The American Legion [Volume 125, No. 2 (August 1988)]
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By Charley Reese 17 SAGA OF THE ENOLA GAY A B-29 offers apowerful, jarring reminder ofthe staggering cost ofpeace. 18 PANAMA CANAL: 'THE COUNTRY'S LIKE AN ARMED CAMP' Treaty or no treaty, the United States cannot abandon the canal to hostileforces. By Philip C. Clarke 21 GENTLEMEN, VOICE YOUR ENGINES! Among other wizardry, cars ofthefuture will sport voice-activated doors and engines. By Stanley Brams 22 A SEVEN-STEP PLAN TO MAKE AMERICA COMPETITIVE It's going to be expensive, its going to take sacrifice and it's going to take national will. ByLeelacocca 24 THE DEFENSE OF EUROPE: TOUGH DECISIONS AHEAD The Soviets want to gain thefruits ofvictory without the pains ofwar, says aformerNATO commander. 26 CHILD WELFARE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 1988 GRANTS Record amountproves that one man with a mission can move mountains. 32 ENSURING MEDICAL CARE FOR KENTUCKY VETERANS 24 Legion posts becomeprocessing centersfor needy veterans. 36 KNOW YOUR AMERICAN LEGION: 80YS NATION Instilling inyouths a deeper loyalty to country andpractical insight into the workings ofgovernment. 38 DEPARTMEN T S DIG ISSUES Should Congress Reform The HatchAct? 10 LETTERS 4 VETERANS UPDATE 30 LEGIONNAIRES IN ACTION 46 COMMANDER'S MESSAGE 6 LEGION NEWS GRIEFS 40 PARTING SHOTS 56 DATELINE WASHINGTON 8 VETERANS ALERT 44 COVER America's strength—the worker. Photo by Image Bank/Steve Niedorf. The American Legion Magazine, a leader among national general-interest publications, is published monthly by The American Legion for its 2.8 million members. 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