The American Legion [Volume 131, No. 1 (July 1991)]
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Perfect wi comfort with sturdy HABAND jeans and all light colored laces and sleek black enamel eyelets. tins* 265 N. 9th St, Paterson, NJ 07530 The Magazine for a Strong America Vol. 131, No. 1 ARTICLES July 1991 LEGION HELPS IN CANCER STUDY Atomic veterans are the subject ofnewprobe. 12 DEADLYnc Ant v LAKEp adc Veterans bracefor another blow to VA health care. 14 nCIUIICUTIlIP TUC DCUTAPAU REINVENTING THE PENTAGON Militaryplanners go back to drawing board. ByJay C. Lowndes 16 Ann GOD DLESSDl CCC AMERICAAHACDIPA The meaning behind our "other" national anthem. 21 A DELICATEflCI IPATC PEACEDC A PC El Salvador President Cristiani tackles civil war, poverty and corruption. 24 THE NUCLEAR COUNTRY CLUB The nuclear race in the Third World has gone ballistic. By Steve Salerno 26 THE NOBLEST PRIZE The NobelPeace Price is a social bellwether. ByJames and Inga Sites 28 QUESTIONABLE RESEARCH Some believe CDC's dioxin studies are tainted. By Stephen U. Lester 30 SEASONS OF OUR ECONOMY Did 'OldMan Winter' hityou in the pocketbook? By Gordon Williams 32 HOW WELL DO YOU THINK? You haveyour own style in decision-making. By Robert M. Bramson 34 SPRING MEETING REPORT The Legion stumpsfor a Desert Storm GI Bill. 38 THE AGENT ORANGE WHITEWASH A new bill is a small step in a longjourney to aid needy veterans. 40 9 LJ E fr A H H IVI E N I 3> BIG ISSUES Should Congress Regulate the Cable Industry? 10 VETVOICE 4 YOUR AMERICAN LEGION 44 VETNET 48 COMMANDER'S MESSAGE 8 LEGION NEWS 46 PARTING SHOTS 72 VETERANS UPDATE 36 COVER God Bless America. By Bill Cigliano. The American Legion Magazine, a leader among national general-interest publications, is published monthly by The American Legion for its 3 million members. These military-service veterans, working through 16,000 community-level posts, dedicate themselves to God and country and traditional Amer- ican values; strong national security; adequate and compassionate care for veterans, their widows and orphans; community service; and the wholesome development of our nation's youths. JULY 1991 1 TO1 (kMM FOR GOD ANDMCOUNTRY National Headquarters & Editorial Offices 700 N. Pennsylvania St. P.O. Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-635-8411 Solution Robert S.Turner National Commander Daniel S. Wheeler For Impotence Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Joe Stuteville Managing Editor Raymond H. Mahon effective and safe, And no treatment has proven to be Simple, Associate Editor ErecAid System® can put safer in over 15 years of use. T. Douglas Donaldson impotence in your past with- ErecAid System is medically Assistant Editor out the risk and expense of surgery approved and available with a Ken Scharnberg or drugs. 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Sinopoli, Fresno, CA; PaulT. Woodard, Lacey, WA; Neal L. Thomas Jr., Consultant, Colorado Springs, CO. Copyright 1991 by The American Legion Price: Annual subscription, $12; Post- sponsored gift subscriptions, $4; Single copy, $2. To subscribe, send $12 ($18 in foreign countries) to Membership Processing Dept., P.O. Box 1954, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Change of Address: Notify The American Legion, Membership Processing Dept., P.O. Box 1954, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Attach old address label, provide old and new addresses and current membership card number. Allow 8 weeks for change of address to take effect. Also notify your local post adjutant directly at local post s address. To request microfilm copies, please write to: University Microfilms, 300 N. 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