye Bismarck, N.D. Mary College Mrs. Eleanore Stein Chapel Hill, N.C. N.C. Central University Mrs. James A. DeForce, Le Chapeau National, of West Springfield, Va., has advised that the Eight and Forty tuberculosis scholarship again will be offered for the 1971-72 school year. Announcements regarding eligibility are available from the Eight and Forty Scholarship chairmen or from The American Legion Education and Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 1055, Indianapolis, Ind. 46206, ATTN. Eight and Forty Scholarships. -alns-

PORTLAND ORE.-(ALNS)--Pittock's Mansion is sure to attract as visitors ■ ! A^ 2TI Sep\ 3 airSS Wh6n th6y att6nd th6ir 52nd National Convention here

The mansion of French renaissance revival architecture, was built in 1909-14 a S tha andS nearly 1 00 feet above the Cit tP Tn. Pittock,-+f\ publisher.\^ '° y <* R^es by the late Charles

' *h« J*™ ^ battl!m^nt in front <* "is "castle," Pittock could gaze at Mt. Hood. 1 The house incorporated many unusual features such as no two rooms alike and no straight lines. Before the house was restored, nautical speaking tubes, built into the house, picked up noises carried by freak air currents and made the place seem haunted. F-""^

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins, Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 K St., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

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PORTLAND, ORE —(ALUS)—Oregon will be host to two major American Legion events for 1970. Back-to-back to the 52nd annual Legion National Convention here from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3 will be the Legion Baseball at Klamath Falls Sept. 5 to 10.

For the World Series, a special tour has been arranged from the convention city to the World Series city. Here are the details:

Fri., Sept. k: Leave Portland Hilton/Benson hotels at 9:30 a.m. by charter bus. Drive through the rich Willamette Valley to Eugene, and then by the Willamette Pass over the Cascade Mountains, past many mountain lakes and fishing streams. Stop at world renowned Crater Lake to see one of the beauty spots of the west. On to Klamath Falls, the World Series City, where accommodations await at either Molatore's Motel or Travelodge Motel. Arriving at 6:30 p.m.

Sat_T.».,Sept. 5: Watch the World Series parade during the morning and attend the first day's games of the World Series at Kiger Stadium, with a doubleheader at 12:05 p.m. and another doubleheader at 6:35 p.m. Over-night in Klamath Falls.

Sun., Sept. 6: Depart Klamath Falls at 9:30 a.m. by charter bus for Portland. Returning via the North Santiam Pass of the Cascade Mountains, to see more of this beautiful high country, into Lebanon and Salem, and on to Portland, arriving at 5 p.m.

The price is $39 each, based on the use of a room with twin beds. All the above included, except Crater Lake entrance fee is 502. Full payment for reservations to be made to Mclntyre Travel Service, 120 N. 7th St., Klamath Falls. ! Ore. 97601, by Aug. 1.

Game tickets will be issued upon arrival at the motel in Klamath Falls.

-alns- Cooperstown, N.Y.--(ALMS)—American Legion Baseball will be represented by 32 of its roster of most famous graduates in the 1970 Hall of Fame Game on Monday, b July 27, at Doubleday Field here.

Of the American League West Division , 17 players came to b major league fame via Legion Baseball. They are- Ken Berry, Jerry Crider, I Ed Hermann, Gail Hopkins, Joe Horlen, Tommy John, Duane Josephson, Bobby Knoop, i Tom McGraw, Bob Miller, Rich Morales, Barry Moore, Dan Murphy, Syd O'Brien, Bob t Spence, Lee Stange and Wilbur Wood.

On the National League roster Legion Baseball representatives include: Bob Bailey, John Bateman, Ron Brand, Jim Fairey, , Jim Gosger, Don Hahn, Mike Marshall, Dan McGinn, Carl Morton, Howie Reed, Marv Staehle, Rusty Staub, Bill Stoneman and Mike Wegener.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins, Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 K St., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 0 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

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WASHINGTON—(ALNS)—Life insurance coverage for servicemen has been increased to $15,000 from $10,000 as a result of a "bill President Richard Nixon recently- signed into law.

The new law also covers reservists and members of the National Guard and Reserve Officers' Training Corps (R0TC). Insurance protection is in force for these groups only during certain training activities and while traveling to and from training areas.

Servicemen on active duty will now pay $3 instead of $2 monthly for the increased coverage, while premiums for reservists, members of ROTC and National Guardsmen will be $1.80 per year.

The law extends from 120 days to one year the insurance of full-time servicemen who are totally disabled at the time of military separation, if their condition remains unchanged. Reservists, members of ROTC and National Guard are insured for 90 days after a training period if they suffer a serious disability while training.

Insurance coverage for most servicemen continues for 120 days after separation, during which time they may convert to individual policies to continue protection indefinitely.

The life insurance program for servicemen, supervised by the Veterans Administration, is provided under a commercial life insurance policy in which about 600 companies participate.

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WASHINGT0N~(ALNS)—The American Legion points with pride to another outstanding year of Department and Post participation in its National Blood Donor Program. The records of National Headquarters for 1969-70 show that 1+3 Departments participated in the Blood Donor Program to a greater degree than ever before.

Winners of the two 1970 National Commander Blood Donor Awards are the Departments of Rhode Island, a repeat of last year, and Delaware.

National Commander J. Milton Patrick has announced that the Department of Delaware with 36.18 percent of its members participating was declared winner of the National Award for that Department having the greatest percentage of its members enrolled in the Blood Donor Program.

Rhode Island was declared the second National Commander Award winner for the Department having the greatest percentage of its Posts (100 percent) participating in the program.

Each participating Department in the National Blood Program will receive a citation signed by Commander Patrick and National Adjutant William F. Hauck in recognition of its support of this community service program.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins, Director HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 K St., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 0 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811 For release 7-2U-70

PORTLAND, ORE.—(ALNS)—Donald E. Johnson, Administrator of Veterans Affairs, and Mrs. H. Milton Davidson, National President of the American Legion Auxiliary, will head a list of 10 prominent individuals bringing greetings to the Legion's 52nd Annual National Convention here, Sept. 1.

Others scheduled to bring greetings to the joint opening session of the Legion and its Auxiliary include: Robert W. Spanogle of Okemos, Mich., national president of the National Association of Collegiate Veterans, Inc., and a veteran of service with the 2Uth Division Army Artillery in Augsberg, Germany, and Thomas W. Miller of Reno, Nev., president of the Society of American Legion Founders.

Also appearing on the convention platform will be: Maj. Gen. James F. Cantwell of New Jersey, president of the National Guard Association of the United States; Howard L. Topping of Palo Alto, Calif., vice president of the Bank of America and a member of the board of governors of the American National Red Cross, and Irving Feist of Newark, N.J., president, Boy Scouts of America.

Other greeters and "the organizations which they represent are: James L. Melville of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, honorary dominion president, Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, Donald E. Morrison, national president-elect of the National Education Association, and A. Boyd Hinds, National Director, Boys' Clubs of America.

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PORTLAND, ORE.—(ALNS)—Dr. George S. Benson, lecturer, world traveler and president of the American Heritage Center at Harding College, Searcy, Ark., will be the featured speaker before The American Legion's National Americanism Commission meeting on Friday, Aug. 28, at the Portland Hilton Hotel here.

The widely-known lecturer, considered one of the nation's truly outstanding speakers on Americanism and the American heritage, has authored a weekly newspaper column "Looking Ahead," serviced to some 2,000 weekly papers and has conducted his own radio program "Land of the Free," once heard on 300 stations.

A native of Oklahoma, Dr. Benson holds degrees from six colleges and universities and has spent most of his adult life as an educator and missionary. He began his career as a public school teacher in Oklahoma in 1918, later served as principal of Harding Academy, and in 1925 became a missionary stationed in Canton, China. He served as a professor of English at Sun Yat Sen University, and as founder and president of Canton Bible School until 1936, when he returned to this country to become president of Harding College. -alns •-

'The things that the flag stands for were created by the experiences of a great people. Everything that it stands for was written by their lives. The flag is the embodiment, not of sentiment, but of history. It represents the experiences made by men and women, the experience of those who do and live under that flag." — Woodrow Wilson.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James c Watkins Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 K St., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 (317) 0 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

AMERICAN LEGION NEWS BRIEFS FOR WEEK ENDING 7-31-70

The North Dakota American Legion has "been challenged to fight the war of pollution and conservation in their state by Gov. William L. Guy.

U.S. Rep. Ed Edmondson of Muskogee, Okla., chairman of the House Special Subcommittee on Economic Development, will speak at The American Legion Convention Americanism Committee session on Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Portland Hilton Hotel, Portland, Ore.

Best all-around publication in the unlimited category for 1970 was awarded to The Badger Legionnaire of Milwaukee, Wis., by the American Legion Press Association. * * #

Rebecca Lynn Wrede of Monticello, Ind., running as the Federalist Party nominee, won the presidency of the American Legion Auxiliary's 1970 Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. this week over the Nationalist Party nominee, Diane Bramer, of Nesa, Ariz.

John David Adeimy of West Palm Beach, Fla., has been presented the 1969 American Legion Baseball Player-of-the-Year-Award.

Six top representatives of The American Legion's youth citizenship- sportsmanship training programs will be guests of honor at the Legion's 52nd National Convention in Portland, Ore., Aug. 28 - Sept. 3.

COLUMBIA, S. C.-(ALNS)—James A. Hamilton, a Navy veteran of World War II, is the new adjutant of The American Legion Department of South Carolina, replacing Page Nelson Keesee, who has retired as the department's top adminis- trative officer.

Mr. Keesee has been named editor of The South Carolina Legionnaire.

The new adjutant has served as department vice commander and child welfare chairman.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins, Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 KSt., N. W. Indianapolis. Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

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FARGO, N.D. — (ALNS)—The North Dakota American Legion has been challenged to fight the war of pollution and conservation in their state by Gov. William L. Guy.

The North Dakota chief executive and Legionnaire sounded his challenge at the Department's recent convention here.

"The war in Vietnam," he said, "will be over soon and I challenge the Legion to take up arms in the war against pollution."

The Governor drew applause when he said, "We want that war to end—and to end in an honorable fashion." And he added, "But we Legionnaires must turn our attention to America and to North Dakota and ask: What can we do to make this country worth coming back to?"

Gov. Guy told of recently taking his family camping at Medora and said there was no finer campground anywhere — nor any finer scenery in "cleaner and greener" North Dakota.

But in taking off for Washington, D.C., Gov. Guy said, "I saw, for the first time, smog over North Dakota — a brown smog, an envelope of smog like a seal over our prairies."

The sun, he said, tries to filter through the gases and increases the temperature of the earth. "And these gases," he said, "fall into our waters and they can kill."

Gov. Guy said that as chairman of a Governors Conference Committee, he has found that pollution is one of the most frustrating things confronting the nation.

He said, "This country has 10 percent of the world's people and we consume about 50 percent of its products and we have to find a way to get rid of the residue."

The Governor predicted that pollution will force some changes:

Electric rates will be fixed at a given price, a low price, for the amount of electricity needed by a family. The rate will increase sharply when people use more than they actually need.

Automobiles will be licensed to encourage small engines. Gov. Guy reported that a blanket of smog hung over Phoenix, Ariz., when he was there recently. The speed limit of all roads in the area is 50 miles an hour, he said. "And yet people were driving around in over-powerful engines polluting the air," he added.

Water rates will rise sharply to prevent water waste. "Every drop of rain that falls on North Dakota is a precious resource," the Governor said, "and cannot be allowed to run destructively off."

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The Governor said there are 5,000 recreational vehicles (campers, trailers, buses, etc.) moving on Worth Dakota highways daily. "They will all have to be disposed of one day — and soon," he said. "They should be recycled and re-used for the next generation."

Then the Governor then hurled his challenge to the Legion to take up arms against pollution.

"Those who return from Vietnam and find life as usual must wonder if anybody is really thinking about them," he said. "I'm pleased that the Legion does."

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C00PERST0WN, N.Y.— (ALNS)~John David Adeimy of West Palm Beach, Fla. has been presented the 1969 American Legion Baseball Player-of-the-Year Award.

The presentation before a capacity crowd of more than 10,000 fans at Doubleday Field Just prior to the Chicago White Sox-Montreal Expos Hall of Fame game marked the 21st time the award has been made here. Adeimy was the star of the Palm Beach Post 12 Southeastern Regional Champions last year and also won the 1969 national batting championship.

By virtue of a special arrangement with officials of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, an American Legion Baseball player is selected each year from competing teams at the Legion's World Series as the "American Legion Baseball Player of the Year." The player's picture is mounted upon a plaque and placed in the Game's Shrine. The selection is made on the basis of playing ability, integrity, mental attitude, cooperation, citizenship, sportsmanship and general good conduct.

Selection of committee members include representatives of the Baseball Writers Association of America, The American Legion, Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, American Association of College Baseball Coaches and the National Association of Leagues.

Five previous winners of the award have played or are playing in the major leagues. They include: J.W. Porter, 1950; Grover Jones, Jr., 1951; Russ Nixon, 1952; Charles Lindstrom, 1953, and Rollie Fingers, 196U.

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"I condemn all people—whether they're college kids or adults—who tend to limit their viewpoint by not getting the whole story. The concerns facing us today are not just black and white issues."— David R. Bruegel of East Lansing, Mich., American Legion Boys Nation 1970 president, after commenting in a press' interview that he was worried about the polarization in America.

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C. D DeLoach, Chairman james c watkins, Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 KSt., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

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PORTLAND, ORE. —(ALNS)—U.S. Rep. Ed Edmondson of Muskogee, Okla. , chairman of the House Special Subcommittee on Economic Development, will speak at The American Legion Convention Americanism Committee session here at 11 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 30.

The committee sessions at the Portland Hilton Hotel are part of the program of the Legion's 52nd National Convention here Aug. 28 - Sept. 3.

Congressman Edmondson, an attorney, has represented Oklahoma's Second District in the House since 1953. A World War II Navy veteran, he alsp served with the F.B.I, and as Muskogee County district attorney.

Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Mines and Mining, he also is a member of the House Committee on Public Works, its Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs and the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy.

Congressman Edmondson, who has been assistant Democratic Whip of the House since 1953, was co-chairman of the Congressional Speakers Bureau in the past three Democratic national campaigns. He is a member of The American..Legion's Muskogee Post 15.

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STACYVILLE, IOWA—(ALNS)—Harry Ulrich, a 50-year American Legionnaire and one of the 1,200,000 Americans who served in Europe in World War I, is the i+8Uth to have received the defense and liberation medal and citation for action in the Meuse-Argonne in France.

He is probably the first, however, who has received the citation from a son. Capt. Donald Ulrich, an Air Force captain, presented his father with the citation and medal in ceremonies recently at the local American Legion Post.

The citation he received is being presented American "doughboys" who can be located by the "Comite of Comemmoratif, De La Argonne of Paris, France," a group that recently commemorated the battles in Argonne at special ceremonies in France.

Ulrich, a past commander of the Legion Post here, could not make the ceremonies, however, because he plans to attend the 1970 American Legion National Convention in Portland, Ore., Aug. 28 - Sept. 3. He has attended Ik Legion national conventions and has carried the national colors in two Legion National Convention parades, one in New York City and the other in San Francisco.

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"The guy who screams the loudest for the right to dissent is usually the first to deny it to those who disagree with him.'' — Harold Coffin, The Indianapolis Star.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairmen James C. Watkins, Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 KSt., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

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INDIMAPOLIS—(ALNS)—Best all-around publication in the unlimited category for 1970 was awarded The Badger Legionnaire of Milwaukee, Wis., by The American Legion Press Association.

The Past Presidents1 Plaque will be presented to The Badger Legionnaire, edited by Robert Wilke, at ALPA's annual banquet to be held at the Sheraton Motor Inn, Portland, Ore., at 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29.

The awards banquet is a traditional event at Legion National Convention. Other ALPA events at the Legion's 52nd National Convention in Portland Aug. 28 - Sept. 3, include the Legion Press group's annual meeting and election at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30, at the same inn.

Second and third place winners in the best publication unlimited category are The Michigan Legionnaire, Detroit, Mich., and The Arizona Legionnaire, Phoenix, Ariz. All three winners are department publications.

The Spirit of 73 of East Orange Post 73, East Orange, N.J., with Arthur J. Gabosch as editor, captured top honors in the Best Post Publication category and the Al Weinberg Plaque. Second and third place winners are Lamm Lights of George F. Lamm Post 522, Williamsville, N.Y., with Robert K. Fox as editor, and the Alhambra Legionnaire of Alhambra Post 139, Alhambra, Calif, with J. Vaugh Moore as editor.

Feminaires of St. Louis Service Women's Post Uo4, St. Louis, Mo., with Mrs. Edith I. Sawon as editor, won top honors and the Jack R.C, Cann Plaque in the best stencil produced paper category.

Splinters of American Legion Post 252, Greenwood, Ind., with William H. and June Russell as editors, and Seabag of Naval Post 372, Chicago, 111., with Thomas S. Donahue as editor took second and third place in the stencil produced category.

Chester K. Shore, editor of The Montana Legionnaire, won the best editorial category and the William E. Rominger Memorial Plaque. This is a department publication.

ALPA President Richard C. Parks of Glendale, Calif, reported that more than 130 publications were entered in the 1970 competition, representing a 33 percent increase over the previous year. He added that ALPA hoped for an even greater number of entries in the 1971 competition covering the publication period from June 1, 1970 to May 31, 1971.

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WASHINGT0N—(ALNS)—Rebecca Lynn Wrede of Monticello, Ind., running as the Federalist Party nominee, won the presidency of the American Legion Auxiliary's 1970 Girls Nation here this week over the Nationalist Party nominee, Diane Bramer of Nesa, Ariz.

Federalist nominee, Tanya Starnes, of Beaumont, Texas, was elected Girls Nation vice president over Gwen Henderligder of Boise, Idaho, running on the Nationalist ticket. -alns- QMERICAN LEGION NEWS SERVICE 173 NATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS DIVISION—THE AMERICAN LEGION

C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins. Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 KSt., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811

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PORTLAND, ORE.--(ALNS)—Six top representatives of The American Legion's youth citizenship-sportsmanship training programs will be guests of honor at the Legion's 52nd National Convention here, Aug. 28 - Sept. 3.

Michael P. Gallagher of Cambridge, Mass., 1970 winner of the Legion's National High School Oratorical Contest, will be spokesman for the six youthful VIPs as they appear on the convention platform at Portland Memorial Coliseum during the opening session of the three-day convention proper.

The 17-year-old Gallagher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gallagher, is sponsored by Joseph Mulqueen Post 377 of The American Legion, Somerville, Mass. A senior at Arlington Catholic High School next fall, the champion orator plans to attend Boston College or George Washington University to study for a career in law or politics.

Other members of the youthful VIP delegation include:

David R. Bruegel, 17, president of the Legion's 1970 Boys Nation, will represent the youth program of training in government on its 25th anniversary year. Bruegel is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert 0. Bruegel,East Lansing, Mich.

William M. McCord, III, 19, 1969 winner of the James F. Daniel, Jr. Memorial Sportsmanship Award, will represent American Legion Baseball. Sponsored by Hollywood Post 105 of The American Legion, McCord is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William McCord, Portland, Ore.

Jack D. Bothwell, 15, will represent the approximately U,000 Boy Scouts of America units which the Legion sponsors across the nation. Bothwell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bothwell, Grants Pass, Ore. He is sponsored by Grants Pass Post 28 of The American Legion.

James Heath, 17> will represent the Boys' Clubs of America, another of the youth programs of the nation in which the Legion is an active sponsor. He is the son of Mr. Wyman Heath, Catskill, N. Y.

Ferdinand F. Peters, Jr., lU, commander of Frank Kray Squadron U55, Cold Springs, Minn., will attend the convention as the representative of the Sons of The American Legion. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Peters of Cold Spring, Minn.

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P0RTLAND, ORE.—(ALNS)—The 22nd Annual Breakfast for Department Historians will be held at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, in the Pompeiian Room of The Congress Hotel, during The American Legion's National Convention here. Thomas V. Hull, Librarian and Museum Curator at The American Legion National Headquarters will speak at the event.

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C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins, Director

HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 K St., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 0 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811 For release 7-31-70

PORTLAND, ORE. —(ALNS)—The cap of The American Legion conventioneer may be seen in every corner of the Portland metropolitan area, be its wearer in search of night life, unusual cuisine, theater, symphony, art, golf, scenic drives or simply a look at the blooms that have made Portland known as the "City of Roses," during the Legion's National Convention here, Aug. 28 - Sept. 3.

Do you have a taste for crawfish? You can find them prepared to succulent perfection by an expert chef. Does your palate yearn for French, Mexican, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Swedish, German, Polynesian or Western "chuckwagon" delicacies? No problem, for Portland's cosmopolitan cookery embraces everything from steaks to sauerbraten, from pizza to prime rib, from chicken cacciatore to chow mein and from buttermilk to Bavarian beer. You can dine in sedate Victorian style, a South Sea garden of bamboo and waterfalls, a candlelighted Early American Inn or a contem- porary lounge with a view.

These things are within a short distance of the major hotels. So are the night spots, the movie theaters, the Civic Theater with its stage plays, the Auditorium with its local and visiting symphony orchestras and solo artists, the Art Museum with its fine collection of Northwest Indian artifacts, the Oregon Historical Society's museum and library, churches of all denominations and the International Rose Test Gardens established in 1917 and one of only a handful of such gardens currently operating in this country.

Portland is one of the few American cities with a 3,336-acre virgin wilderness forest on its edge. The Pittock Bird Sanctuary of the Oregon Audubon Society covers 30 acres adjacent to Macleay Park, an area of primeval beauty.

Across the city is Mt. Tabor Park with the only known extinct volcano inside a city in the United States. Here the visitor may find picnic facilities and a panorama of the city that is breathtaking.

Rocky Butte in the Northeast section is another popular viewpoint where visitors can look at the city in one direction or the mouth of the scenic Columbia River Gorge in the other.

Whatever-your desires, you will find in Portland a place to relax and enjoy life.

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WASHINGTON—(ALNS) —Young "senators" starred in the show presented as a feature of the entertainment at The American Legion's 1970 Boys Nation farewell banquet.

The show was a colored UPI news film, made the previous day, on the boys' visit to President Nixon at the White House and his speech to them. The Legion National Public Relations Division obtained the film by special arrangements with UPI. It provided not only novel, interesting entertainment but was a "first" as well.

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