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entered M »eeoml clau mallei 1>J0 J 3 Indianapolis, Indiana, August a, 1946 at postolllce, liniianatxiiia, Iri.ii.i::.' ' I Vol. 12 American Legion for Practical Course Hour in 1946 Other Bills Hanging Fire of Study at National Capital American Legion radio activities ■WASHINGTON, D. C—A strong tension gripped Capitol averaging more than one complete One hundred young men are gathered in Washington, D. C., Hill as American Legion legislative representatives thrust a foot 15-minute program for every quar- into closing Congressional doors and staged a spectacular last as we go to press, as guests of the national organization of'Ine ter hour of 1946 are included in minute rally to ram through the Terminal Leave and Pension American Legion, for a five-day Boys' Forum of National Cov- the schedules of the Radio Branch, Increase bills, as a brilliant climax to the Legion's most success- The American Legion's National crnment. . , ful legislative year. These young men come from practically every domest.c de- Public Relations Division. The Terminal Leave bill was passed on July 31 and was sent Latest surveys show that Indi- partment of The American Legion-two from each state. De- to the White House for President Truman's signature, which vidual radio stations are devoting -—®will make it law. The Pension partments having held Boys States this year were requested to a total of 35,200 quarter hours to Increase measure was passed send their Boys State governor and lieutenant governor, or the the broadcasting of The American Legion's "This is Our Duty" and 15,014 Posts and went to the President on next ranking successors to gov-f "Play Ball' series, a figure that tops July 30. ernor at the discretion of the by 160 fifteen-minute broadcasting The Senate agreed to a com- Russia Blocks periods the *.tal number of quar- Now in Legion promise Terminal Leave Pay bill department. Departments not ter hours in an entire year (35,- providing for payment in bonds, having held Boys States this 040). This average is exclusive of St. Paul Post Changes Its with no distinction between officers year were to send two outstanding Road to Peace special network broadcasts present- and enlisted men, The bonds are high school boys from senior or ed by The American Legion to com- Name When Notified of to be negotiable In paying NSLI junior classes. Must Be Practical and Use memorate holidays and to highlight Being No. 15,000 insurance premiums. The program is under the direc- and publicize questions of special Only Language Russia Action In the Senate came on a tion of the National Americanism Interest to veterans. voice vote approving a conference Commission, with Director Elmer Understands INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—With the report on the measure. The report W. Sherwood actively in charge. receipt of an application for a char- was then returned to the House, ■ ter from Mid-town Post 583, St. While in attendance at the Boys TEXARKANA—I n a powerful No Salutes Are Required where final Congressional action National Forum, the young men Paul, Minn., the mark of 15,000 was forthcoming by approval of speech delivered at the dedication Ofi Post—It Says Here posts within The American Legion will hear many of the leaders in of a new American Legion club- the measure. government, including Chief Jus- WASHINGTON, D. C. — The was reached. This was announced house here, National Commander here by National Adjutant Donald Help from Back Home tice Fred M. Vinson, Senate Ma- John Stelle pointed to Russia as Army issued an order on July 12 jority Leader Alben W. Berkley, abolishing the requirement that of- G. Glascoff. A total to date oM5,- A major factor in the amazing the stumbling block In the road to 014 shows an increase of 2,585 posts progress of the bill to provide FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, world peace—and declared that the ficers and enlisted men exchange salutes off the bounds of military within the last 12 months, with an terminal leave pay for veterans Senators Arthur Vandenburgh and United States must adjust Its na- posts In the United States. The average rate of ten new posts still having service as enlisted men was Tom Connolly of the American tional policies accordingly. delegation to the United Nations, hand salute will still be used on being chartered per day here at Na- attributed by John Thomas Taylor, "The time has come for the Am- tional Headquarters. National Legislative Director of and many other leaders in govern- erican people to wake up and sense military posts, at army ceremonies, and oft posts in foreign countries. The St. Paul post is the out- the Legion, to a heavy response by ment. what is going on in this world," growth of a club of World War II Legionnaires throughout the na- Since 1933, more than 30 depart- declared Commander Stelle, who veterans organized in that city in tion to an appeal by National Com- ments have sponsored Boys States. stated that the present situation December, 1945, under the name mander John Stelle for individual This movement has been so suc- was not. a pleasant one to contem- Marines' Camp Elliott of "Veterans Associates." Com- letters and telegrams to congrMS- e_and that realistic thinking cessful in teaching good citizen- plat To Be Sold As Surplus posed of young attorneys, doctors, men. ship and the practical operation of should replace the wishful think- SAN DIEGO, Calif.—The 28,900 dentists, brokers and business men It was recommended in the state government, that National ing that had been indulged in. averaging 30 years of age, the club After 13 months of conscientious acre Camp Elliott, which was a compromise report that payment Commander John Stelle believed it just recently voted to become a ■was time to put such training on a labors by our artisans of peace, we major Marine Corps station dur- in bonds be accepted with the ing the war, has been declared post of The American Legion. national as well as a state basis find that tragically little progress Upon notification by National provision that they could be used for selected leaders among the has been made toward its estab- surplus and turned over to the War Assets Administration for dis- Headquarters of its distinction as by veterans at face value, plus youth of the nation. lishment. Our peace efforts are be- being the 15,000th post, the mem- ing obstructed, he said, and "the posal. The site was secured in 1934 accrued interest, in payment of Course in Government as a training site, and was known bership immediately met and voted insurance premiums and conver- blame rests squarely on Russia:" to change its name to "Fifteen We are approaching the position as Camp Holcomb until 1940, when In announcing the decision to Grand Post No. 583." sion fees on National Service hold a Boys Forum of National (Continued on page 2) it was named Camp Elliott. Life Insurance. Government, the National Com- Every attack by ppponents of the mander declared, "This will be in measure, sponsored by Rep. Dwight effect a Boys' Congress, Boys' Sup- Rogers, Fla., was countered by The reme Court, Boys' Cabinet and Six Sullivans Join Legion American Legion, which assumed a Boys' White House, all rolled into protective and jealous guardian- one. It will be a post-graduate ship over it following Its introduc- course In national government for tion. outstanding youths from all over For months the Terminal Leave the nation." bill was stalemated in the House Arriving in Washington on Sun- Military Affairs Committee, until day, August 4, the boys were taken (Continued on page 8) (Continued on Page 5) Andrew Young Joins Marine Corporal Is Andrew Young Post /Vo. 300,000 in Penna. William J. Lobley, former Andrew F. Young Post 3, corporal in the Marine Corps, Woonsocket, R. I., recently 0 was given the 300,000th mem- signed Andrew F. Young, 21, e bership card to be issued by the Army veteran of World War II, Department of Pennsylvania this as a member. The new member year. Lobley saw service in the is a nephew of the War 1 sol- to Anne L, a WAVE, who was married the follow- dier, killed in action, for whom Pacific, and lost a leg as the re- The West Roxbury (Mass.) Post 187 recently ing Saturday to Ferdinand Miller, also a veteran; the post was named. sult of wounds received on Iwo added, all at the same time, the names ot the six Jima. Helen F., also a WAVE; William A. Sr., Navy vet- Adjutant William F. Shunney Sullivans—five from the Navy and one from the eran, who was standing In for Bill Junior; Maurice also announced that 45 World Pennsylvania Is the first de- Army—to the post roster. Five of the six were partment in The American Le- R., who served in the Army; Timothy J., just back War II members of the post are present in person, and the father was a stand-in from Japan with a year and a half in the Navy; sons of 34 World War 1 mem- gion to enroll more than 300,- for the sixth, who was with his ship In the Mediter- 000 members. Department of- and Eugene A. Sullivan, Navy veteran of the Mur- bers, and another is the son of ranean waters at the time. mansk run, of Anzio and the Normandy invasion in a deceased past post commander. ficers state that 60 per cent are Pictured above, from left to right, are Post Com- War II veterans. mander Archibald Cameron giving the obligation the European Theatre.

Mjjgyy^^^^^ II III HI»I|M I ^__^__^__^^^_^^_ THE NATIONAL LEC1IONNAIHE Students Urge Continuance Regional Cities Named For Signs New Ones 1946 Jr. Baseball Playoffs All Over Europe Of Legion College in Future Californian Totes Blanks 33 States, 40 Colleges Are Syracuse, N. Y.; Aberdeen, S. D.; G.aslonia, N. C, and Wherever He Goes and Represented Among Lafayette, lnd., Selected for Sectional Seldom Misses the 67 Students Tourneys Preceding Finals Meet a Legionnaire who carries INDIANAPOLIS, lnd.—The aus- A INDIANAPOLIS, Iud.—Dates and sites of The American Le- application blanks all over Europe, picious debut of The American Le- \ gion's l!)4(i junior baseball regional tournaments have been an- and signs eligibles wherever he can gion College, pronounced highly nounced here by E. Worth Shumakcr, assistant national director find them. successful by students and faculty That is Richard Battle, junior alike, forecasts an early revival of of Americanism. past post commander of Douglas the unique school. This is the con- With the official beginning of the 1946 season, June 30, 500,000 Aircraft Post 523 of Santa Monica, sensus of headquarters officials in young lads, all under 17 years of age, on 20,000 teams, began the Cal. the wake of the first term held Battle Is now In Europe, assist- here July 8 to 20. season's battle for the crown of national champs in the Junior ing the airlines In Holland, Den- World Series which will be played at Lexington Park, St. Paul, mark, Norway, Sweden and France Student enthusiasm for the two- Minn., August 25-29. State* in servicing the C-54s that were week course of studies was regis- championship duels are now purchased from the U.S. Air Force. tered in a resolution drafted and Vets in Line 2 Days In Paris to join with Paris Post 1 unanimously adopted by the 67 Le- taking place in 48 Departments „n Memorial Day ceremonies, Battle gionnaires enrolled which urged throughout the country, the sur- For Surplus Housing did not leave before' he had signed that the project be perpetuated. vivors of which wili compete in 12 SEA GIRT, N. J.—The an- up nine new members for Paris The resolution reads, in part, as regional tournaments. nouncement here recently of Post 1 and four for his home post PHILIP DI follows: "We recommend to the Four sectional tournaments tak- the sale of 69 surplus wooden back in Santa Monica. When the grades of the final ex< National Executive Committee ing place in Syracuse, N. Y.; Gas- buildings for housing at Camp amination had been compiled, it and/or the National Convention of tonia, N. C; Lafayette, lnd.; and Edison, a retired Army camp, was found that Philip Dupont, stu- The American Legion that this val- Aberdeen, S. D. will prelude the brought a waiting line of 39 dent from Charleston, West Vir- uable and instructive program be national -finals from which will homeless weary veterans two Did You Take Exam ginia, had attained the highest continued in order that more Le- emerge the championship team of days before the actual day of for a Federal Job? grade in the final examination with gionnaires may be imbued with the the nation. the sale. Living in automobiles 93.5. Second best grade was 915, spirit of The American Legion." Regional Schedule and wherever else possible, they made by Warren H. McDonald of Dupont High Scholar spent 48 hours in line waiting Have Til Sept. to Get Back Washington, D. C, and the third The schedule for the 1946 re- Meanwhile results of a student for the sale to begin. on Register if in Service best was a mark of 91 made by V. gional tournaments is as follows: When Job Opened R. Jansen Jr. of Mobile, Ala. Du- poll showed that the subjects, In- Regional No. 1—Holyoke, Mass., ternal Organization, Americanism, has been a record of Russian pont was a nominee of Past Na- Aug. 13-16—M a i n e, New Hamp- Many months ago a Presidential and Rehabilitation led the field in squeezes, extractions, obstructions, tional Commander Louis Johnson shire, Vermont and Massachusetts. Executive Order (No. 953*> was is- student preference. Top scholastic deceit, injection of confusion, ag- of West Virginia for a scholarship Regional No. 2—Glens Falls, N. sued which permitted veterans who at The American Legion College. honors went to Philip Dupont of gression, non-cooperation. The Am- had taken examinations for Fed- Charleston, W. Va., who posted a Y., Aug. 13-16—New York, Rhode erican and British record over the Island, Connecticut and New Jer- eral jobs and were in the armed final grade of 95 percent. Warren same period has been a record of forces when they were notified to H. MacDonald of Washington, D. sey. concessions, concessions, and ease- 414 Million Is the C, placed second and Vernol R. Regional No. 3—Parkersburg, W. report for work, to have their ment of contracts to which Russia names restored to the register up- Jansen of Mobile, Ala., third. The Va., Aug. 13-16-Delaware, Mary- was a party, stated the Command- Estimate for 1947 class average waa 86.74 percent. land, District of Columbia and West on request. Many such veterans er. made the request after the expira- Jim Green, 24 year old member Virginia. Recommended Action tion of the 90 days and were denied 1947 Cards Now in Mail of Omaha, Neb., Post 1, was elect- Regional No. 4—Shelby, N. C, In conclusion, Commander Stelle restoration rights. ed president of the class. The vice Aug. 13-15 — Kentucky, Virginia, declared: Another Executive Order (No. To Get Early Start in presidents were Ernest Lee Mc- Tennessee and North Carolina. "The Russians can understand 9733) effective June 5, 1946, per- Member Campaign Daniel of Clarksville, Ark, and Regional No. 5—Florence, S. C, only one language. That is the mits the veterans an additional 90 Jack Crawford of Mississippi State Aug. 13-16 — Florida, Alabama, language of strength. If America days to again request their names INDIANAPOLIS, lnd.—The esti- College. Mrs. Vivian B. Watson of Georgia and South Carolina. is to contribute to world peace, we be restored to the register. Indianapolis was named secretary, Regional No. 6—N e w Orleans, mated growth of The American must talk the language Russia can Legion during 1947 can be revealed A challenge to War II Legion- La., Aug. 12-14—Texas, Arkansas, understand in our determination Louisiana and Mississippi. Tom Miller Now With in the fact that National Head- naires la-take over the organiza- for international law and order. quarters is now shipping 4,500,000 tion was sounded by Past Na- Regional No. 7—Flint, Mich., Appeasements and concessions are Aug. 11-14—Ohio, Indiana, Illinois USES Over 10 States membership cards for the coming tional Commander Lynn V. not that language. RENO, Nev.—Thomas W. Miller, year to the 58 departments. Stambaugh of Fargo, N. D., at and Michigan. "For the sake of future national Regional No. 8—Mason City, la., past department commander of The cards are going out early In commencement exercises in the Aug. 13-16—Wisconsin, Minnesota, security and world peace, we both Delaware and Nevada, and a an effort to obtain an early start in Indiana World War Memorial Missouri and Iowa. should: member of the National Public Re- the 1947 membership campaign Building. "The Legion is yours," Regional No. 9—Colorado Springs, "1—R e t a i n all secrets of the lations Commission of The Ameri- During 1946 all past records were Stambaugh declared. "The fut- Colo., Aug. 11-14—Colorado, Utah, atomic bomb until peace is secured. an Legion, has been appointed shattered. According to Assistant ure greatness of The American Arizona and New Mexico. "2—Retain needed Atlantic and Staff Field Representative of the National Adjutant Henry H. Dud- Legion will know no bounds if Regional No. 10—Hastings, Nebr., Pacific air and sea basis. U. S. Veterans' Employment Serv- ley, the 1946 total will be exceeded the million and a quarter World by at least 1,250,000 during 1947. Aug. 12-15—Oklahoma, Kansas, Ne- "3—Immediately enact universal ice, with jurisdiction over ten far War I veterans and the two mil- The largest shipment of cards braska and Wyoming. training for national security, western states. lion World War II veterans now Regional No. 11 — Miles City, went to the Department of Penn- numbered In the organization "4—Maintain a strong Army, sylvania, an even 400,000. Others work shoulder to shoulder as Mont., Aug. 11-14—Idaho, North Navy and Air Force. Dakota, South Dakota and Mon- Auxiliary Units Provide include: New York 346,000 cards; members of the team to preserve "5—Adopt a positive foreign re- Illinois 338,000; California 232,000; tana. Stories On the Ceiling In peace those blessings of our Regional No. 12—G real Falls, lations policy. If it takes a 'big Ohio 206,000; Texas 186,000; Iowa American way of life which we Mont., Aug. 11-14—California, Ne- stick' now to prevent recurrence Twelve small Auxiliary Units of 180,000; Indiana 172,000 and Mas fought to maintain against our * vada, Oregon and Washington. of war, let's wield that stick with- Montana's first district, have made sachusetts 142,000. enemies in two great wars." out delay. "helping the helpless to read" one The students, representing 33 Chandler to Attend "6—Establish a 'West Point of of their hospital project. Under the American Legion departments, and Organized baseball and The American Diplomacy' to train spe- guidance of Mrs. Stelle Sprague, Army Doubles Time 40 colleges and universities, trav- American Legion will both be rep- cialists for handling our foreign af- district president, these Units for Basic Training eled a total of 32,942 miles to at- resented at the national finals in fairs. raised $124.50 for a projector ma- tend the first term of the college. St. Paul by their No. 1 men. Both "Let us be practical and firm for chine, carrying case and extra The U. S. Army has announced National Commander John Stelle once. Let us realize that our pres- lenses. The machine, which pro- that hereafter, the basic training and Baseball Commissioner A. B. jects books on the ceiling above period for recruits will be increased A new department publication, ent course is leading only to na- The Sunflower Legionnaire of Kan- "Happy" Chandler will be among tional and world disaster. Let us hospital beds, will be installed in from eight weeks to 17 weeks. It the thousands attending the Jun- the hospital at Fort Harrison, Mon- has been found impossible to prop- sas, recently made its initial month- realize that If the United Nations ly appearance. Marvin Goebel, as- ior World Series, For many of the security organization is to succeed, tana. Two other Montana districts erly train men for overseas occu- sistant department adjutant and boy players, the 1946 Junior Base- it must succeed despite Russia, not have bought a number of film pation forces in the shorter period, War II veteran, is editor. ball season will be the first rung because of Russia. books to go with the machine. it was stated. on their ladder to major league First American Legion College Class Russia Blocks Road to Peace (Continued from page 1) where war can be thrust upon us, said Commander Stelle, who de- clared we are being backed into a pre-Pearl Harbor corner with our chin exposed and our hands in our pockets. Russian Road Blocks Declaring that Russia constantly besets the road to peace with road blocks, the Commander stated that in the light of this behavior, we must alter our course. "It is high time we become hard-boiled about our determina- tion to have lasting peace through international team work. Let's quit vacillating. Let's quit making all the concessions. Let's get off the road of appeasement. It can only lead to disaster. We tried that with Hitler, Mussolini and Tojo." The Russian record in the past This is a group of the first class of students at the initial session Indianapolis, lnd. The picture was taken in front of the public li- 13 months, said Commander Stelle, of The American Legion College, held at National Headquarters In brary, opposite the National Headquarters building. AUGUST 5,1946 THE NATIONAL LEOIONNAIRB Convention to Gyrenes Like Watty's Pix Convention to Hold Bowling See Cartoons Tournament By Wallgren I .a^una Beach Art Show and Entries Close Sept. 10; Hollywood Will Get an Contest Opens Sept. 29 Advance Showing on Handicap Basis A lot of folks are going to get a SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The laugh out of this—the exhibit of National Convention Bureau of San original "Wally" cartoons that will Francisco is planning a mammoth be shown at The American Legion bowling tournament at t he 28th National Convention in San Fran- National Convention here. cisco. There will be singles and dou- The "Wally Show'' is now being bles and team events with medals tried out in the smaller towns- and cash prizes for every eight just the same as any big. stage bowlers. Al Peters, president of show or any super-duper motion The American Legion Bowling picture production, and according League for 1946, will act as chair- to reports, it is making a whale of man for this event and promises a hit wherever shown. that those who enter the bowling The idea for the showing of orig- tournament will thoroughly enjoy inals by A. A. Wallgren, the ex- the tournament. Marine who started drawing car- Lt. Col. Gregory (Pappy) Boyington, U. 8. Mar- Registered Legionnaires who en- toons for the War I Stars and ter this event will be required to ine flying aw. gets a big laugh out of cartoons by Stripes and has continued drawing A. A. Wallgren—(The National Legionnaire's "Wal- post a $4.00 entry fee which will them since War I for American ly»)_hi'ing shown to him by Hal Homrig, who is Include cost of bowling. The con- Legiop national publications! origi- managing the Wallgren cartoon show at Laguna test will be on a handicap basis Beach and San Francisco—where the cartoons will nated with the members of Post of two-thirds the difference be 222 of Laguna Beach, California. be shown at the convention. The Marines are tween the individual bowler's aver- The post named Hal Homrig, an proud because Wally is an ex-Marine himself—but Here is the Corsair plane that the U. S. Marines age and 190 average. The 190 av- ardent Wally fan, to take over the they're willing to share his humor with all swab- at the Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, chris- erage must be certified by the As- promotion of the show. bies and dog-faces, just the same. tened the "Wally" on July 22, and which is pub- sociation or regular secretary. licizing the Wallgren art show from hither to yon. Reporting progress up to now, Entry blanks will be forwarded Down in front, and showing that the War II veter- here's the score: to department adjutants, and Le- ans get as much of a kick out of Wally's cartoons The U. S. Marine Corps Air Sta- gionnaires wishing to enroll for as War I veterans have for 26 years are (left to tion at El Toro christened a Cor- this event may obtain same by right) Capt. Donald N. Aldrich, Marine ace who sair plane the "Wally" on July writing their department adjutant had a Pacific theatre record of 20 Jap planes shot 22, and are doing some great pub- for entry blanks. Rules, instruc- National Association o* the 6th down, and got 105 holes in his own ship from enemy licizing. DIv., TJ. S. Army wilt nold two re- tions and time of tournament will fire, with Lt. Jack (Whitey) Lee, transport pilot, The MCAS assigned a publicity be arranged to coincide with the unions this fall. One in San Fran- who is grid coach for the El Toro Bulls, and former cisco, Calif., Sept. 29 through Oct. officer, a photographer and a jeep official Legion program and these Carnegie Tech and Pittsburgh Pirates fullback. to help Homrig in his efforts. will be furnished along with en- 4. The other in Boston, Mass., Sept. That's a Wally cartoon they are holding, cause for 1 through Sept. 6. For further In- The exhibit has been taken to try blanks upon request. all the merriment. all Marine bases and to all VA and The contest will begin Sunday, formation write to Clarence A. Anderson, P. O. Box 502, Ogden, service hospitals in the area—and September 29, and continue two or was a great hit. three days. All entry blanks must Utah. Veterans of World War I Post Buys Cardiograph and II are eligible for membership. College Post Creates Wally's cartoons will have an be forwarded to National Conven- honored spot at the Laguna Beach tion Headquarters before Septem- 306th Field Signal Bn., 81st Dlv. Job Placement Bureau For Taunton Hospital (WILDCAT) World War I will hold Festival of Arts on August 7 to 18 ber 10. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—B u 11 e r TAUNTON, Mass.—For the sec- —where artists and art lovers annual reunion at Brookland Club ond time this year a long-felt want on Pennsylvania Route 6 between University Post 392, one of Indi- gather by the hundreds to view the Coudersport and Galeton, Aug. 23- ana's first collegiate posts, has in- at local Morton Hospital has been exhibits and soak up the artistic Explaining the 25.- Former members contact stituted on the campus here a job filled through the efforts of Taunt- atmosphere that goes with it. Charles L. Anderson, 63 S. Main St. placement bureau for the benefit on Post 103 of The American Le- After the Laguna Beach Festi- DeLacy Bill Mayville, N. Y. of those veteran men and women val, the exhibit goes to Hollywood, seeking employment to supplement gion. The post presented the hos- to compete for attention with the Co. C, 815th Inf., 7»th Dlv. will their GI Bill income. According to pital with a check to cover the pin-up gals and the glamour of hold annual reunion at home of officers of the post, the bureau has purchase or a cardiograph instru- movieland. Editor—Will you explain HR Charles Breit, Blackwood, N. J., eady placed many Butler vets ment. The pay-off will be the exhibit at 5520 (DeLacy Bill) in the next is Sept. 8, 1946. the big convention in San Fran- jobs ranging from soup cooks in Through contributions made by sue of The National Legionnafre.- 91st Div., Northern Calif. Sector, canning factories to junior execu- cisco, where the delegates and visi- the post's membership a $489 check John Jennings, Scranton, Penna. annual reunion will be held in San tive positions in downtown offices. tors can get a good long look at Answer: The bill referred to has Francisco, Sept. 27-29. For infor- The young student post, which fulfilled a promise made by the dozens of originals of the drawings post two months ago, when it pre- to do with seniority in Navy Yards mation write to Otto Ifintermann, had its birth in February of this that have given them laughs ga- sented a check to cover the cost and Arsenals. The Bill, HR 5520, Room 128, Veterans' Building, San year, is claiming a membership of lore in the past. The only fly in of a baby incubator bed. introduced by Representative De- Francisco, Calif. 140. Through the efforts of Dr. the ointment is that Wally won't Lacy, of Washington, to establish 104th Inf. Dlv., National Tihiber- M. O. Ross, president of the univer- The latest addition to valuable be present in person—for reasons a seniority system in Navy Yards, wolf Assn. will hold first conven- sity and a Legionnaire, the post medical instruments at the hospital of health. Arsenals, %tc, is being considered tion at San Francisco, Calif., Sept. has its own meeting room on the is used to register graphically the by the House Committee on Naval 30 to Oct. 4. Reservations for campus titled "B-29." With this duration and character of the Affairs. The legislation, which is rooms and banquet can be made room veteran members now have heart's movements. Dept. of Connecticut strongly backed by somp labor or- through Robert Clark II, Quaker their own study and lounge away Track and Field Meet ganizations, is unquestionably the Oats Co., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. from the humdrum of the busy first step to do away with the Vet- Fourth Infantry, Ivy Division, Fairview campus. Life Membership Card WESTVILLE, Conn. — A team erans' Preference Act. The DeLacy reunion and dinner for World War composed of both World Wars, rep- Bill was introduced only a few I and II men to be held with VFW Given Maj. Gen. Reckord resenting W e s t v 111 e Post 39, months after the Preference Act emerged victorious in the first an- Convention at Boston, Sept. 1-6. W. Va. Post to Sponsor BALTIMORE, Md. — Maj. Gen. was approved in June, 1944, even Write Ben Pollack, Box 654, Bos- nual track and field meet of the before V-E Day. The proposed bill Weir High School Band Milton A. Reckford, adjutant gen- ton, Mass. Also register for reun- Department of Connecticut which would give veterans credit for HOLIDAYS COVE. W. Va.—The eral of Maryland, and long active was held Saturday. July 20, at the ion and dinner to be held with Le- in The American Legion, has been seniority only equivalent to the ion Convention, Sept. 29 through Weirton-Cove Post No. 10 has as- Yale University Athletic Field in length of their wartime military given a life membership in the Oct. 4, at San Francisco, Calif. sumed the sponsorship of the Weir New Haven, Conn. Paced by Joe service, with an additional two Maryland Guard Memorial Post 35. Write James G- Maher, 725 Hayes High School Band. One of the first Conley, Dartmouth track captain, years of seniority to disabled vet- Presentation was made for the post St., San Francisco, Calif. For il- activities under the new sponsor- the Westville Post team succeeded erans. The bill does not make any ship was a concert on July 4 for by Gov. Herbert O'Conor. General in scoring 69 points in the meet. lustrated booklet describing ac- Reckord is a past department com- provision for seniority for veterans tion of Fourth Inf. from Utah the patients of the Aspinwall, Pa, Events included a 25 yard dash, of World War I, but gives identical Veterans Administration Hospital mander, a former member and a three-legged race and 12 pound Beach to Germany send name, out- chairman of the National Defense seniority to men who served in the fit, rank, address and 10 cents in The band went to the hospital im- shot put for the World War I men, U. S. Merchant Marine during mediately after participating in the Committee, and served three years and a 100 yard dash, 880 yard run, stamps to C. E. Dunn, 8514 160th on the Military Affairs Committee. World War II. St., Jamaica, N. Y. July 4 parade here. 220 yard relay, 12 pound shot and "Many representatives of local la 26th Engineers will hold annual standing broad jump for the vet- bor unions have appeared before reunion Sept. 29 through Oct. 3 at The American Legion National Headquarters erans of World War II. There were the Committee in support of the bill San Francisco, Calif. Write Sgt. also AAU events on the agenda. and several of them have testified A. P. Brewer, 768 Faxon Ave., San INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Joe Conley took first place in the that they are opposed to the Veter- Francisco 12, Calif, for reserva- Financial Statement—June 30, 1946 high jump event, clearing the bar ans Preference Act. tions. ASSETS at 5 feet 10 inches. The National Legislative Com- 29th Div. Assn. will hold conven- Cash on Hand and on Deposit ^MQ 31&2 mittee has gone on record three tion Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 in Accounts Receivable ">61 007 23 Inventories 3,e4a,503.84 Pennsylvania Legion Post times before the Committee as be- Baltimore, Md. For information Invested t unds ing opposed to the DeLacy Bill, contact John J. A. Ager, 5837 Sher- Permanent Investments: „., _ „ „„ Presents Gift to Hospital and will continue its opposition on Overseas Graves Decoration Trust Fund IiTum >s rier Place, N. W., Washington 16, Employes' Retirement Trust Fund J.' ' ' PITTSBURGH, Pa.—With t h e the ground that the bill is a defl- D. C. Real Estate, Washington. D. C, Less DaprtCtatUlO 10G874 42 presentation of a gift of $850.00 to | nite srap at the Veterans' Prefer- Former members of Battery A, Furniture. Fixtures and Equipment, Less Depreciation MfcMTtt Pittsburgh Hospital, Homewood Deferred Charges ence Act and, if enacted, would Army Artillery Park, 1st Army Post 351, The American Legion, establish a precedent which might World War I are invited to con- $7,004,065.29 celebrated Memorial Day this year eliminate all of the many benefits tact E. M. Hansen or M. H. Stim- not only by honoring those who of the Act. son, Room 511, 114 Sansome St., LIABILITIES, UtMMM.lt REVENUE AND NET WORTH sacrificed all that this nation might Current Liabilities * m'^'lil San Francisco, Calif., regarding a - live but also by remembering those Funds Restricted as to Use lgg ' ?J LOTS OF BUTTONS reunion at The American Legion Deferred Revenue who resided within the community. national convention, Sept. 29 thru Permanent Trusts: n*w7no

The National Legionnaire Trophy Honors Hero Victory Day Celebrations Official publication ol Ths American Legion owned •xcUwiveljr by Tht American Legion. Will Be General on Aug. 14 Published and distributed seml-monthl* at National Headquarter! ol rha American works and a street dance with Legion m North Meridian Stieet, Indianapolis. Indiana, with tha editorial preparation A general celebration of August and pulley undei ihs supervision and dlrtclloD ol >ht Public Relallona Commlwlon, and 14 as the first "Victory Day" anni- vaudeville in the intermission. manufacture and circulation undei lh« Legion Publications Commlasion. versary is indicated by reports Grandfleld, Okla., will dedicate coming to national headquarters Us new American Legion home as ft VMOND 11. tieuw, Direotot ol Puo/lo Relation* JACK tt. C. CANN, Editor from posts throughout the nation. the feature of the occasion, and a Aside from reports of specific pro- special edition of the local paper NATIONAL HEAlXJUAiiTEIlS grams which have bwn planned, will be issued. 777 North Meridian. Indlanapolii (i. Ind. hundreds of letters have been re- Thurmont, Md., will decorate National Uommander, JOHN STBLLI; National Vtce-Vommanaere. K. UIAHAM HUNT- ceived stating that programs were public buildings and have a dance, moruN, LABUON. SAM L. UTIMBR, JR.. H. UUDLKY SWIM, JEREMIAH 1'WOMIY; in the process of formation in local reports Post 168. Hattonat Adjutai DONALD U. GLASCOCF; National Treasurer, NBAL URIDBR; National communities, with Tire American Crawfordsville, Ind., Post 72 is rrafiua and Membership. HENKY H. DUDLEY, Judge Advocate, RALPH B. GMOO; Adinmii Legion post taking the lead in al- sponsoring a picnic; and Fort Aeeietant National Adjutant; ELBMT H. BURNS., ,l.w»ii»i! National Adjutant; Americanism . Emm W. SHIKWOOn, Director; National Defense. Mttt D. CAMPBELL, Director; PORT WASHINGTON. N. Y.— most every instance. Wayne, Ind., will have church serv- CMM Welfare, EMMA C. PUKHNKH, Director; Public Relation, Division, RAYMOND.H. Members of Port Washington Post A sampling of the several re- ices during the day, and stag par- KIFMW Director; Finance. GLENN D. CHAWKOKD, Comptroller; Emblem, CARLOS A. MOR- 509 have honored the memory of ports indicates a variety of feat- ties at every local post for War II Kia Director; Field Service, JACK OAKEV. Director; Expamion-Stahilt*utwn Service, C M WILSON, Chief, and Sons of The American Legion, JOE RABINOVICM. Supervisor. a local World War II hero by mak- ures, running all the way from a veterans in the evening. ing one of his track shoes into a complete day's celebration to hours WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS Hemingford, Nebr., will have a 160S K Street. N. W-. Washington b, D. C. beautiful bronze high school track when the communities will b e community-wide celebration; AuUtant National Adjutant, LRONCE R. LEGKNDM; Leglelatiw Division, JOHN THOMAS trophy. The hero honored is Lt- asked to attend special speaking Springfield, Ky., Post 247 will stage TAYLOR, Director; ttohubitttaUon. t. O. KRAABEL, Director; Employment and Veterans Homer C. (Sug) Allington who programs. patriotic program and dance; Preference, RALPH H. LAVBBS. Director. was lost on his second bombing Bellingham, Washington, will Post 665 of Buffalo, N. Y. will feat- mission over Japan, March 10, have a parade, salmon bake and a ure its observance by presenting 50 Entered os second-class matter May 9, 1946. at the Post Office at [ndlanapolle, Indl ana, under the Act or March 3, 1879. 1945. Allington was a local high street dance at night. A half holi- Gold Star Citations to parents of school star, and the shoe is one day has been declared in the com- war dead. Subscription rates, 20 cents per year. used in many of his record break- munity. Post 284, Bryan, Ohio, announces I subscription ol all members o! I7M American Legion la included aa a part ot ing runs. Lima, Ohio, will have a pro- plans for a musical parade, sports tnnual National dues. gram under the direction of Post program including baseball game, Please notify Circulation Department, P. 0. Box 1055. Indiana polU, Indiana, if you 96, with features including a swimming, picnic and dance, all change youi address. Be sure to give your 1946 membership card number, and both COMRADES IN sports program, boat races, band free to the participants. old and new address. ^^ concert, swimming events, and Canadians Invited Buslnesi and editorial omcai 777 North Meridian Street, MUUmpoHl 8, Indiana special prizes for (he best writ- Three Oaks, Mich, plans a pa- DISTRESS ten reports on "My Experiences rade, baseball game and free re- Carl N. Hammond. Sftt. Co. H, in on VJ Day." freshments; Watertown, N. Y. Post A HUNTING LICENSE—BUT NO GAME! nf , anil nirnihrn Co. K. IRth Inf., llv. Former Sgt. Ben L. Ogle. Rt. 1, Vftfl- Hamburg, Penna., will have a 61 has invited Canadian veterans What good is a hunting license, if all available hunting areas ;ar, Kansas, would like to henr from Sgt, parade and a program in the pub- across the border to join them for fnmmontl and all members of Co. K, whe lic park which will include the a parade and to remain for a fire- are posted? vere with him, dedication of a row of trees as a Cn. A. Hospital Corpx, Fort D. A., Ran works display and other features. That is the feeling that is coming into the minds o£ a lot of n-11, Wyoming. Anyone serving with Pvt. memorial to the war dead." These are by no means all the veterans, who arc still as far from finding suitable quarters in George N. Baker and remembering Injury Another Armistice Day communities that have planned to siisL-uited by him during football game Sep- Mays Landing, N. J. will dupli- observe Victory Day, but are sam- which they can house their families as they were the day they tember 1910, kindly communicate with him cate its annual Armistice Day ce. donned the discharge emblem with their civilian clothing. at Veterans Home, Napa, County. Cali- ples from the very programs which fornia. This Is Important for the establish- ebration. have been reported in some detail The veteran was given a highly-publicized priority for build- ment Of disability claim. New Bern, N. C. will have a to national headquarters. ing materials for the home he was lo build, but to date very few Mary So Ann Robinson, age, 17, height community dinner for all War I With the leadership of The Am- feel 4 inches, weight 115 pounds. Last and II veterans of the county, with erican Legion in securing the re- have any prospects of making any use of the priority. known address was 8576 Sanla Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. Her whereabouts Post 106 planning the events. cognition of August 14 each year According to a statement which appeared In the press re- are despelately sought by her father. J. C. Sweetwater, Texas, will feat- as World War II Victory Day, the cently, a survey shows that only eight per cent of the homes RoblMOn, 1016 NW 34th St., Oklahoma ure the day with a great me- plans for the first anniversary indi- upon which construction was started this year have been com- City 3, Okla. morial service to be held in its cate that this date will become OUniM Edward 8pahn. Bom Winneld, football bowl which seats 10,000, firmly established as the main holi- pleted. There seems to be considerable doubt as to when the bal- III.. In 1893. Last address believed to have been in Florida. His daughter, Miss Helen to be preceded by a parade head- day marking the complete victory ance will be finished and ready for occupancy, due to shortages Spahn, 4 Boulevard Gambetta, Fontaine- ed by Post 109. of American arms in the great of material, shortage of public services, shortages of labor. bleau (Seine et Marne), France, seeks her world holocaust that was conclud- lather's whereabouts. Hornell, N. Y. will have a pa- ed a year ago. It was also stated that 65 per cent of the material suitable Btry. C, 424th A. A. A. (A. W.) Bn. rade, barbecue, baseball game, fire- for Hie erection of homes has been siphoned off for government Former members are asked to write Clar- ence W. Lodge, 3853 Eastern Ave. " projects, including a very large building program for the army Grand Rapids 5, Mich. and other non-residence construction. Went, PhMl/e aboard I.ST 942, March, 1045, who later became CPhM and trans- A drive through the country, however, indicates that there ferred to another ship. Anyone knowing his full name and address please write to Rich- Capitol lias also been made available, from one source or another, build- ard Joyner, Box 219, White Sulphur Springs. ing materials for the erection of road houses, bus stations, and N. Y. ffi Wasbinaton Observe* Lawrence Van De Mock, Ch/WO, Elee. plants for manufacturing enterprises. Served on USS Prometheus and entered Some projects that were started have been baited because, Oak Knoll Hospital about December 12, 1944. He was under orders to leave for WASHINGTON, D. C—A Peace Conference is meeting in if completed, they could not be provided with heat, light or sani- Boston, Mass., December 23, 1944. Infor- Paris to make treaties of peace between the winners of the war tary facilities required to make them habitable. mation Is sought by H. L. Mclntyre, P. O. Box 41, VA Branch, Los Angeles 25, Calif. and some of the losers, but not with Germany. Treaties with In some areas there have been the imposition of stringent Will soldier who landed at Salerno, An- zoning regulations to prevent the erection of temporary housing Kiist, 1M3, on the "Empire Trooper," after Italy, Hungary, Rumania, Bulgaria and Finland are^on the missing his own ship and who shared cabin units when such had been made available. with member of ship's trooping staff com- agenda. Hard work by Secre-f ~ municate with Mr. Coles MacGregor. R, c/o five were fired for union activity The veterans can, perhaps, find quarters of some sort. They ■ii} CoTtict S!., Cardiff, Englnnd. Soldier will tary of State Byrnes brought and has at least implied that It learned to live in fox holes, pnp tents, wrecked buildings. But remember the Incident by these words: about this much progress. thinks they had communist affilia- "Just you watch those big bugs stand their wives and children didn't get such training, and the vet- aside so that me and my officer can get off Many of the bigger world prob- tions. It does not have to prove eran very properly does not propose that his family be subjected first." lems will not be touched by the that they were active members of to such living conditions. He wants a home for his family, and Kdlth Darles, who served In World War conference. the Communist Party. al Base Hospital o:i, France. Anyone Russia has disagreed with the The UPWA recently repudiated this appears to be an entirely reasonable, and understandable knowing her whereabouts please contact its earlier position which might Etta Tierney Walte, R. N., 201 Oakley Rd., United States (Baruch) plan for desire on his part. Belmont, Mass. handling atomic energy and will have allowed its members to go on There are a thousand reasons which can be given for the situ- Frank J. Duffy, formerly of Dodge City probably offer some alternate plan. strike against the government. It Air Base, Dodge City, Kans. His where- seeks to organize government ation—but none of the reasons quite make sense to the veteran England and the U. S. A. have a abouts Is sought by Fred Daniel, P. O. Box plan for unifying Germany, with workers in a big CIO union. ■who was led to believe that a grateful government was looking 413, Newburgh, N. V. Whether the CIO nationally will 30111th AAFBl1, Williams Field, Arts. France in partial agreement and after his interests but who is still as far from finding a home to D. J. Lambertus, 224 Main St., Portage, Russia not yet heard from. This make a test of the Aberdeen case live in as he was on the day he was handed his honorable dis- Pa., desires lo contact any former buddies plan, and some ideas to be worked is not yet clear. The Army position of this outllt. especially Warren A. Layman at Paris, all look toward re- that under the law it need not charge. of Benton Harbor, Mich. opening channels of trade in Eur- prove disloyalty, but is required to The best chance for such immediate relief appears to lie in Engineers' Force, L'SS Lake Champlaln. keep out of its employment persons All members of this group during period ope. Russia remains the key to the the home communities. In several of them there have been well- November 21-26. 1945, during which Trans- European situation. Will she allow whose loyalty is in question, since planned efforts to make available every possible home or apart- Atlantic record was set, should communi- central Europe and the Balkans to the proof would not be available cate with Lt. Comdr. J. C. McCarthy, U. S. go back to work and trade, or use until after some secret had been ment through a house-to-house search for vacancies; the rebuild- N., USS Lake Champlaln (CV39>, Norfolk given to a foreign government. The Group, 16th Fleet, Newport News, Va. her veto power in United Nations ing, repair or remodeling of unoccupied premises that could be dismissed persons are Harry Spec- Lewis B. BmsUle, formerly of 188th Gen. t o prevent any restoration and made into living quarters. This hasn't solved the problem in its Hospital, please contact Eugene Orser. 128 keep half or two thirds of Europe tor, president of the CIO local; entirety, but it has resulted in a lessening of the pressure to the S. Crystal Ave.. Benton Harbor, Mich. under her military and economic Phil Weiss, organizing chairman; Landsy Blackburn, age 31, veteran of and political control? Irving Spector, grievance commit- extent of the quarters thus made available for use. World War II, was last heard of In Mo- tee chairman; Abraham Kotel- Rut there remain many thousands of veterans who are still bile, Ala. He has sister living In Atlanta, Gi. Furthejr Information Is sought by Chas. Army Security Case chuck, legislative chairman, and looking at that "veterans housing priority" with the feeling ■ft. Ccffln, Adjutant, Orlando Memorial Post Five civilian employees of the Rheabel Mendelsohn, secretary of 19, 1034 Legion Place, Orlando, Fla. the local. that a hunting license is swell, but it doesn't get any food for John T. Blalock, Hit. 564th Bin. Sqdn., Army at Aberdeen (Md.) Proving the table if all the hunting areas are posted and the game ruled '.w'nii 1m. (Jrp., whose home Is near Mont- Ground have been dismissed for gomery Ala. His whereabouts Is sought by "security reasons." They have ap- Now for the Political Battle out of bounds. Mrs. Victoria Adams, 1017 Renkert Bldg., pealed from their dismissal and Congress aimed to adjourn by Canton 2, Ohio. 124th Ferry Sqdn., R.C.A.F. Members claim they were not commurtists or August 1 and go home to face the please contact Bud Hersey, 5 High Holborn guilty of disloyalty and were fired election issue which will be decided St., Barre. Vt, especially Jack Talking- because they were officers of Local in November. Already the state ton of California and Bert Lltts. primaries have shown a tendency MEMBERSHIP ON JULY 31,1946 Klwood P. Craft, Cpl., was discharged 250 of the United Public Workers from McClelland Field, Calif., January 27, of America

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SEASONABLE REPORTS—For a time 1 thought I might be able to get through a summer season without getting iirst hand reports ot tine fishing from spots I couldn't get to this year—but things are run- ning true to form again. So far I have heard from friends who have .been dragging them nut of Canadian waters. Lake Goeebic in the Inorthern peninsula of Michigan, Great Lakes waters, Wisconsin spots, small lakes and gravel pits in Indiana, upper New York stale, Florida, eastern Tennessee—and myself saw a noble string of black bass taken from a headwaters milpond in northern Indiana in the midst of a hard evening thunder storm. But I can't brag about any of my own catches. How about you—done any good this season?

DOUBLE DEUCERS, SEND A DIME-We have received a copy of a 32-page and cover, pocket-size booklet, "Famous Fourth—the Story of the 4th Infantry Division," that was printed by the Stars and Stripes overseas, and tells the history of the Ivy Division from Utah Beach to Germany (March, 19451, and contains as insert a report on the action east of the Rhine signed by Maj. Gen. H. W. Blakeley, who commanded the Fourth. It's well illustrated, and a great big dime's worth for any Double Deucer who hasn't had one. Any Ivy Division vet can get it by sending his name, address, outfit and a dime to C. E. Dunn, 8514 160th St., Jamaica, N. Y., of the Fourth Division Association. CLAUDE L. SHEPARD There are thousands of hard and * * * faithful workers scattered through COINCIDENCE—Back in 1939 Albert E. Barnes used to hang around the ranks of The American Legion. the quarters of Century Post 23 In Detroit, Mich. He was helpful, so In most instances they work along, the Legionnaires were as glad to have him around as he was happy to be year after year without ambition there Along came the war and Barnes put on the uniform and wound for unusual recognition, but con- up as an merial gunner—sprinkling lead from Khartoum, Africa, to Pal- tent to be the wheelhorses that estine to Greece, Tripoli, Naples, and then shot down for a period of 11 make the organization go. But month's in an Italian prison camp. The war over, he returned home, be- once in a while they get "caught came a member of Century post in his own right, and in July was elect- up with," and that was the case ed commander of the post he was once allowed in by suffrance, reports when Lakewood Post 66 of Lake- Boys' Forum in Washington tion of bills and reports of commit- my friend Ed Maguire. wood, Ohio, recently held its (Continued from page 1> * ♦ * "Claude L. Shepard Night" and to the Navy Building No. 2 at Mas- tees. In the afternoon: talks by presented Shepard with a number sachusetts and Nebraska Avenues, Sen. Alben W. Barkley, Sen. Ar- IT ALWAYS HAPPENS—Report an unusal incident in these col- of badges he had earned through where they were registered, and thur Vandenburgh and Sen. Tom umns and someone comes along with another experience as odd or un- the years plus a gold life member- given time to get settled in their Connolly; with a debate on the usual—or more so. Last issue contained a story about J. C. Weaver of ship card. new quarters. passage or rejection of legislation. Jefferson, Iowa, belonging to 10 posts in 21 years. Following that was Entertainment will be provided in Shepard has been working in the The first day's program was also a letter from W. O. (Bill) Thompson, commander of Robinson Post 81, ranks of Lakewood Post since 1920. the evening. Potlatch Idaho, who has belonged to 11 posts in six states in 20 years, to Include a visit to the Tomb of He kept a running history of the Chief Justice to Speak and as commander of two of them. His career shows one post in Colo- the Unknown Soldier where a post when he served as post his- wreath was to be laid. In the Thursday, August 8 —Morning: rado one In Nebraska, one in South Dakota, one in Wyoming, two in torian for five years. He is a past Montana, five in Idaho The boys have been getting around, eh? evening the boys were to be guests Talk by Chief Justice Fred M. Vln- post commander. He has been post of Dr. Paul Douglas, president of son; organization of moot Supreme _, * * * chaplain for 20 years—from 1920 the American University, at an Court and arguments in the review ANOTHER EXAMPLE—The story in the last issue of Mrs. Karen to 1946 inclusive. He was post pub- outdoor showing of a motion pic- of a case. Afternoon: A visit to Fuller former Auxiliary Unit president who is now a post commander licity officer for five years. He has ture on the lawn of his home. the War and Navy departments. taught a Bible Class for 27 years In Stockton, Calif., results in our hearing of the case of Mrs. Mildred On Monday, August 5, a visit Evening: Dance. in his church. Lakewood Post hails .vill be paid to the Smithsonian Friday, August 9 —Visit to the W Dunn of Springfield, 111., who was first president of the Sangamon him as its entry for the champion- County Council of the Auxiliary in 1932, president of Springfield Unit Institution, the National Gallery White House; talk by Attorney ship title as "The Community Le- No 32 in 1942, and after 16 months in the WAC returned to organize of Art, the Congressional Library, General Tom Clark; mock Cabinet gionnaire. and be elected first commander of Mary Todd Post 999 of The Ameri- the Lincoln and Jefferson Memori- meeting; review and summary of can Legion. Her husband, J. P. Dunn, was the first commander of The als, and there is to be a dinner for sessions. Afternoon: Prepare for American Legion Post in E. St. Louis, 111, in 1919 Her son, William Buddies Pick Cherries press and radio representatives at return to their homes. F Dunn, was first captain of Squadron No. 32 of the SAL, and after the Statler Hotel in the evening, at The program as outlined above more than 40 months in the service is now himself a member of Spring- For Hospitalized Vet which the boys will also be guests, will be generally followed, al- Hilton, New York, Legionnaires, though it is altogether possible field Post 32. and meet the news and radio men * * * members of H i s c o c k-Fishbaugh from their home states. that the Boys' Forum may hear Post turned out 60 strong recently other leaders in government, and KNOW WHAT 1 HEARD?—That Tom Geataganas, who came from to harvest the cherry crop of Wil- Down to Business may have added features to the Greece at the age of 16 in 1911, served in War I, and is a charter mem- liam E. Kirk, who was in the hos- Tuesday, Augu.t 6, the boys will program if time and opportunity ber of Post 37 af Ames, Iowa, had signed up 552 of the 1,200 members pital recovering from an operation. be officially welcomed to the For- present themselves during the time of the post's 1,834 members, according to Adjutant Cinge Lyons. . . . And Starting at 7:30 a. m., the crop had um of National Government by allotted to the program. greeted them when they got back. ... And from Sawtelle Post 322 of National Commander Stelle, and been picked by noon, saving for the Groups of Leaders Los Angeles comes a story about Harry Drake, who has signed up 830 veteran the cherries that would will also hear FBI Director J. Ed- of the post's 1,834 members, according to Adjutant Cinge Lyons. . . And have rotted on the trees for a total gar Hoover, Governor R. Gregg Having been selected, in the Uptown Post 400 of Milwaukee boasts of a family of chaplains: Walter loss had it not been for this assist- Cherry of North Carolina and main, as the leaders in their re- Diehl was elected post chaplain; Mrs. Diehl is the new chaplain of the ance. The cherries brought the Governor Edward Martin of Penn- spective departments by other boys Auxiliary Unit; and their son Harry was elected chaplain of Luitmk- best price in history, which is im- sylvania. There will also be a themselves, the student body at the Weishan Post 495, an all-War II post sponsored by Uptown post. portant to a man with doctors and morning review of the course of Buys' National Forum will be com- hospital bills to meet. study. In the afternoon the boys prised of those who will assume will divide into two political par- leadership in their communities as AND SO IT GOES—Commander Austin H. Abare of Post 2, Burling- ties, Federalist and Nationalist, they grow older. The opportunity * ton Vt„ was In the Navy In War I. He has three sons, all taller than West Point Graduate party conventions will be held and provided by The American Legion he is, who must have heard some gruesome stories about the Navy from candidates named for president and in both the Boys States and the their dad, for they all decided upon the Army for their service in War Is Member of Legion vice president. The boys will be Boys National Forum will be a II. All four are now Legionnaires in post 2, which entertained «>e Vei- EASTON, Pa.—Willis E. Schug, addressed on the function of politi- contribution to good leadership. In mont department convention on July 25 to 28. . . . Out in Horlon, Kan- Jr. recently became one of the first cal parties by Rep. Carroll Reece, this connection, Americanism Di- sas, the Arthur N. Weir Post 7 has 15 members from three t»mWe,. graduates of the United States Mil- chairman of the Republican Na- rector Sherwood stated, "The Am- There are six Helms, five Scheekers (including two women) and four itary Academy to be a member of tional Committee, and Postmaster erican Legion believes that in a re- Winklebauers. These three families alone could keep the charter alive. The American Legion upon grad- General Robert E. Hannegan, public, where leaders are chosen Edward, Charles, Francis, Leo, Constatine and Albert Heim; Lucille uation. He is a member of Brown chairman of the Democratic Na- by a party system, good citizen- Ann, Mary Alice, Paul, Clarence and Francis Schecker; Cyril, Leonard, and Lynch Post No. 9 of this city, tional Committee. A symposium ship and understanding of the Aloysius and Donald Winklebauer. having joined in 1943 after four 'ill occupy the evening session. functions of government can best * * * months' service in the Army prior Wednesday, August 7, the morn- be fostered through 'teaching by to his appointment to West Point. ing session will include lectures by doing.' " HOBBIES IT IS-Anton Horn of 10711 Avenue "G", Chicago 17, Delegates to the Boys' Forum 0 Schug, who is also a member of Leslie J. Biffle, secretary of the 111., historian of post, 272, has been collecting "'i" *.^*,?^"'™^ need not be sons or relatives of vention badges-usually by attending the conventions himself. He wants Sons of The American Legion re- Senate, and South Trimble, clerk ceived the commission of lieutenant Legionnaires and many of them to mount a complete set and give them to the post, but he Isi shy^the of the House; organization of the in the U. S. Army upon his gradua- are not. one for 1919, when he was still In service, and the one for 1924 when boys as a mock Senate; introduc- he was in a hospital at convention time. If anyone can provide the tion. missing two, Comrade Horn will be most thankful, and so will post 272. N Colo. Legionnaires Honor School Award Starter . . . Robert D. Myers, Box 163, Pacific Palisades, Calif., who S dis- lff£TERAN S abled officer of War II, is collecting relics of both Wars I and H and W.W. 11 Vets in Post Name Honored by Pa. Lions would like to communicate with other war relic hobbyists for swap- WEXATIONS GOLDEN, Colo. — Legionnaires NEW KENSINGTON, Penna.— ping purposes. Twenty-five years ago Oscar Sil- * # * here adopted a new charter at an verman originated The American THE OLIO-Department Adjutant Fred M. Fuecker of the .tat.i of open meeting here when the post Legion medal and essay award •Washington, has been awarded the Military Merit Medal of the Com- name was changed to Taylor-Mil- contests in New Kensington, which monwealth of the Philippines. The award was granted because of Fred s ler Post No. 21 to include the name have been carried on annually services as colonel in command of the Viscayan Zone M. P. Command of a World War II veteran. since. Recently The Lions Club tram February 1945 to February 1946. . . . The American M«flrt2».e for The post was originally named and The American Legion tendered iuTust carries an article entitled "The Racket |n Veterans' Housing after Con. Joseph C. Taylor, a vet- an appreciation banquet to Silver- whteh is interesting-and spreads the blame around to government, states eran of the Spanish American War man, who came to this country and private interests, but mostly on the fact that d.imand exceedthe and World War I. He also was the from Lithuania at the age of sev- SUDDIV . Amos L. Pfeffer, Marine Corps veteran of War II and Legion- founder of the Golden Post. To en. Among the guests at the ban- Zflos the Republican nomination for magistrate.of^ CapeJay honor a hero of World War U, lo- quet were the three original win- County, N. Y., but was nominated on the Democratic ticket.by vyrde- cal Legionnaires have now added ners, together with the chaperone ln votes, so will again compete with his original °PP™ent in the No the name of Sgt. James S. Miller who went with them on a trip to vember election. Pfeffer is now the magistrate, having been elected to their post title. Sgt. Miller was Washington, D. C, as part of the originally by write-in votes while in the service. . . . Cheyenne, Wyo captured by the Japs in December, award. Legionnaires discovered to their dismay that some °™™*™££ 1941 and died Nov. 29, 1942 in Department Vice Commander v salvage collector had taken about 75 per cent of the bronzygrave^mark Hten prison camp In Mukden, Man- John Stoup was the principle era during a recent Junk drive in the community, reports a western churia. speaker. paper.

■IP H With a seemingly endless parade Ark *? Of all nations concerned we alone have no axes to grind. But it of thousands of people, 72 organi- Calif. J088 our delegates are to champion justice and fairness as the ground- zations, representing all races and Colo. 8° creeds, wound their way to Stone Conn 90B work for lasting peace, they must be firm and resolute in fighting Dela ■ M for these principles. They cannot give moral leadership by vacil- Mountain, recently famed By high- D.olC 39 ly publicized Ku Klux Klan cere- Fla f lation and further appeasements. The time to be determined and monies and demonstrations, where ' *" France ■ ^ Pfc. Paul R. Foley, former mem- to be strong for a just peace is NOW! The prayers of 3,260,000 G. "' ber of Olney Squadron 388 of Phil a patriotic program took place. 9 Ha*. " adelphla, Pennsylvania, was killed members of The American Legion are backing the U. S. delegates In recognition of the event, Ida. •" in France October 7, 1944. Foley HI ""1 3970 in Paris for that kind o£ leadership. Georgia's Governor Arnall pro- ma. . *J 1732 served with the 26th Division in claimed the day a special holi- Iowa °° General Palton's Third Army, and day. In addressing the huge at- Kana ' 79 was the first casualty suffered by Ky 59 tendance the Governor said: "I La *S "I" Company. Current Rehabilitation Notes am glad to be here as the guest Ma « Foley entered service In the sum- of The American Legion. Tor Md M> mer of 1943 and spent nine months By I. O. KRAABEL there is no organization In Maaa 4RS Director, National Rehabilitation Committee Mich. 187 studying engineering at Providence America which better represents Minn 10 College. "COMPENSATION" term "pension" will be applied only the sentiment against hatred. In- Mlsa 2° to monetary benefits payable for tolerance, bigotry and prejudice. Mo 3s3 He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. AND "PENSION" 62 non-service connected disability or Mont. Paul Foley, 4717 N. Franklin Your organization carries on the Nebr 86 Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The American Legion for some death. American Way of Life." B1 Nev where Mr. Foley is a member of time has expressed itself in favor The above clarification should be N. H. 290 As a feature of the program, N. J 10" Olney Post No. 388 and is past of clarifying the terms of "com- well received by all practicing four clergymen were introduced to N. M 49 commander of the Seventh Dis- pensation" and "pension" as they service officers. the audience—a Protestant minis- N. Y 138* trict. Mrs. Foley is active in the ter, a Catholic priest, a Jewish rab- N. C. 134 refer to monetary awards flowing M Auxiliary. A brother, Eugene, bi and a Negro pastor; and each in N. D from laws administered by the Ohio 3»3 serving with the naval forces. Killed at Sea After turn introduced a World War II Okla. 229 Veterans Administration. Recom- hero of his respective faith and Ure 24 mendations came from several De- Bikini Atom Bomb Test Pa 2138 partments, and at the last Nation- race. -H. 1 99 Vincent Carroll Gels JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Passing S. C • ™ al Convention an appropriate reso- S. D — Award From War Dept. lution on the subject was adopted. safely through the unknown haz- Tenn 14 This mandate was channeled ards of the Bikini-atom bomb test, Kids Quit Streets Tex 35 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Judge through to the Legislative Division Utah 81 Legionnaire Joseph J. Moran, Vincent Carroll, who has long been and an appropriate bill introduced For Fishing School VI — RM1/C, L'SN, was killed July 4 Va 30 active in The American Legion In in Congress. JAMAICA PLAIN, Mass.—Rob- Wash 103 both the department and national by electrocution while serving W. Va 81 On July 9, 1946, Public Law 494, ert S. Kelly, service officer of the Wla 337 picture, was recently given a cer- 79th Congress, was approved. This aboard the USS Aibemarie four tificate of appreciation for serv- Michael J. O'Connell Post 76, hopes Wyo — Act provides that under laws ad- days following the historic bomb- ices rendered the War Department to continue his "School of Fishing," ministered by the Veterans Admin- ing. This word was received here which was conducted for the chil- during the war. He had previously istration, monetary benefits, other received citations from the Secre- by his parents. dren of the community during the 50 SAL Band Uniforms than retirement pay, for service The young Legionnaire was twice past winter, and is now making tary of the Navy, the National connected disability or death shall Are Offered for Sale Red Cross, the National USO, the associated with the atomic bomb plans for the coming winter be designated "compensation." This story, having served aboard the months. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, — This U. S. Treasury and the Council of has the effect of giving the term Defense, for war-time accomplish- cruiser Indianapolis during its de- The Boston School Committee may be the very deal for which its original meaning which came granted the use of a room in one some enterprising SAL Squadron ments. He is a former national livery of atomic parts to Guam about in the original laws pertaln- preceding the Hiroshima and Naga- of the schools for the evening with musical ambitions is looking. vice commander. g to World War I veterans. saki bombings. He also was one classes, and local sportsmen volun- Orlo F. Scoville, manager of The Therein emphasis was placed upon „f 300-odd survivors when the ln- teered their services as instructors American Legion Band, Furniture Veterans planning to attend "compensation" for disablements iianapoKs was sunk by Jap torpe- in fly casting, bait casting and oth- which were recognized as connec- City Post 258, The American Le- does in July, 1945. er intricacies of the piscatorial school for the first time next fall, ted with active service. The other gion, 21 LaBelle St.. N. E., Grand Young Moran, a navy veteran of sport. Rapids, Mich, has SAL band uni- under the G. I. Bill, should apply term, "pension," was employed to over five years, was a member of The Ashing classes were most form equipment sufficient to uni- immediately for their certificates designate money payments going Johnstown Post 294 and is sur- successful in providing an interest- form a 50-plece band of boys, which to veterans by virtue of longevity of eligibility, declared the Veterans vived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. ing activity that kept many chil- he want to sell. The lot is offered Administration. Thus delay can be of service or for disability or death dren In this croweded area off the not connected with service. This Joseph D. Moran, and a brother, 'for*900. avoided when late arriving appli- Leo F. Moran, FC3/C USN. streets during evening hours. Any Interested SAL band mana- cations swamp the VA offices. law selj forth that hereafter the ger or committee may write to Band Master Scoville for com- plete description and details. SAL Corps Has Fine Record

202nd Inf. Regt. Will Be Reorganized in III. WASHINGTON, D. C. — Federal authority has been granted the state of Illinois to reorganize the 202nd Infantry Regiment as a Ne-' gro National Guard Unit of the 33rd Infantry Division. Negroes have responded so over- whelmingly to the appeal for en- listments in the regular Army that they have exceeded the Army ra- tio, which is the same as the pro- portion in the civilian population. " As a result, enlistment of Negroes is now confined to 48 specialized categories in which there is still a manpower shortage.

Post Commander at Tucson, Ariz., Is Dead TUCSON, Ariz.—Rile y B. Mit- chell, 46, commander of the Mor- gan McDermott Post 7 here, died suddenly on July 22 In the Veter- ans Administration hospital, follow- ing an operation. He was a naval 22 volunteered for service and five others were inducted, but the veteran of World War I, and came Here is the 1946 edition of the Norman Barnes Squadron 10 SAL to Arizona from Kansas City, Mo., Squadron committee continued to work and to keep the rank, nlled. Drum and Bugle Corp. of Covington, Ky. The corps was "»»■* uni- With a present Squadron roster of 55, there are 28 of the boy. In in 1938. Harold A. Patten, senior formed thin .ummer, and will be found In competition for more the Drum and Bugle Corp.. ■ »vice-commander and War II vet- cup, and award, to add to thoae which have been won .ince the eran of the AAF, succeeded to the corp. n organized in 1»J5. Of the original member, of the e.rp., commandership.

mmmm AUGUST 5,1946 THE NATIONAL LEGIONNAIRE San Francisco Readying For '46 Convention

Big Prize Fund Will Attract 100 Musical Outfit** for Competition

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.—All of the heart-thrilling features that made "before-the-war" national conventions of The American Le- gion the world's greatest peace- time spectacle from the viewpoint of the participants as well as the bystander, will be back when San Francisco entertains "the two-war American Legion on September 29 to October 4. California's famous hospitality will be on tap. San Francisco's century-old reputation as a gra- cious host city will be jealously maintained. Delegates and visitors will be given every reason to long recall their pleasant experiences.,, and rare pleasures at the 28th American Legion national conven- tion. That Big Parade Again Parade plans already indicate that this feature will more than Proposed Rehab Conference News Is Sought About These People live up to the splendid records made in the past. More than 100 .. D. SwIbaUer, B/Bgt., Co. C, 30th Int., Legion Post 201, Hickory Ridge, Arkansas musical organizations have already "Not Now Advisable"-Truman served In the African. Sicilian and Italian Robert F. Feyeretaen, Cpl., Ser. Btry.. indicated their intention to take turned veteran. My deep gratitude campaigns. Was killed on Anzlo beach- 311th F. A. Bn., 80th Plv . repnrtwf killed part in the parade, and many uf head May 28, 1944. His "later, Mrs. Harry December 10 near Aschoffenburg, Germany to the veteran allows no other Jackson. 1604 S. Center Street, Blooming- In an automobile accident. His aunt, Louise them will compete in the contests President Agrees With the course. ton, Illinois, would appreciate hearing from Feyereisen. Wood. Wisconsin, would ap- for bands and for drum and bugle Statement That Action At the present time I do not be- any of his buddies. preciate any additional information from corps. lieve it is advisable to call the type Wilbur L. Bonch. Pre, 262nd Inf., 66lh his buddies. Dlv,, Co. C, was reported killed near Cher- Romeo Tetreault, H/8gt„ 307th Bm. Grp.. Housing has always been a tough Must Be Local of conference to which you refer. bourg, France, December 25. 1944, aboard 372 Bm. Sqdn., stationed at Admiralty assignment in any national conven- Various government agencies have troop ship bound from England to Fiance Island, reported killed over Yap Island on tion city, and it will be no excep- advocated the establishment and when ship was sunk. His sister, Mrs. Ray- June 25. 1944. Hli wife, Mrs. Beatrice tion here, but with Pullman car WASHINGTON, D. C—Pres- maintenance of community pro- mond Bowen. Rural Route 1, Rochester. Tetreault, 130 Tinkham Slreet, New Bed- Indiana, would appreciate additional Infor- ford, Mass., would appreciate hearing from "cities" upon which many dele- ident Truman, who was asked grams for assistance to veterans mation. any of his buddies. gations will live, and with all avail- by National Commander John The adoption of the ideas present- Robert F. Hughes, Sgt., Co. C, 304th Champion 8. Barcbo, pvt., Co. E, 310th able rooms in the area under con- ed to the communities can be aid- Inf., was reported killed at Ferschweller. Inf., 78th Dlv., killed February 3, 1945. tract, it is expected that the at* Stelle to call a conference of Germany. February 25, 1945. Additional Details wanted by his mother. Informa- veterans' organizations, the Red ed by the cooperation of the local commodations will take care of the posts of the national veterans' or- Information Is sought by his mother. Mrs. tion should be sent to John P. Rlley, Sec- Cross, and federal and state agen- Inez Hughes, 516 A Avenue West, Albla. retary, 310th Inf. Assn., P. O. Box 310, crowd that is expected from all cies concerned with veterans' re- ganizations and local civic organi- Iowa. Providence, R. I. over the country and from foreign habilitation, has written to the zations. Warren A. Fenno, S/Sgt., 47th Bm. Norman A. Funk, Pvt., Co. I. 310th departments and posts as well. commander that he "does not be- I feel confident that I may count Sqdn. (M). 41st Bm. Grp. (M), while 78th Dlv.. killed February 8. 1945. Some alert department with upon The American Legion to con- serving In Marshall Islands campaign Jan His mother would like additional Informa- lieve it is advisable to call the type nary, 1944. was reported killed in action tion. Write John P. Riley, Secretary. 310th need for accommodations for some of conference" at the present time. tinue aggressively to maintain pub- at Tarva Island January 22, 1944. Details Inf. Assn., P. O. Box 310, Providence, 200 persons not a part of their offi- Commander Stelle had stated In lic interest In the welfare of the of his death are sought by his father. Ar- R. I. cial delegate and alternate delega- his letter to the President that veteran. thur L. Fenno. 356 Franklin Slreet, Wor- Merole R. Dunlap. Pvt., Co. G, 310th tion, may still obtain space by act- Sincrely yours, cester. Massachusetts. Inf., 78th Dlv.. killed April 5, 1945. His local agencies were relaxing into ing fast, according to word from HARRY S. TRUMAN. Clyde D. Ehrharrtt, Pff.. trained with mother desires detnlls. Write John P. Rl- apathy, tired- of the job, and the 192nd Tank Bn., Co. B, at Fort Knox. ley. Secrelary, 310th Inf. Assn., P. O. Box convention headquarters. The mag- job of rehabilitation was weakest Ky last heard from by cable Dec. 13, 0, Providence, R. I. nificent "Old Hearst Ranch" can at the community level. 1941 Ft. Stotsenberg, P. L Captured by Edward T. Morrow, Pfc, AT Co., 310th provide "dude ranch" style housing Japanese May, 1942. at Corregldor; lost lire f., 78th Div., killed April 10, 1945. De- for a group this size, and the first The complete text of President October 24, 1944. on Jap prison ship 200 ._i!s requested by his mother. Send in- Truman's letter to Commander Posts Can Buy miles off Chinese mainland. Additional In- formation to John P. Rlley, Secretary. 3l0th to contact the National Convention Stelle is as follows: formation Is sought by Mr. and Mrs. ssn., P. O. Box 310, Providence, Director, 226 Veterans Bldg., San War Surplus Charles Holecek, Garner, Iowa. R. I. Francisco, Calif., will get first THE WHITE HOUSE Roland H. Jackson, Lt., F-51 Mustang William R. Wright, 2nd Lt., 722nd Bm. chance at the space. The ranch is Washington Pilot, missing Since April 21. 1944. over Sqdn., 450th Bm. Group, reported shot Plocstl Oil Fields in Romania. Believed down -on raid on Toulon, France, March located at Pleosanton, on the east July 27,1946. Non-Profit Organizations to be alive. Information is sought by his 1944, later reported that he was burled side of San Francisco Bay, and Dear Mr. Stelle: mother. Mrs. Naomle Jackson Collins. 4318 at Toulon. Additional information Is sought transportation can be arranged. De- Given Same Right As West Clarendon Drive, Dallas 11, Texas. by his rather. W. R. Wright, 128 East The suggestions contained in your partments or managers of tours William O. Jones, Cpl., Hdq. Co., 157th South Street, South Bend 11. Indiana. that can guarantee occupancy letter of July 11th for a conference Small Retailers Tnf dsth Dlv Inter transferred to Co. L, Carl (Jn*k> ItteWMr, C" C, 51st Engr. on the subject of veterans' reha- of Hdq. Co.. killed near Bemvenlo. Italy. (C) Bn., reported killed December 20, 1944 should make immediate inquiries. bilitation have been given serious WASHINGTON, D. C —Veter- His mother, Mrs. William O. Jones, Star In Battle of Belgium Bulge. His parents, Route Shoals, Indiana, would like addi- Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Strawser, Bristol, $3,500 in Prizes consideration. I am grateful to you ans' organizations, churches, reli- tional Information. She also would like Indiana, would appreciate additional In- As an incentive for participants for your expressions in the matter. gious institutions and certain oth- to contact Sgt. Richard D. Hall and Sgt. formation as to his death. Donald R. Renales or relatives because she in the annual musical contest;;* It is agreed that continuous and er non-profit civic organizations William H. Wright, Pvt., Inf. Co. G, which will be revived this year aft- will be permitted where feasible haa property belonging to them. 141st Regt., 36th Dlv., 7lh Army in France, energetic action must be provided Edgar A. Fenney, Pfc, Co. C, 382nd reported missing December 15. 1944 and er a recess since the Milwaukee in each community to meet the re- to buy government surplus prop- Inf Regt., 96th Dlv., reported wounded on later declared dead on that date. His convention because of the war, ap- sponsibilities of the whole citizenry erty at the same price as small Okinawa April 8. 1945. Returned to duty wife, Mrs. William H. Wright, 1609 S. proximately $8,500 in cash prizes in caring for the problems of the retailers, the War Assets Adminis- May 3. 1945. Last letter to his parents Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, 111., would was written June 15. Fenney's company appreciate hearing from any of her hus- will be offered to the competing veteran. Both General Bradley and tration recently announced here. commander wrote that* he was sent to a outfits, both senior and Junior. A Because these organizations func- band's buddies. General Erskine have been urgent hospital June 19th. The government has Warren A. Barker, Pvt., 351st Inf., 88th new rule that a Legionnaire in in their appeals to the public in tion generally in the public inter- no record of him since that date. Infor- Dlv., reported killed In Italy October 12, good standing may play in any est, assisting with veterans' prob- mation is sought by his parents, Mr. and 1944. Any additional information would this regard. They have been in con- Mrs. A. N. Fenney, Northwood, Iowa. American Legion musical organiza- lems and community welfare, they be appreciated by his mother. Mrs. Mabel tact with the governors of the Allen S. McCallum, Pfc, Co. I, 318th E. Barker, 9305 Sunland Blvd., Roscoe. tion—and not be confined to one states, educators, employers, and will be afforded a reasonable op- Inf, died in Germany November 25, 1945, California. sponsored by his own post alone— with the veterans and civic organi- portunity to fulfill their needs for as a result of a semi-trailer accident be- Harold E. Graham, originally with the is encouraging the revival of many tween Nov. 22 and 25th. His brother, zations. I have been in close touch surplus at the commercial level, 82nd Airborne Dlv., later transferred a famous old corps or band, and is provided that their orders can be Frederick McCallum, Candor, North Caro- the 17th Airborne Div., reported missing with the programs that these gen- lina, would like to have additional lnfor- March 24, 1945, near Wesel. Germany, later making it possible for the organi- tlemen have advocated. handled without interference with ma lion. reported killed on said date. His slsier, zation of full-strength new bands Specifically, General Erskine, Ad- normal disposal practices, WAA Joseph J- S^neeler, T-4, C. 26th Dlv., Mrs. Alice Wadhams, 442-27 th Avenue, and corps which are now training ministrator of the Retraining and said. reported killed January 8, 1945. in fighting San Mateo, California, would like to hear for the big competition. south of Wilt* In Luxembourg, Germany. from anyone who knew him. Re-employment Administration, is Ills parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sdiceler. Hero B, Karvela, 8gt„ Co. E, 36lh directly charged with the develop- 2814 Clark Street, Manltowoc, Wls., »eeh Armd. Inf. Regt., 3rd Armd. Dlv., report- ment of community centers Blind Veterans Can Get additional Information. ed missing in action since Sept. 17. 1944 Legion Post Has Quarter throughout the country. He has Robert A. Oilier, Cpl., Co. C. 707th Tank in the vicinity or Mausback, Germany. Many Texts in Braille Bn., reported killed in action in Tlndal, Additional in formation is sought by his encouraged all civic organizations, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-The Vol- Luxembourg, Germany, December 17, 1944. mother, Mrs. Jacob Karvela. P. O. Box Of Town's Population including veterans' organizations, Information of hla death and burial are 63. Palmer, Michigan. unteers Service for the Blind, Inc., Robert Lee Frailer. Pvt., Casualty Co. RED LION, Pa.—In the largest to cooperate at the community lev- a local volunteer organization, has sought by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Au- ceremony of its kind ever held in el to assist in the readjustment of gust Oilier. Box 666, Benld, Illinois. N. Inf., reported killed August 1. 1944 In announced the completion of the William R. SUeey. Cpl., Co. D, 112th France. His mother, Mrs. Arch Frazler. this vicinity, nearly 500 members veterans. 1 am sure that he would printing of Braille copies of the inf, 28th Dlv., reported missing In Ger- Rural Route 1, Clarksville. Ark. would like of Red Lion Post 543 formally be- ^ welcome any suggestions which you standard life insurance policy. many. November 8. 1944. War Depart- to hear from anyone who was with her came members of the organization P may have to make. Also, he would ment Informed his mother May 26. 1945, son at the time of his death. These are now available to all Harold Q, Hchooley, ind L(., Co, H. at a mass induction held here re- appreciate the cooperation of The that he had returned to military control. blind veterans. Veterans may se- November, 1945, his personal belongings 101st Inf., 26th Div.. was reported killed cently. Many slate Legion and American Legion in the operation were sent to his mother and nothing has In action November 27, 1944. His father. cure these copies by writing to Cllve C. Schooley, Castlewood. South Da- civic officials were in attendance. of community advisory centers. the organization at 740 Vernon been heard from him since. His mother, Red Lion, a town of 4,891 people, Mrs. Helen Larsen, 15 West End Street. kota would like additional Information. In addition, the National Hous- Road, Philadelphia 19, Pa. Leonard Leo Mart, Pvt., Co. M.. 34th has this Legion post with a mem- ing Agency has requested and se- Jamestown, N. Y., seeks additional Infor- Other Braille texts available to Inf Div,, wan killed May 24, 1945 on bership of 1,026. One quarter of cured the appointment in the local mation. Mlndano Island, P. I. His mother, Mrs. veterans include law books, a vet- David C. Denson, Pfc, Co. B, 120th the town's population are members communities of veterans' emer- Inf, 30th Dlv,, reported killed somewhere Bert Mart. 816 Mo. Avenue. Alliance. Neb- erans' guide, the GI Bill of Rights, raska". would like to hear from any ol of the post. gency housing committees. These In France August 6. 1944. Details of death medical dictionary and text books, her son's buddies who served with .Co. M. Highest honors were placed upon have been organized in over four are sought by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. mathematical text books, and li- David R. Denson. Rural Route 2, Apex. Elmer C. Stola. KT2/c U.S.N., U.S.fl. the post's commander, Herb Smith, hundred cities with veterans' rep- Seer, reported missing Sept. 10. 1944 and braries of books on languages, Norlh Carolina. by the post membership, Legion William H. Davla, Pfc, Co. B. 28th later officially reported as killed on said resentatives on each. date in the Mediterranean area. His sister, and civic leaders. Commander As you know, I have been con- drama, religion and music. Also Inf., reported missing December 1, 1944. > available are greeting and playing Additional information is Bought by his Mrs Adell Fine. 4669 Bird Road. Apt. 62. Smith has signed up over 300 new sistent in my endeavors to arouse Oakland, Calif., teeks additional Informa- cards; chess, checker and cribbage mother. Any information should be sent members for 1946. the nation to our responsibilities in to Roy Greenwood, Adjutant, American tion. meeting the problems of the re- boards. AUGUST 5,1946 8 THE NATIONAL LEGIONNAIRE

Frisco Posts Named After 'Alabama Corps Is Part of the Next Million Mr. &Mrs.G. Washington Sure of Trip West SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—The MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. "City by The Golden Gate" now Chnuncey Sparks has authorized has George Washington Post 114 the allocation of $10,000 from a and Martha Washington Post state advertising fund, for the 725. Members of Mr. Washing- purpose of paying the expenses ton's namesake recently organ- Tiu of the drum and bugle corps of ized the first all-women of all- the Birmingham, (Ala.) Post 1 services post in San Francisco to The American Legion nation- and very appropriately named al convention in San Francisco. It after Mrs. Washington. Alabama will be the leading di- vision among the continental de- J Vol. 12 partments in the national con- U. S. Preparedness vention parade. a Pocatello, Idaho, a city of 18,000 and the home Evelyn Bachelor, Navy nurse heroine of the Pacific Favored by NEA of National Vice Commander Dudley Swim, will be who narrowly missed death when a Jap plane Terminal Leave; crashed into the hospital ship aboard which she was found listed among the posts with a 2,000 member Resolution Passed After Pension Increase post for 1»46. This fine class received the ritual serving. She is seen In this picture taking the part from a team of all War H members that Included of the second vice commander. Legion Joint Session in ARMI (Continued from page 1) Boston, Mass. extracted by a Legion-sponsored petition, bearing 219 signatures of BOSTON, Mass—At a recent representatives, asking that it be meeting here the National Educa- withdrawn from -urlher considera- tion Association of the United States went on record with a na- tion by that committee. t i o n a 1 preparedness resolution FULL Under the protective cloak of backed by Legionnaire members of The American Legion, it was the NEA. The resolution came aft- brought to the floor of the House, er a joint NEA-American Legion First Nation where it was passed on June 11 by meeting presided over by Paul Womsley of Buffalo with Elmer W. a unanimous vote of 379 to 0. Sherwood of Indianapolis, James F. In Capi Pension Increase O'Neil of Manchester, N. H., and In the past two weeks the pace Darrell T. Lane of Salt Lake City, 98 Guests of Amerii of HR 6811 through Congress was Utah, representing The American Legion's Americanism Commission. mint Operation froi greatly accelerated and the meas- Other NEA members were Dr. M. ure to .restore full compensation to R. Dodd, Charleston, W. Va., An- Hear Politi veterans while hospitalized and to drew Holt, Nashville, Tenn, and provide a 20 per cent across-the- Dr. Belmont Farley, Washington, AYASIUNGTON, D. i board increase of all World War I D. C. the country were back i The NEA resolution reads: The and II veterans' death and disa- two football teams, junior baseball team, a band, knowledge of operations bility compensations and pensions, The Summers-Whitehead Post 14 of Chatta- National Education Association be- photographic club, and other activities, and boasts Boys' Forum of Nationa wai nearing completion of congres- nooga, Tenn., recently initiated a class of 1,400 lieves in adequate preparedness for a debt-free $180,000 clubhouse in the heart of the sional action. World War II veterans, as pictured here. The post the preservation of our national Initiated by National city. Congressional action was com- now has a membership in excess of 4,500, supports security. Such security rests upon Legion-sponsored forum pleted on July 3 0, after the the physical vigor, scientific knowl- every continental depart House accepted a Senate amend- Service Life Insurance into a pol- certain aliens who have served in edge, technical skill, civic responsi- the armed forces pf countries at Capitol Comment bility, and military competence that tal for a program which ment providing that no compen- icy more closely resembling that House. sation should he withheld from offered servicemen of World War I. war with this nation, also members (Continued from Page 4) reside in our citizens. To this end of certain parlies and organiza- old guard type of southern leader. the Association urges the continua- ""those veterans under care at the Social Security Americanism Director federal leprosarium. The meas- tions and to deny naturalization to In other states a newer coterie was tion and expansion of educational Sherwood moved the hoy When it became evident at the such persons. It would also deny gaining control. The Republicans programs In these areas, and it ure was then sent to the White ly through the course oi House. eleventh hour that the Legion- admission to persons who the at- claim great progress in the north calls upon the Congress to take im- sponsored Social Security bill, S- and west and will strive to win mediate steps to determine the se- lions of the federal gove The measure provides that there torney general knows or has reas- 2204, was hopelessly entangled in on to believe seek to enter for the control of Congress. President curity needs of our nation and to Their enthusiasm and keen shall be no reduction in compensa- a maze of parliamentary tape, leg- Truman has declared his personal adopt such measures as will proper- never nagged as they p tion or pension for all hospitalized purpose of engaging in activities islative representatives Immediate- which would endanger the public support for a rival to a Democratic ly satisfy these needs." Boys* State to the national veterans without dependents dur- ly Installed beneficial sections for ing the first six months of hospital- safety of the nation. member in Missouri who displeases A fall conclave of the joint NEA Get Royal Treatmen veterans In a comprehensive Social him. Senator Wheeler has lost to American Legion committees will Washington greeted tli ization. It is estimated that this Security bill, which had progressed POW Pensions will cover approximately 80 per a Montana rival more nearly of take place at Washington, D. C. royally." They were rece: further along the congressional Congressional action was com- New Deal persuasions. Jimmy November 9, one day previous to cent of the cases. the War and Navy Depa: route. Benefits for veterans are in- pleted on a measure July 27 to re- Roosevelt's choice, Mr. DeLacey, the oilicial opening of American They were honored with a However, in cases when hospi- cluded now in a measure, HR 7037, move a limitation of $1,000 payable won in a Seattle primary over Education Week, when the sub- talization extends over six months, review. They visited which has passed the House and in accumulated compensation and Anna Roosevelt Boeltiger's choice, ject of Universal Military Train- shrines and placed a wreatl compensation Is reduced to $30 a Senate. Attempts are being made pension to veterans held as prison- Mr. Costigan. James Roosevelt will ing and teacher shortages will be month or 50 per cent of the com- Tomb of the Unknown Sol to send it to conference. ers of war in enemy-controlled ter- be Democratic state chairman in discussed. der eyes of the Arlington pensation rate, whichever is larger, ritory during World War II. California, but Governor Warren, on the first day of the seventh Fiancee Bill ' guard and the National C Republican incumbent, won nomi- Honor of The American Le month of hospitalization. Thousands of veterans will be More Officers nation by both parties. The politi- Of Interest to Veterans In the latter case if the veteran affected by Public Law No. 471, Continuing its twenty-five year cal picture remains mixed, but will They dined at and tou stays in the hospital until dis- approved June 19, which will facil- preparedness fight, The American probably grow more clear as the Once in Postal Service U. S. Naval Academy at Ai Legion has been urging enactment They looked In on the FB charged upon authorization by admission into the United campaign weeks roll along. Sena- Commander R. C. Percival of medical authorities as having re- States of alien fiancees of members of a bill (S 2343) authorizing the tor Mead, the political gainer by heard addresses by an t appointment of 25,000 additional the Cleveland (Ohio) Post Office justice of the supreme COL ceived the maximum benefits from and former members of the armed the Garsson-May exposures, seems Post 390, sends us information of the hospitalization, he will then be officers in the regular army. ators and a governor. The; forces. Alien fiancees will be ad- likely to be the Democratic oppo- interest to veterans who are or entitled to draw all accumulated mitted on a three-month visitor's The Legion's legislative director, nent to Governor Dewey in New cabinet members and burea were in the postal service. In a They participated in eigl compensation which has been with- visa upon declaration of intent to testifying on this bill said that the York. recent letter Commander Percival teld when he was receiving only wed by their Intended spouse. experiences of World War II have broadcasts and were inte stated, "All postal employes were by the press. At each d£ 30 a month or 50 per cent of the shown The American Legion the Munitions Scandal granted an increase in salary which compensation rate. Bills Killed urgent need for sufficient and cap- none of the boys had lo At the end of July Congressman was retroactive to January 1, 1946, ginger; the same could not If, however, the veteran leaves Two measures which The Ameri- able officer personnel in all branch- Andrew J. May of Kentucky, chair- and they are now drawing their for the Legionnaires wh the hospital against medical ad- can Legion has bitterly opposed es of the armed forces. man of the Military Affairs Com- retroactive pay. But the Postal herded the boys over ti vice or Is absent without leave, reposed today on the legislative The American Legion advocated mittee, was too ill to appear be- Bulletin of June 4, 1946 says, In course August 5-9 and at he is subject to forfeiture of the scrap heap. "an Army, Navy and Air Force fore the Mead (formerly Truman) part: "The additional compensa- to keep pace with them. accumulated amount. Passage of the DeLacy Bill (HR ready to meet an aggressor upon Committee to explain his dealings tion provided for in this Act should The insane veteran Is allowed, 5520) appeared blocked today dur- the instant of aggression." with the Garsson group of muni' not be paid by postmasters to em- Party Convention under proposals in the new bill, ing the closing hours of the 79th Congressional action on the bill tlon makers. Meanwhile the Com- ployes who are no longer In the Most rousing part of t only $30 a month, with payments Congress. This proposed legislation was completed July 30, when it mittee tore Into the generals of service. In the case of a former gram was a mock politic! of these automatically halted when asks civil service changes damag- was approved by the house and the Chemical Warfare Service who employe who served under the jur- convention held by the boys, his estate reaches $1,500. When the ing to veterans preference. forwarded on to the White House. went to New York on army orders isdiction of a postmaster, such a a forest of placards bearii estate dwindles to $500 payments Likewise, a bill (HR 2346) t< Other Bills in wartime to attend a wedding claim, in the form of a letter over names and banners, and party for a Garsson daughter, and are resumed until again reaching provide seamen in the civilian mer- The Legion is interested In a the signature of the former em- tunes of a Navy band, tin the maximum amount allowable. chant marine with benefits equal number of other pieces of legisla- one who flew to Europe with ploye, should be delivered to the inated a fictitious charade; If the veteran is subsequently de- to, and In some instances In excess tion still "hanging fire" on Capitol message to General Eisenhower postmaster." John Doe for president a designed to spare a Garsson son clared competent he will, after six of those granted veterans of the Hill. Among these are: The Postal Bulletin is a post of- him a demonstration whic months' competency, be eligible for armed forces, was stymied in Con who was about to be court mar- fice paper and can be seen at the the hall tremble. At the sai the entire withheld amount. A bill (HR 433), which would tialled. The CWS generals were office of any postmaster. they rejected another i gress. grant a nonquota status to alien also on a spot for their inability candidate despite campaign Legion Bill Falls veterans and their wives. It would Insurance Bill to trace to the factory certain 4.2 which proclaimed him as admit an unlimited number of ali- The legislative division of The All was not milk and honey for mortar shells which exploded pre- "who had provided school ens who served in the U. S. armed Health Equipment Is American Legion won another tro- the legislative division, however, maturely and killed some Ameri- with milk and set up free forces during the world wars. This phy when congressional action was for they tasted too of defeat, when can GIs. If the generals in CWS Donated by Minn. Post expectant mothers." measure has been approved by the completed on HR 6371. S-524, the National Cemeteries bill, had possessed the tough courage of The convention adopted House and is under consideration TWO HARBORS, M i n n. — The This bill, containing many im was actually defeated in a tangled General Amos A. Fries, (ret) who form calling for a school fo by .the Senate immigration com- Anderson-Claffy Post 109 of this porlant amendments to liberalize parliamentary situation in the headed Chemical Warfare in craft and diplomacy compa mittee, which has received a favor- city has presented a check for J the National Service Life Insur- House. World War I, they would have est Point and Annapolis, able report from its sub-committee. $859.09 to the Community Health ance Act, was passed in amended Legislative representatives of dealt more effectively with con- Center, as payment for the pur- V^iaance of Selective Servic A bill (HR 4285) which would form by the Senate on July 17. The American Legion held little tractors. Fries since his retirement chase of an electro-surgical unit temporary basis, hemisph set aside August 14 as a legal holi- has been a very active Legionnaire. The House accepted the Senate hope that the Universal Military donated by The American Legion curity, greater exchange nmendments, which removed sec- Training bill (S-2302) and com- day and which would be known as He faced problems in 1918 and dents between nations, inte Victory Day of World War II. for the benefit of the people of this tions to increase automatic insur- panion bill (HR 6544) might thereafter similar to some which area. The unit will be maintained alization of atomic energy ance from $5,000 to $10,000, on squeeze through Congress this ses- The American Legion is also sup- the later CWS seems to have fum- at the local hospital. those secrets nepessary July 20, and channeled the meas- sion. They also despaired of push- porting a bill (HR 6829) to penal- bled, and no criticism touched the security, and sex educatior ure through to the President who ing through the Gossett bill (HR ize by a fine of $1,000 or one year rugged Oregonian. public schools. signed it on August 1. 6869) now before the Senate immi- imprisonment anyone who manu- The War Department will send In the Senate caucus c Completion of legislative action gration committee, following ap- factures, sells or wears without Ther» were 821,886 volunteer en- 2,000 WACs to overseas stations the boys enacted a Senate on this bill represents the culmina- proval by the House on July 2. authorization a servicemen's dis- listments in the Army from the within the next four months; some They passed a bill extendir tion of a battle extending over This measure is designed to deny charge button or other service end of the war to June 21, 1946, to Japan, some to Europe, and tive service to July, 1947, many years to transform National admission to the United States of medals. announces the War Department. some to the Caribbean. measure to equalize freigl in the south and then brush (Continued on page (