The American Legion [Volume 126, No. 3 (March 1989)]
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Moss Jr. 28 CAUTION: THESE STRUCTURES MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH Many ofthe nation's bridges, highways, mass transit and water systems are in dangerous condition. By LesterDavid 30 CURING AN AGE-OLD PROBLEM This artificial bladder could help thousands ofAmericans. By Edward Edelson 32 A SENSIBLE ENERGY SOURCE FOR THE NUCLEAR AGE "Without reliable, reasonablypriced energy sources, ourpresent standard ofliving is apt to become a dim memory. By Dr. EdwardTeller 34 SHAPING THE FABRIC OF THE NATION Bom out ofthe ashes ofwar, TheAmerican Legion has served the nation and its veterans with distinctionfor seven decades. 40 AGENT ORANGE: THE FINAL BATTLE Part 1 ofafive-part series examines the significantfindings of TheAmerican Legion and Columbia University Study on Vietnam Veterans. 42 DEPARTME NTS BIG ISSUES Should Congress Pass The Uniform Product Safety Act? 16 COMMANDER'S MESSAGE 4 YOUR AMERICAN LEGION 20 VETERANS ALERT 50 LETTERS 8 VETERANS UPDATE 36 PARTING SHOTS 76 DATELINE 12 LEGION NEWS 44 COVER Is Americafor sale? Painting by Ed Sauk. The American Legion Magazine, a leader among national general-interest publications, is published monthly by The American Legion for its 2.9 million members. 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