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PREVENT II.SUMMER. DRYNESS- THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZif:;

CONTENTS FOR JUNE, 1952

THE MAN WHO SAW PARIS (fiction) 11 BY HAROLD HELFER A rollicking story about a small-town Bohemian.

EVERYONE HAS TWO VOTES 13 BY NATIONAL COMMANDER DONALD R. WILSON When sun, wind, water dry out hair and Sparking the Legion's drive to get out a record vote. sc;ilp, try 50 seconds' brisk massage with Along about Novem- THE ABC's OF VOTING 14 Vitalis Hair Tonic. Its exclusive formula ber 5th a lot of people Proving that it's easy when you know how. will be crying the blues prevents dryness . . . feels stimulating, re- because their candi- freshing. You feel the difference right away! dates were not elected. WEATHER REPORT -JUNE 6, 1944 16 This cover is to re-i BY M. O. GRAY mind you to prepare. Your life may have depended on this vital forecast. POSTMASTER: Ple-ise send copies returned under labels Form 3579 YOUR CHILD IS THEIR TARGET 18 to Post Office Box BY IRENE CORBALLY KUHN 105 5, Indianapolis 6. Indiana. How a small group wants the schools to promote "a new « social order." The American tegion Magazine is the official publication of The Ameri- HOW TO TRAVEL WITHOUT A CAR 20 can Legion and is owned BY SAM G. WINGFIELD exclusively by The Ameri- can Legion. Copyright A lot of people have lost the knack of riding trains, 1952 by The American planes, buses. Legion. Published month-

ly at 1 100 W. Broadway, Louisville, Ky. Acceptance THESE WORKERS SHARE THE WEALTH 22 for mailing at special rate BY BERNARD McOUAID of postage provided for in

Section 1 103, Act of Oct. One answer to labor strife, if they'd give it a chance. 3, 1917, authorized Jan. 5, 1925. Price single copy, WHAT'S WRONG WITH THESE SNAPSHOTS? 24 15 cents; yearly subscrip- tion, $1 .50. Entered as Angela Calomiris makes some mistakes to improve your second class matter June picture-taking. 30, 1 948, at the Post Office at Louisville, Ky. # under the Act of March VARMINT HUNTING -THE PRECISION SPORT 2G 3, 1879. Non-member sub- BY WILLIAM CORSON scriptions should be sent to the Circulation Depart- The trick is to try to do the impossible. ment of The American Legion Magazine, P. O. Box 1055, Indianapolis 6, THE NATIONAL LEGIONNAIRE 29-36 Ind. EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Features

Indianapolis 6, Indiana You SEE the difference in your hair, after OFF! 4 CLUB... EDITORIAL AND SOUND ROD AND GUN 28 10 seconds' combing. It's far handsomer, ADVERTISING EDITOR'S CORNER . . . 6 NEWSLETTER 41 healthier-looking — and it in stays place 580 Fifth Avenue longer. (Vitalis contains PRODUCTS PARADE 8 PARTING SHOTS 64 new grooming dis- New York 36, N. Y. covery.) Use Vitalis this summer — you'll WESTERN OFFICE flul and see the difference! 333 North Michigan Avenue Manuscripts, artwork, cartoons submitted for consideration will not returned unless self-addressed, envelope is included. Chicago 1, Illinois be a stamped PROOF: VITALIS ALSO KILLS DANDRUFF GERMS Please notify the Donald R. W Ison, Notional Commander, I nclianapolts Laboratory tests prove Vitalis Circulation Depart- John Stelle, McLeans- Lang Armstrong, Spo- L. Sears, Toledo, Ohio; kills germs associated with in- ment. Publications boro, Illinois, Chairman kane, Wash.; Charles George D. Levy, Sum- fectious dandruff on contact, Huntington, Division, P. O. Box of the Legion Publica- E. Booth, ter, S. C; Rolond Coc- as no mere oil dressing can. tions Commission; Dan W. Va. Dr. Charles R. 1055, Indianapolis, ; reham. Baton Rouge, W. Emmet Ventura, Logan, Keokuk, Iowa; Indiana, if you have # La.; George D. Baron, \ California, and Earl L. Dave H. Fleischer, St. changed your ad- Bethany, Conn.; Her- Use Meyer, Alliance, Ne- Louis, Mo.; Emmett dress, using notice schiel L. Hunt, Austin, r braska, Vice-Chairmen. Safay, Jacksonville, v Tex. Eorl Hitchcock, form which ; 22S you Members of the Com- Flo.; Clovis Copeland, VITALIS may Glen; Falls, N. Y. secure from mission: Max Slepin, Little Rock, Ark.; Paul Edgar St. your Postmaster. Be Philadelphia, Pennsyl- B. Dague, Downingtown, G. Vaughan, Paul, sure to cut off the vania; J. Russell Lar- Pa.; Josephus Daniels, Minn.; Harold A. address label on combe, Malta, Mont.; Jr., Raleigh, N. C; D. Shindfer.Newburgh, Ind. Vitalis your Magazine and Director of Publications A dvtsory Editor Advertising Director paste it in the space F. Alexander Gardiner Fred L. Maguire provided. James O'Neil HAIR TONIC Always New York, N. Y. give your 1952 Managing Editor Eastern Adv. Mgr. membership card Consultant Boyd B. Stutler William M.DeVitalit and +he James F. Barton A rt Editor number and both Western Adv. Mgr. ' Indianapolis, Ind. Al Marshall your new and your H. J. Prussing, Jr. '60-Secohd Workout old address. A ss t to Director Associate Editors Frank Lisiecki Robert B. Pitkin Detroit Adv. Rep. A Piotlua of Biisiol-M yers Editor Joseph C. Keeley Irving Herschbein John D. Gillman

2 • The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 DOROTHY COLLINS says:

Yes, you can give Luckies by the

case, tax-free, to the boys in . . .

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Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Hospitals

* The Armed Forces in Korea

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If you're not satisfied with the shaves you're getting, you owe Sound Off! it to your face to try

Writers must give name and address. Name withheld ij re- quested. So many letters are being received it is not possible to promise ansioers. Keep your letters short. Address: Sound Off, PAL The American Legion Magazine, 580 Fifth Ave.. York 36, N. Y. New

INJECTOR BLADES DISLIKES "COMMIE" air strike and what did we get—four planes at most if we were lucky. The same men Sir: There has crept into recent issues of Does your face smart after shaving? had to stay on the lines for 65 to 75 days I he American Legion Magazine the word because there was no relief. I'm coming "commie" to which I wish to call your Does lotion or even cold water sting? home soon after fourteen months over here attention. While dictionaries say that, tech- and I'm actually afraid to meet the people Perhaps you're not using the right nically, the diminutive of any w ord can be at home. I can sec them asking me, "Well, used to express contempt, it w ill take a blade! Usually blades are ground where have you been? Haven't seen you pretty assiduous search to find any diminu- around lately." Cpl. William F. Wills like a penknife. You have to tive word which effectively expresses con- Camp Otsu, tempt. The diminutive here in America is Japan "bear down" to shave clean. PAL's very generally accepted, on the other hand, as a term of affection endearment. TALK ABOUT UMT patented Hollow Ground process or Stanley C. Morris Sir: This talk about UMT reminds me of a Charleston, V a. makes"bearing down" unnecessary. W. fellow who came to me one night half T We'd like to hear from our readers about crying, saying he was a cook and did not You shave with a light stroke, this. Any suggestions for a substitute for know how to fire his rifle. But because of so easy on your face. No the word "commie" which won't be a term a shortage of men he was sent up to our

of endearment? Editors outfit as a replacement. I told him it was irritation, no burn, no smart. kind of late to speak up now. On the other

side of the picture, I am reminded of my Your skin is left cool as visit to Switzerland and the proud citizens a teen-ager's! there who keep their rifles at home all the time in good working condition, and ready for any invader. The next time we may not be as lucky as we've been in the past. Joseph Ochenkowski Northforii, Conn.

GIVE EM SIX-SHOOTERS! WANTS NO UN FLAG

Sir: Enclosed is a clipping advocating side- Sir: Presenting a flag of the United Nations arms for CJIs in Korea which should inter- to the next of kin of deceased Korean War est all front line vets. Personally, I found veterans, as suggested by Judge William F. it a common practice during the "foxhole, Spikes, would be an insult to the flag of sack and cellar" season to carry a sidearm, the United States, to the deceased, /and to for 59« preferably a heavy caliber pistol or revol- his loved ones. American boys are dying in 20 ver, for protection against infiltration by it. this war and our money is paying for 10 for 39c • 6 for 25c the enemy at night. Let's look at it from Let that be enough. Nothing has been ac-

in Metal Injectors with the viewpoint of the front line fighters, complished by this outfit, and it is impos-

vault for used blades. not the Pentagon paraders who make the sible to figure out what it was organized to Fit your Injector Razor P.O. If our men feel better w ith sidearms, accomplish in the firs^place. Why pile in- provide them! After all, it's their lives sult on sorrow by presenting this foreign ill lost which w be forever. flag? One rlag is enough — Old Glory. William E. Kirsch Stanley Les West Haven, Conn. Detroit

A DIFFERENT KIND OF WAR ANSWERING MR. MILLER Sir: A word of praise for the very true PAL $k\!m Double or Single edge Sir: Walter M. Miller, Jr., of Kyle, Texas, article All's Quiet on the Home Front the Legion any 21 for 49c docs neither himself nor (February). I'm one of those inactive 10 for 25c 44 for 98c credit for his comments on Ambassador reserves that called into Marine was back atrocities. It is in Zipak dispenser with Lane's article on the Katyn active duty because my country needed my vault for used blades to the credit of Texas that the slaughter at help. No, 1 didn't like if, but figured it discourage and ter- 4 for 10c in regular packing. the Alamo rather than duty to help stop the reds. I took was my rify, had the adverse effect. No one then NEWI PAL Gold Thin Double Edge- it for granted that the country would take Instead, the cry same low prices said, "It's done. Period." of I care us over there. was soon shown "Remember the Alamo!" will ring through otherwise. I watched buddies die and lose PAl GUARANTEE! —Buy a pack of PALS in the type the ages. Joseph T. Ziemian limbs. For what? papers said were you prefer. Use one, two or every blade in the The we Newark, N. J. pack. If you don't agree that PALS shave you bet- stopping red aggression from spreading. ter, return the dispenser for full refund. But were we? It looked like a half-hearted Sir: Mr. Miller deems it "too bad" about PAL BLADE CO., Inc., 43 West 57th Street, N. Y. C. war to me. Not like WVV2 when the skies the 15,000 murdered Poles. I wonder what filled with planes. called for an his vocal reaction would be, should he be PAL- "The Razor Blade Made for Your Face'." were We

4 • The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 the owner of 15,000 head of cattle, and these sports. Undoubtedly, therefore, this awaken some morn to find them, all 15,000 feature will prove increasingly popular DONTLET of them, wantonly butchered. with your readers. Tiafford B. Paul Robert LaHaine Newark, Ohio ADDED QUARTS Owosso, Mich. STOP THIEF! Sir: All the Texans I knew were real fight- SEND DOLLARS ing Americans and would boot this guy Sir: Owen Lattimore's labelling of some clear out of Texas. Nilo Tocci of his accusers as members of "The UP IN SMOKE... Leominster, Mass. China Lobby" was a masterly attempt to conceal his own hand in the creation of LAUDS LEGION EXPOSE "The China Lobby" which undermined and smeared the Chinese Nationalist Gov- Sir: take this opportunity to commend We ernment and helped prepare it for the kill the American Legion for publishing in the by Moscow. The cry of "China Lobby" magazine the shocking revelation made by by Lattimore reminds me of the gentleman Ambassador to Arthur Bliss Lane, former who stole a watch and shouted "stop thief" the Poland, in his article The Truth About when the police began chasing him. Katyn Forest Massacre. These documented Nathan D. Shapiro disclosures should awaken the millions of Brooklyn readers of The American Legion Maga- zine to the dangers inherent in the commu- nist system of government. How different the present day course of history might have been had the facts of the Katyn Mas- sacre been exposed to the American people Sound your and the free world in 1943 before the sell- out to Stalin, before Yalta and Potsdam. Charles Rozmarek, President TOO MUCH INFLUENCE? Polish National Alliance Sir: Can anyone tell me when Harry Chicago Bridges and Judy Coplon are going to start serving their jail sentences? Or do they SUPPRESSION? (and a few others) have too much influ- SWITCH TO Sir: Why go back to Katyn for an example ence to be put behind bars? of news suppression? Who is responsible R. J. Kern for keeping more recent news out of the New York City papers and off the radio which might be T From our mail, it seems that a lot of embarrassing I refer to the powers that be? people are coming to the conclusion that specifically to the slaughter by the com- certain people just can't be put in jail. ADD munists of thousands of American GIs in Editors Korea. I haven't seen anything about this LESS OIL recently. Election year? ONE OF GREATEST? Lawrence H. Boling BETWEEN Flushing, N. Y. Sir: You've run down one of our greatest living Americans until his name is only CHANGES mentioned with contempt — that man is Dean Acheson. Roman W. Olson You won't waste Fond du Lac, Wise. money on added quarts TITO AFTER ALL HE CAN GET when you use Pennzoil! This 100%

Sir: I hope that all good Americans will Pure Pennsylvania Oil solves the JUNIOR BASEBALL exercise pressure on Congress not to send problem of excessive oil con- any arms to the Tito government. On a Sir: The entire membership of the Twenty- sumption. Its special tough film, recent visit to Italy I talked to a Yugoslav third District of the Department of Cali- official who after a few drinks stated that product of Pennzoil's exclusive fornia wants to thank you for bringing to their aim is to get all they can from refining process, keeps it on the job light in your March issue the trials and America for at least ten years and then tribulations of the Junior Baseball National despite burning heat and friction. break the treaties. Anthony Grieco Champs. We in this District have long Pennzoil keeps your engine clean Philadelphia been proud of the teams and players that and smooth-running always . . . we have produced, and teams from our T In an early issue we will present an article free from sludge, varnish District have been National Champs once telling of the risks involved in dealing with and before and runners-up several times. We the dictator of Yugoslavia. Editors carbon. Try it and you'll be glad are proud, too, of sponsors of our teams. you switched ... at this sign . . . They arc all real sportsmen and realize that OLD Vs. NEW they are taking part in the greatest of all Sir: Why is it that whenever you sports programs for the training of American writers start to compare the "old time youth. greats" with modern baseball players you Ralph R. Kelly, Commander always take a player of today who perhaps Twenty-third District, California has played half of the season? Ted Wil- Huntington Park, Calif. liams, for instance. You never fail to take the top year for Ruth, Cobb, etc., so why LIKES ROD & GUN CLUB not do the same for Williams, DiMaggio, Sir: Allow me to congratulate you for de- etc.? Why refer to Williams' 1951 record >^Librica«£, voting a page of your fine magazine to of 30 home runs when you know that if items concerning the great outdoors. Most he had played a whole season he may very GIVES ALL ENGINES AN EXTRA MARGIN OF SAFETY men are interested in hunting, fishing, camp- well have topped Ruth's record or at least Member Penn. Grade Crude Oil Assn.. IVrmit No. Z ing, come very close to it? etc., and enjoy reading suggestions and T. L. Chalue PENNZOIL® MOTOR OIL AND LUBRICANTS experiences of others in connection with Needham, Mass. AT BETTER DEALERS . . . COAST TO COAST

The American Legion Magazine • June. 1952 • J Advertisement

From where I sit

61/ Joe Marsh DRAFT DODGERS PROTECTIVE ASSN.

John Crosby should have known better. You've probably never heard of John since he's no relation to Bing, but he writes about radio. Since this doesn't seem to occupy all his time he occasionally turns up on radio and TV shows. Not long ago They Do he w as punditing on a show called "Author Meets the Critic" when he put his foot in his mouth. 'Way in. The show dealt with a book written for "Give A Hoot" For Easy the American Civil Liberties Union. The book wails and rails at the way reds and pinks aren't doing so good these days be- Easy Roberts finally got rid of the cause of certain nasty people—Legionnaires and the like. Among those it rapped was noisy pigeons that used to whoop it Ted Kirkpartick, ex-FBI agent whose Counterattack and Red Channels have up under his eaves. caused a certain class of people a good deal of grief. He must have tried a dozen ways to Kirkpatrick was there defending himself against some of the stuff in the book. scare them off. But no matter what Crosby was there to back up the author. In he did, they were right back cooing by the course of one tirade Crosby sneeringly referred to the FBI as a place where copy his window the next morning. boys used to go to escape the draft. Apart from its total lack of good taste, Then Easy thought of an old stuffed this crack should never have been made on a telecast promoting a Civil Liberties owl he had in his attic. propped it He Union project. It just so happens that the on the roof so's all the pigeons could civil libertarians started in business by en- couraging and helping timid young men

it. left . . . three hoot see They and to dodge the draft in World War 1. The owls have taken their place. Easy name of the outfit was then the American Union Against Militarism. Maybe this ex- swears the hooting is even worse than plains why the ACLU sneers at ex-service the cooing of the pigeons. men. But anyway, Crosby shouldn't have brought that up. It was much worse than sit, From where I quite often a talking about rope in a hangman's house. "bright idea" will turn out to be "not WHOSE CIVIL LIBERTIES? so bright" after all. That's why we The American Civil Liberties Lmion is should never be too cocksure of our mighty active these days, and somehow this bunch can usually be found in the ideas and opinions — but always try corner of individuals and organizations opposing The American Legion. In so do- to keep an open mind. I believe a ing they have confirmed a reference which | refreshing glass of beer is the best angered them in rhe Eugene Lyons' article Our New Privileged Class in our Septem- — believe thirst-quencher you may dif- ber 1951 issue. American Civil Liberties Union, ferently. But who's to say one's right "The which rushes into action to defend the and the other is wrong? Let's just low liest communist in trouble in the back- woods of Arkansas, remains as calm as a practice tolerance. It'll save a lot of Buddha w hen anti-communists are in diffi- hootin' and hollerin'. culties." Soon after this appeared in print we re- ceived a letter from the head of the out-

fit protesting that the ACLU did, too. defend people who were not communists or pro-communists. As proof he submit- ted a list of three anti-communist cases they had defended. We asked the gentle- man if he'd be good enough to give us a list of all the people the ACLU had aided in the same period. That was months ago, Copyright, 1952, United States Brewers Foundation g • The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 but so far we haven't received his list. Must be pretty lengthy to be taking the ACLU all tli is time to compile it.

TWO MOVIE CRITICS SHUDDER

More than a year ago we published an article entitled Why You Buy Books that Sell Communism, telling how reviewers hired by the highly influential New York Times and the equally influential Herald Tribune showed a curious partiality for books by such people as "Dr." Owen Latti- more, Edgar Snow, etc. Making matters even cozier, these same authors often doubled as reviewers for the two papers, and no diagrams are needed to show how they treated books that didn't peddle their ideological fish. Now we'd like to call your attention to a pair of motion picture reviews in those papers. The movie under consideration is My Sou John, a hard-hitting anti-commu- nist film starring Helen Hayes, Van Heflin, Dean Jagger and Robert Walker, and pro- duced by Leo McCarey. In some papers the film got excellent notices, but neither Bosley Crowther of the Times nor Otis L. Guernsey, Jr., of the Trib thought well of the picture.

Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, and no one can quarrel with honest dis- agreement. However, both these review crs seemed more concerned about baring their own liberal souls than in presenting an objective' appraisal of the film. Crowther, for instance, in his emotionally supercharged Times review declared: "There are some other things about this picture that may cause a thoughtful person to feel a shudder of apprehension at the militancc and dogmatism it reveals— its snide attitude toward intellectuals, its obvious She's dialing California pitch for religious conformity and its even- < ^ endorsement of its •< <<<.< <. < < < ^ tual whole-hearted < x < < < < -e < Legionnaire's stubborn bigotry." In the Trib Guernsey joins his quaking colleague with a tremor or two of his own. from Englewood, N. J. "One shudders," he writes, "at the thought that My Sou John might be shown outside the United States." Possibly .Mr. Guernsey fears that such a film might give foreigners the idea that there arc a few patriotic Americans left. In any case, we'd like to make a sugges- tion. Write to both newspapers and get those reviews, published April 9th. Then go see the movie and draw your own con- clusions. An entirely new kind of Long Dis- This new way of putting through another ex- WELL WORTH QUOTING tance service is now being tried in Long Distance calls is Englewood, New Jersey. ample of the way Bell System people We hope that everyone read the Satur- constantly planning and build- day Evening Post scries / Was the Witness Ten thousand telephone custom- are in which \\ hittaker Chambers told of the ers in that city now dial their own ing to provide you with better tele- unmasking of Alger Hiss, and how this calls to certain distant points. phone service. traitor was backed by some of the most First comes the idea. Next the powerful people in our government. Prob- It's easy to do and faster. Just ably the most cogent paragraph of the scr- by dialing two or three more digits inventing, manufacturing and trial ies, however, is the following from the than on a local call, they can reach in actual use. Then, as soon as pos- Post of April 5th: any one of eleven million telephones sible, the extension of the improved "The simple fact is that when I took up cities from service to more and more people. my little sling and aimed at communism, I in and around twelve also hit something else. What I hit was the coast to coast. forces of that great socialistic revolution, which, in the name of liberalism, spasmodi- cally, incompletely, somewhat formlessly, HELPFUL HINT - Keep a list of Long Distance numbers handy but always in the same direction, has been beside your telephone. Out-of-toivn calls go through faster inching its ice cap over the nation for SYSTEM ." when you Call By Number . . . BELL TELEPHONE two decades . .

The American Legion Magazine • June. 1952 Handsomer Products Hair/ Parade 3Vkys.

A sampling of items which are in process of development or are coming on the market. Mention of products in no way constitutes an endorsement of them, since in most cases they are described as represented by manufacturers.

announced a simple and inexpensive meth- od for checking batteries, sockets and wir- ing connections with test lamps called Flash-Cheks. Replacing the test devices formerly available which used miniature flashlight lamps and complicated adapter sockets, the Flash-Cheks cost 22$ and 254 respectively, and the manufacturer declares they'll "give at least 2,700,000 tests during

its rated life." Besides insuring that the LIGHTS OUT! circuit of a flash synchronizer is working Have you ever wished that someone properly, the Flash-Chek minimizes the we//groomed for handsome, would invent a switch which would turn possibility of losing pictures because of ha/r and hea//Aj/ sca/p the light out after you had left a room? weak batteries. Well, someone has made such an invention, LUC/ty r/&£K 3-PVRPOSE and it will soon be available at department, TELESCOPIC CRUTCH h//- electrical and hardware stores. This de- f/a/'r 7on/c scores a ma/ metal crutch which telescopes to 29 1/2 layed action switch keeps the light on for A inches is announced by the Walters Co., w/fh rne" about a minute after the switch is pressed, Inc., P. Atlanta, Ga. Made of but when you want to turn the light back O. Box 486, chrome plated, light weight steel, and in- y^kei HankBauer on there is no delay whatsoever. Housed in adjustable with screw driver, the a standard size case made of Bakelite the stantly a sw itch can be quickly and easily installed Watters Aid lias a patented locking mech- disengaging. in any existing w all outlet or in new con- anism to prevent accidental r~r\ Lucky Tiger keeps hair neat supplies Regional is of the type, The manufacturer many nV) and well groomed yet it's struction. The switch toggle Offices and Veterans Administration Hos- not the least bit greasy. and when it is flipped downward a spring- loaded diaphragm in the switch postpones pitals. The crutches sell for $29.50 a pair. Lucky Tiger routs loose extinguishing the light. Made by Electric dandruff, dryness and itching Deodorizer Corporation, 9993 Broadstrect, scalp — gives your scalp a Detroit 4, the switch will retail for $1.98. cool, clean feeling. FOR BOATMEN In addition Lucky Tiger can actually kills on contact the A new kind of boat carrier which common dandruff germ.* be folded into a unit not much larger than a fishing tackle box is available from the G.M. Supply Co., 3869 N. Palmer St., Mil- It makes sense to use waukee 12, Wise. Despite its compactness HOLD THAT CREASE a 3-purpose hair tonic, folded, the E. Z. Portage, as it is when in the rain without not just a cream or oil If you w ant to go out called, can be used to move a good-sized — Lucky Tiger 3-Pur- ruining the crease in your trousers, Sta-Dri boat since it opens to an ample 38 inches. pose Hair Tonic not Products Co., 765 Crotona Park North, The price is $12.95 postpaid, $13.95 west of only keeps hair well New York City 60, can supply the where- the Rockies. groomed but fights withal in their new product called Dry dandruff and keeps your scalp clean Pants. Made of Plastic, these pants are and healthy. Ask your barber. made to fit over a regular pair of trousers. Light in weight, they fit into a pocket size *Pityiosporum Ovale. pouch, and the price is $1.98.

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LUCKY If you've got a baby you've got diapers, and a new household product offered by TIGER Marion and Willard, 710 Ball St., erry, FANS PHOTO Ga., will interest you. This is a Diaper prob- On page 24 of this issue you will find a Shower which simplifies the washing feature entitled What's Wrong With lem. It consists of a container which holds These Snapshots''' One thing that keeps go- the soiled diapers, and this is placed over lits through ing wrong in picture-taking is flash equip- a toilet bowl. A shower which ment, but there's a new way of checking the center of a plastic cover provides easy HAIR TONIC this. The VVestinghouse Lamp Division has cleaning. Price is $6.98.

Sold al alt drug and toilet goodt counter* When writing to manufacturers concerning items described here kindly mention that you read about them in The American Legion Magazine g • The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 .

I CALL ON ALL LEGIONNAIRES... and all Americans to see it without fail! It shows what an overwhelming force for good the motion picture " industry can marshal!

Donald R. Wilson, The FBI man . . . who National Commander knows John's secret!

'I was guilty to this extent, Mother. We were very

intimate . . . very intimate indeed."

My Son John Starring

HELEN HAYES VAN HEFLIN

ROBERIWALKER, • DEAN JAGGER

Screenplay by MYLES CONNOLLY and LEO McCAREY

Adaptation by JOHN LEE MAHIN • Produced and Directed by LEO McCAREY The sons . . who fought everything A Paramount Picture John stood for! The Freedom to Grow

f f ERE the venturer may start upon his JL JL dream with stars in his eyes — for all the small in this great land have the freedom to grow big. The humblest vendor of today can be- come tomorrow's merchant prince and his cart a towering castle filled with wares of all the world. For the way was fashioned in the creed

of men whose foresight is our fortune and whose concept of the American way was that the individual be free. It is a concept that has made America's industries great and their greatness has made America strong. Today, The Texas Company looks back fifty years upon a birthplace as primitive as the wagon of the vendor. Its forebears believed in freedom: the right to make their own choices, to run their own risks, to suffer of their own errors and to gather their own rewards. Asking neither subsidy nor security, and knowing they would prosper only in proportion to the manner in which they

served — a homely philosophy, but it is the bedrock of the American way, as solid as the ledge beneath the loam of our land.

For it has given America the most powerful sinews of all the nations of the world.

' • Aco\

THESE PICTURES were merely dreams fifty a moral in itself — an inspiration to all the est pinnacle; and because Freedom of En- years ago when The Texas Company was young and small of business — kindling for terprise stood by its side and whispered born — a tiny newcomer in the realm of the fires that light the eyes of every en- encouragement. the giant. deavoring American. America's industries are symbols of Today, it is a leader in its field; in fact, For how did it grow? Because it was America's strength; and, like the biceps of the seventh largest among the great busi- born in this broad land where the lowliest the healthy and the strong, bespeak the ness organizations of America. Its rise is may climb to the peak of ambition's lofti- wisdom of our way.

THE TEXAS COMPANY 1902-1952

Published by The Texas Company on its FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY The man who saw PARIS

If you were in the AEF or served in the ETO,

you'll understand what got into Thompson.

By HAROLD HELFER

awrence Thompson always had they were, or the dishwasher. Any but inasmuch as he'd always been a sort seemed like just an ordinary number of persons were heard to sigh of solitary and dreamy-like fellow any- sort of fellow. He was bald, and remark that they just wished they ways, why, it really wasn't so unusual except for a stubborn last-ditch could be taking that Paris trip. The The fact is some people seemed just stand of hair around the fringes, and he funny thing, though, was that Law- a little disappointed in him. The pic- was one of those lack-lustre kind of rence Thompson himself didn't seem tures he'd brought home were just some people who seem to have always been especially enthusiastic about it. He'd he'd made himself with his $2.98 box middle-aged or thereabouts. Even after always liked to go fishing at Muskrat camera. He'd take them out and there he won the national radio contest he Creek whenever he got any time off. would be these views of streets and didn't seem to create too much excite- But in the end he seemed to feel sort buildings and monuments and what ment. After all, all he had done was say, of obligated, after accepting the deep not, and, though some exclamations when his phone rang and he was asked freeze and the other prizes, to go to were made that this Eiffel Tower was who the fourth President of the United Paris too and so he did. just about the biggest looking oil der- States was, that it was James Madison When he came back there were some rick anybody had ever seen, by and and, while this was pretty good, it was people who afterwards said that they large the photos didn't really create hardly what you'd call sensational. could tell right away there was some- too much of a stir. Lawrence Thomp- The thing that caused the most com- thing different about him, but actually son always wound up his comments on ment about the whole matter around he seemed more or less the same. Of Paris by saying he looked forward to Thomasville was the week-in-Paris course, when somebody stopped him going back there some day, but since prize, much more so than the deep and asked him about Paris a kind of that's the sort of thing people will say freeze, the set of silverware, fancy as faraway look would come into his eyes, after a trip to Oklahoma City or

11 Lawrence Thompson became a landmark, sitting out there by himself at his sidewalk table.

(coni i 11 lied) The Man who saw PARIS told her that he wanted to move out of his large, comfortable bachelor's apart- ment to the attic. Airs. Duncan seemed Shreveport or Sacramento, why, it can't with some suspicion. Even men wear- quite astonished. There was no furni- be stated that anybody paid any par- ing two-toned shoes, especially if there ture up there or anything. In fact, you

ticular attention to it. was any suede to it, did not altogether had to list just a little to be able to

The first sign that a change had come escape raised eyebrows. But Lawrence stand up in it. But it seems that in Paris over Lawrence that was really out-and- Thompson seemed determined to wear living in attics was considered quite the out noticeable was when he showed up that thing atop his head, stares or no thing, and w hen Airs. Duncan saw that one day wearing a beret. Now in stares. he was real serious about it she said, Thomasville any man who wears any- It was shortly after this that he went "Well, I suppose you could move up thing like that was bound to be treated up to Mrs. Duncan, his landlady, and (Continued on page 40)

12 Everyone has VOTES

If we are to make good government, the

fact that we vote may be as important as

who we vote for.

By DONALD R. WILSON NATIONAL COMMANDER, THE AMERICAN LEGION PROCLAMATION Whereas responsibility for good government in our nation rests as fully on the governed as on those who govern, and n the national elections of 1948, more Ameri- Whereas the most desirable conduct of our public affairs is only cans went to the polls than ever before. possible where all eligible voters are heard; it is hereby urged that all eligible voters in The Ameri- Even so, nearly 50 million Americans of Therefore: can Legion properly qualify themselves in advance to cast their votes voting age did not vote in 1948. in local, state and national elections this year and every year, and It is safe to say that most of the non-voters assumed that It is urged that all Legionnaires inform themselves to the best their failure to vote made no difference. of their ability to make the wisest choice they can among candi- Men and women offer many reasons for not voting. dates and issues, and It is urged that all Legionnaires express this choice to the best of "My man is in anyway." their ability at the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1952, and

"My man can't win." It is further urged that all organized units of The American Legion "They look the same to me." participate and cooperate in civic efforts aimed at achieving the American citizens in the local, "A plague on both their houses." largest possible participation of all state and national elections. "I can't make up mind." my DONALD R. WILSON "One vote doesn't make any difference." National Commander, The American Legion Clearly, even if one vote does not make much difference in the naming of candidates to office (and there have been ******** many important elections where one vote did make a differ- ence), 50 million votes might make a tremendous difference. Just as clearly, the only way 50 million votes can be thrown some extent, their vote is a cruel joke. The most cynical away is one by one. of all views is one that cannot be uncommon in a nation Not so clear is the fact that there is no such thing as where around half the eligible voters regularly forsake the making no choice on Election Day. Besides the vote he polls. It boils dow n to a bitter denial of the pow er of the may cast for a candidate for any office, each citizen has vote, and goes something like this: another vote which he cannot help but cast. "I am offered a lousy choice of candidates, and don't want His other vote is the fact that he did or did not vote. any of them. Before Election Day they promise me heaven It is often the most important vote we have. When Election and earth. No matter which one I vote for, he forgets Day is over, each of us is inescapably counted among either everything he promised as soon as he's in office. I am then the voters or the non-voters, and it makes a tremendous powerless for (one, two, three or four) years, when the difference in the quality of government that we get. same comedy repeats itself. If my side loses, my vote is Any year — and apparently more so this year than usual even more effectively canceled, and a bunch of rascals I — the American people are anxious not only about the didn't even want in the first place run things. The little flavor of the government we will get but about its quality-. fellow hasn't a thing to say. To heck with voting!" You and I not only want our favorite party or candidates Yes. To some extent these things happen. W ho w ould to win, we also want to protect ourselves against being deny it? abused by our own favorites, if they should win, or by the But why do they happen? opposing candidates if they should win. One who complains about an unhappy choice of candi- Some feel there is no way to find this protection. dates is complaining about choices made in advance by In fact, among the more cynical Americans of voting age major political organizations. But if we look beneath the perhaps no view is more common than the belief that, to (Continued ov page 41)

13 Sign marking neutral zone Your duty as a Legionnaire is to get Inside, the voter qualifies for his ballot by identifies the place to vote. others to vote. Bring a neighbor along! signing the register. A clerk points to the line.

This voter cast a straight ballot for the candidates of Here is a straight vote for Party B. Constitutional amend- Party A. Levers must be left down to record the vote. ments are generally listed near the top of the machine.

THE ABCs OF VOTING

As a Legionnaire it will be your duty this year to get others to vote. Some will

hold back because they've never voted and don't know how simple it is. These

pictures show it's easy to elect the right people.

THE PAPER BALLOT is still in common use. The voter takes his ballot into a booth. Using a pencil (tied to a

Candidates of all parties are listed on it. Plenty of time is given for marking choices. string) the voter marks X's. A new voter learns how simple voting The handle closed the curtain of the voting Levers are pulled down over the is by trying out a demonstration machine. booth. Now the machine is ready for the voter. names of favored candidates.

ARTY A

ARTY B

This machine shows a split vote. But the machine won't let you vote for two or more candidates for the same job.

By ALEXANDER CROSBY You can write in names by lifting a metal slide at top. surprisingly, the man who first patented an Not"electrographic vote recorder" in 1869 was Thomas A. Edison. But the machine first used, in a local election at Lockport, N. Y., in 1892, was the invention of Jacob H. Myers. Congress approved voting machines for federal elections in 1899 and more than two-thirds of the states have since au- thorized their use. Advantages of the machine over paper ballots are that the voter saves time, errors PHOTOS BY BERNIE and fraud are minimized, and the count is automatic NEWMAN

and immediate. When the back panel is unlocked, the results are visible.

Before leaving the booth, The folded ballot is dropped into the ballot- the voter folds his ballot. box — symbol of our American democracy.

As the voter opens the curtain, the levers go up again. That's all!

15 WEATHER REPOR

Your life may have depended on the weather forecast described in this

true story — the one that launched the Normandy invasion.

BY m. o. gray

The events described in this article arc The lieutenant was talking to a major "Thank you, Sergeant," said the true. Fictitious names, however, have at the back of the tent, and the major colonel, returning the salute. "I'll call been given to the officers concerned. was staring over at the prisoner. He for you when we are finished." The ser- EDITORS couldn't hear what they were saying. geant went over to the stove in the But for his failure these men might corner of the tent. t was D plus 6. Outside the prisoner well have been his prisoners, the major "Here, take this chair," the colonel I of war camp, the coastal gale was and the lieutenant and the sergeant said, pulling up a folding chair beside beating with a desperate fury against guarding him, and even the man he had his desk. "I'm Colonel Evans. I believe the big guns, against the floating harbors asked to see. And only that one man you wanted to see me?" along the Normandy shore, tearing could tell him if he had actually failed. "You are the weather officer respon- them from their moorings like so many He must know. sible for the invasion forecast?" the pieces of driftwood. The rain continued to pour down German asked, still standing. The storm reached even into the the sides of the tent, blotting out al- "I'm the chief AAF weather officer commanding officer's headquarters, most all sound inside. Again the flap attached to Allied Headquarters. It was sucking the canvas flaps of the entrance- in the entrance blew out, show ing the my men who drew up the weather way until they slapped back and forth dim, wet gray of the Normandy maps responsible for the invasion pre- against the sides of the tent. The roof weather. dictions. From that information the hung heavy, soaked with the rains, and The major picked up a telephone and Allied Chiefs of Staff decided on the the lights flickered from dim to bright talked for several minutes, occasionally invasion date." in their swinging sockets. glancing at the POW. Then he hung The German officer looked silently Before the bare table of a lieutenant up and called another number, gave a for a moment into the colonel's face. near the doorway stood a middle-aged brief order and nodded to the lieutenant. His voice was low as he spoke. "I am man, his olive uniform darkened and In spite of himself, the German's Major Klausener, chief meteorologist clinging damply to him so that the let- mouth twitched as the lieutenant walked for the German Coastal Defense Com- ters POW across the back seemed al- over to him. "Colonel Evans happens to mand. It was because of my predictions most a part of his body. be in this area now," he said. "He'll sec of solid, impenetrable weather that

"You realize that's a very unusual re- you in a few minutes." German vigilance was relaxed. 1 failed quest," said the lieutenant. Before the prisoner was led out, the to forecast the temporary break in the "I must see him," he said, with a pre- sergeant tied a blindfold around his storm area that made your landings ciseness of speech that w as the only in- eyes. He and the sergeant slushed out possible." dication of an accent. through the mud to a jeep somew here "I sec," said Colonel Evans. The lieutenant tapped his pencil beside the tent. They drove for about "I have heard much of the American against the table. Nothing like this had ten minutes over the water-soaked luck, Colonel," he said. "I think that the come under his jurisdiction before. roads and finally slid to a stop. change in the weather was pure luck. "Wait here," he said, leaving the When the blindfold was removed, Did you not have merely — a hunch — German officer under the care of the the German found himself in a tent that the weather would clear slightly sergeant who had brought him. much like the one he had just left. Be- on June sixth? You could not have The German sat down. He lowered hind a table in the center of the office known." his eyes to the bare, raw wood of the sat a colonel wearing AAF insignia. Colonel Evans smiled. One hand flooring, and put his head in his hands. Spread out before him were several dropped to a chart on the table. "We The weight of defeat had drawn heavy maps covered with swirling lines and knew," he said. lines down beside his tight lips. arrows and small numbers written in The German stared coldly at the After a few moments he looked up. between the swirls. colonel's eyes. "I don't believe you."

16 The colonel still smiled and re- mained silent. "I don't believe you," repeated the Nazi officer, raising his voice. "Like

yourself, I am a scientist. I can read a weather map as well as you or any officer on your staff. "And I know from those maps that the Normandy coast was to have been a low barometric pressure area for at least two weeks following June 3." He moved closer to the table and pointed to the center of a series of uneven concentric circles drawn over the map of the coast. "The low of that storm center has reached here now. My charts, too, told me it was coming. A solid front of atmospheric disturbance moving eastward from Canada, gathering force as it came swirling toward the continent, across the British Isles, over the Channel, and then the Coast." "Precisely," said the colonel, trac- ing an isobar across the map with his thumb. "But my charts showed no rise in pressure. From our information the weather would have been entirely too dangerous for any landings in that period. Yet on one day the barometer unexpectedly rose. On that day your troops were landed." The German raised his eyes and looked straight over the colonel's head. "I was so sure of my informa-

tion that I advised the German com- mand that if your armies had not landed before June third, there would be no landings for at least two weeks following that time." Colonel Evans offered him a ciga-

rette and he took it. His hands were unsteady as he shielded the match. "Because of my prediction, the German Coastal Defense Command relaxed their vigilance. Many of the officers were given the first leave they had had in months. Others went on maneuvers away from their de- fense posts. We were so sure you could not come for those two weeks." "But there was enough of a break to let us through on June sixth," Colonel Evans said. "American luck," the German in- sisted, scrutinizing the colonel's face as if to find the answer there. "American science," Colonel The German sat down. Defeat had drawn heavy lines on his face. Evans replied. Only for his failure these men might have been his prisoners. "How did you know?" (Continued on page 37)

17 Your Child is their TARGET

How a small but well organized minority is attempting to manipulate our

public schools to condition our children for what they call "a new social order."

you remember the newsreel pic- Dotures of the Hitler youth, German THE TEACHERS COLLEGE "BRAIN TRUST" boys and girls goose-stepping along the streets of Berlin and other German cities "sieg heiling" their Fiihrer? Do you recall the parades of the regimented children of Russia, the thousands of young communists massed in Red Square in Moscow? Have you seen the Chinese youths saluting Stalin's ban- ners fluttering from the walls and gates of their ancient cities? And the German boys and girls today "sieg heiling" their new Fiihrer in communist East Berlin? Dr. Harold Have you ever asked yourself how did Rugg all those children get that way? Dr. Jesse H. Indoctrination did it. The forced Newlon feeding of ideas and attitudes their state- By IRENE CORB ALLY KUHN controlled teachers spooned out to them was w hat did it. Just as their body ods for America would have to be These authoritarians in education muscles were hardened by rigid drills, subtle and undercover, disguised and have sought to subvert teachers and so were their developing minds put publicized as thrilling new experiments in some cases they have succeeded; but, through artfully devised mental calis- to "benefit the child and the commu- by and large, the majority of teachers thenics to produce the Kind of youth the nity, to prepare today's child to be to- have kept their integrity and sense of state wanted. Just as the stiff, unnatural morrow's citizen." high responsibility to their calling. That goose-step could be only so many inches And that is precisely what has been is not to say that they have alw ays been long, so w as each mental step measured happening in this country for almost immune from the influence of the plan- to destroy individualism and produce thirty years now. There has been a ners. Mostly, the teachers have been unquestioning robots. subtle, dangerous movement inside our pow erless to prevent the spread of what In totalitarian countries this perver- educational system, slow and tentative its inventors call "progressive educa- sion of education can be effected open- at first, picking up speed as it accumu- tion," and its opponents describe as "the ly. But any such overt attempt in the lated strength and power, especially in swing to the left in education." Such United States to herd our children into the past fifteen years. The movement distinguished educators as Dr. Milo H. state-controlled kindergartens and has been more than an adaptation to McDonald, former New York City schools, removing them forcibly from changing times of teaching trends and high school principal, and Canon Ber- parental control and from the good in- methods, as its proponents have openly nard hidings Bell, consultant on educa- fluences of home and church, would asserted. It has been a deliberate, calcu- tion and religion at the University of meet with violent opposition. lated action by a small but powerful Chicago, have been among the articu- This doesn't mean that we can relax group of educators not only to change late representatives of those teachers on that old-fashioned cliche that "it the character of American education who oppose the poison in the progres- can't happen here." But to accomplish radically, but to capture the "whole sive education program w hich has al- the same results with our children that child," usurp parental authority and so ready seriously damaged and weakened dictator-ruled countries have, the meth- nullify moral and spiritual influences. the American educational svstcm and

18 In a totalitarian country, perversion of education can be done openly. In the United States the methods have to be more subtle.

Rugg, George S. Counts. William H. group of parent-citizens headed by Col. Kilpatrick and others in the group call- Augustin G. Rudd, and conducted its ing themselves the "frontier thinkers." own investigation into anti- American all followers of the reformer-educator material in public school textbooks. Dr. John Dewey, of Teachers College, Considerable success attended these Columbia University, the father of efforts, especially in ridding the schools American progressive education. of the w orst of the subversive textbooks, Before he came to Teachers College and in awakening many educators and Dr. Dewey was connected briefly with laymen to the danger. the University of Chicago, where his But the leaders of the radical new original ideas, later to become the key- educational movement had no intention stone of progressive education, were of retreating from their long-term pro- tried out in the University's High gram. The movement continued along School with singular lack of success. two parallel lines of deeper political in- His concepts of freedom of expression filtration and weakening of traditional resulted in retrogression and in bad methods on one side and, on the other, discipline. Dr. Dewey didn't stay long of an artful public relations campaign at Chicago and although he may have to win powerful friends for their theo- discouraged his brief experi- ries. third marked off for Willard E. Goslin was ousted from his been by A road was Pasadena job when the citizens by a ence there he was not beaten. At the movement's possible future use vote of 22,210 to 10,032 defeated a Teachers College he continuously through a continuous, organized attack tax proposal which would have been preached his idea of effecting social re- on all critics, dissenters and questioners. necessary to finance further Goslinisms. forms through the schools, and he built That road was opened recently. up a body of followers, of whom those Generally speaking, then, the course mentioned above exerted the most of the radical educators toward their cheated a w hole generation of our youth powerful influence on teachers, teaching aims and objectives was smooth enough of many of the essentials in a proper and textbooks. after their first serious set-back — the training for life. So strong was the influence exerted discontinuance by many schools of the Dr. McDonald launched his Ameri- by Dewey on his little band that in 1912 use of Dr. Rugg's books "The Rugg can Education Association in 1938 to the students on the Columbia campus Social Science Series." It might almost emphasize the need of restoring worthy had a saying which they tossed around be said that the victory won by their standards to the public school system w ith "modern" abandon: "There is no perceptive early critics had put these in his own city. In 1939 George E. God but Dewey, and Kilpatrick is his self-styled "frontier thinkers" on guard; Sokolsky in a series of magazine articles prophet." and while sporadic and isolated criti- inveighed against the hooks and teach- In 1940 and 1941 the American cisms continued to be made against ings of such men as Professors Harold Legion printed the findings of a small (Continued on page 54)

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How to Travel without a Car

Pittsburgh — Cleveland— Toledo — Detroit • Chicago Pullman? No, plane. This is These grill-dining cars, with deep carpeting, are a berth in a DC-6 Skysleeper. part of the new equipment of the New York Central. (Via Pittsburgh & Lake Erie-Erie Railroads)

25 85 23 87 Table No. 58 Dally Daily Daily Daity P. & L. E. R. R. tM ~sr PM til 12 40 Iv Pittsburgh . . (E.T.) 8 00 12 30 6 00 lv Coraopolis 8 13 12 44 6 14 Lv Attqulppa. . 8 22 12 54 6 24 If you haven't made a trip by train, plane or bus Lv Beaver (Rochester) 8 30 02 I 6 32 l» Beaver Falls (N. Brighton) 8 35 JJ8 A31 lv Ellwood City (Note) S 2U ±_n 6 36 Lv Wampum 8 50 1 23 G 52 U New Castle St.) 8 43 recently, you'll find it much more enjoyable today. (Wash. (Note) 1 18 ( 49 Ar Ymingstown _9^3 2 00 _7_30 2 00 _625 685. "623 _687 lv Youngstown 9 28 2 10 7 35 2 10 Lv Nlles » 9 38 2 22 7 45 Lv Warren 9 45 2 34 7 58 2 32 By SAM G. WINGFIELD tr Cleveland (Un. Term.) I1M0 3 40 8 55 3 35 N. Y. C. SYSTEM 35 73 9 Lv Cleveland (Un. Term.). 11 35 4 00 10 35 3 55 tr Elyrla (Oberlin) 12 15 4 37 11 21 At Sandusky 12 50 5 12 12 05 5 50 tr Toledo 1 50 6 12 1 05 is a nation on wheels. We the complexity of modern transpor- America J12_ 306 314 JO! are the greatest travelers on earth, tation. Lv Toledo. 2 40 t 30 3.20 6 15 tr Detroit. 4 00 _8J0 5 10 7 45 but the wheels we move on are usu- It's not really complicated. The ^35_ 73 Lv Toledo 00 ally those of the old family car. When improvement in the service that the 2 E 17 1 35 tr Elkhart . ...(CT.) 3 00 7 22 2 55

tr South Bend. . it is necessary to use some other means carriers have made in recent years is 3 26 7 47 3 40 tr La Porte 3 50 8 12 4 05 of locomotion many of us are com- another of the phenomena of Ameri- tr Gary A 4 30 A8 42 4 50 tr Englewood . 5 05 >9 15 5 41 pletely flabbergasted. have only the can business. You can have a pleasant tr Chicago (la Salta St. Stt.) 5 20 » 30 5 55 We PM m at it vaguest ideas as to accommodations and trip without fuss or bother by paying E.T.— Eastern Standard Time. CT.—Central standard Time. costs, schedules and connections. a little attention to details. Bankers A Stops on signal to discharge If you have any doubt about this, have a saying, "before you invest, in- passengers from Toledo and beyond. stand near a ticket window at any rail- vestigate" and that applies to travel ( Stops only to discharge passengers. road station, bus depot or airline termi- as well as stocks. With passenger " Stops on signal to receive passengers (or Toledo and beyond. nal listen to the puzzling fares soaring, most any trip repre- and vague and Note—Bus service between Wampum and Ellwood City; also between Castle and Castle (Wash. St.) questions thrown at the clerk. The ig- sents an investment so it's a good New New norance of fundamentals about com- idea to understand what makes the mercial travel is especially true among wheels go 'round. Travel hint: Learn to read a time- our young servicemen. They've grown So draw up a chair and let us show table, including the footnotes, and up in an era w hen the automobile has you how easy travel can be. Nothing ask questions if you have any doubts. provided unlimited freedom to get is impossible. You can even travel about. Now when they try to go some- without money — if your credit is where on furloughs they are baffled by good.

20 Some carriers will arrange a loan. Go ahead and take the trip, then pay them back monthly as you do for a television set. They give you a credit card which takes care of everything, and bill you once a month. Do you want to hire an automobile? One will be awaiting your arrival at airport or station. Drive it

where you choose and keep it as long as you wish. When you are ready to get back on the train or plane, drive the car back to the terminal, turn it in, pay $6.00 a day plus six cents a mile, or charge it on your credit card. If time is money you can be whizzed

The interstate bus can take you right to the center of the big attractions.

Coach service in planes gives you fast, safe service in luxurious One of the extras found in regular plane service is free meal airliners. The only difference is that certain frills are missing. service. Also, the seating arrangement gives you more room. across the continent in a four-engine 27,748 passenger-carrying cars. Their lution. Gone are those Civil War tor- plane—breakfast in New York, dinner aggregate seating capacity was approxi- ture-chamber day coaches. Everything in Los Angeles—at a cost of something mately 1,492,700, or more than the en- is new including the name. It's the over- under one hundred dollars plus tax. Or tire population of the state of Nebraska. night coach, a new wrinkle in low-cost if you have more time than money, you These cars run day and night, so do your travel. These are spacious cars with can roll along over hill and dale in a own figuring if you want to know the seats which recline to several restful thirty-thousand-dollar streamlined bus, number of passengers carried annually. positions. Tastefully decorated in pastel past the front yards of America, at a Like the old grey mare, the old iron colors, they have wide picture windows, cost of far less than you can drive horse too has changed—for the better. air conditioning, fluorescent lighting, yourself. Streamlined and diesel-powered now, plenty of luggage space, and large Should you wish to send Junior, age it glides along like some swift-moving powder rooms. eight, or your Aunt, age eighty, on a mammoth, eating up miles at seventy or Many rail lines operate trains made trip unescorted, it can be arranged eighty per hour and hauling behind it up entirely of overnight coaches, through the Travelers Aid Society, and a hotel on wheels. lounge cars and diners and list them no charge is made for this service. You can get aboard this hotel with in the time tables as Reserved Seat For the small sum of a quarter you one of two kinds of tickets, one good trains. Seats are numbered and reserved can get a $5,000 insurance policy on the only on coaches, and the Pullman ticket. as they are in a Pullman. Porters are trip you are about to make, and if you The difference is slight— 3.375 cents a there to help with the luggage, and usu- have a round trip ticket it also insures mile in a coach and 4.5 cents in a Pull- ally a passenger representative — who you when returning. man. docs for you what a Stewardess does Last year the railroads operated Coach travel has undergone a revo- (Continued on page W)

21 THESE WORKERS SHARE THE WEALTH

Last year 276 American companies shared their profits with

400,000 employees. Is this the answer to our labor problems?

By B. J. McOUAID little work as possible on any given day. have been advanced to do away with And, more and more, they say, the these differences, and to establish more More than half of all American fac- ultimate goal of American labor and peaceful labor relations. Most have tory workers think that hard work its unions is a domestic form of social- blown sky high. Profit-sharing is the will never bring them any special ism. livest and most promising of the others. recognition or reward in industry. Talk to any labor group or any man- Back of it is the thought that workers They complain that as far as most agement organization, and sooner or given a definite financial interest in the employers are concerned, they are only later you will hear those sentiments ex- profits earned by their firms will be robots — less valuable to industry than pressed. Any group or organization, happier, more efficient, and more loyal. the machines they operate. that is, where profit-sharing isn't Because they are, their employers will Many employers, on the other hand, preached and practiced. also profit more. say their factory workers have no real Suspicion and misunderstanding be- There's nothing new in that idea. It interest in the companies they work for. tween employers and employees have dates back in this country to 1794, when They insist that employees are out to been the basis of industrial strife Albert Gallatin — the nation's fourth get as much money as they can for as through the years. All sorts of ideas Secretary of the Treasury — shared the

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profits of a small factory with his em- ployees. Profit-sharing did not take hold in those founding days of the nation, but 75 years later, 1869, the idea popped up again in Brewster & Co., a New York carriage builder. Again, it was no go. Brewster dropped the plan in 1871. But others had watched with interest the "Golden Rule" experiment, and new plans began appear- ing. In 1882, the Pillsbury Flour Mills, in Minneapolis, started its long, successful profit-sharing program. Four years later, Procter & Gamble set up a slightly differ- ent plan. At the turn of the century, 23 employers were plugging along with profit-sharing

programs. Just before World War I, there were 60 known plans. The war, with its high profits, boomed profit-sharing; when profits dwindled after the war, many of the new plans died. Only a rugged few George A. Hormel & Co. has had a profit-sharing plan for years. Here foreman Del- survived the depression years. bert Skinner passes out checks to Bonnie Olson, Mrs. Melvin Ehmke, Ruth Rauen. World War II set off a new flurry of interest in profit-sharing. As before, it was a period of high profits and — another fac- tor favoring the establishment of new plans — also a period of sharply rising taxes.

Unlike the experience in World War I, the spurt in profit-sharing has continued in the postwar period. The semi-war in

Korea has accelerated it. Now, significant new gains are being chalked up, month by month. One measuring-stick of profit-sharing's

recent gains in popularity is the fact that two leading presidential candidates, Taft and Stassen, warmly endorse the idea. Mr. Stassen, in announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination, made the pro- motion of profit-sharing a virtual "plank" in his personal platform. Mr. Taft, as prin- cipal speaker at a national convention of Profit-Sharers, was almost equally fulsome Once a year at all Procter & Gamble plant communities the P&G "family" meets in his praise. He went to the heart of the for a Dividend Day celebration. These thousands turned out at Cincinnati, Ohio. plan's philosophy when he noted that: "It teaches the workingman nor to think of himself as a class apart, but rather as an integral part of industry, with a personal interest in its prosperity." The Council of Profit-Sharing Industries — a nonprofit organization dedicated to the spread of profit-sharing throughout industry — is a barometer of the rising in- terest in new plans. The Council an- nounced a marked increase in member firms in 1951, to a high of 276 companies with 400,000 employees. Members covered a wide cross-section of industry, and ranged from a neighborhood garage with 15 employees to Sears, Roebuck & Co., with 100,000. They had in effect modifica-

tions of ten basic profit-sharing plans, all having a single fundamental idea: that workers should receive a fixed rate of pay —not less than the standard for their in- dustry and area — plus a predetermined share of the profits on their work. The Council, headed by a New Hamp- At the Manchester, N. H., Union-Leader, Albert Vondette shows John Klop an effi- shire newspaper publisher, William Loeb,

ciency chart. Looking on are Gordon Sampson, Ray Mahoney and Hjalmar Peterson. ( Continued on page 60 23

4.

Whafs wrong with these SNAPSHOTS

If you can spot the mistakes that spoil these photographs

you are probably well beyond the novice stage.

Every year thousands of miles of film are spoiled by the mistakes illustrated here. These are not all

Space is provided under each picture for you the errors but they are among the most common. to tell what you think is wrong with it. Turn Picture-taking has been so simplified to page 37 to check your answers. because of improved cameras and film

v \\\\\\\\\\VX that anyone can take satisfactory pic- tures, and with just a little extra care anyone can take excellent ones. Film, for example, has been tremendously im- 9. PHOTOS BY ANGELA CALOMIRIS proved. It is not only more sensitive to light, so that you can get pictures that used to be difficult or impossible, but it brings out the color values better. Also, because of the latitude of modern film, you can overexpose or underexpose your pictures and still come up with satisfac- tory results. This doesn't mean you should be careless, but if you make a

slight mistake in exposure it won't mat- ter too much. What you have to watch out for are such things as are shown here. After a while, you'll get so that it will be diffi- cult to make mistakes. Angela Calomiris, who took these substandard photographs,

insists that it was a much harder assign- ment than a regular professional assign- ment.

25 !

Varmint Hunting. ..the Precision Sport

The fun in varmint hunting is to try to make

impossible shots. And when you've made them you try

to make shots that are even more impossible. - fc By WILLIAM CORSON

These fast moving cartridges are sometimes called varminters.

iai

The ultimate in varmint hunting is this out-'

: "'«^V fit fired by Clarence Theriault. The rifle is a Remington 722 firing a .222. The scope a 15-power Lyman Super Targetspot.

12 3 4 Slightly reduced, they are (1) 22 Swift, (2) 219 Zipper, (3) 222 Remington, (4) 22 Hornet, (5) 218 Bee, (6) 22 long rifle. The last-named doesn't pack the punch of the others, but it kills pests. r's no state secret that foreigners re- din of musketry until the fall frosts i gard many American activities with clamp down. dislike, distrust, or blank amazement. All this time, you find sunburned benefit greatly by its removal is sheerly That last attitude is the one they apply Americans creeping up and down the incidental. - in spades! — to our peculiar sport of land, toting an amazing variety of shoot- What? You've got a gent in the bal- varmint shooting. They say it doesn't ing irons. You see them stalking up gul- cony who doesn't know what a varmint

. is? make sense . . and just possibly they lies, hiding behind bushes, falling down Ooops!

have a point . . . rock slides, and getting their chests wet The word, suh, is a good old United There's no way on earth to tell who by lying down to shoot prone in dew- States variant of vermin. A much nicer the varminting addicts are — around wet fields. They'll drive hundreds of word, too, according to the Old Hunter

town, that is. They include dentists and miles for a few exhausting days in the who said, "Sure, I know the real word lawyers, miners and machinists, farmers field, and then moan because they can't is vermin, but don't say it — it makes me

and philosophers, and frequently their find time to do it again later in the sea- itch!" women and able-bodied kids. They look son. Obviously a very serious business. In Dan'l Boone's day, a varmint was normal most of the year — but then But, the objective of all this fuss and any pesky and noxious critter up to a comes varmint season. fury? Well, practically no Asiatic or bear. Nowadays it applies almost ex- It begins sort of tentatively about the African, and darned few Europeans, clusively to such "small beer" as crows,

time the snows are forgotten, and the would believe the truth. Which is — ravens, magpies, woodchucks, ground

( I rear Plains, the alpine meadows of the They are out after completely use- squirrels, wheat squirrels, Cooper's and Rockies, and the rolling hills of Virginia less game. sharp-shin hawks, gophers, rats, jack- are busting out with a rash of wildflow- It sounds idiotic, doesn't it? They rabbits, prarie dogs, and — in diluted ers. It doesn't hit full steam, though, don't want to eat the varmint or skin form - to slightly heftier prey such as

until after the hay fields are mowed in it or do anything whatever but shoot it. bobcats and coyotes. Every last one, July. Thereafter it rolls on with a steady The fact that ranchers and farmers you'll note, a bane to farmers and/or a

26 the royal rodent, his furry excellency, Mr. Woodchuck. A shifty character, he also passes under the names of Marmota Monax, ground hog, chuck, rock chuck, whistler, marmot, and whistle-pig. He does everything nasty to the farmer that the ground squirrel does, but double. Or triple. A roundish fellow, light or dark brown or reddish, the chuck weighs from 4 to 14 pounds come hunting sea- son, depending on age and diet. And he lives in a simply incredible number of places. For generations, the chuck hunters of New England have found him bur- rowed into shady river banks or in rocky meadows, or under stone fences. He hangs out on the grassy slopes of Maryland farms, and up the Susque- hanna Valley, and seems to like the mountains stringing clear down into Georgia. The Great Lakes farm coun- try, including Ontario, Canada, has him by the million. Further west, he thinks the limestone cliffs of South Dakota are wonderful. In Colorado, Idaho, and eastern Ore- gon, he rooms in the rimrock, or crawls through the loose talus slopes. In Utah, home is the myriad blowholes of an- ( Continued on page 44)

A lot of varmint hunting is done with a This is how a 'chuck looks to the hunter through a scope. Below are other targets. .22. This is a scope-mounted Mossberg.

Bobcat Crow Raccoon Squirrel Coyote

destroyer of birds and desirable small Prairie dogs — slightly larger rodents game. but with similar bad habits — are the Don't make the mistake, however, of main targets in Oklahoma and its ex- going out after this useless game with- tensive neighborhood. Jackrabbits are out a license. Every state requires that just all over the semi-desert west, the you have a hunting license regardless year around. of the size or value of the quarry. Then there is always the crow family. Out in California, they probably hunt That piratical, bird-killing, egg-eating, more ground squirrels than anything garden-robbing gang is so nearly ever- else — smallish, dun-colored and unat- present that there are probably explora- tractive cousins of the handsome non- tory colonies on Mars. Even with snow varmint tree-squirrel. Farmer hate them scattered around in mid-winter, they for their ardent vegetarian appetites and furnish good shooting on fields and A rabies epidemic in northeastern Penn- for breaking the legs of livestock in the fenceposts as far north as New England. sylvania recently started a varmint hunt mount-mouthed burrows with which On a country-wide basis, however, with a purpose. This is Paul Failor of they honeycomb flats and hillsides. the landslide favorite is unquestionably Mt. Pocono with a raccoon and a fox. 27 Legion Rod and Gun Club

IF YOU HAVE AN INTERESTING IDEA OR SUGGESTION OUR OUTDOORS EDITOR the fly rod. You can learn much and im- prove your casting grace and skill very CAN USE ON THIS PAGE, HE'LL PAY OFF WITH HUNTING AND FISHING ACCESSORIES. quickly. It helps to have an expert beside you dishing out advice. A growing problem to the man who likes is to be equipped with a new, simple, strong Although many of you will beef that the outdoors is the increasing number of receiver peep sight, swivels for attaching the hunting season is over and why talk signs posting fishing waters and likely hunt- leather sling strap, and checkered at both about it, an idea that will be of use to the ing areas. Briefly they tell you to keep off; the grip and forearm. thousands of you who plink at small game the water or the land is posted by such- with a .22 rifle during the summer months, and-such a sportsman's organization, is was sent along by Robert D. Osmondson, heavily patrolled and the trespasser will be N. Pacific Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. fined. "From a drug or cigar store," he writes, On the surface this may seem normal. It "obtain a plain leather tobacco pouch with isn't. Of the more than 50,000,000 hunters a zipper opening. Take this to a shoemaker and fishermen in this country the great and have a sturdy pair of belt loops sewn majority can only find a few days each Be more careful of the kind of ammuni- on the reverse side, so that it can be worn season to enjoy their favorite sport. It takes a big hunk of joy out of the game to spend tion you buy and where you buy it. There on a belt. reports that guns and rifles will most of your time searching for a non- are both hand "The pouch hold three boxes of .22 are turning damaged because of inferior long rifles, is almost completely dust posted place in which to hunt or fish. We up and hand-loaded ammunition being sold in and waterproof. Its virtue is that it permits wonder if the sportsmen's clubs who are responsible for this posting realize that in many parts of the country. Aside from the reloading without fumbling around in your some areas hundreds of acres are blocked fact that such ammunition can wound or pockets." kill the user, don't forget that the guaran- off by their posters and those of farmers And don't throw away those woodchucks tee of a firearm is voided by use of it. Play and landowners who won't permit hunting you shoot this month. Those cagey crea- safe — buy only brand-name ammunition in or fishing on their property. Last week I tures are worth more than mere targets a in Connecticut and the original containers from dealers you drove along road for your .22, Hornet or Swift. Skin 'em, re- know. clocked IS miles of stream (good trout move the hard white kernels from under the stream) which was posted by this restric- forearms, cut the animal into pieces, soak tive combination. in vinegar or red wine and peppercorns It is the privilege of every property overnight. Remove, drain and either roast to post his property if he so desires. owner or fry and you'll have a meal that will sportsmen-club-control is something The make your taste buds dance for days. else. It seems an unsportsmanlike and un- friendly manner of operating. This is an Public Safety Post No. St. Paul, opinion. What, do you think? 449, Minn., initiated a sports program for kids that other Posts might well emulate. Last year they started teaching the city's youth correct fishing methods. Cooperating with the Post were sportsmen's associations, busi- George Sweeney, National Director, nessmen and officials of the State Conserva- American Legion Marksmanship Program Speaking of shooting and such: tion Department. fishing school is held The reports that this activity continues to in- its Ever since Marlin offered 336 Sport- five Phalen, is days a week at Lake which crease in popularity. With more than 2,300 ing Carbine and 336-A Rifle chambered for within the city limits, and is well stocked senior and junior Rifle Clubs within Posts the heavy .35 caliber Rem. cartridge about with bass, crappies, sunfish and northerns. of The American Legion thousands of our two years ago, public demand for these Thousands of youngsters, 40 percent of shooters will be interested in the National have more than kept pace with production. them girls, have participated. Pistol and Small Bore Rifle Championships, To satisfy demand for lever actions in .35 August 15-24, Jacksonville, Florida, and the caliber Rem. Marlin will chamber its 336 Hope you haven't waited until now to Big Bore Championships, August 27, through Regular carbine and 336-A DeLuxe Rifle decide you need practice with the fly or September 3, Fort Benning, Georgia. Ad- for this heavy cartridge beginning this year. bait casting rod. That seems to be the Sweeney, 1598 sit all dress inquiries to George Marlin is adding a new clip magazine trouble with most of us. We around Olympian Circle, S. W., Atlanta, Ga. auto-loader designated as the 89-C, priced winter waiting for opening day and dream currently at five dollars less than its com- about the big ones we'll snag onto, but we IF PROBLEMS QUES- panion piece, the tubular fed 88-C. The don't do anything to improve our tech- YOU HAVE OR TIONS CONNECTED WITH THE OUT- 89-C shoots all forms of .22 caliber Long nique. The backyard is the place to polish hunting, fishing, dogs, etc., don't Rifle ammunition, regular or high velocity up, not the trout stream. Develop that DOORS: hesitate to send them on to THE OUT- loads, waxed or greased. Each 89-C comes backyard backhand and you'll put more LEGION packed with two 5-shot clip magazines as fish in the creel. Take an old bucket and DOOR EDITOR, AMERICAN will our best to help. standard equipment. try dropping your plug in it. You'll be MAGAZINE. We do stamped, self-addressed en- A deluxe version of the 88-C auto-loader surprised how this will sharpen your eye Please enclose a velope for reply. is also scheduled for 1952 production. It and increase your accuracy. The same with

28 * Tne American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 The National Legionnaire

particularly in reference to the recently developed "sit down" situation in flying Review of Legion Programs and Work Made personnel of the Air Force. From the floor came strong criticism of the han- By Session of National Executive Committee dling of Reservists and other members of the Armed Forces called back into it was pointed out time and again, would The entire field of Legion activities, service, and a vigorously worded de- result in a general breakdown of the so far as controlled by the national or- mand for a complete investigation of It also called a breach of ganization, was reviewed and strength- service. was the matter and particularly the under- our increasing number of ened at a three-day meeting of the Na- faith with lying causes of the refusal to fly by disabled who are being returned from tional Executive Committee held at the qualified flying personnel. National resultant National Headquarters at Indianapolis, the Korean battle areas and Commander Wilson had already set un- break in morale of the fighting forces. Indiana, on May 5-7. National Com- der way such an investigation through National Commander Donald R. Wil- mander Donald R. Wilson presided over the National Security Commission instructed to use every resource the sessions, which heard reports from son was which, when completed, will reveal the at his to secure the restora- the major National Standing Commis- command stark facts of this unhappy and dis- tion of at least the funds recommended sions. turbing situation. of the Budget. The sessions were sti-eamlined to fit by the Bureau Other resolutions asked for an expan- Other resolutions called for an amend- the business character of the annual sion of the Merchant Marine Academy ment to the Claims Act to include spring meeting of the Legion governing War and the State Maritime Colleges to pro- compensation for sub-normal rations and control body. Guest speakers were vide officers for our merchant marine; from the time of escape until return to limited to less than a half dozen and called for observance of the single cata- allied military control. Personnel in this in each instance the address conformed log system in buying for the Armed category are excluded from the bene- to subjects under discussion. Brigadier Forces to eliminate duplication and fits of and can only be paid for General D. John Markey, Baltimore, the Act, waste; urged speeding up of military the time they were actually in an enemy Maryland, spoke on the work of the aircraft production; demanded further prison camp. The use of funds derived American Battle Monuments Commis- investigation of trade with Iron Curtain from the sale of American Legion and sion and presented an official invitation countries; recommended free mailing American Legion Auxiliary poppy sales to the Legion to participate next Sep- privileges for all members of the Armed was enlarged to include hospitalized tember in the dedicatory ceremonies at Forces; reiterated demand that con- servicemen now returning home for dis- the shrine erected to the memory of the scientious objectors be assigned to non- charge and who need further treatment dead of both World Wars in Suresnes combatant duties to the end that there in service hospitals. Delays in furnish- Cemetery, near Paris. Willard Hunter would be equality of service, and asked ing hospitalization and out-patient and two associates spoke on the work of for the proper steps to be taken to stop treatment to Korean veterans at fa- Moral, Rearmament, and Dinu Aliman, VA immediately the rationing of ammuni- cilities while awaiting adjudication of representative of the International Fed- tion to our troops in Korea. It was sug- claims was deplored. It was recom- eration of Free Journalists, spoke of gested that new ammunition be manu- mended that immediate steps be taken his experiences behind the Iron Curtain, factured and stockpiled for future pos- to provide the necessary care for these contrasted with American individual sible "incidents." freedoms. Mr. Aliman was featured in veterans. an article in this magazine in Warning its Octo- Air Force Pilot "Sit Down" U. N. Covenant Stirs ber, 1951, number, "I Knew America A "warning signal" on too quick an Would Be Different," by Leland Stowe. The report of the National Security Commission, presented by Chairman acceptance by this country of the United Rights Protests Cut in VA Budget Bruce P. Henderson, Ohio, drew fire, Nations Covenant on Human was hoisted in the lengthy report pre- Concern for the welfare of sick, dis- sented by Past National Commander abled and hospitalized veterans was a Ray Murphy, Chairman of the Special major consideration, and the National 1953 CONVENTION LEGION Sub-Committee on the Covenant of Executive Committee minced no words ST. LOUIS, MO. Human Rights. The report reviewed in demanding that crippling cuts in the TO GO TO completely the history of the United VA budget be restored in a sum suffi- in order to Planning well ahead Nations with respect to this subject, the cient to maintain the standard of serv- give the host city time to prepare treaties underlying it, and referred to ice set through the years. In pending- for a great gathering, the National Legion endorsement and support of the legislation, H. R. 7072, the VA budget Executive Committee at its meeting UN from its inception. The warning was cut $86,000,000 under the recom- at Indianapolis on May 6 selected signal given by Chairman Murphy and mendations of the Bureau of the Budget, St. Louis, Missouri, as the site for the 35th annual National Conven- his associates pointed to treaties which which in turn had lopped off $63,654,432 tion in 1953. The dates selected are could be construed to "diminish the from the VA estimate of its needs for August 31-Septeniber 3. So next next rights of citizens as guaranteed under year. year Legionnaires can revive the If the Constitution." permitted to stand the result will old song "Meet Me in St. Louie, be: Reduction of 8,500 VA employees; Louie." Foreign Policy Reaffirmed closing at least 21 hospitals, including St. Louis is the "Cradle of The 4 neuropsychiatric and 5 tubercular; American Legion," for it was at that The National Executive Committee place that discontinuance of admissions even in the organization meeting adopted a resolution authorizing co- was held on May 8-10, 1919, follow- emergency cases to certain hospitals for operation with the American Bar As- ing the initial meeting in Paris in a period of months; slowing of admis- sociation in calling for amendments to March. St. Louis was also host to sions to tubercular the Constitution to limit the effect of and general medical the 17th annual National Convention treaties and Government contracts and hospitals; increase in the large waiting of the Legion in September, 1935. treaties list of patients; transfer of many hos- Selection of the Missouri City was pacts to the end that no such pitalized vets to areas remote from their made on recommendation of the shall be construed to adversely affect or homes; home-town medical care for National Convention Commission, diminish the rights of any citizen of service-connected cases curtailed; clos- through Chairman Frank E. Brig- the United States guaranteed under our ham, Florida, after a survey of the ing of 175 VA offices, including some Constitution. cities offering invitations. Regional Offices. The policy of The American Legion The tragic effect of the reduced funds. with respect to the foreign policy of the The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 • 29 ;

United States was reaffirmed in a re- Another resolution, introduced by Final report of the meeting was that port presented by Chairman Rogers Puerto Rico Committeeman Vincente of William J. Dwyer, New York, Chair- Kelley, Texas. This report called for Reyes Fitzpatrick asked early consid- man of the National Finance Commis- endorsement and approval of the Schu- eration by Congress of the Constitution sion, who said that the estimates made mann Plan for control of the resources adopted by the Puerto Rican people, and at the budget session last November of West Germany; amicable settlement which is now pending in the Congress. were being realized, and that with the of differences between the Arab States same prudent management the budget GI Bill for Korean Vets and Israel; commended Japanese Gov- will remain in balance during the year, ernment for its recent peace treaty with In the report of the National Eco- with the possibility of a surplus. Nationalist China; demanded that the nomic Commission, Chairman Lawrence Korean war be brought to a speedy and J. Fenelon, Illinois, a request was made POSTS URGED TO REPORT successful conclusion; urged defense of for the extension of the readjustment Formosa; protested sale and shipment allowance benefits to Korean veterans at ALL CHILD WELFARE WORK of munitions to enemy countries; called the rate of $25 weekly for a maximum for vigorous pursual of Point 4 and of 26 weeks payable within a 2-year An appeal to all post child welfare Mutual Aid programs in Latin-Ameri- period of date of discharge. Also asked officers to send reports of their year's their can countries of the Western Hemi- for the extension of the GI Bill in the work to department Child Welfare sphere; noted administrative change matter of employment, and that service Chairman has been made by Dr. A. H. Wittmann of Philadelphia, American and improvement of quality of Voice personnel who enter after April 28, Legion National Child Welfare Chair- of America ; and asked that our country 1952, (end of war with Japan) serving follow a course of reasoned moderation in the present emergency be given pref- man. Reports submitted by post child wel- in granting foreign aid, economic and erence in Federal Civil Service. Urged fare officers are tabulated within each military. that further steps be taken to acquaint Department to show the total money Following the report of the National the public with the damaging effect of spent for the welfare of children. De- Americanism Commission, presented by discrimination against workers over 45 partment reports are then sent to the Chairman James F. Daniel, Jr., South asked that public lands in Tule Lake, National Headquarters in Indianapolis, Carolina, a series of resolutions were California, and New Mexico be opened where a consolidated report for the en- adopted designed to strengthen the to homesteading. tire American Legion and its affiliated Americanism program. Among these In its consideration of the internal organizations is prepared for submis- were endorsement of the Greenwood affairs of the organization, after hear- sion to the National Convention. Plan, which originated at Greenwood, ing a review by Ralph Johnson, Vir- Last year's report showed American South Carolina, to enlist the active sup- ginia, Chairman of the National Inter- battle Legion aid and service to children port of American citizens in the nal Affairs Commission, a resolution urg-ed local Posts amounting to more than seven and a against communism; was adopted creating the Legion's first interest in the spiritual quarter million dollars. "If every Post to take an active permanent National Committee on re- Troops Commander will make it his job to make welfare of members of Boy Scout ligious emphasis. Committee will The sure that the child welfare work done under their sponsorship; endorsed peti- be composed of the National Chaplain, by the Post is reported this year, we tion of the Army and Navy Legion of who will act as Chairman; the immedi- will easily surpass the 1951 record," Valor to the Post Office Department for ate Past National Chaplain and three Dr. Wittmann said. issuance of a special stamp commemor- laymen. The resolution also urged the meeting of the ating the 62nd annual appointment of committees on all levels Post Helps Little League deportation organization; asked that to promote the "Back to God" move- Guerrero, James J. Shea Post No. 19, Williman- proceedings against Josefino ment. Another resolution specifically be de- tic, Connecticut, gave a lift to the Little a Philippine heroine of WW2, recommended that a period of at least League in a long-range program for ferred until she has completed treat- ten minutes, once a month, be given by the Carville, Louisi- youngsters of its community, when it ment for leprosy at Posts to programs prepared by the proffered the use of part of Legion Field ana, leprosarium. Chaplain. for a baseball diamond for that circuit.

r **-9*a* 4 Auxiliary and 40 & 8 Affiliated organization were repre- TO GIVE LEGIONNAIRES URGED TO sented at the meeting by Mrs. E. A. SEAGRAM POSTS WEAR UNIFORM IN PARADE Campbell, Louisiana, National Presi- AUTOS AT NEW YORK MEET dent of the American Legion Auxiliary, Auxiliare The well dressed Legionnaire will who brought the greetings of the or- Every Legionnaire and again have a chance to acquire be wearing a Legion uniform when ganization over which she presides, and will the Big Parade steps off at the 34th a brand new Ford car absolutely a warming note of progress in both annual Legion National Convention free. There are no strings - the cars membership and program accomplish- in New York City on August 26. The will be given at the National Con- march will be up Fifth Avenue ment. Mrs. Campbell also brought sub- vention in New York, August 24-28. again in the longest and most color- stantial aid to the Legion — at the con- but you do not have to attend to ful parade in Legion history — it is clusion of her address she presented two win. expected that the greatest number checks to National Commander Wilson, For the 6th consecutive year the Posts of The American of uniformed Legionnaires ever as- one for $30,000 earmarked for use in Seagram Legion, located in New York City, sembled will be marching behind the Legion's rehabilitation program, their Post and Department banners. Chicago and Los Angeles, will give and one for $10,000 for the child wel- Present plans call for more than away four Ford Victoria automo- fare work. 1,000 marching units in line, each biles. The drawing will be held dur- unit to have one or more musical When George B. Boland, Nebraska, ing the New York Convention. As organizations to help lift the feet. Chef de Chemin de Fer, Forty and an extra award, the Posts have put The parade steps off at 10 A. M. and Eight, came to the platform to present up $1,000 in cash - the Post or Unit each as the triumphal march up Fifth Ave- the greetings of his organization he had of each winner will get $250 a sort of bonus for the membership. nue will continue well into the a message of accomplishment and of aid night. No contest. Only thing necessary to the Legion in enrolling 1952 mem- Wearing the Legion uniform set is to have a paid-up 1952 member- berships. He also brought substantial the former service man or woman ship card in a Legion Past or Auxil- apart as one who has continued financial aid — he presented a check for iary Unit. Announcement is made service after demobilization. Legion $50,000 for the support of the child wel- in this number, and a coupon is officials urge that the uniform be fare program, and in so doing he an- printed on page 39. Fill out and worn, insofar as possible, at all nounced that to date the Forty and send in, or when you register for Convention. purely Legion events. Eight had contributed more than $717,- the 000 to the child welfare work.

2Q • The American Legion Magazine • June. 1952 NEW SAFEGUARDS SET UP Racketeers Working to Defraud Families of FOR WAR SOUVENIR GUNS

Four out of every five guns used in Korean Casualties; Alert Posts for Fakers crime in this country, it is said, are war souvenirs that were innocently brought Some of the cruelest rackets that selected" by the Government to obtain an home by returning servicemen. Each could be devised in the minds of human enlarged picture of the lost son — one of year a total of more than 5,000 persons vultures are being worked on the fam- the very few to receive such a memento. are killed or injured with war trophies ilies of men killed or missing in the As a memorial, the Government would of all types. But new Armed Forces Korean conflict. These frauds, as re- pay $1,000 of the cost, the family to regulations are designed to reduce this ported to this Magazine, take various make up the rest. In one instance the hazard. forms in different areas. They range family agreed to a $460 difference, and from the ancient enlarged picture racket in others as low as $250. The case was The new regulations provide that GIs returning from Korea will be permitted up or down to using names from the given wide publicity in order to head off rifle, ex- "Missing in Korea" column in this pub- other crews which the Roanoke Better one weapon, pistol or but no grenades, lication on the plea of association with Business Bureau believed were working- plosives of any type such as land or unexploded ammunition. the lost or missing serviceman. other sections of the State. mines Legion Posts, working with local In reporting this obvious fraud Tommy-guns and other machine-gun completely banned. police officials and the Better Business through Legion channels, Service Of- type of weapon are Bureau, where available, can render a ficer Leo Normoyle, Roanoke Post No. All souvenirs must be presented for in- spection before the officer or soldier great public service by exposing these 3, expressed regret that the whipping- ship or plane, a record is fakers when they appear in a neighbor- post has been abolished in Virginia. boards and hood. No form of fraud could be lower made in triplicate. One such record is than that practiced by them to take ad- sent to the chief law enforcement of- Parents Given Citation vantage of grief and the love of sons ficer in the home town of the service- providing both civil military killed in war. No penalty can be too Reversing the usual procedure, the man, and kind severe, and when caught and fairly con- parents of eight Legionnaire brothers, record of the weapon by number, size. victed it is hoped the courts will not Mi-, and Mrs. Louis Scholnick, Brooklyn, and be lenient. New York, were given a citation at the Major General Edwin P. Parker, Two instances stand out as typical of 6th annual ball of Maurice G. Jones Army Provost Marshal, will explain the the operation of the fraudulent schemes. Post No. 1332, Brooklyn, on April 25. dangers of owning live souvenir war Mrs. Harold E. Beard, Sr., Hanover, The eight Legionnaire sons, all veterans weapons, and explain the new regula- Pennsylvania, had a notice published in of WW2, are Robert, Arnold, Abraham, tions in detail via the NBC-TV pro- the March number of this magazine, Karl, Arthur, Harry, Nathan and Sid- gram, "Treasury Men in Action," on asking for word of her son, Harold, ney, and all are Post members. June 12. listed as missing in Korea. She heard promptly from her son's squad leader, young man captured and who saw the - knew that he was living a month later Legion Starts Memorial Book Plan to Honor but she also had a call from a man at Kilgore, Texas, who claimed to have a watch, ring and other personal items Men Who Died in Korea Fighting Communism belonging to the missing man. He wanted to deliver the property in per- National Commander Donald R. Wil- selected by the donors from the list of son, but lacked $22.50 of having enough son has announced the launching of The recommended reading on communism to pay his fare from Texas to Hanover. American Legion Memorial Book Plan prepai-ed by the Legion's National Mrs. Beard told him she would wire to honor those Americans who gave Americanism Commission. This list will the money, but before doing so asked their lives fighting communism in be available to every Post in the form the Red Cross at Kilgore to investigate. Korea. The plan encompasses a great of a reprint from the Congressional The case seemed suspicious; the Red public service in both public education Record. A memorial bookplate has been Cross asked assistance of Chief of and library assistance, as well as a liv- prepared by the Americanism and Na- Police Whittington. As a result, the man ing memorial to a dead hero. tional Emblem Sales Divisions to be was picked up quickly, but not before The Memorial Book Plan will get un- placed in each book donated which will he had made similar contact with an- der way the last week of May, which show the name of the dead hero and other family in California (name taken Commander Wilson has designated as also the name of the donatiiv Post or from the same magazine list) in an ef- "Memorial Book Week" for special ob- individual. fort to defraud. Police reported that servance. However the plan will be a The books will be available to all par- when picked up the man had a long list continuing program of the Legion or- ticipating Posts, Units and individual of missing men. ganization on all levels as long as members of the Legion and Auxiliary American boys are forced to sacrifice through the National Emblem Sales Di- Investigation Asked their lives in the war against com- vision at National Headquarters. The Mrs. Beard's prompt action in calling munism. memorial bookplate will be prepared for an investigation probably saved a In brief, the plan involves the dona- and placed in the book or books noting number of families from loss and fur- tion of a book which exposes the evils name of the serviceman in whose honor followed ther grief. Her plan should be of communism in one or more of its the book is given, as well as the name by any family contacted by a so-called phases to a library — public or school — of the donor Post, Unit or individual. service comrade who asks for money or in honor of a dead service man. The No solicitation of funds for this Mem- other assistance. Legion Post or individual making the orial Book Plan is contemplated or de- Another despicable form of the racket donation does so in an effort to combat sired. Commander Wilson offers the is in the revival of the old enlarged pic- the same menace on the home front plan as a memorial in the public serv- ture game. The best instance is reported which cost that serviceman his life in ice, and confidently expects the full co- from Roanoke, Virginia, where two men Korea. The actual direction of the operation of Posts in the very worth- were placed under arrest after working- Memorial Book Plan on all levels will while program. Many Posts have al- out a neighboring community — but were be under the direction of the appropri- ready given such books. not caught until after they had victim- ate committees—the Americanism Com- All correspondence, orders and in- ized some grief-stricken families. mittee and the Graves Registration and quiries should be made directly to the The salesmen approached the families Memorial Committee. Emblem Sales Division, The American with the statement that they "had been Books donated under this plan will be Legion, Box 1055, Indianapolis, Indiana.

The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 • 3 J J. O'CONNOR ROBERTS, D. C. Cliff Thompson, Kansas Lad, Winner of Top PAST COMMANDER, DEAD

James O'Connor Roberts, 56, Past Scholarship in Legion's Oratorical Contest Department Commander of the District of Columbia, died in a hospital at Wash- One of four survivors of more than ington on April 17 after an illness of 300,000 high school students who en- POPPIES several weeks. He had recently been ap- tered the Legion's 1952 National High ARE FOR MEMORY :i pointed by President Truman as a mem- School Oratorical Contest, Cliff Thomp- TO HONOR OUR WAR DEAD jj ber of the Subversive Activities Control son, Fairway, Kansas, won first jj 17, Board. place and the highest honors in the na- I; This year on May 24—or on Poppy h Day as fixed in some areas— millions u A WW1 veteran, Legionnaire Roberts tional finals held at Baton Rouge, || graduated from Georgetown University Ji of Americans will a bright red i| Louisiana, on April 21. He won the wear poppy to honor our war dead, and to Law School in 1922 and for many years national event with his oration, "Our ]p !| 1 1 aid the disabled veterans. The little was in the legal department of the Vet- Constitution: Insurance for Liberty," Jj ji 1 red is of 1 poppy a symbol remem- erans Administration, becoming solici- after a grueling test through his own brance, ]i !| and a token that we do not tor in 1931. He had been in private prac- school competition and State, Regional forget. ][ tice for some years. Member of National and Sectional elimination events. The contribution made when the ij Jj Cathedral Post in Washington, he had

1 poppy is pinned on the lapel serves The tall, slender youth, now a senior 1 !| been in Legion affairs since the close of '> a double purpose— it is a double aid in Shawnee Mission High School, which Jj WW1, serving his Post in many offices. i| to the disabled. Poppy-making is a serves most of northeast Johnson Jj He commanded the Department in 1934- J[ year-round program of the Ameri- County, Kansas, was awarded a $4,000 Ji can Legion Auxiliary and in hospi- "i 35, and had also served the District scholarship in any college or university ]| tals throughout the country disabled ij Grand Voiture, 40 and 8, as Grand Chef he wishes to attend. He has not as yet Jj ]i and hospitalized veterans make the Jj de Gare. From 1936 to 1938 he was made his choice. Young Thompson, son ] i little flowers, for which they are paid. !j Chairman of the Legion's National De- Mrs. J. Fred of of Mr. and Thompson 1 1 The money received for the crepe ][ fense Committee, and a member of the ]i Fairway, a Kansas City, Kansas, sub- J paper poppies by the Legion Auxili- J Committee until 1948. He is survived by ary and the Legion is pledged wholly urb, was a contestant in the 1951 con- J h J his widow, two sons and six grandchil- for rehabilitation and child welfare

Nation at Washington, D. C. He is ji — brance a poppy glowing on every Jj The national campaign to get out the

1 lapel President of the student body at his 1 will speak more eloquently J J vote will get a big lift from the efforts

1 i than any words in honoring the school, President of Hi-Y, an J high A J of the Boy Scouts of America, includ- memory of the men who did not student and Eagle Scout. !j Ji ing the 4,000 Troops sponsored by Posts come back from Flanders Field, i| J j from of The American Legion. The Scout's Other Awards Ji Normandy and Okinawa, and ij i\ part in the campaign is planned to stim- from Korea. J; Second place winner in the national ulate the adult population to register finals was Robert Wysong of Roselle and vote as one of the responsibilities Park, New Jersey, who spoke on "Tri- of good citizenship. Church; Dr. Waldo Braden, Professor umph and Tragedy," a parallel between The Scout effort involves two major of Speech, Louisiana State University, Russian claims and the truths of the jobs, both in cooperation with Freedoms and Miss Alma Belle Womack, teacher U. S. Constitution. He was awarded a Foundation. In connection with regis- of speech at Baton Rouge High School. $2,500 scholarship. tration, the Scouts will distribute a mil- Allen B. Willand, Director of the Don Wright, Santa Fe, New Mexico, lion posters to stores and offices urging Legion's National Americanism Com- eligible persons to register in order won third place with his oration, "The to mission, directed the contest. be able to vote. The second job is in Constitution : Mine to Defend," which connection with the November election brought him a $1,000 scholarship. — just before election the Scouts will Fourth place went to George G. Russell, place 30,000,000 Liberty Bell Hangers Jr., Miami, Oklahoma, who spoke on the WISCONSIN LEGION BUYS on the subject "Our Constitution: Worth Hav- door knobs of homes urging the HEADQUARTERS BUILDING occupants to go to the polls and vote. ing, Worth Defending," and took down a $500 scholarship. There are no losers The Department of Wisconsin, The in the national finals, but awards are American Legion, has purchased a three made in the order of winning. Each one story building at 812 East State Street, GEORGIA WINS 40 ACRES of the four finalists is assured of a full Milwaukee, which will become the De- OF MISSOURI GOOD LAND or partial award to cover the cost of a partment Headquarters about Septem- college education. ber 1. Department Commander Kenneth Forty acres and a mule still go to- The four young finalists, all high L. Greenquist, Racine, announced that gether down in the deep South. Last school seniors, staged their epic forensic after long negotiations the building had year the Department of Georgia won a battle in the auditorium of Baton Rouge been contracted for at a purchase price mule, "Little Nell," from the Depart- High School before an audience of some of $100,000. ment of Missouri in an exciting mem- 1,500 students, Legionnaires, State, City The building was taken over from the bership contest. This year, Missouri and University officials. Their efforts Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, which staked 40 acres against "Little Nell" in were carefully appraised by a panel of has purchased another building to house an effort to win her back — but failed. five distinguished Louisiana citizens, its offices. The Legion has been seeking On March 31st, end of the contest, Mis- and awards were made on stage pres- larger quarters for about three years, souri had 62,010 members enrolled, or ence, composition, delivery and other and since 1950 has been building up a 72.36 percent of quota, while Georgia points. The judges composing the panel fund earmarked for that purpose out of had enrolled 47,037, or 84.17 percent of were John B. Fornet, Chief Justice of 15 cents from the dues of each mem- quota. Missouri had more members but the Louisiana Supreme Court; Dr. Rob- ber. Some $35,000 has accrued to apply Georgia had a higher percentage of as- ert Harris, Professor of Government, immediately on the new home. The De- signed quota, and that was the deter- Louisiana State University; Rev. Frank partment Auxiliary Headquarters will mining factor. Georgia Legionnaires C. Tucker, Pastor of Ingleside Methodist occupy a part of the building. now own forty acres and a mule.

32 • The American Legion Magazine • June. 1952 film graphically portrays the important Legion Plans Tour of Europe After New York role of private American shipping in the Korean conflict. It is recommended by the Legion's National Security Commis- Convention; To Dedicate Shrine at Suresnes sion. A number of films have been provided An American Legion pilgrimage to for use by the Legion's Motion Picture Europe immediately following the ad- Section, and it is available for use by journment of the 34th annual National MEMORIAL DAY, 1952 Posts and clubs. A fee of $1 is charged Convention in New York City, August to cover cost of shipping. Requests for In its inception, and in the first 24-28, was approved by the National copies should include alternate selection official observance of Memorial Day of dates in event the films are all in use. Executive Committee at its meeting at in 1868, the occasion belonged to the all orders Motion Picture Indianapolis on May 6. The resolution Grand Army of the Republic, then Send to Sec- approving the plan also appointed the in youthful strength and vigor. But tion, Public Relations Division, The American Express Company as the offi- the tender custom of garlanding the American Legion, Box 1055, Indianapo- cial travel and transportation agent for graves of the dead on a day set lis, Indiana. the project. apart completely captured the hearts and minds of the American people. The purpose of the pilgrimage is to It is now a part of our national 725,000 KOREAN VETERANS attend and participate in the official heritage. True, veterans of our na- dedication of the recently completed cen- tion's wars take the lead in observ- ELIGIBLE TO JOIN LEGION tral memorial shrine to the dead of ance—thousands of Legion Posts will More than 725,000 potential new World Wars I and II, located in the see to it that the grave of every vet- of American Military Cemetery at Sures- eran in their community, no matter members The American Legion have the nes, France, a suburb of Paris. Accord- what war, will have a flag on Mem- been discharged from Armed Forces since June 27, 1950. And more are being ing to present plans the dedication will orial Day. The Grand Army of the Republic discharged at the rate of about 30,000 be held on September 13, the anniver- has been almost completely must- to 40,000 each month. sary of the birth of General John J. ered out — only four members sur- Pershing, This new and fertile membership field Coinmander in Chief of the of these is less than vive, and none comprises the veterans of the Korean American Forces in France in the first 105 years old. The survivors are: conflict. Actual service in Korea is not World War. James Albert Hard, 110, Rochester, necessary to make these veterans eli- Brigadier General D. John Markey, New York; William A. Magee, Van gible to Legion membership. This was of Baltimore, Maryland, a member of Nuys, California; Israel Broadsword, made clear by E. Powers, Macon, the American Battle Monuments Com- Samuels, Idaho, and Albert Wool- James son, Duluth, Minnesota. Georgia, Chairman of the National mission, presented an invitation to the But other generations of veteran Membership and Post Activities Com- National Executive Committee for defenders of the Republic have come mittee. Legion participation in the official cere- to take the place of the Grand Army monies. Every veteran honorably discharged In his address, General Markey — the veterans of the Spanish-Amer- from the service since June 27, 1950, pointed out that the dedication of this ican War, of both World Wars, and whether his service was overseas or ex- central shrine at Suresnes would be the now the young veterans coming clusively in the United States is eligible only one in all the 21 American Military back from Korea. — These veterans for membership in The American Cemeteries in the European theatre accept as a fine American tradition proper observance of Memorial Legion. Thousands of these new veter- that would be given national or inter- the Day. They accept it not as a day of ans — many of them having had service national prominence. The other shrines, celebration, but a day of tribute and in two wars — have joined up. Thou- some under construction, will be dedi- remembrance. sands of others do not know of their cated under local auspices with the eligibility. Chairman Powers urges that nearest Legion units participating. men of this new crop of veterans be The pilgrimage will be led by Na- contacted by Legion officers and Legion- tional Commander Don Wilson, but all FATHER'S DAY BROADCAST naires immediately after their return to travel arrangements will be made the home community. Many of them through the American Express Com- TO FEATURE "LEGION DADS" need some help in employment, housing pany. Itineraries have been arranged An hour long program starring Pat and other readjustment problems. And for trips ranging from 18 to 48 days, O'Brien, and dedicated to The American most of them will wait for an invitation at a varying price range, and with both Legion, is scheduled to be broadcast over to join the Legion. air and ship travel available. The five the entire ABC network on Sunday af- types of tours, covering England, Hol- ternoon, June 15. "Legion Dads," title land, Belgium, France, Italy, Switzer- of the program, appropriately on Fath- MARYLAND U. CAMPUS SITE land and Germany, permit latitude in er's Day, is designed to honor the selection. The cost runs from $990 for FOR 1952 BOYS' NATION greatest organization of fathers in the tourist class on the 18-day tour of Eng- United States. O'Brien is himself a The Legion's 7th annual Boys' Nation land, Holland, Belgium and France, to* Legionnaire and the father of four chil- will be held at the University of Mary- $1,796, first class, for the 47-day tour dren. The show is sponsored by Dad's land campus, College Park, Maryland, which is extended to Switzerland and Old Fashioned Root Beer. Check your July 25-31, inclusive, according to an Italy. But whatever tour is selected, all local ABC station for exact time of announcement made by Allen B. Wil- will converge on Paris and Suresnes for broadcast. land, Director of the National Ameri- the dedication ceremonies on Septem- canism Commission. The campus is near ber 13. Washington and activities will center "CARGOES FOR KOREA" FILM around the national capital, as in past Long Distance Blood Giving AVAILABLE FOR LEGION USE years. A remarkable blood donor party was Approximately 100 outstanding grad- sponsored by Scheible-Downing Post "Cargoes for Korea," a 13% -minute uates of 1952 American Legion Boys' No. 542, located on Put-in-Bay Island in black and white film, which includes States throughout the country will at- Lake Erie on April 1 when 48 of the action shots of combat in Korea and the tend. 450 residents of the island flew to the Inchon evacuation of troops and civil- The Boys' Nation program, an exten- mainland to give blood. The party, ians, has been made available for Legion sion of the Boys' State, is designed to divided into four flights, was met at the use through the Public Relations Divi- teach selected youths the functions and Post Clinton, Ohio, airport by members sion at Indianapolis. Produced for the operations of the Federal Government. of Post Clinton Post No. 113 and taken National Federation of American Ship- They will stage mock political conven- to the blood collection centers. ping primarily for television shows, this tions, elect a Boy President.

The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 • War Veterans. East Side Post owns a * 3-story building, with 6 meeting rooms, * * * LEGIONITEMS * * kitchen and other facilities. Joseph A. Grande is Commander.

February 21 was a red letter day for rollment of nearly 1,400 for 1952 it has

Henry H. Houston, 2nd, Post No. 3, doubled its 1951 membership. . . . Bonne- In February of each year, since 1932, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsyl- ville Post No. 56. Idaho Falls, Idaho, Washington Post No. 2, Forest Grove, vania, when the big Legion unit threw made the start of establishing an Amer- Oregon, tosses a Business Men's Feed an all-out party to honor Joe Walsh and ican library by presenting 7 books ex- for the business and professional men to celebrate his 30 years of continuous posing communism, recommended by the of the area. It is served in WW1 Army

service as Post Adjutant. . . . Clarence Legion's Americanism Commission, to style, with good, old slumgullion as the Kramer, member of the Hazleton the Idaho Falls Public Library. Other main course. Some 200 turned out for (Pennsylvania) Police force, has re- books will be added. This is a part of a the 1952 event. It is our way of saying ceived the annual citation award of the vigorous Americanism program carried "thank you" for fine co-operation, says

National Committee for Traffic Safety on under direction of Legionnaires Mar- Commander Ferman W. McAdoo. . . . at Washington, D. C, for outstanding tin Hill, John J. Struckus, and Dr. Paul Arlington (Virginia) Post No. 139 has work in organizing school pati'ol units. Crane. an unusual combination—Joseph P. Red- Officer Kramer is a Past Commander of mond is Post Commander and his wife, Hazleton Post No. 76, organized a Past Columnist George Sokolsky — whose Margaret C. Redmond, is Post Adjutant. Commander's Association, and is pres- "New Strength for the Legion," Feb- ... A new directory listing the names of all ently serving as a member of the Post's ruary 9, attracted nation-wide atten- Legionnaires and Auxiliares in Kan- Executive Board, and member of the tion — was awarded a Good Citizenship sas City, Missouri, and Jackson County Legion County Committee. Medal by Syracuse (New York) Post is in the making, according to James J. No. 41. Presentation was made by Post McManus, Chairman of the City Central Commander George W. Cregg and Executive Committee, which represents John Bridges Post, Detroit Lakes, Charles P. Morse, Americanism Com- 43 American Legion Posts. Minnesota, sponsored a blood donor day mittee. . . . When five veteran organi- for the Becker County Blood Bank, act- zations were dropped from the city ing as agent for blood for the Armed Collins-Cassavino Post No. 227, free-rent rolls at Worcester, Massachu- Forces. Forty-eight Legionnaires gave Lyons, New York, held a Field Day to setts, East Side Post No. 201, came to 48 pints of blood at the St. Marys Hos- raise money for a new home, which is their rescue with offer of use of their pital station in a 4-hour period. . . . now under construction. At the conclu- club house for meetings. Posts included 209th Veteran Memorial Post No. 1790, sion, a Life Membership was presented two Legion units, Summit Post No. 416 Rochester, York, started in April, to Dr. R. S. Simpson, organizer and New and All Women's Post; others were 1951, with 30 members. It has already first Commander, 1919 to 1921. . . . H. R. Gallant Post, VFW; Fisher-King enrolled 223 members for 1952, reports Boonton (New Jersey) Post No. 124 Post, AMVETS, and Franco-American County Commander Donald A. Forsyth. has sponsored Troop 1, Boy Scouts of

. . . The combined Lake County. Illinois, America, for 30 years. On the 42nd an- Legion Posts threw a gala going-away OLD TIMER REWARDED FOR niversary of Scouting, the Post received party at Waukegan for the county units a framed roster of the Troop, nicely of the 44th National Guard Division, DEVOTED LEGION SERVICE designed and bearing the signatures of

called into active service. More than 900 the Troop members. . . . Seminole Post attended the affair. National Com- No. Ill, Tampa, Florida, is building a mander Donald R. Wilson was the prin- new home on the site of their old club cipal speaker. house, which burned a few months ago. * * . . . Lowe-McFarlane Post No. 14, Shreveport, Louisiana, honored its "old The New York group of Paris Post timers" on March 20—137 Legionnaires No. 1 has opened headquarters at Ray who have been members of the Post con- and Pierre French Restaurant, 42 West tinuously for more than 20 years were 52nd Street, New York City, in prepara- special guests. tion for the National Convention to be * * held August 24-28. Get-togethers held every 4th Monday. Jack E. Specter, 180 Frank M. Ruhl, founder and Chairman Riverside Drive, New York City, is the of the Veterans Stamp Committee, St.

Special Liaison Officer. . . . George C. Clair Shores, Michigan, died on March Dietrich, Western Vice Commander of 13th. The Committee work will be con- the Department of Pennsylvania, was tinued under Lawrence E. Lewis, Chair- presented a gold Life Membership card man, 3669 Devonshire Road, Detroit 24,

by Castle Shannon Post No. 490 for his Michigan. . . . What one of the 17,400 Emery-Johnson Post No. 481, Whiting, distinguished service. . . . Rev. Richard Legion Posts did: Organizing a "Back H. Gurley was similarly honored by Iowa, held a meeting on February 11 to to Church" movement, 150 members of pay honor to one of its Anthony Wayne Post No. 418, Phila- own wheel- Liberty Post No. 430, Springfield, Massa- horses — G. — is delphia, Pennsylvania, for his 30 years M. (Smoke) Brown who chusetts, attended divine service in a of active service to the Legion and com- a nationally known Legion figure. But body. Other units throughout the coun- munity activities. few, however, would know him by any try are responding to the National Com- name other than "Smoke." He has served mander's appeal for a spiritual re- the Legion long and well as Post Adju- awakening of the people in the continu- U. S. Postal Employees Post No. 216, tant and Commander; Post Service Of- ing rededication of faith to God. . . . Cincinnati, Ohio, presented an American ficer (still serving in that job) ; Monona Rodolfo P. Hernandez, who as a mem- flag to the Cincinnati Defense Blood County Commander; 9th District Com- ber of Co. G, 187th Airborne Regimental Center. . . . James H. Teel Post No. 105, mander; Department Commander of Combat Team won the Congressional Bartlesville, Oklahoma, awarded Life Iowa in 1936-37, and Iowa's National Ex- Medal of Honor by gallantry at Won- Membership cards to two 30-year mem- ecutive Committeeman from 1945 until tong-ni, Korea, in May, 1951, was initi- bers - E. R. Christopher, who was once 1949. In the picture above, Post Com- ated into Fresno (California) Federal honored as the outstanding individual mander Jack M. Carlson (right) pre- Post No. 509 on March 3. Si Hurst, 14th Legionnaire, and Charley Leathers, win- sents Mr. Legion Brown (left) a Gold District Commander, did the honors, as- ner of the Post's membership campaign. Life Membership card in Emery-John- sisted by Post Commander Wilford The Post is going places - with an en- son Post. Foster.

34 • The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 Springs Hotel. Contact Lloyd Long, Secy., 383 Adam. Tonawanda, N. Y. OUTFIT REUNIONS YR—51—2nd reunion, Columbus, Ohio, July 18- MISSING IN KOREA 20. Contact Harry Gould, Dresden, Ohio, or Clarence Smith, Dwight, 111. 324th FA Assn., (WWl)-29th annual reunion, 2nd (Indian Head) Division Assn.— 31st re- Columbus. Ohio, July 26; Virginia Hotel. Info (Restricted to servicemen in the Korean union. San Antonio, Texas, July 24-26; all old from L. D. Creviston, Secy., 1741 Merrick Rd., members invited. Information from Robert C. Columbus. Ohio. battle area, and to those lost or missing Barr. National President, 116 N. 3rd St., Camden Battery C, 324th FA, (WW1) -Annual reunion, in military action.) 2. N. J. Columbus, Ohio, July 26; Virginia Hotel. Write 5th (Red Diamond) Infantry Division— 32nd L. D. Creviston, 1741 Merrick Rd., Columbus, Air Force, serving with ground troops 2nd Div. Ohio. annual reunion, Chicago, 111., Aug. 30-Sept. 1. —The family of Sgt. John W. (Jack) Graham All details from Frank F. Barth. General Re- 47th Ordnance MM Co.—Reunion, New York desires to hear from anyone who served with him, union Chairman, 18014 Homewood Ave., Home- City, July 26-27; Statler Hotel. Contact Anthony or knows the circumstances leading to his dis- Fiduccia, 9 Corabelle Ave., Lodi, J. wood. 111. N. appearance—reported missing Dec. 30, 1950, near 26th (Yankee) Div. Vet. Assn., New York Chap- 305th Medical Bn.-Reunion, York, Pa., Aug. 2, Chonju. Will appreciate any information. Mrs. in conjunction with 80th Div. National reunion. ter—Get-together during Legion National Conven- Genoa Hammock, 1183 E. Broadway, Apt. 2, tion. New York, Aug. 26; Woodstock Hotel. De- Contact J. A. Linder, West Fairview, Pa. Louisville, Ky. Co. tails from Edmund C. Polakowski, Secy., 86-09 A, 763rd Railway Shop Bn.-Reunion, New Co. K, 187th RCT-Our son, Corp. Edmund R. 57th Rd.. Elmhurst, N. Y. York City, Aug. 2-3; Governor Clinton Hotel. Maury, listed as missing in vicinity of Hajoyang- Details Ernest Winberg, 102 Barry 33rd (Yellow Cross) Div. War Vets. Assn., from John ni. North Korea, Nov. 29, 1950, when his patrol Blvd.. Brooklyn or Harvey, (both WWs)—Annual reunion, Chicago, 111., June 35, N. Y., Edward was ambushed. Will appreciate any information 22-67 35th St.. Astoria, L. L, N. Y. 13-14; Morrison Hotel. Contact George D. Rad- about him. Mr. and Mrs. Albert V. Maury, 1 Americal Ordnance Assn.— Reunion, Niagara cliffe. Secy., 508 Morrison Hotel, Chicago, 111. Main St.. R.D., Upper Lehigh, Pa. Mruz, 34th (Red Bull) Infantry Div. Assn.-Annual Falls, N. Y.. Aug. 7-10. Write Joseph J. 31st Infantry, Heavy Mortar— Will anyone who Secy., Nott St., Wethersfield, Conn. reunion, Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 12-14; Nicol- 573 knew Cpl. Billy Joe Maxwell, reported missing in Rich Field (Waco, Texas) Veterans-Re- let Hotel. Information from Elliott G. Smith, WW1 the Chosen Reservoir area. Nov. 30, 1950, please union. Philadelphia, Pa., 8-9. Contact Wes- Publicity Chairman, Minneapolis Armory, Min- Aug. write his mother. Mrs. J. M. Maxwell, Hogans- ley B. 132 3rd Philadelphia, Pa., neapolis 15, Minn. Rapp, N. St., ville. Ga. 77th (Statue of Liberty) Division Assn.— Open or G. M. Paschall, 221 Colonial Ridge, Moores- Co. K, 9th Inf.. 2nd Div.- Will men who know town. J. house for all Legionnaires, as well as old 77th N. anything about 1st Lt. Sherman L. Elwood, miss- 39th Air Engineering Sqdrn., 28th Air Service vets, at 77th Div. Club House, 38 E. 39th St., ing since Feb. 12, 1951, at Chowon, please write Group—3rd reunion, Columbus, Ohio, August 10. New York City, during Legion National Conven- his sister. Mrs. Tom Prophet, 218 Holland Bldg., Write Schneider, 3258 Karl Rd., Columbus, tion. Aug. 25-28. Info from Charles E. Rist, Secy., Ray Springfield, Mo. Ohio. at Club House. Co. B, 19th Inf., 24th Div.- Would like to con- 62nd reunion, 80th (Blue Ridge) Infantry Div. Assn.— Re- Armored FA Bn.—2nd annual tact anyone who may have information concern- Amarillo, Texas, Aug. 16; Hall. Details union. York, Pa., July 31-Aug. 3; Yorktowne VFW ing my brother, Sgt./ lc Norman E. (Ollie) Olson, from T. Hester, 123 W. Monroe, Lovington, Hotel. Details from Luther W. Smith, Chairman, W. reported missing near Seoul, Jan. 1951, later N. Mex. 1, York. Pa., or Harry F. Collette, Res. Secy., 302 unofficially reported captured by Chinese with USS Kidd (DD-661)-4th annual reunion, Bos- Plaza Bldg.. Pittsburgh 19, Pa. three companions. Mrs. Orris Johnson, 112 N. ton. Mass., 15-16. Shipmates contact Robert 100th (Century) Infantry Division— 5th annual Aug. Horace Ave., Thief River Falls, Minn. Chase, 52 Mill St., South Hamilton, Mass. reunion. New York City, Sept. 5-7; Hotel Com- Co. H, 38th Inf.— Will anyone who knows any- Cos. E and A, 113th Medical Bn., 38th Div. modore. For complete • details write Albert L. thing about Pfc. Ronald R. Grama, missing in —Reunion, Monticello, Ind., Aug. 16-17. Info and Bisaccia, Secy., Century Assn., Box 86, Hartford action at Kunu-ri, Nov. 25, 1950, please write to reservations from Gordon R. Lucas, Wolcott, 1. Conn. Mrs. Charles W. Grams, 1407 S. Paxon St., Indiana. 106th (Golden Lion) Infantry Division Assn. Philadelphia 43, Pa. 472nd Engineer Maintenance Co., (WW2)-lst —6th annual reunion, Baltimore, Md., July 25-27. 32nd RCT—Will anyone who knew or knows reunion. Davenport, Iowa, Aug. 16-17. Details Contact John T. Loveless, Jr., Chairman, 2549 about, Sgt. Al Michaelis, listed as missing in ac- from M. L. Misfeldt, 2238 Grove St., Davenport, Pickwick Rd., Baltimore 7, Md. tion Dec. 2, 1950, please write his sister. Mrs. United Mexican Border Veterans—Reunion, Iowa. R. H. Thorp, 703 Jefferson Ave., Toppenish, LCI Flot. No. 2 (later Flot. No. 18)-Reunion, Clinton, Iowa, June 6-8; Lafayette Hotel. Con- Wash. Pittsburgh, Pa.. Aug. 22-24. All officers and men tact Henry W. Krippenstapel, 416 S. Armstrong Co. A, 19th Infantry— Will anyone who knew in flotilla in African campaign and invasion of St.. Kokomo, Ind. Pfc. Gerald A. Winter (Jerry or Coolie), missing Sicily. Salerno, Anzio and Normandy. Write Ed. Battery B, 134th FA, 47th Div., (WWl)-36th in action July 16, 1950, in retreat from Kum W. Wilson, Box 747. Pittsburgh 30, Pa. annual reunion, Akron, Ohio, June 14. Complete River, please write his mother. Mrs. Jack Winter, Motor Truck Co. 534-MST 426, (WWl)-Re- info from L. P. Isenman, Secy., c/o Nu Tread 1317 Walnut St.. Berwick, Pa. union. New York City, Aug. 25, during American Tire Co.. 20 So. Cherry St., Akron, Ohio. Co. L, 23rd Infantry, 2nd Div.-Cpl. James N. Legion National Convention. Contact Peter A. 817th Tank Destroyer Bn., (ETO)-7th annua) Stryker, reported missing May 18, 1951, presum- Campbell. 249 E. 43rd St., New York 17, N. Y., reunion, Harrisburg, Pa., June 7; Hotel Warner. ably captured. Any information about him would for plans and details. Contact Orville K. Shughart, Chairman, 121 Race be appreciated by his mother. Mrs. A. G. Stryker, National American Balloon Corps Vets. Assn. St.. Sunbury, Pa. 121 E. Poplar St., West Nanticoke, Pa. —21st annual national reunion York City, 753rd Railway Shop Bn.— 3rd annual reunion, New Co. K, 21st Infantry, 24th Div.-Will service Aug. 23-27; Hotel New Yorker. Non-members of Bucyrus. Ohio, June 7-8. Write Charles Seyler, comrades who know anything about Robert W. Assn. who were attached to a balloon outfit in Secy.. P. O. Box 185, Bucyrus, Ohio. (Bob) Armstrong, reported missing July 11, 1950, (Continued on page 36) 308th Field Signal Bn.— 34th annual reunion, in Kum River retreat, please write his mother. Pittsburgh, Pa., June 13-15; William Penn Hotel. Mrs. W. T. Armstrong, 1019 Wager St., Colum- Reservations and copy of Bleat from Tom Walsh, bus 6. Ohio. Secy.. 611 Weber Ave., Akron, Ohio. THE AMERICAN LEGION Co. A, 38th Infantry— Will anyone who knows 699th AW Signal Co.-2nd annual reunion, De- NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS anything about Pfc. Alvin S. Lloyd, Jr., reported troit, Mich., June 14-15; new Veterans Memorial killed in action Feb. 12, 1951, please write his Building. Write James J. Kolts, President, 3951 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA mother. Mrs. Alvin S. Lloyd, Sr., 903 4th Ave., 17th St.. Detroit 8, Mich. Altoona. Pa. 312th Field Signal Bn., 87th Div. -Reunion, MARCH 31, 1952 Co. K, 24th Infantry, 2nd Div.-Cpl. James S. Angleton, Texas, June 7-9. Contact James C. Armentrout, reported missing in action May 18, Locke. Secy., 912 S. Elgin Ave., Tulsa, Okla. ASSETS 1951, near Hangye, N. Korea. Will anyone who 527th Engineer (LP) Co.-Reunion, Webster Cash on hand and on deposit $ 945,103.33 knows anything about him please write his City. Iowa, June 15. All members write E. B. Receivables 246,696.61 mother. Mrs. Ethel Armentrout. Whitmer, W. Va. Greiner. 824 High St.. Webster City, la., or H. Inventories 516,252.21 Co. M, 38th Infantry— Will anyone who knows M. Knutson, Box 73, Jewell, la. Invested Funds 459,482.11 anything about Pfc. Robert C. Snodgrass, re- Batteries D and E, 64th CAC, (WW 1) -Annual Permanent Trusts: ported missing Feb. 12, 1951, please write his reunion. Cleveland, Ohio, June 21-22; Tudor Overseas Graves Decoration parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Snodgrass, 1757 Arms Hotel. Write D. G. Bollinger, 10907 Church- Trust Fund $ 256,397.59 Bentley Ave.. Los Angeles 25, Cal. ill Ave.. Cleveland 6. Ohio. Employees' Retirement Co. C, 17th Infantry— Cpl. Paid L. Daniels, Battery C, 17th FA— 1st annual reunion, Pitts- Trust Fund 1,240.393.13 1,496,790.72 reported missing Jan. 7, 1951. Parents will burgh, Pa., June 20-22; William Penn Hotel. greatly appreciate word from his service com- Real Estate, less depreciation . . 911,863.19 Info Fi-ank 311 Locust St., rades about him, and if known, what happened from Fontanesi, Furniture and Fixtures, less depreciation 305,122.44 to him. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Daniels, West Van- 9th Naval District Shore Patrol Assn.-5th Deferred Charges 78,432.47 lear, Ky. annual reunion, Chicago, 111., June 27-29; Morri- Co. C, 23rd Infantry, 2nd Div.— Will welcome son Hotel. Former Shore Patrolmen welcome. $4,959,743.08 any word about my husband, M/Sgt. Joseph Info from Gale Hench, Secy-Treas., 875 Bisson Sysak, reported missing Sept. 1, 1950, and be- Ave.. Akron 7, Ohio. LIABILITIES, DEFERRED REVENUE lieved captured. Please write. Mrs. Joseph Sysak, Co. I, 164th Infantry— Reunion, Wahpeton, N. Denham Springs, La. Dak.. June 28-29. Info from Ira A. Keeney, 79 Vj AND NET WORTH Co. C, 38th Infantry. 2nd Div.—Pfc. Walter C. Dakota Ave.. Wahpeton, N. Dak. Fort, presumably captured May 18, 1951, near Current Liabilities $ 197,234.02 Mog-gul; does not appear on published 107th MG Bn., 28th Division— Annual reunion, Funds restricted as to use 135,900.40 name list. Parents will appreciate any word Boalsburg. Pa.. July 5. Write R. T. Willard, 417 Deferred Income 1,384,168.03 POW from service comrades. Also, will E. Bishop St.. Bellefonte, Pa. Permanent Trusts: about him 1st Watson, Cpl. Chas. 97th Signal Bn., (WW2)-Reunion, Turkey Run Overseas Graves Decoration parents of Lt. Wm. C. C. White. Sgt. B. B. Lauter, and Pfc. John S. State Park, Ind., July 5. Info and details from • Trust $ 256,397.59 of same squad whose names have Carroll C. Field, Clay City, Ind., or Anthony R. Employees' Retirement Evans, men published as please write; hope to Naujokaitis. 1001 N. 7th, Clinton, Ind. Trust 1.240,393.13 1,496,790.72 been POWs, get some information about Walter through their Co. G, 148th Infantry, 37th Div., —Need to locate men who remember me W. Wright, Jr., County Service Officer, 348 First High Sierras. Last September the being taken from above hospital, September, 1918, National Bank Bldg., Colorado Springs, Colo. Infantry Training Bn., Camp Legion Post leased the auditorium to General Hospital 29 and treated for pneumonia. Co. A, 63rd Also, want to hear from men transferred from Fannin, Texas— Present address of Capt. Harvey, (seating capacity of 700) to the County Columbus, O.. to Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., August, CO between August and December, 1944, wanted 1918, who were nearly suffocated by smoke in a in connection with claim of Allan D. Auman. School Board and it was converted into tunnel. Claim pending. William Wallace Irwin, Write R. N. Arvidson, Adjutant, Jos. A. Gates a large, light and airy class room for RD 1. Cherry Tree, Pa. Post No. 78, The American Legion, Kenyon, the three lower high school classes. Co. C, 1259th Engineers, Combat Bn., Camp Minn. A White, Oregon— Urgently need to locate driver of 66th Mess Squadron, Camp Lowrey, 1942-43— senior class will be added at the begin- truck, name unknown but believed to be Pro- Will anyone who knows present address of Chris ning of the next school year. Dressing- vencher, probably of Conn., from which I fell in Robert Davis or Chris Robert Bargelotis, please March. 1946. Statement of accident needed to write. Statement needed. W. E. Bates, 1010 S. room offstage serve as offices and store- complete claim. Thaddeus J. Kobrenski, 71 Bass- Macomb. El Reno, Okla. wood St.. Lawrence, Mass. Naval Hospital, Hampton Road, Va., (WW1) rooms. The principal, Laurence Pool, is Battery B, 79th CA, (AA) -Maneuvers, Cape —Need to hear from any medical officer or veteran a member of the Post. Cod. Mass., Summer, 1942— Will anyone who re- who remembers me being at above hospital March malaria and Church services and the Masonic members me in service, particularly maneuvers to June. 1918, under treatment for mentioned above, please write. Statements needed. an ear condition. Write Dennis C. Sawyer, 130 Lodge meetings are held in the Post John Kovach, Box 26, East Millsboro, Pa. Olympia Ave., Centredale, R. I. meeting hall upstairs; the American General Hospital, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. (WW1) USS YP 422 Survivors—Will shipmates please —Need to locate nurse named Sha or Shea (home write; statements needed for VA claim for back Legion Auxiliary holds meetings in the state New York) in hospital December, 1918; injury suffered at Caledonia. Andrew J. Pivaroff, lounge downstairs. The bar has been also Capt. White and Lt. Miller. Statements 6426 So. Danby Ave., Whittier, Cal. needed. Write C. F. Smoldt, Foreston, Minn. Co. F, 358th Infantry, 90th Div., (WWl)-Will converted into a Home Economics room, 118th General Hospital, Johns Hopkins Unit, anyone who remembers me in this outfit please and the large stage serves as a basket- Sydney, Australia— Need to locate Capt. John write. Statements needed for claim. Edward Billings, M.C.; also Capt. John Fitzpatrick, Bush- Singhlsn. Follett, Texas. ball court. nell General Hosp., Utah. Also would like to Co. G, 3rd Infantry—Need to locate service Square dances, club and organization hear from vets discharged with pleurisy given as comrades WW1, particularly men who went on reason for medical discharge. Write Terence hike from Eagle Pass to Fort Sam Houston, meetings are also held in the Legion James Dempsey, Ward Dl, VA Hospital, Castle Texas, in July, 1918. Write Samuel Bourgeois, hall, and high school dances are held Point. N. Y. Sr.. 905 North Avenue L, Crowley, La. USS Susquehanna, (WW1) — Information Station Hospital, AAFTAC, Orlando, Fla.- every Friday night in the lounge, which wanted about service of William Milton Reed Urgently need to locate men at this station dur- has an enormous rock fireplace. aboard this ship. Enlisted Dallas, Texas, 1917. ing 1943-45. Statements needed for claim. H. F. Info needed to establish widow's claim for pen- Craig, 2404 West 10th, Pine Bluff, Ark. This "Temple of Democracy," where sion. Write Ronald C. Dixon, Service Officer. Legion, is strikingly demonstrated one of the Norwalk Post No. 359, The American Norwalk. Cal. most cherished American ideals, is the Service Co.. 63rd Infantry, 6th Division — Need OUTFIT REUNIONS creation of Lake Tahoe Legionnaires. (Continued from page 35) A portion of the land on which the building stands was given by Stella WW1 send names and addresses to J. Wilbur Haynes. National Personnel Officer, 4007 Farnam Johnson, a long-time Lake Tahoe resi- "I PLEDGE TO VOTE" PINS | j St.. Omaha 3, Neb. dent. Lumber and much of the equip- 1st Special Service Force Assn.— 6th annual re- LEGION UNITS union, Minneapolis, Minn., Aug. 15-17; Dyckman | READY FOR ment was given by lumbermen and by j Hotel. Information from Eugene V. McCormick, Harvey West, Sr., a life member. Labor i Metallic lapel pins bearing the z Secy-Treas.. 1320 Union St., Lafayette, Indiana. 94th Signal Bn.— 5th annual reunion, Syracuse, the reverse part 7 and construction was for the greater i Legion emblem on N. Y.. Aug. 29-Sept. U Hotel Onondaga. Info part provided by members of the Post, 7 of the tab and the legend "I Pledge from Hank Kaletle. Reunion Chairman, 1147 }j Y., or V. B. 7 to Vote" on the front have been pre- ? Westmoreland Ave.. Syracuse, N. E. headed by another life member, Jack Fuller, Secy.. 1085-A Prospect Place, Brooklyn, pared for quantity distribution to i Lawson, who was the first Commander. $ N. Y. s Legion units through the Emblem 2 489th Ambulance Co.— 3rd annual reunion, Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Contact A. B. s Sales Division. Samples of the at- Z Brough, 2451 N. Franklin St., Philadelphia 33, Pa. z tractive pin have been sent to all ? 554th Motor Ambulance Co.— Reunion, Grinnell, Post Grants Scholarships ? Department Headquarters for dis- » Iowa. Labor Day week-end. Information from Grinnell, Iowa. * tribution to Posts. Leonard Woods. 718 Broad St., Each year Medford (Massachusetts) 33rd Naval Construction Bn.— Reunion, Provi- By means of consolidating all Post No. 45 awards four scholarships dence, R. I., Sept. 19-21; Sheraton-Biltmore Hotel. s orders through National Headquar- i Contact Vincent J. Herchen, President, 44 En- to worthy students who are residents of field St.. Pawtucket, R. I. i ters a favorable price has been ob- Z Medford, or to sons and daughters of 21st Engineers Light Railway Society, (WW1) l tained. Posts or other units may pur- 7 31st annual reunion, Fort Wayne, Ind., Sept. members who reside outside the city. 7 chase on the basis of $4 per 1,000, • 26-27; Hotel Van Orman. Info from J. H. Brooks, Secy., 2410 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne, Ind. Two of the scholarships are $300 and 7 prepaid. Purchases must be in mul- s 751st Tank Bn.— 4th annual reunion, Cleveland, two are grants of $150. The funds are s tiples of 1,000. Send orders direct to * Ohio. Sept. 26-28; Hotel Hollenden. Contact Chairman, 3410 West 44th provided from the income of a trust National Emblem Sales Division, s James E. Spickler, St.. Cleveland, Ohio. Z The American Legion, P. O. Box i fund set up in memory of Past Com- Co. H, 142nd Infantry. 36th Div.—2nd annual * mander Edward L. Morse and are known 1055, Indianapolis, Indiana. reunion. Childress, Texas, Oct. 4-5. Write Harry I. Boothe. Box 365. Chillicothe, Texas, or Captain as the Edward L. Morse Scholarships. Craig. Childress. Texas. 30 • The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 )

Weather Report . . . June 6, 1944 (Continued from page 17)

"We proved to our satisfaction, and one of them." gion — Greenland, Spitsbergen, Iceland finally after much deliberation, to the Colonel Evans went to a file case — we, too, could have known, or at satisfaction of the Allied High Com- back of his desk and brought out one least been prepared." mands that in the 48 hours of June of the cards with the holes punched in "Possibly," agreed Colonel Evans. sixth and seventh the weather would a pattern across it. Major Klausener ex- "Yet many of our own Allied com- lift sufficiently for the landings. June amined it closely. manders did not easily agree to accept sixth was the date decided on." "A machine can translate these holes the forecast." "Prove to me how you knew," the back into print and can also compare Still watching the smoke of his ciga- German begged. "As a scientist I can cards with each other. This also saves rette as it curled from his hand, the never rest until I find the answer. That pulling out each map every time we German major continued: "Another is why I asked to be brought here." want to refer to it." unfortunate circumstance was that we "Very well, I'll tell you." had counted on your coming at high Major Klausener sat down on the tide. Obviously an obstacle on a beach FRIEND chair and moved it closer to the colonel's DO YOU HAVE A is less of an obstacle when it is plainly desk. who ought to have a subscription to the exposed." He flicked the ashes from the "Almost a year ago," he began, "AAF Legion Magazine? If you send $1.50 to- cigarette. gether with his name and address to — meteorologists were given a research "Such circumstances, Major, lose — assignment on weather that was to be The American Legion Magazine and win — wars." Circulation Department more intensive, more thorough than Major Klausener gave a scarcely per- 700 North Pennsylvania be- ceptible shrug to his shoulders. anything meteorologists had ever Indianapolis 6, Indiana libraries, weather I proved to you that fore attempted. From it will bring him a year's subscription. "Have we bureaus, museums, from every possible Americans can be pretty thoroughly source, we gathered together maps scientific, too?" Colonel Evans asked, showing weather conditions of the "Did you not use maps, too?" his eyes crinkling at the edges. northern coast of France for the past "Oh yes, many hundreds. Actually "You have proved to me a great forty years." we have a stack 10 or 12 feet high. deal," he said. "You have accomplished "Forty years!" the German officer These cards were a sort of ready ref- the greatest feat of weather forecasting exclaimed. erence file." I have ever known. May I offer my con- "Back to 1900, some of them. For "Amazing," said Major Klausener. gratulations, Colonel, and my deep months our weather experts studied "Please continue." admiration?" these maps with the weather charted "From the knowledge of our experts "Thank you," Colonel Evans smiled. on them. Many of the maps were Ger- applied to these weather charts of forty "There is little doubt now left in my man ones, too, Major. In fact, German years, combined with reports from our mind as to the outcome of this war. It maps were of great value to us up northern Atlantic weather stations is a matter of time only." through about 1938 when you ceased where most of the weather for this The two officers stood. As the ser- publishing them for public use." area originates, we decided that June geant crossed the room to take the Major Klausener nodded. was the most opportune time to launch prisoner back to camp, the German "Our meteorologists classified the in- the invasion. The exact date, as you bowed. Before the blindfold was tied formation on every one of the thou- know, was narrowed down from sev- on, he raised his hand to his forehead. sands of maps studied and catalogued eral alternates to June 6." The gesture was neither German nor it in much the same way our FBI files The German lit another cigarette. American nor was it military. It was the information on criminals. All the data "Perhaps," he said, "if the Reich also respect of one scientist for another. was recorded on IBM cards. Here is still had weather outposts in that re- THE END What Was Wrong With The Snapshots

( From pages 24 and 28

1. The camera was jerked, making The dark side should have been That's what happened here.

everything fuzzy. Easy does it when brightened with another light or 10. Since cameras have finders there is you press the shutter release. reflector. no excuse for tilted pictures like 2. This is what you get when you aim 6. Too strong a blast from a flashgun, this. Keep 'em level.

a conventional camera at a tall head-on, gave the boy's face a 1 1 . Out of focus. That is, the boys are. building and point up. A profes- chalky appearance. A better effect The background is fairly sharp, but sional employs a camera with spe- could have been obtained if the who's interested in backgrounds? cial adjustments to keep buildings flashgun had been held a short dis- 12. The camera has a way of distort- plumb. tance from the camera. ing feet or anything else when it 3. It isn't necessary to have the sun at 7. Miles of film have gone into snap- sees them close-up like this. You your back to get good photos, but shots like this, with the subjects might want to get this effect if don't shoot into it or you'll get staring into the camera lens. Avoid you've caught a fish, but otherwise something like this or worse. such stiff, uninteresting poses. it's a good idea to keep your sub- 4. Many photographers cast their 8. Some people persist in amputating ject on the same plane.

shadows before them and thereby the heads and feet of the people 1 3. That fuzziness in the main character spoil pictures. That's what happened they photograph. A step backward shows that this picture was taken here, plus the fact that a shadow in this case would have kept this with too slow a shutter speed. The

from the window pane cuts across child from becoming a flat-top. speed was 1 /50th of a second; it the dog's nose. 9. The only thing worse than sticking should have been 1/ 200th for action

5. Strong light from one side put the one's thumb in the soup is to let it like this. far side of the boy's face in shadow. droop in front of a camera lens. THE END

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( please sign here — The Man Who Saw Paris ———— (Continued from page 11) ———— there if you wanted to. There's a radia- water colors and started painting. This You'd just put a table out there on the tor there. But you'll be kind of fur came as quite a surprise since he'd never sidewalk in front of your place, that's from the bathroom." shown an interest in that sort of thing all. Your tables are easy enough to Lawrence Thompson used to mostly before and the fact was that his paint- carry about." just open up cans in preparing his meals. ings didn't look like anything much. Pete hesitated quite a bit about it, but

But now he would go up to the curb This did not seem to dismay him. He finally decided to do it. For one thing, hucksters and buy fruit and vegetables said that was a good sign. It seems that Lawrence Thompson had been a steady from them. He'd pinch each and every just about everybody in Paris went in customer of his. For another, he figured one of the items and, what was more for painting, but hardly anybody tried it would be a good advertisement. surprising for someone who'd always to make things look like they really People would come along the street been on the reserved side, he'd haggle were. "In Paris," he explained, "no- and they'd see the food being eaten and with them over the prices. Sometimes body wants to be a copy cat." it would activate up their taste buds and he'd wind up paying more than the But any doubt that a real change had cause them to come into his place. price first put to him, but he didn't come over Lawrence Thompson was Lawrence Thompson not only seem to mind. He was doing things the removed one day when he went up to wanted to eat on the sidewalk like they way they did in Paris. He said he Pete Stover, the restaurant man, and do in Paris but he wanted to eat the wouldn't be caught dead in a super- said, "Your place is a little stuffy, isn't same kind of fancy things too. Here market any more. it?" Pete Stover sort of drew the line. He He bought a lot of wine too. In fact, Pete seemed a little surprised. "The didn't mind getting up lobsters in all a bottle of wine under his arm seemed air conditioning is on," he said. sorts of fancy ways or serving soup to become as familiar a sight as the He looked around his eating place for with onions and nothing else in it, but beret on his head. He not only drank a moment and then added, "Everyone he absolutely refused to have snail wine at every meal, including break- else seems quite comfortable . . . there dishes — either fried, broiled or any- fast, brunch and snacks, but he was have been no complaints." thing else. He said he wasn't going to once even seen putting some wine on Lawrence Thompson shrugged and have any of his help chasing after snails the toothpaste on his brush as he said, "It still seems a little stuffy to me." or doing anything with them if any got ready to brush his teeth. "Water '11 Pete said, "I'm sorry you think so. should be accidentally come across, that rust you," he said, in a kind of chipper, I'll check the air conditioning unit. It eating snails was just naturally too ridic- man-about-town way. seems to be operating all right, though." ulous to consider and he didn't care if He never bought white bread any Lawrence Thompson said, "It's not everybody in Paris ate them, including more. Just the long rye foreign-look- so much that. It's the walls." Louis The Hundred And Twentieth or ing kind. And he wouldn't cut it with "The walls? Why, I had them re- whoever was head of things there now. a knife. He'd break if off in hunks. And decorated just last year." But anyway Lawrence Thompson be- — he seemed to regard the end parts of "I mean the number the fact that came practically a landmark sitting out the bread as choice, a veritable gour- there's four of them." there by himself at the table on the met's delight. Somebody asked him how Pete Stover looked at his patron quite sidewalk, the beret on his head and his this could be, since the end parts were startled now. "How many walls do you latest dabbling on canvas leaning against always so hard. "I don't know, it just prefer?" he asked, half sarcastic, half a leg of the table, and, atop the table, is," he said. "In Paris, everybody likes not knowing what else to say. the inevitable hard end of rye bread again the end parts best." Lawrence Thompson shrugged and a bottle of wine. Along with the Another thing Lawrence Thompson and said, "It's just that it seems a little new waterworks, Lawrence Thompson his did was to grow a mustache. Not a real confining now." He paused, pursed became one of the first sights of the out-and-out American one, but the lips for a moment and then said, "I'd town that people would proudly point wispy, subtle, continental kind. And it frankly prefer to eat on the outside." out to strangers. was about this time too that he bought "On the outside!" As time passed, his eyes became even him an easel and some canvas and some "It wouldn't be trouble to you. much more wistful-like as he talked about Paris. It wasn't only his trip, but more and more how he'd like to go back. He tried to save up enough money to take

another trip but it was tough going. First

of all, a printer, which is what Lawrence Thompson was, didn't make too much

money, and, second of all, it is quite expensive to buy fruit and vegetables from curbstone hucksters all the time,

especially if you're apt to get out- haggled by them. And drinking wine all the rime comes to something too and canvases and paint, whether you try to put down things as they look or just let the brush swish around as fancy dic- tates, add up to quite a bit- too. Lawrence had his day of prominence when an important French general came through town. Of course, he was really just on his way to take in some military maneuvers in some upstate {Continued on page 43) PAYMENT Or NSLI DIVIDEND UNDER WAY: were required to perform uncompensated forced labor, VA started payment of first regular NSLI dividend and/or were subjected to inhumane treatment while in

in mid-April to holders of National Service Life Insurance enemy captivity. . . . The conditions are broad enough to

policies whose contracts were in force under premium paying cover nearly all of the former POWs. . . . This is in addition conditions for three months or longer between the 1951 to the $1 a day rate previously paid to this group for sub-

and 1952 anniversary dates of their policies. . . . First checks standard ration allowance while prisoners. . . . Payments started out in thin stream, but will be stepped up into high will be made from liquidated enemy assets confiscated

gear in May. . . . Estimated that 5,000,000 WW2 vet policy- during WW2, and not from U. S. Treasury funds. holders will share in the $200,000,000 dividend, with an It is estimated that the ex -POWs will split about

average of about $60 on each $10,000 insurance. . . . But $71,000,000. . . . Some 60,000 Filipino vets who served with vets must notify VA on the blank forms sent them if they American forces will divide up approximately $16,000,000.

wish to receive their dividend in cash. . . . This procedure . . . New law also provides for adjustment of claims of differs from the two previous special dividends. religious organizations in the Philippines for damages,

VA has been sending out blanks to all NSLI policy- etc. . . . War Claims Commission, which handled the previous

holders. . . . These blanks must be filled out and returned payment, will administer the law and pass on the claims. . . .

with request for payment. . . . Otherwise the money will Commission is working overtime to complete regulations,

be applied as credit for future delinquencies or to pay off basic forms, etc. . . . When ready, which should be within

term policies. . . . Payment will be speeded up by decentrali- a few weeks, forms will be mailed out to all ex-POWs and zation of check-issuing agencies — the accounts will be survivors whose claims for the $1 a day diet allowance

handled from the District Offices, instead of the Central were filed and adjudicated by the Commission. . . . Forms Office taking the entire load. will also be available through Legion Service Officers, Red

Vets who have permitted their insurance to lapse during Cross, State veteran agencies. . . . The deadline for filing

the year, if eligible to share in the dividend, will be paid applications is April 3, 1953. by check, with or without formal application. * * * * * * * * CONGRESS PASSES DIRECT HOME LOAN BILL:

RECEIPTS : VA DISCONTINUES INSURANCE Both Houses of Congress have cleared a bill (H.R. 5893) As forecast in the Vetletter (May, 1952) VA will authorizing $125,000,000 additional funds for the VA discontinue sending receipts for insurance premiums be- direct home loan program. . . . Funds to become available

coming due on or after August 1, 1952. . . . This is an in $25,000,000 installments in the next five calendar quarters. economy measure which will save VA funds something . . . This fund, to replace exhausted authorization, is used

year. . . . more than $1,000,000 each Policyholders must do by VA in areas where it is found that private mortgage their own bookkeeping under new system, and should keep financing at the legal rate of 4 percent is not available. . . . postal order stubs cancelled checks or money as evidence New funds, if measure is approved by President Truman,

of such payments. . . . Other insurance services will be will become available after July 1st in most areas. continued as heretofore — but new plan will not entirely t t ¥ ( eliminate correspondence with vets about premiums. . . . Faulty payments in two major types (1) in an amount COMPENSATION INCREASE BILL IN CONFERENCE: insufficient to pay the premium due, and (2) payments Cost of living increases in compensation, disability and submitted after the 31 -day grace period, will be handled death pensions, (H.R. 4394), have been authorized by both

by letter with information regarding action necessary to Houses, but with a variance. . . . Bill now goes to a Com- keep the policy in force by additional payment or mittee of Conference to iron out the differences. ... As reinstatement. passed the bill provides a 5 percent increase for those with

S|( !)C 3fS disabilities from 10 to 49 percent. ... 15 percent increase

PRESIDENT SIGNS POW PAY BILL: for those rated 50 percent or greater disability. . . . Also

Most of the 132,000 American WW2 ex-prisoners of war $3 per month increase in disability pensions. . . . Point in will benefit from Public Law 303, 82nd Congress, signed controversy is that Senate hooked on amendment granting the Civil, Indian and by President Truman on April 9. . . . This new law grants 15 percent increase to veterans of $1.50 a day compensation for each day WW2 servicemen Spanish-American Wars.

41 INCOME CEILINGS CUT BY SENATE: Applications from Department of Veterans Affairs, P. O. Income limitation ceilings of $1,800 and $3,000 as Box 5127, Capitol Station, Charleston, West Virginia. contained in H.R. 4387 were reduced by the Senate to * # * *

$1,200 and $2,600. . . . However, Senate did eliminate Gov- INDIANA VETS HAVE LONG WAIT AHEAD: ernment insurance and VA payments as income factors. . . . Though the deadline for filing applications for the

House bill made no such provisions. . . . This bill also goes Indiana State WW2 bonus passed on April 30, 1952, majority

to Conference. . . . Legion representatives will continue of Hoosier vets have a long wait ahead for payment of the battle to obtain higher income exemption rate. honorarium. . . . Indiana provided for a special tax to * * * * liquidate bonus claims, no payments to be made until a

USE Or PHYSICIANS DIRECTORY RECOMMENDED: sufficient fund had accrued to pay all. . . . Act was amended to authorize payments to disabled and next-of-kin — in this The Physicians Directory published by the American category 50,488 claims have been paid. ... In all, 331,773 Medical Association will help most vets who need to locate

claims have been filed and are being processed. . . . Last the medical officer who treated them while in service. . . . estimate is that the fund from taxation will not be completed Use of this Directory will not only save time and trouble

until the 1954 tax year. . . . But the bonus will be fully for vets and Service Officers, but will eliminate the necessity paid and no debt created when the checks go out. of using the "Comrades in Distress" column in the magazine, * * * * and similar columns in other service publications. . . . This volume was cited by Guy S. Williams, Wisconsin Contact ARMY VOLUNTEERS GET EXTENDED TIME: Officer, to the National Rehabilitation Conference at Wash- A nine months extension of the enlistments of about ington in March, and in making recommendation mentioned 125,000 Armed Forces volunteers whose regular terms were

two cases from his area taken from the latest "Comrades due to expire in the year starting July 1 has been announced

in Distress". ... If the name of the medical officer is known, by the Defense Department. . . . Extension applies to

reference to the Directory will furnish the address. . . . The regulars in the four arms of service. ... It does not cover

Directory, says Contact Officer Williams, is available in all Selective Service registrants who enlisted for 24 months VA Hospitals and Regional Offices, other hospitals and in instead of waiting for induction, nor personnel whose en-

many public libraries. . . . Private physicians in local areas listments have been previously extended. . . . However,

can usually direct an inquirer to a copy. the 125,000 is a small part of the total Armed Forces strength of 3,700,000. * * * * «|5 3p S|5 S|! BAN AGAINST STATE BONUS PAYMENTS LIFTED: MEDICAL CARE FOR MINOR CHILDREN: Obstacle in the way of payment of and Montana Oregon The Adjutant General of the Army has advised the vet bonus was lifted when official Washington canceled WW2 Gold Star Sons and Daughters of the U. S. that Army its objection, through the Voluntary Credit Restraint pro- Regulations have been revised to authorize hospitalization gram, to the sale of State bond issues for bonus purposes. of unmarried children under 21 years of age of those de-

. . . This action directly affects the whole bonus payments ceased Armed Forces personnel whose death occurred while of Oregon and Montana and eases the situation in West on extended active duty or while in a retired status. . . .

Virginia if and when further funds are needed. . . . When Eligibility for unmarried minor children is effective whether investors refused to buy West Virginia bonds because of the or not a widow survived the serviceman. . . . Hospitalization frown of the Voluntary Credit Restraint setup, Governor is authorized at the nearest available military hospital Okey Patteson organized his own bond sales program (not VA), provided a bed is available. . . . Approval is

through the State banks and private purchasers. . . . One- necessary from the commanding officer of the service half of the required was raised in two weeks, and sum some hospital.

thousands of Mountaineer vets have been paid off. . . . * * * * Oregon and Montana will set their bonus payment programs UNIFORM PAY RECORDS FOR THE FORCES: in motion within a few weeks. Beginning July 1 the five major uniformed services will Oregon: Eligible vets, residents at time of entry into

use identical military pay records. . . . This step was taken service, who served between September 16, 1940, and June after long study, and the new form, DD-113, was devised 30, 1946. . . . Rate, $10 per month for home service; $15

by representatives of all arms. . . . Big advantage of the per month for overseas up to a maximum of $600. . . . new card is that the plan permits "cross-servicing" of Deadline, December 1, 1952. . . . Application forms from

servicemen and women. . . . Personnel of the Army, Navy, State Department of Veterans Affairs, State Library Marines, Air Force or Coast Guard can be paid at any Building, Salem, Oregon. military disbursing office. Montana: Residents at time of entry into Armed Forces * * * * who served between December 7, 1941, and September 2,

1945. . . . Rate, $10 per month for home service; $15 per TRAFFIC DEATHS OUTNUMBER WAR DEAD:

month for overseas, up to a maximum of $675. ... In addi- Hardly believable, but it's true. . . . Traffic deaths tion, $15 paid for each month spent on flight status in flying since 1900 outnumber the dead of all our wars since the

service, whether home or overseas. . . . Deadline, December Battles of Concord and Lexington on April 19, 1775. . . .

31, 1952. . . . Application forms from Adjusted Compensation The nation's war dead numbered about 1,005,000 on the Division, Arsenal Building, P. O. Box 612, Helena, Montana. 177th anniversary of the opening battle of the Revolution.

West Virginia: Bonus for both WW1 and WW2 service . . . Lives lost in highway accidents since 1900 is now ap- personnel. ... In process of payment at the usual $10 and proximately 1,012,000 — or 7,000 more than the number of $15 per month rate; maximum $300 for stateside and $400 military fatalities in all the nation's wars during the last

for overseas service. . . . Deadline, December 31, 1952. . . . 177 years.

42 (Continued jrow page 40) rence Thompson took sick again. This about to be sued for a wrong diagnosis?" mountain area. He was motoring time when Doc Spence looked him over "Somebody—somebody we know bad through Thomasville with his cavalcade he shook his head. Then he had some off or passed away?" somebody asked when he happened to see Lawrence x-rays made of him and the next day solicitously. Thompson sitting out there in front of Doc Spence was shaking his head even "Naw, it's the other way around," the restaurant with his beret, bottle of more. He said that Lawrence Thomp- groused the old doc. "It's this Law- wine, latest painting, etc. So right away son had some real bad lungs and it was rence Thompson. It seems he's still alive the general had the procession stop and just a matter of time now before he de- and that's why he's suing me." he sprang out of his car and ran over parted forever. Naturally, everybody He showed a letter he'd got from and kissed him on both cheeks. was awfully sorry to hear about it. This Lawrence Thompson. It said: "I included Lawrence too. Well, it seems the general had mis- Thompson He thought you said I was going to die taken Lawrence Thompson for some- just lay there in his bed, with the beret right away. This has not been the case. one else, an acquaintance of his in on his head, and he seemed quite bitter I've been in Paris about a half year now. about everything and everybody in town. France, but the incident created quite And what is more I don't feel bad at a sensation anyway. No man in living all any more. No part of me seems to memory had been kissed by another have any intention of dying. In other man on even one cheek in Thomasville words, here I am stuck in Paris prac- before. And, of course, the fact that, tically indefinitely. It is all right to come even when the general found out he'd and visit it for a week or so and go made a mistake, he'd spent about six back and talk about it, but living here or seven minutes talking to Lawrence is something else. How would you like Thompson—it turned out that the gen- to live in an attic that wasn't heated? eral knew of the hotel where Lawrence Know how much I'm paid here? Thompson had stayed during his visit Twenty-five cents an hour. You're in Paris and had eaten in one or two of lucky if you can get the shells of snails the same restaurants where Lawrence to eat at that pay rate. I am so tired of Thompson had eaten — didn't detract eating frog leg hash I could scream. For "A little too hard, eh?" from the happening. AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE getting me in this mess, I am going to It wasn't too long after this that sue you for everything I can. Just as Lawrence Thompson became ill. He'd But suddenly he brightened up. soon as I can run down a lawyer who spell, but besides French and been coughing for quite a Something clicked in him: Before, in can talk something about it, sense, something his people didn't think too much figuring on the expenses of a Paris trip, so makes some of to have a habit figuring what could you expect he'd always taken into consideration countrymen do not seem and whose somebody who ate outdoors the return trip. But now he wouldn't of doing." practically noth- headgear consisted of have to! And he had enough money It was Felix Roberts, a fellow who cloth. But, of ing but a flat piece of for just a one-way visit! This made him had worked in the printing shop with course, when Lawrence Thompson feel so good that, to the surprise of the Lawrence Thompson, who got the idea didn't show up anywheres but stayed in doc, he promptly got right out of bed. for a fund. He pitched in five dollars. bed instead, well, everybody knew it Not only that, he marched himself Other people did likewise — even the was pretty serious. straight to the town's travel agency doc pitched in a buck— and pretty soon He'd several times of late made the and made arrangements for a trip to enough money was raised for a passage remark, "Well, you know, good Ameri- Paris. home for Lawrence Thompson. Since cans when they die go to Paris." Yet Well, just about everybody in town his address was on the letter he'd writ- nobody paid any attention to it, figuring was there to see him off at the depot. ten the doc, it was no problem wiring it was just a kind of traditional thing Lawrence Thompson, his beret cocked the money to Lawrence Thompson. to say, like "Do you think it will rain?" pertly on his head and a bottle of wine Lawrence Thompson was so glad to while it was raining. But after Lawrence under one arm and a long rye loaf un- get back he plumb forgot all about Thompson got out of bed again all he der the other, beamed broadly at every- suing old Doc Spence. For about a seemed to think about was to go to body, but nevertheless quite a few whole month after he returned Law- Paris. "A fellow never knows when his sniffles could be heard among the rence Thompson ate nothing but ham- time will come to do a little mortal crowd. burgers, hot dogs and soda pops just coil shuffling," said Lawrence Thomp- Well, for awhile that's about all to "get my stomach Americanized son, who had taken to talking quite our little town talked about, Lawrence again." He wouldn't even live in a fancy every now and then since his Thompson, and, while there was a kind home that had an attic. He never sees Paris trip. of sadness to everything, everyone felt a picture with Maurice Chevalier or After that, he seemed to make a real a sort of glow about him at least being Charles Boyer in it. hard effort to save up money. Of course, able to go to Paris for the last time. Today he lives the quiet, unassuming he didn't give up haggling at the curb- Everybody just hoped that time didn't kind of life he used to, maybe even stone pushcarts or drinking wine or run out on him and there were quite a more so. You would never know that dabbing on canvases or anything he con- few wistful smiles exchanged when a he'd ever done anything else. And sidered fundamentally important like cablegram was received from Lawrence something happened the other day, now that, but he did stick to one old beret Thompson that simply said. "Oo la la!" three, or four years after his return, instead of buying new ones every so It was good to know that Lawrence that shows he's truly got that other

often, and he would work on extra Thompson had made it. business out of his system forever. He shifts in the printing shop whenever he It was almost exactly six months later was chosen as a delegate to attend a could. But he did seem to be making that Doc Spence was observed going regional conference of printers, which progress at that and then inflation and down the street, muttering. When he was quite an honor, and nobody could higher taxes and all that business came was asked what the matter was, he understand why he turned it down un- along and that seemed to bring every- said he had a right to mutter. "You til it came to light what the site of the

thing to a standstill. can't be right all the time," he grum- convention was. It was Paris, 111. To make matters even worse, Law- bled. "How would you feel if you were THE END

The Americcm Legion Magazine • June. 1952 • 43 —

Varmint Hunting. . .The Precision Sport (Contlnu&d from page 27) —————————————— cient lava beds, or, to be different, he shots, but only the high speed hollow- game guns are disqualified for specialty tunnels beneath and inside huge old point bullets should be considered for varminting because of one factor or an- trees fallen in the pine forests. A ver- merciful killing on anything bigger other. Insufficient accuracy, too-low satile kid, he is; hungry always, and than mice. velocity, or just too doggone much beautiful in the eyes — and sights — of Sadly but definitely, however, the ammo expense and "kick" to be fun the varmint shooting clan. bulk of real varminting fun lies beyond for small game. The proper gun for varmint shoot- the range of the economical .22 rim- This brings us to the first-water ing, now — well, the arguments have fire. To have any sizable success "out jewels of the .22 varminting family, the never stopped. Actually, any rifle is a yonder," we have to get into the speed- rather new .222 Remington and the varmint rifle, if you can hit your var- ier center-fires, such as (at minimum) older .220 Winchester Swift. For a mint with it. the bolt-action .22 Hornet and .218 Bee, high-powered job, the little Remington

There's one Pennsylvania fellow, for and the lever-action .22 Savage Hi- is outstandingly economical in both instance, who regularly hunts wood- Power. Decidedly the finest accuracy rifle and ammunition, has a mild report chucks along some meandering creeks is to be found in the first two. Nowa- scarcely louder than a .218 Bee, yet is in a rugged wooded section. To save days, even the big mail-order houses flat-shooting and accurate enough for his soul, he can't get a shot much over list some nice little guns in those cali- splendid results at 200 yards and even 80 yards, and seldom much under that bers, which — particularly the fast .218 a bit more. figure. Of course, that range is simple Bee — will do excellent work between The .220 Swift is the caliber that gives murder on a fat woodchuck with mod- 100 and 150 yards. tops in factory-built long range and ern rifles. So, to make it tough enough Up to here, we've been considering accuracy, together with hardly notice- to be fun, he hunts with a flint-lock rifles with which you can always do able recoil. It does have a spiteful bark muzzle-loading "Kaintuck" rifle. It re- some kind of pleasurable plinking, but that may horrify farmers, but practi- quires skillful stalking and shooting, but, if you ever decide to specialize, things cally can't be made to ricochet a bul- my, does he have fun with that old get tougher. You find you're climbing let. This tame baby lightning-bolt is smoke-belcher! into the 100-proof bracket. your choice for those 250-yard crows Then there's another chap—big, burly Take crow shooting, a noble sport. or 300-yard coyotes. guy, too— who lives near Chicago. Come Under those feathers, the crow's main But don't think you'll necessarily stop nightfall, you find him out on the city boiler-room is roughly two inches there, once the bug gets you! dump shooting rats with a flashlight across, yet he's so cagey and suspicious Consider one Californian who started and rim-fire .22. Claims they'll even that you won't get many shots under with a .22 rim-fire. He had so much fun charge if wounded! He has huge fun. 200 yards. It takes fancy accuracy to potting ground-squirrels he decided to He has a quarry and a proper gun, and shoot fairly consistently into those two lengthen out with a .222 Remington. that's all it takes. inches at that range. Also, you've got Did so. Fiddled with the stock, rebed- There's practically no reasonably to have pretty high velocity, because ding it for greater accuracy. Took up modern gun that won't give lots of var- it's simply impossible to guess distance hand-loading of ammunition as a mat- minting fun if you pick the right var- well enough to land regularly on small ter of course, increasing his ballistics mints — and learn to use the gun's best targets at long unknown ranges—unless considerably, as well as improving ac- possibilities. The .22 long-rifle rim-fire your bullet has the flattened, near-level curacy and saving money. Next, he had has liquidated countless thousands of trajectory that high velocity gives. Even the gun restocked with beautiful crotch smaller critters and can do good work, a woodchuck is a mighty puny target walnut. Then had it re-barreled with a with proper sights, up to 50-70 yards. at the 250-yards-plus distances. custom-made heavy barrel. Found he It is okay even for chucks, using head Practically all the larger-caliber big- had superb accuracy. Also, suddenly discovered that all he had left of the original rifle was the loading mecha- nism, or action. Insidious, huh? Incidentally, nobody's expected to make these long shots standing up, off- hand. Perish forbid! It's cricket to take the very best rest you can improvise, lying down to steady the gun on a stump, a forked "shooting stick," a rock, a cushion, or whatever. There's an old adage that comes into this distance work, too: "What you can't see, you can't hit." For that rea- son, the real varmint aficionado never considers iron sights, or even the two- to four-power telescope sight you find on .22 rim-fires and big game rifles, but goes right up to something between six- and twelve-power. Eight is a fine com- promise. These scopes are miraculous gadgets. With them, the post-graduate experts can see and frequently hit chucks at well over a quarter-mile — when they're invisible to the bare eye! At this point, someone always asks, (Continued on page 46)

44 • The American Legion Magazine • June, 19S2 —

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Continued page what do you say we take that scope- Lemme put the binoculars on it. Wow! ( from 44 "Why this continual harping on long sighted .222 Remington, grab some Chum, that's a goshawk! A real old ranges? Easiest way to assassinate a sandwiches, pile into the buggy and bird-murderer and a big one. Boy, did chuck is to stand on top of his burrow 'git' for the hills. . . . ? you ever pick a lulu for your first var- and ream him the minute he sticks his . . . Boy, listen to that meadow lark! mint shot! nose out!" And that brings us to what If I thought it'd make me that happy, Ale? Why, hell no—you found him; makes the varming-nut tick. I'd buy a fencepost and go into the you take him. Look out, don't bang the The emphatic point is, your true fa- sitting business for myself. One nice scope out of adjustment getting out of natic is not, repeat not, just out to kill. thing about this old secondary road, it the car, you clumsy ox! Sure you lie

He's after the fun of finding and stalk- dow n . . . right flat in the grass, like ing a wary varmint, and then using his you were going to slam a few Army- utmost skill in judging wind-drift and style . . . rest the rifle fore-end on this distance, and in holding, aiming, and rolled blanket and get comfortable . . . squeezing off a shot so carefully that it slip in a shell and close the bolt. . . goes just where he w ants it—as far away Got him in the scope now ? Ain't he as he can possibly get and still make a a fierce-looking critter? Now, listen; hit. He likes it the hard way! It's the he's a good 230, maybe 240 yards, and finicky micrometric precision of the we're sighted dead-on at 200. That work that appeals to him, rather than means we're going to hit four, five the killing. inches low out there. Got it? For a Unlike the deer hunter, he gets far chest hit, you hold those cross-hairs more joy out of a missed shot at 400 spang on the end of his nose. Now don't yards than he would from a kill at 40 get flustered and yank things! Feel that feet. He passes up even the little little breeze? It'll drift your bullet may- ground-squirrels under 100 yards, or be coupla inches off-side, so hold just the wood-chucks under 100 or 200 that much left of center . . . fine, now yards, depending of course on his arma- start squeezing. About 3 pounds trigger- ment. He probably doesn't shoot any pull, crisp as an icicle. E-e-easy now, chucks at all until late in June or July, keep those cross-hairs steady . . . sque- because the helpless young are in the e-eeze it. . . . burrows before that and would starve YIPPEE! YOU GOT HIM! Look at w ithout their mothers. him topple out of that tree! Down in "Might I suggest Madam could (ill the are hogs, sports, (Sure, there lousy box with quicksand." flames, kid; you're an ace. Notice how and plain jerks in any game, but the AMKI1K \\ IK'. [(IV M.\

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40 • The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 Ouch! You don't have to yell! So you game hunter who shamefacedly con- got the 'bug'; let's go! MORE fessed, up at the rifle-range the other

day, "Y'know, I've gotten so I get more And that's the way it does go. Often. bang out of going out and cannonading No one knows until he tries it, just how away at those blankcty little ground- the pure-quill varminting is going to squirrels than I do out of deer hunting. Protect/ take on him. Having top-grade equipment I must be nuts!" makes a world of difference, too. You become one more of those THAN ANY FAMOUS But listen! It's only fair to warn you, Americans prowling the plains and brothers, there are thousands of cases mountains, systematically courting schi- TIRE EVER OFFERED! on record where it only took ONE zophrenia by trying your damnedest to exposure to that distant plop that drifts make impossible shots— at the same time back from a perfectly placed shot to you constantly try to improve your make a man into a pitiful case of life- equipment and technique so you can time addiction to the hobby. lengthen your range and make the shots There's no known cure, either; all still more impossible. . . . you can do is treat the symptoms each I ask you, would anybody else but season. You get like the veteran big Americans think that was fun? the end Everyone Has Two Votes ( Continued from page 13) surface here, one thing has been con- ever reach decisions as good as the ones sistently true since our nation's infancy. we do reach, without the screening Political parties temper and mold their services of our major parties? Democ- Rugged choices of \ platforms and candidates racy would be chaos. Rhino-Flex 1 with a view to winning the support of Clearly we must leave a lot of the Construction! most of the people who will vote. The judgment up to the major parties. people who will not vote do not count. At the same time we must recognize Their wishes need not be considered that if we want the best quality of gov- 18 MONTH in the formation of party policy. ernment, we must use the most effec- Unconditional Guarantee This Spring we have seen the hopes tive tools we have to steer the parties —against all road hazards of various candidates of the major par- tow ard good decisions. ties rise and fall in the primary elections We are all too familiar with what the of jus* a few states. indispensable political organizations are Every year, a few more people peek- like at their worst. Then, they repre- Exclusive features in Armstrong under the surface and come up with the sent the acme of everything evil that Tires add up to one thing: — fundamental secret of democratic gov- we mean when we say "machine," More complete protection than any ernment that every politician and poli- "bossism," or "corruption." other tire ever delivered! Tough tical scientist ki ws: Nothing makes What is the most effective tool we Rhino-Flex construction shrugs off bad government come easier than have to steer the political parties? the road shock — wear and tear. Heat- failure of eligible voters to vote. Noth- Let's take a look at the worst sort of treated cords keep tire-killing heat ing covipels bad government as we political organization we know: The down, resist dangerous blow-outs. know it so much as the failure of eligible intrenched, corrupt machine. Cold rubber treads assure 30% more voters to vote. The political machine at its worst has mileage. Just a few of the reasons Does this make sense? a heyday when expert indications are why Armstrong gives you that big Our political system is as beautiful that few but "the faithful" will vote. and effective as any that has ever been "The faithful" will win, provided the 18-month unconditional guarantee. dealer devised by man — as long as it works candidates and policic; chosen by the See your Armstrong today the way it is supposed to. It is founded machine are those that place the in- for America's greatest tire buy! on a basic expectation of the participa- terests of "the faithful" above the pub- tion of each of us in the selection of lic interest. candidates and — through candidates — Put it another way. If it seems cer- the policies that they represent. But tain that the non-machine vote will be what good is any recipe if you leave light, then the machine must cater to out the chief ingredient — in this case the wishes of its hard-voting inner cir- the participation of the people? There cle, since it can only lose by displeas- arc clear and compelling reasons why ing these sure-fire voters. democracy suffers when the people Thus those who do not vote compel don't participate wholeheartedly. These political organizations to follow paths are found in the very foundation of that place party loyalties above public our way of government. loyalties. In the narrowing Armstrong dow n of the selec- But what happens when a political A-2. ^Connecticut. Haven 1G. tion of our candidates and their policies machine anticipates a heavy vote? It be- West we rely upon our political organizations gins to look for support outside of the (the major parties) for the most part. inner circle. The selection of candidates At their best these organizations ren- and policies is modified to appeal to der an indispensable service. How- more people. Let a political machine ARMSTRONG would we vote at the polls if we were resist this step in the face of a large vote, faced with a blank sheet? How, if we and it may lose the election. Or else were faced with ten thousand candi- explosions will occur within the ma- dates for ? TIRES the major offices? Would we chine, bringing to the top those who

The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 • 47 will improve the machine's policies in often pointed these principles out to that public officials, throughout their order to keep the machine in power. the public. In the early days of this terms of office, are constantly influenced These are basic facts of political or- century, Ida M. Tarbell and Lincoln in their public acts by their estimates ganization and policy making. They Steffens wrote dozens of magazine ar- of how those who vote will react. are ABC to every professional politi- ticles exposing the machines in our Which, in turn, is a way of saying that cian, to whom the mechanics of all major cities; machines which often the vote that is actually going to be cast politics begins with an estimate of who served as keystones for state and na- remains effective not only on Election is going to vote, and ends with who did tional government. The bosses them- Day, but every day of the year. vote. The best, no less than the worst, selves frankly told Miss Tarbell and Public officials pay a good deal of at- of political leaders cannot win if he Steffens that their strength depended tention to small pressure groups. If this ignores these principles. Under our on the consent of public apathy. More makes us angry, we must concede that government, all power stems from the recently, Edward J. Flynn, for many it's almost a dead certainty that come pow er of the vote, and the evil machine years controller of the dominant politi- Election Day, the small pressure group at which the good citizen rails is, in the cal machine in New York's Bronx, has will vote. A small group that will vote simplest analysis, a combination of men taken considerable pains to publish 100% one way may have the political w ho have promised each other that they similar information for all who would weight of an "average" group four times will vote. An)' additional votes cast read it. its size, if only half of an "average" require of the machine that it either The myth that— once elected — office- group will vote and half of them will match them, or temper its policies to holders ignore the voters is fully as fas- vote one way. attract them. Thus one may vote for cinating to explore as is the power for Where the strength of pressure good or bad government, but no vote good in a large vote. groups is an evil, is it an evil of democ- can be abandoned without making bad When office-holders do ignore citi- racy or of politics or of politicians? It government come easier. zens, it is the non-voters they ignore. is most often an evil of the abandonment What is true principle for the worst In an election where half the people of their democratic responsibilities by of political organizations is true of the do not vote, so that slightly more than half of the people. A pressure group best of them. A light vote is a loyal a quarter of the eligible voters become is a group that knows the power of the part)' vote and compels the party to the winning group, a legislator or other vote and uses it. The more that others emphasize parts' interest. A heavy vote public official can — and often will — deny the power of the vote, the strong- is a public vote and compels emphasiz- truly ignore what "a majority of the er the users of the vote become. ing public interest. people want" in favor of what a ma- Pressure groups are like political or- Thus, even before he votes, and even jority of voters want. ganizations. They are tools for great if his final vote is on the losing side, the It is not the office-holder's fault if a public good or great public harm, and fact that a citizen will vote has a bene- majority of voters is not a majority of the public has the power to restrain and ficial effect on party decisions, choices the people. He knows that what really guide them any time it chooses fb use of candidates, platforms offered and makes a difference is that group of that power. Like political organizations, platforms lived up to. people who believe that their votes pressure groups have a power for evil No more powerful support for the make a difference. Often the same men that grows smaller the larger the ex- principles of good government could and women who complain that public pected vote. This is true because the be offered to every political organiza- officials don't keep their promises com- relative strength of a pressure group tion than the fact that every eligible plain in the next breath that "these poli- grows less in the face of a certain large voter will exercise every voting privi- ticians just have their eye out for the vote. It is true because if small groups lege — in primaries and finals, at local, next elections instead of doing their are to get the support from others that state and national levels. jobs." they need in the face of a large vote, The bosses of some of the strongest The latter observation is at least half they must modify and temper their political machines in the country have true. It is just another way of saying more extreme policies to attract outside support. On examination, nearly every com- plaint of the non-voter is largely causal by not voting. "Just voting"— the best we know how —is an important step toward letting candidates and office-holders ponder

the wishes of all of us and thus is a

step toward better government. It is, of course, not the final step within our power toward the best government. The final step is for all voters to inform themselves on the issues and candidates to the best of their ability, so that the tremendous influence for good of more votes would be further enhanced by making that influence the most level- headed influence possible. In spite of the difficulties that prevent every citizen from knowing everything

about government, there is room for tremendous real improvement that is easily within our reach. A full share of our present non-voters seems to be among those who are as- sumed generally to be well-informed

4g • The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 !

and level headed. A survey in Syracuse, New York showed that from a quarter to nearly a half of professional men and women, civic leaders and business ex- ecutives had failed to vote in a recent election. A campaign to get out their vote cut the number fully in half the following year. It is almost too much to ask a candidate to put up a strong stand for the best possible government if those whose support he needs sit on their hands when the showdown comes.

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The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 Street, New York 16, N. Y. Prof. Mc- lem on voting, on the structure of gov- American Heritage Foundation, with Lean points out that "if your local man ernment, on election procedure or on offices at 25 West 45th Street, New- (part\' or public official) is held re- political fact that cannot be answered York 36, N. Y., to the end that they sponsible by a reasonably large group factually by officials or organizations work together instead of separately in of people, it is safe to say that he will in most communities. All sorts of serv- an organized effort to bring good gov- support candidates who are competent ices and aids are available to help us ernment up from the grass roots of this and deserving of widespread support. vote and vote more wisely. The Ameri- nation. Source and reference material On the other hand if he is responsible can Legion and other organizations in related to organizing local get-out-the- to a small minority of party hacks, he many towns even go so far as to fur- vote campaigns, and basic publicity

w ill probably support other party hacks nish baby-sitters while mothers vote. tools, are available by writing the for important public positions." It is up YVe can easily learn—by asking— w hen Foundation. Advertising material is to us alone to decide, by action or in- and w here to register so that we w ill available by writing The Advertising action, to whom he will be responsible. be eligible to vote, this coining Novem- Council at the same address. This year, perhaps as never before, ber 4th. In addition, most Legion state organi- an unusually large number of lay or- A national get-out-the-vote campaign zations have ahead) appointed get-out- ganizations is making a united effort to is supported by The American Legion, the-vote chairmen w ho may be con- bring our national vote up to its original The League of Women Voters, The tacted through Department American- purpose and tremendous potentialities, Junior Chamber of Commerce, and ism HQ for helpful material for local to the end that the quality of our gov- many of the leading national fraternal, get-out-the-vote campaigns. ernment may be the envy of nations religious and trade associations. A large Meanwhile, the first step in voting is no matter what party w ins. number of these groups have agreed to to be properly registered. Are you? There is hardly a question or prob- coordinate their efforts through the THE END

How To Travel Without A Car

(Continued from page 21 ) on a plane — is aboard to look after the Private rooms are all equipped with ing four people during the day and travelers' needs and comforts. There's individual toilet facilities. These begin sleeping two at night. It requires a fare an extra charge ranging from fifty with the roomette, a completely en- and a half, plus the price of the accom- cents to five dollars, depending upon the closed room, containing a premade bed, modations. Hence a mother and child, length of the journey, over the regular which folds flush into the wall in the traveling half fare, could secure one coach fare. day time, and is lowered at night. It for the price of the accommodations Your Pullman ticket gets you a seat has a door that can be locked, individu- alone. A single adult would have to aboard one of these spacious cars, ally controlled air conditioning, and pay an extra half fare, plus the accom- but all accommodations are extra. Sleep- costs about $4.85 for an overnight trip. modations. Two adults could occupy it er accommodations start with the upper Double bedrooms for two people, by paying for only the accommoda- berth. Male travelers often prefer an with upper and lower beds, cost about tions. Here's how it stacks up on an upper because it's removed from the $7.70 per couple, or slightly more than overnight trip: For mother ami child clickety-clack of the train w heels, and $7.90; for single adult $7.90 plus a half air conditioning now gives it good ven- fare ticket; for two adidts $9.60. tilation, a thing it lacked in the past. There are numerous suite arrange-

Women, however, give it some pause, ments that can be worked out by re- since it is quite a task wrestling with moving the partitions of rooms and a girdle in an upper berth. compartments. Here's a tip — on uppers always use The Pullman ticket entitles the pas- the ladder. Don't try any human fly senger to the use of the lounge cars, a tricks because the train is likely to lurch shoe shine and brush-off by the porter and land you in the opposite lower at the end of the journey. The latter with a couple of fractured ribs. Also you take into account w hen you hand it's a good idea to put one of your him your tip. garters in your wallet and stuff it into Food served on trains is usually ex- your pillow slip when you retire. When cellent and the service superior. Prices you get up the missing garter w ill re- are about the same as those of the bet- mind you not to walk off and forget ter class restaurants, but there is always your bank roll. Last year alone more a "budget dish" on the menu, for the than 125,000 articles including wallets modest purse. were left in Pullman accommodations. Coach passengers can patronize the

The cost of an upper berth is $2.60 diner, or they can buy coffee, milk and "I hear you're on the bowling team, for the average 300-mile overnight trip. sandwiches from vendors walking Mr. Feeney . . . What position do you The price of a lower berth for the through the cars. However, this service same play?" distance amounts to about $3.50, w hile AMERICAN LECIOS' MAGAZINE may soon be improved if the "slot- an entire section, consisting of both machine diner," which the Pennsyl- upper and lower, with the upper berth the price of two low er berths. Many of vania Railroad is now trying our on two left in the wall, runs in the neighbor- these are separated by a folding parti- of its trains, is successful. This is an hood of $4.85, To these rates must be tion which permits the rooms to be automatic diner in which food, bever- bv added a 15 percent Federal tax, and kept as an individual unit if desired, or ages, desserts, etc., are served vend- their this applies to all prices quoted in this it can be opened up to make one large ing machines, which make own article unless otherwise specified. room. These are great favorites with change and require no tipping. Sleeping car passengers use the gen- families and with business men travel- The New York Central and C. & O. eral dressing rooms located at opposite ing together. Railroads are also experimenting with ends of the car. The compartment is a bedroom seat- pre-cooked, quick-frozen meals, w hich

50 * The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 are warmed up enroute and served at her sole purpose in life is to make your Some idea of the saving by air coach prices about one-third under the stand- flight on her plane a comfortable and can be seen in a comparison of a trip ard dining car meals. a pleasant one. from Chicago to Los Angeles. By stand- On the whole, rail travel offers the Like the railroads, the airlines have ard it is $113.75 and by aircoach it is widest choice of facilities. And trips two kinds of tickets. These are the $75. With spending money what it is can be planned far ahead, with more standard flight ticket which costs about today that is quite an important saving. certainty than is possible by any other six cents a mile and the coach flight A still further saving is possible. The means of transport. ticket which costs about four. Both independent, non-scheduled airlines —

While it is true that the airplane lacks non-skeds as they are called — offer the many of the comforts offered by other same flight for $70, on a round-trip modes of transport, one thing is cer- basis. However, use caution. Some of tain. It gets you to where you want to the non-skeds arc excellent, and have go in an awful hurry—that is, after you fine records for reliability and safety.

board it. However, just reaching the Others have not. Check with the Bet- airport is often a small size journey in ter Business Bureau as to reputation of itself. By necessity, most airports are the non-scheduled line you contem- located miles from the heart of the city plate using, and check with your insur- and require a ride of from thirty min- ance company on the coverage of your utes to an hour to get there. Airlines policy. operate their own limousine service; The old bugaboo of the danger of air sometimes, however, if there are two (From July, 1939 A.L.M.) travel is about passe. Experienced or more of you it is economical to use travelers, the million-milers, who prac- a taxicab. tickets entitle you to travel in planes tically live on planes, do a tremendous Once aboard the plane, you are as- that differ only in interior accommoda- lot of griping about the meals, the long sured of the most highly personalized tions, with crews that are alike in size treks to the airports, and inefficient travel service obtainable anywhere. One and training, including a stewardess. ticketing, but they never bother about touch of a pushbutton brings you that However some comforts are sacrificed danger. They have learned that you are great American institution, the airline to economy in air coach travel. There's as safe in an airplane as you are any- stewardess. Let's give her a look be- less space, because extra seats have been where else. Every drawback to air cause she's quite a person and is largely7 added and many of the frills of the travel, with one exception, has been responsible for making the airlines what standard flights are missing. No meals banished. That one is weather, for a they are today. She's comely, capable, are served gratis on air coach, but coffee bad storm or a heavy fog can smash companionable, unmarried, and in her and box lunches are available, and stop- schedules, ground Skymasters and Con- early twenties. She has both tact and overs are arranged so that passengers nies alike, while frustrated passengers poise and a way of making you feel that may dine at airport restaurants. chew their nails and cuss.

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For those not so interested in speed, study of a timetable, but here are some the bus lines offer tremendous savings of the things you have to know and and greater coverage than any other look for. carrier. Large companies, such as Grey- Keep in mind that train schedules en- 140 hound, cover the entire country. Other compass day and night and time zones. companies serve smaller areas. Bus Every time of arrival and departure travel gives more miles per dollar, inter- from 12:01 midnight to 12:00 noon is state or intrastate, than any other form shown in light type, and from 12:01 of transportation. Often you can board noon to midnight in dark type. Get a bus right at your own front door, that, A.M. light, P.M. dark. Trains, and stop at any city, or crossroads com- planes and interstate buses operate on munity, and even at farm gates enroute. standard time. During the summer Bus lines offer express service be- many cities have daylight saving time tween major cities and to popular re- w hich is one hour ahead of standard sort areas, taking travelers straight time. their through to destination without Another important thing is to note making local stops. Lunch and comfort carefully the little signs, symbols and stops are regularly scheduled and are letters shown in the train schedule col- usually spaced about two or three hours umns and read their explanation in the apart. Stopovers can be arranged, for foot notes, headed "Reference Marks." several hours or overnight, or for sev- Failure to do so can cause deplorable eral days if you wish. results. Travel gives a the by bus close-up of There's the classic example of the colorful candid side of America Knapp Shoes and junior advertising executive who in- which other transportation no can vited his boss and wife out to his home match. While bus travel seldom reaches in the suburbs for Thanksgiving dinner. the clubbiness portrayed in the movies, There's a size for every foot in Knapp's The Scotch was good and the little it is still the most folksy and clubby complete line of Dress, Sport and Work woman had done herself proud with form of transportation that we have. Shoes. Over a hundred smart styles for the turkey and all the trimmings. The chart below gives the approxi- men and women—some styles in as many Everything was lovely when the young mate time and cost involved in a trip as 182 sizes ... 5 to 18, AAA to EEEE. exec hustled the boss man and his wife from Chicago to New York— a distance Money • saving Factory - Direct Prices. down to the little suburban station in of 850 miles. Write today for free Style Folder and the plenty of time for the 11:55 P.M. train name of your local Knapp Shoe Counselor One Way Fare to town. He bade his guests goodnight uftiU FOR FREE COLORFUL FOLDER Traveling By Trine (including tax) and hurried home to congratulate friend Train: Coach 17hrs $35.32 wife on her handiwork. In fact the KNAPP BROS. SHOE MFG. CORP. berth evening went off with only one hitch Dept. 23 A Brockton, Massachusetts Upper to fol- Please rush FREE style folder Pullman 17hrs $54.84 — the junior exec had neglected low through on a double asterisk on the Name (print) Lower timetable which showed that the 11:55 Address berth 17hrs $57.26 did not run on holidays! The boss City ..State.. Roomette 17 hrs $61.40 slowly froze as he waited on the plat- form for the train that didn't come. It Plane: Standard cost ten bucks to get him home by taxi; flights his wife caught something that bordered Regular Ap- on pneumonia and the young executive scheduled prox. came to an abrupt end of what might lines 3 hrs. $50.72 GIVE have been a brilliant advertising career. Air coach Railroad timetables all have dual in- flights dexes, one an Index of Stations and UNITED Regular Tables, the other a General Index. Look scheduled up the departure and arrival time, and CEREBRAL lines hrs $36.80 the number of the train you plan to Air coach take, in the Stations Index. The train PALSY Non number is important. Some trains are scheduled named as in the case of the "Spirit of lines 3 -4 hrs $27.60 St. Louis" or "The Cleveland Limited." Names sound nice, but are not impor- "I was half crazy Bus: Through tant. But train numbers are. Transport express 24 hrs $20.64 from torture and pain lines are very much like prisons in this Whether you go by bus, plane or respect, as both of them operate on the until Pazo gave relief!" train you'll use a timetable. These are principle of numbers rather than names. says Mrs. A. M., Englewood, N. J. encyclopedias of passenger travel, but When you have the data on your Itching of simple piles drive you mad? 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The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 • 53 about station changes; occasionally it Remember, no matter where you sary details. Want a hotel room? is possible for the ticket agent to route travel, by plane, train or bus, you have They'll help you get one. So feel per- you so as to avoid this nuisance. the assurance of help from a real friend fectly free to call on them, that's what In going to crowded resorts it is well in case of trouble or need, in the they are there for, to render any help to make return reservations at the be- Travelers Aid Society. They are to be you need and there's no charge for the ginning of the journey. This being a found in all large and medium sized service. single transaction avoids the danger of stations, terminals and airports. Should So, should you decide to leave the old a deal in black market reservations prev- you lose your purse or wallet they will car in the garage for a while and ven- alent in some resorts and it assures the see that you reach your destination. ture forth on other transport—goodby, passenger of getting the space he de- You want to get married in a strange good luck, happy landings, relax and sires when he heads homeward. town? They will give you the neces- enjoy yourself. the end

Your Child Is Their Target

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them, they were usually able to fend Conscientious, questioning parents American, instead of teaching them to

their critics off and continue the subtle and all the other honest opponents of reason and think is, of course, of no im- change-over from traditional, disci- progressive education were pictured as portance to the educational dictators plined education to the socialistic type "enemies of education," intent upon who, under the cloak of academic free- known variously as "progressive educa- "ruining our schools." Magazines of dom, want to continue unhindered their tion," "common learnings," and "ac- large, general circulation, "liberal" work of re-designing and re-making tivity program," this last a name Dr. magazines of smaller circulation, radio our free society and economy into a Dewey favored in his efforts to substi- and television forums, lecturers and Socialist America. tute "experience curricula" for well- commentators from platform and pul- The battle is joined now and the

thought-out courses of study. pit, joined in unleashing a torrent of controversy is raging between the Nevertheless, many parents con- abuse that poured over the heads of all groups of aroused parents and patriotic tinued to be greatly concerned about who had the temerity to question or citizens and the professional opposition. the kind of schooling their children criticize the motives, methods and ma- The parents are as yet largely unorgan- were getting. Educated traditionally terials of the paid educators. One such ized, but their strength lies in their themselves, they were puzzled by the teacher, sincerely anti-communist, hardy individualism. There is, however, glib talk about "educating the whole nevertheless exclaimed with passionate mixed metaphorically speaking, a kind child," "training for democracy," vehemence, "Anybody who questions of "ground swell among the grass "building citizens for the w orld of to- the techniques of teaching puts himself roots," one of them said, and the local morrow," and so on. They couldn't un- in the same class as Hitler!" forces will be linked together at the ap- derstand the gibberish and they resisted That some of the attacking writers propriate moment. The professional the teachers' dictum that it was impor- and speakers had records of commu- opposition is far from solid among the tant not to "inhibit" the child's natural nist party-front affiliations did not deter country's teachers. Most of them are impulses; that he should not be restrained the powerful left wing faction in the where they've always been—on the side or disciplined lest he develop a rebel- National Education Association from of sound American teaching, adjusted lious personality and frustration. If the joining in the smear against individuals to meet changing conditions and times,

child prefers playing to studying he and groups. This is especially irrespon- but not dedicated to deliberate excesses must be allow ed to play, they w ere told. sible w hen one remembers that these and continuous experimentation. The Parents began to wonder why there same left wingers in the National Edu- organized minority entrenched in w as a legal compulsion on them to send cation Association presume to speak for power and well financed, is supported their children to school at all if, instead the entire organization, with a claimed by the alien ideological groups w ithin of studying and learning, their offspring membership of 600,000 teachers in the country as well as the cynical na- were allowed to express themselves any America's elementary and secondary tive architects of revolutionary change. way they saw fit, like breaking the fur- schools. The membership also includes There are others on their side, too, niture, hitting their playmates over the some college teachers and school super- thousands of good but uninformed or head, or yelling and playing all day intendents, men like Ernest O. Melby, misinformed Americans. Many of these long if they had a mind to. Dean of New York University's School are themselves young adults, products Still nothing much happened. And of Education, and Willard Goslin, two of the educational system they're de- then, last year, after two seemingly un- of the most ardent and articulate advo- fending, a system which has so impaired related events in Pasadena, Calif., and cates of the new educational order. Mr. their own abilities that they are actu- Port W ashington, N. V., groups of Goslin is the former school superinten- ally unable to realize they are its vic- parents who refused to abdicate all dent whose theories and activities re- tims, even as their children will be, un- parental responsibility and authority sulted in a coalition against him of less the direction is reversed and the began organizing voluntarily in their teachers and parents w ho by a two-to- course changed. own communities to protest and fight one vote ousted him from his job in Let us not forget, too, that jobs are tins summary taking over of their chil- Pasadena. Mr. Goslin has now become involved. Many of the professional edu- dren by paid servants of the state. the martyred darling of the Gulliberal cators and lobbyists involved in the agi- Almost at once an all-encompassing Left, rushing from one lecture platform tation are actually rightists, even ex- umbrella smear campaign was started and podium to another as fast as train treme conservatives, but as administra- simultaneously in various parts of the and plane can carry him, to scare the tors or highly paid educational execu- country against the most articulate and w its out of city and country dweller tives connected with high power, high effective of these groups. In the East, it alike w ith his tales of the evil machina- pressure educational lobbies they are centered in three prosperous New York tions of the "enemies of education." more concerned with the perpetuation suburbs — Scarsdale, Port Washington, That these terrible "enemies" are of the "educational trust" than they are left-w and Englewood, N. J. Other cities un- merely parents who are fed up with with pedagogical methods or ing der fire were Pasadena, where the fuse paying school taxes in a system which education. These people protect the was lighted, Denver, Minneapolis and gives their children attitudes and theo- pinkoes, collectivists, Marxists and com- Palo Alto. ries they consider unsound and un- mies because they are part of their gang

54 * The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 and the gang must stand together. How- ever, even though these people are not ideologically sympathetic with the com- mies, they can be almost as dangerous. The controversy will rage and flare even higher, because emotions as well as jobs are involved. Charges and coun- ter-charges will be hurled. The smear will spread and deepen as the right goes on to recapture the lost values of tradi- tional American education and return the schools to teachers who want to use them as schools to educate students, not as experimental stations where the chil- dren are guinea pigs for the develop- ment of new social and political atti- tudes to help mold the welfare-socialist state. To understand the nature of the con- troversy it is necessary to go back to the beginnings of progressive education and in the light of today's knowledge compared with yesterday's guesswork, examine the "progressive" educators, Look! Another man switched to Kentucky C/u6— what they believed and taught, and what has been the effect of their teaching on the thoroughbred of pipe tobaccos the young adult generation, the present school generation, parents and family. The "progressive" educators, as we have seen, are the followers of Dr. John DO IT TODAY! SWITCH TO Dewey, but the strongest of them soon out-distanced him in radical thinking T and while he remains as a kind of an- cient saint in their materialistic pan- theon, they have been on their own, each with his special following, for KENTUCKY CLUB

r many years . now Notice how much better your pipe tastes — how It must be stressed again that only a much fresher your mouth feels when you switch to tiny fraction of educators is avowedly Kentucky Club. Send for free catalog showing fine or covertly communist. However, those pipes and how to get them at big savings. Mail w ho have arrogated to themselves all Pouch Tobacco Co., Wheeling, West Va. Dept. 68 the perquisites of leadership and pre- sume to speak for educators as a whole are easy or willing prey for the com- mies. Undoubtedly, one of the reasons such people fight so furiously any sug- gestion they may be wrong is because, were they to acknowledge it and clean house, they know they would be open to public ridicule and mistrust. They Avoid fatigue from work or play. fear they might lose some fraction of the pow er now theirs by virtue of their 2 Don't get chilled. Don't swim too long in early bold seizure of it. cold water nor sit around in wet clothes. However, the socialist character of education is something else again. It is Don't mix with new groups. extremely strong; and educators today 3 Don't take children out of camp where who believe in and disseminate social- there is good health supervision. ist doctrines as part of school curricula Watch closely for signs of illness — are numerous indeed. In fact, these m headache, fever, sore muscles, "frontier thinkers" were few in number " stiff neck or back, but they w ere able to go a long way trouble in breathing or swallowing. and acquire a big following before any real barriers were thrown up against Put a sick person to bed at once, them. 5 away from others, and call your doctor. The "progressive" educators besides FOR 1952 Follow his advice. Dr. Dewey and Dr. Kilpatrick, both of jr Contact your local March of Dimes chapter for whom are now elderly men and retired, whatever assitance or financial help you may included Doctors John L. Childs, need. George S. Counts, Harold Rugg, Boyd Bode, Grayson Kefauver and George Recommended by THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR INFANTILE PARALYSIS W. Hartman. These men became the

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leaders of the movement. It should be ment? How do you propose to do this pointed out here that Counts for at when the capitalist system controls the least fourteen years has been a strong schools? Other questions point to the LastWeek anti-communist and has done much to problem of creating leaders. How shall expose Soviet teaching methods. schools lead in adult education and the

On May 3, 1933, under the chairman- creating of new points of view?" ship of Dr. Rugg, a social studies spe- Dr. Newlon's answer was that the 1 cialist, a panel discussion was held at superintendent should lead and he $25922 Teachers College of Columbia Uni- added that we are not living in a real with Science's New Midget Miracle, versity on the necessity for building democracy. (This was 1933, remem- Extinguisher PRESTO Fire what they called a "new social order," ber! ) RAY BARTA of Wisconsin. Many So reported and using teachers and schools to put Further on. Dr. Rugg led the discus- others "cleaning up" — so can YOU ! kind of fire extin- AMAZING new it over. other seven panel mem- sion first into the desirability of allying guisher. Tiny "Presto" does job The of bulky extinguishers that cost 4 bers and their specialties were Doctors teachers with "other organizations, times as much, are 8 times as heavy. Ends fires fast as 2 seconds. Fits in Edmund deS. Brunner, rural educa- workers' organizations and the like," palm of hand. Never corrodes. Guar- anteed for 20 years! Sells for only tion; Harold F. Clark, educational and then into politics, and he said: $3.98! Show it to civil defense work- ers, owners of homes, cars, boats, economics; William H. Kilpatrick, phi- "Don't we have to rethink our concepts farms, etc. and to stores for re-sale J. Kerr re- — make good income, H. losophy of education; Lois H. Meek, of democracy and liberty in all its rami- ports $20 a day. C. Kama, $1,000 a Write Sales Kit. No month. for FREE child guidance; H. Newlon, di- fications and of its related ideas? Then obligation. MERLITE INDUSTRIES, Jesse Inc., Dept. 201 East 16th St.. 296, rector of Lincoln School; K. I think say, it is a part Science's New York 3. N. Y. IN CANADA: Mopa John Nor- you would and New Midget Co. Ltd., 37 1 Dowd St., Montreal 1, P.Q. (If vou want a regular Presto to ton, educational administration; and of all we have been saying, that the Miracle use as a demonstrator, send $2.50. "PRESTO" Monev back if wish.) you Goodwin B. Watson, educational psy- educator is in an unusually strategic chology. position in a community to organize PORTABLE GARAGE Dr. New Ion urged that the material the thinking of the future. If that could

for teaching how to build the "new be launched in 1933 it would be a tre- social order" be introduced into the mendous step." Dr. Kilpatrick offered curriculum of the schools and he said, the suggestion that "we can work in in response to a question from Dr. school and in the Parent Teachers As- Meek as to what age children should sociation and in the community." begin to have these contacts, that in- At that point Dr. Newlon com- fancy was the time to start. "I certainly USE IT ANYWHERE mented that the panel had been talking think the kindergarten and nursery • Goes wherever your car goes • Folds compactly about tactics "while what we need is • Keeps rain, snow, dust, salt air, sun or sleet schools are very important features in away • Will withstand Extreme cold without crack- grand strategy." He said flatly, "I think ing and protects your car's finish • Perfect for beginning the process of building this storage of Cars, Furniture. Machinery Equipment we must have power politics in educa- • Durably constructed of clear transparent vinyl new society," he said. plastic that is long wearing and tough • Nylon tion. We must operate on a broader threads and grommets for extra security • Spring- After the early phases of the discus- tite elasticized bottom, holds securely in all kinds program. We must ally with labor and of weather • Fits all makes and models • Direct sion. Dr. Rugg said, "I infer that you from manufacturer • Enclose check or monev order with those who are striving for the ends for $10.95 or sent C O. D. are in general agreement that there is a hold in view." SUCCESS PRODUCTS, Dept. G. 656 new role for the (school) superinten- we suggested extension 246 Roebling St. Brooklyn 11, N. Y. dent and the administrator when you Dr. Brunner an are saying to him that we can't wait of their local work into "some kind of for the new order to be built up. Would national organization which will not INVENTORS timorous in making liaisons of this you not say that the change in the new be If you believe that you have an Invention, you should find out how to protect it. We are registered Patent Attorneys. social order must precede enlighten- sort." Send for copy of our Patent Booklet "How to Protect Vour Invention, 1 and an "Invention Record" form. No obligation. They nre yours for the asking. McMORROW, BERMAN & DAVIDSON Registered Patent Attorneys 146-A Victor Building Washington 1, D. C. FIREARMS SWORDS

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5g • The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 "That means national organization of to communism; and they proved that leadership," Dr. Rugg said, and the the} - knew' the surest way to supersede Progressive Education Association's the American free enterprise system name was offered, by Watson. was to capture young minds in the pub- RELIEF with "Are all the teachers to be commu- lic schools and educate them to accept Get FAST nists?"' Dr. Aleck inquired. "That is a a form of centralized state government. this MEDICATED Powder! party organized to change everything." In fact, the late Harold Laski, the Bri- No unmedicated powder can relieve burning Dr. Rugg answered her by asking, tish socialist, who lectured at Harvard, prickly heat as Ammens Powder does! (the told "Are they communists) working the "frontier thinkers" this about For Ammens contains three famous medici- with ideas or notions?" and then an- their program: "Stripped of its care- nal ingredients — gives 3-way medicated skin swered his own question by stating fully neutral phrases, the report is an care: (1) It soothes, relieves and helps heal irri- tated skin. (2) Its extra softness protects and flatly "So far as they are working with educational program for a socialist cushions sore skin, and so promotes healing. ideas we could work with them" (the America. It could be implemented in a (3) Its extra fluffy texture gives cooling relief. communists). society only where socialism was the For real medicated skin care, get genuine Dr. Newlon concurred, adding, "It accepted way of life; for it is a direct Ammens Medicated Powder at any drug coun- ter today. is incumbent upon ourselves to think criticism of the ideas that have shaped through these social and economic capitalistic America." %rftf? 9$ FR:e trial-size can. Write to- ideas and see what kind of educational One of the strongest forces today in day to Dept. A-62, Bristol- Myers Co., Hillside, N. J. program we want in this country. . . . propagandizing for a socialistic America (Offer liiii tied io U.S.A.) In this process of bringing about these is the hierarchy of the National Educa- conditions I believe we can work with tion Association. They have had things ® the communists and at other times with pretty much their own way for a long the socialists." He also thought at still time, too, but the public opposition and AMMENS other times they might work with the nation-wide parents' rebellion which POWDER Chamber of Commerce, the American have sprung up in the past two years MEDICATED Legion or the D.A.R.! may force the N.E.A. into a re-ex-

This did not appeal to Dr. Kilpatrick, amination of itself. It is too soon, T organization who urged against forming any perma- though, to say how the Pocked with SENSATIONAL nent alliance with "any of these will eventually react. Some of its per- VALUES in WAR SURPLUS, FACTORY CLOSE-OUTS and groups," but Dr. Newlon, enthusiastic formances have been more typical of GENERAL MERCHANDISE! 1000's of items for the Mfgr, about his idea, protested that "if things the tactics of a captured labor union Mechanic, Sportsman, Pho- tographer, Hobbyist, Home are allowed to drift I can foresee a con- complete with goon squads, than of a Owner, etc BIG SAVINGS on dition when we must ally ourselves respectable national organization of Clothing, Housewares, Hard- ware, Foam Rubber, Hand & permanently with a group that pro- more than a half million teachers. The Power Tools, Outdoors, Camp poses a way out." N.E.A. has no reason to be proud of Equipment, Industrial Tools & Supplies, Aircraft Parts, Metals, Plastics, Gadgets and "We need a thoroughly and com- those goon squads which have turned a huge stock of Hydraulic Supplies — Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Motors, etc. pletely radical organization," Dr. Rugg up to do a discrediting job on citizens SAVE UP TO 85% IN WAR SURPLUS! said. "The Progressive Education Asso- whenever there has been an uprising in Send Ott

The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 • Zfj tions when he advocated a "thoroughly school superintendent, presided at the and completely radical organization" \\ ashington meeting. One year later to carry on the socialistic program of he was made executive secretary of the Look for this the "frontier thinkers." N.E.A. and held that post until 1952, Lest the foregoing judgment on these when he was succeeded by William O. vociferous spokesmen for the N.E.A. Carr. In the N.E.A. News for Septem- he found harsh, reference should he ber 1951 is a statement that the material made emblem to an excerpt from the proceed- for the McCall's magazine article ings of the 72nd annual meeting of this "Who's Ruining Our Schools" was organization in Washington, D. C., in gathered in the N.E.A. offices in Wash- 1934, w hich states: "But to achieve these ington. This article does a smear job on things, many drastic changes must be several persons, including Mrs. Lucille made. A dying laissez-faire must be Cardin Crain, the able editor of The completely destroyed and all of us, in- Educational Reviewer. What is Airs. cluding the 'owners' must be subjected Crain's "crime" against education for to a large degree of social control. A w hich she has been pilloried from one large section of our discussion group, end of the country to the other in the accepting the conclusions of distin- past eighteen months? Merely that she guished students, maintain that in our issues a small, compact quarterly which fragile, interdependent society the reviews textbooks. Mrs. Crain is dis- LEGION credit agencies, the basic industries and liked by the radical educators because utilities cannot be centrally planned her textbook reviews by sound educa- and operated under private ownership. tors and critics have uncovered many MAGAZINE Hence they will join in creating a swift subversive ones, and the circulation of nation-wide RETAIL ADVISORY COUNCIL campaign of adult educa- her magazine w hile relatively small, has tion which will support President reached into areas where Americans Roosevelt in taking over and operating were not afraid to take action to pro- them at full capacity as a unified na- tect their children's education and their tional system in the interest of all the future once their exes were opened. people." (Mrs. Crain is not, therefore, a favorite Have you ever seen a better blueprint with the leftists in education or else- to A Guide Courteous than this for a socialistic America? where. This was not the first this And this seems as good a place as any Service and Better Buying time idea hail been proposed to large groups of to show how the smear works against teachers who were being an individual who honestly and forth- the Whole Family. deliberately for indoctrinated by the arrogant "frontier rightly opposes the authoritarian edu- thinkers." Earlier that year the Cleve- cators. Mrs. Crain was invited to Port land papers reported the convention Washington, N. Y., to talk about her From coast to coast, in the windows there in May of the Progressive Educa- experiences in editing the Reviewer, of thousands of stores and other re- tion Association. The Plain Dealer what she had found wrong with text- tail establishments, you'll find the quoted Dr. Rugg using identical lan- books and what she had learned gen- emblem of The American Legion guage to express the same ideas. The erally about the new practices in edu- Magazine Retail Advisory Council. Cleveland Press reported his announced cation which might shed some light on Shop where you see it, and you'll plans to organize 14,000,000 people or matters troubling some parents there. be supporting a veteran; a fellow more into a closely-knit pressure group. The "Pasadena incident" had occur- Legionnaire. Dr. Rugg declined to reveal the source red just a few months before, the voting No matter what your needs, food, of the financial assistance he said would out of office of Superintendent W illard drugs, clothing, liquor, appliances, be forthcoming but put it at "probably Goslin, w hose methods and ideas were automotive goods, or any other $50,000 a year for three years." (The not acceptable to the majority of the product, the place to buy it is where records show that the P.E.A. siphoned community. Right after Mrs. Crain's this red, white and blue shield is a total of Si, 299,670 from the Rocke- talk on February 5, 1951, there arose displayed. Your whole family can feller Foundation alone, which also gave an uproar and a clamor out of all pro- be sure of fair treatment and courte- the N.E.A. a quarter of a million dollar portion to the event. The naive Cul- ous service. grant.) liberals, the professional propagandists, Remember this shield and the The paper also reported that Dr. the hatchet men, the dupes and the Legionnaires who display it, and be Rugg's strategy, outlined in Cleveland, cynics all got into the act. The leftists sure to Shop The Legion Way — envisaged a central planning agency made it a cause cclebre complaining and Every Day. w hich would tic together thousands of screeching about Mrs. Crain's having groups of citizens desirous of seeing a been given a platform to express her Legionnaire Retailers: definite left wing movement on the part views, although there is no record of of the Administration. It quoted Dr. anyone's having made an uproar over If you have not yet joined the Retail Ad- Rugg directly as saying: out-and-out leftist speakers who had visory Council — why not? Membership costs "The President will go just as far to appeared there previously. nothing, and entitles you to the Council the left as we push him." These two events, in Pasadena and emblem, the informative newsletter written Note the date— 1934. This was just Port Washington, really touched off the especially for your business, and the benefits of national promotion. Get all the facts. a year after the 1933 panel discussion fight, and the smear job was under way. Write today. of the "frontier thinkers" at Teachers Port Washington suddenly became no- College for the purpose of finding w ays torious because Mrs. Crain hail made THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE and means of building their new social a talk there. Scarsdale, that other pleas- Retail Advisory Council order. ant suburb w hich had been handling its 580 5th Ave., New York 36, N. Y. Willard E. Givens, a California local school problems as a purely local

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matter, suddenly became notorious. So pupils in the Los Angeles school system. did Denver, Englewood, Palo Alto. So, It revealed that 18 percent of 11,000 too, did /Minneapolis, where the former high school juniors don't know how Pasadena Superintendent Goslin had many months there are in a year. Six- also served. teen arc :urc the FREE! once There the Parents percent not why Council, headed by able and articulate Fourth of July is a national holiday. Get your free copy of citizen D. F. Raihle, came in for un- Five percent failed to give the correct the popular 44 page favorable national publicity because answer to "What is ore-half of seven- the parents objected to the "c >mmon ty?" Three percent couldn't tell time. learnings'' program. An informal survey of 73 students, SHOOTING There are countless other examples. conducted by the Minneapolis Tribune OLT The 30-year story of the poison in "pro- in that city showed that high school MANUAL gressive" education would fill a book. students missed some of the same ques- Contains valuable pointers on how to become Its father, Dr. Dewey, has long since tions the California students muffed. an expert pistol shooter. Covers target and retreated from the extremism of the The suggestion from educators in defense shooting. movement, but his followers have never COLT'S MANUFACTURING COMPANY changed their direction. 42 Van Dyke Ave., Hartford 1 5, Conn. And what has been the effect of this modern education? For one thing, many sound educators and parents who were not aware of the GET RID OF outright political maneuverings in the top echelons of educators, have been 3oc/ockC06MBS dissatisfied with the education the chil- dren have been getting. Teachers say that they have to teach the elements of reading and writing in high school, al- though these are subjects the students were supposed to have learned in grade school. Many high school students have fifth grade facility, one high school principal told me, some even less. Many teachers agree that the students run the show in school; teachers are their pa- tient servants. Be Alert in MINUTES Keep NoDoz Awakeners handy for Canon Bernard Iddings Bell wrote re- those times you feel drowsy . . . "below cently in the New York Sunday Times par." NoDoz A vakeners give you a lift that he had received more than 800 let- without a letcio'vn. Quickly help you ters of unsolicited opinions, mostly un- become your normal, alert self again 'How are you honey? Can't stay long, At your druggist. favorable, from teachers everywhere, gotta pretty short furlough." USED AND APPROVED BY MILLIONS SINCE 1933 about present day education. It is Canon A .M Kill CAN 1.EOION MAGAZINE 'ON THE HIGHWAY Bell's contention "that the products of /ON THE JOB our schools for the most part are incom- petent to think and act intelligently, both cities that a number of students /AFTER HOURS honestly and bravely in this difficult deliberately gave wrong answers in a AWAKENERS era." He attributes this to "five current spirit of rebellion is more an alibi for pedagogical malpractices,' die first of "progressive" education than a reassur- HARMLESS AS COFFEE which is neglect or proper drill in the ing confession of doubt about its great use of words, in reading and writing, benefits. and speaking and listening; in numbers; Some of the tragedies of juvenile de- ROLL OF HONOR and in developing other disciplines. He linquency can be traced to faults and DWAR MEMORIAL charges there is a lack of ordinary good lacks in our educational system. It is not DEAS SENT ON REQUEST manners in schools today, including re- so much "poor housing" that is respon- ECIAL DESIGNS— NO OBLIGATION spect for the rights of is other people, tol- sible for juvenile delinquency as it WRITE erance and consideration. He says there "poor homing" and equally poor school- CITY ORNAMENTAL IRON CO. DEPT. L MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. is too little insistence upon achievement ing. The school under the present pre- as the price of promotion and approval. vailing system, can do little or nothing

He lists as the other malpractices the to fill the vacuum in a child's life when utter neglect ^nivrwoe. Folding of the student's spiritual he is not being trained by anybody to 1 development through a policy of com- be a self-reliant, resourceful, well-inte- TABLES plete silence about religion; and the grated and responsible human being, but Direct Prices And holding back of the bright student in only something to be "socialized" and Discounts To order to maintain a standard or achieve- adjusted to the "government" which is, American Legions ment which is set to fit the average, the theoretically, anyway, to care for him Clubs, Lodges Hotels fair-to-middling low, a practice which from the cradle to the grave. jM Societies Service Clubs puts a premium on mediocrity and one The preoccupation of today's youth Schools, Churches which, in the Canon's words, "frets and with what used to be a problem of mid- frustrates the more able while it flatters dle-age — security — instead of w ith ad- WRITE FOR the incompetent." CATALOG venture and self-development, is tragic Manufactured by If this jolts your complacency take proof of the personal bankruptcy into THE "VHoWtoe. COMPANY a look at the results of a test last fall of which our expensive "modern" educa- 69 CHURCH STREET COLFAX. IOWA

The American Legion Magazine • June. 1952 • 5g — tion has led our children. AVe have a virtually all Americans are opposed to trained to develop as individuals able to whole generation of young people w ho attempts to indoctrinate their children think and act as free and independent have been molded like plastic clay into in these ideologies. But the professional human beings. They don't want to go the pattern of collectivist group be- educators and their lay following who to the newsreels some night and see havior blue-printed by a few individuals charge that there is a plot to wreck the their children marching like robots, while the rest of us weren't looking. educational system in the current wide- stiffly saluting some home-grown dicta- It is not too late to rescue a lot of spread criticism of the system are dead tor as their unfortunate childhood them and all the boys and girls coming wrong. The spontaneous outbursts they counterparts in Hitler's Germany and up. While it is perfectly true that many are calling a "plot" are the honest in- Mussolini's Italy used to do; as Stalin's teachers, school superintendents and dignation of the finally-aroused citizen- native serfs and satellite slaves in East- textbooks are encouraging socialistic ry who want to keep the public schools ern Europe and captive China do today. thinking that tends toward communism, American. They want their children THE END

These Workers Share The Wealth (Continued from page 23) does not represent all profit-sharers. not. And James F. Lincoln, president of police their own ranks, acting as a There are many others, some as sold Lincoln Electric, hadn't gone that far smooth-geared unit, guarding against on the subject as the members of the in his sound, advanced labor relations waste and spoilage, watching always for Council who work with evangelistic program. But, as far as his employee was ways to cut corners to increase produc- fervor for new recruits. But the Coun- concerned, he had done practically that tion or reduce costs. cil, with national headquarters at Akron, in his generous profit-sharing plan. A couple of years ago a manufacturer Ohio, is now widely recognized as the The employee explained that he lived told a Council of Profit-Sharing Indus- chief spokesman and advocate for on wages "as good as I could get any- tries conference what happened in his profit-sharing. where around here," and let his profit- plant after he worked out a profit- It stresses three things: sharing checks accumulate through the sharing plan with his employees. At the Sharing profits with workers who years. When he and the "missus" de- start, odds were against workers divvy- help earn them is the human, the cided to buy a home, the money was ing up any profits at all. For four morally right thing to do. there for the cash purchase. He is ever- straight years, the plant had run in the It is the best insurance possible for lastingly grateful to Lincoln. red by $100,000 or more. There was no the American free-enterprise system, In a way, it's wrong that he is. Ad- real prospect for an upturn. since it provides a sturdy bulwark vocates of profit-sharing try always to Employees accepted the plan despite against communism, socialism, and their discourage any idea that benefits re- the employer's pessimistic views. The doctrinal offshoots. ceived under it are a benevolence from plant never lost a cent in the next 14 It is also sound business, because it employers, hence paternalistic. years. In some years, profits soared as minimizes labor friction and leads to a Lincoln himself would say: "Sharing high as $1,000,000. more efficient, more productive work profits with those who help earn them "We concentrated on keeping orders force. isn't philanthropy; it's good hardheaded and materials rolling in," he said. "The "Labor will never try to nationalize business." employees concentrated on getting the the industry in which it shares profits," It has been for Lincoln Electric. Since orders out." a speaker said at an industry conference its profit-sharing plan went into effect, Just before Christmas, a southwestern recently. "Nobody wants to kill the the annual per-man productivity rate profit-sharer distributed the first checks goose that lays his golden eggs." has increased twelvefold. While profit- to employees under a new plan, in effect In good times, certainly, profit-shar- sharing isn't given the full credit, the a year. He told them, with some sur- ing frequently deserves the name of the company says it has been a major fac- prise, that payments amounting to sev- goose that lays golden eggs for workers. tor in increased output. Similarly, the eral hundred dollars each had been It means a lot, financially, for those unit cost of products has been reduced made without "one thin dime" of cost under it. so drastically that Lincoln Electric has to the company. Productivity had risen The average Lincoln Electric Co. cut sharply into its prices. The com- so much that the company's share of employee in Cleveland earned about petitive advantage from that sent busi- profits was bigger than its proudest past $3,800 in wages during the past year ness and profits soaring. profit. at one of the highest hourly rates paid Lincoln Electric's case isn't unusual. George A. Hormel & Co., which has in the electrical manufacturing indus- Not long ago Bundy Tubing Co., in not just one but two profit-sharing try. But where other electrical workers' Detroit, reported profit-sharing had plans in effect, doesn't go into the pro- income stopped there, Lincoln Electric's lifted its production 50 percent; cut ductivity benefits of its plans, but profit-sharing employees got an addi- absenteeism in half; reduced labor turn- stresses two other big benefits for man- tional $3,900, on the average, as their over 80 percent, and generally im- agement. Its workers, who share the slice of the year's profit melon. So in- proved product quality while reducing profits from their labors, are on the stead of $3,800, the average income for waste and spoilage. alert constantly against waste and the year was a hearty $7,700. With few exceptions, profit-sharing shoddy products; they want reorders Not long ago a Lincoln Electric em- employers agree that a liberal program and no markdow n prices on Hormel's

ployee showed a friend through his acts as an "energizer"—that is, it pushes meats and packaged goods. And their

comfortable new home near Cleveland. output up to higher levels. morale is the highest in the meat-pack-

He beamed at the compliments, then let It's easy to understand why it does. ing industry, their labor record the best. go with a startling statement over a beer Employees under profit-sharing no And why not? Under one plan. Hor- in the kitchen. longer feel they get neither recognition mel employees at Austin, Minn., and "The boss gave me this place," he nor reward for their harder work. In- company stockholders share on a slid- said. "It's all paid for, and I didn't put stead of just working for the boss, ing scale the profits earned after fixed out one red cent for it." they're working for themselves, too. operating costs. This year-end payment

Now, employers don't hand out new They feel a group responsibility. If is in cash, payable before the Christmas homes to their employees, want to or one slacks off, all can suffer. So they (Continued on page 62)

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A NON-PROFIT EDUCATION AL FOUNDATION • 37 WEST 57 STREET, NEW YORK 19, N.Y. BEST BUY UNDER WE SUN (Continued from page 60) cial storms, too many of the rest have shopping season gets under way. Under proved fair weather programs. They the second, employees get an additional have flourished when profits were high. ^SUNGLASSES share of the year's profits in the form When profits tumbled, the plans flopped Sizes of a company contribution to a Profit- with them. Sharing Trust Fund for each employee. That's the past record. Profit-sharing Two Hormel Hog Kill Dept. workers, programs have always had a high birth long-time employees, have built up rate in good years, and a high mortality credits amounting to about $14,700 each rate in bad ones. Moreover, when a since the plan went into effect in 1944; plan does flop, it can boomerang in the they'll begin collecting from the fund, form of several labor headaches. in monthly installments, when they A few years ago a manufacturer in- FORMERLY $5.00 VALUE retire. stalled a plan that paid off healthily for Sensationally Priced at only A $14,700 reserve, or savings, for re- workers for two years. In the third, meniscus curved, polished Cool green POSTPAID tirement (and it will be bigger by the their productivity rose still higher, and lenses. 24 Karat Gold l'lated adjust- I I-'HlllIlt' I inhi able names. Pearloid Sweat-bar and stamped helt-loop time they reach 65 ) is something any so did their expectations for another Nose-pads. Reinforcing bar for great- Leatherette Case er durability. Lenses meet specifica- included. man will work for. It takes away the substantial check come Christmas time. tions of U. S. Cov't Bureau of Stand- ards. Send name and address. Specify Men's or Women's. worry of insecurity. And, under profit- They got only a third what they ex- Glasses sent CCD. at $1.0!) plus charges. Send remit- tance with order, glasses will be sent postpaid. sharing, the accumulation of such a sum pected. Output had been good; there 10 Day Trial — Money Back Guarantee! Order today! isn't unusual. Many plans provide that had been little waste or other produc- CHICAGO GOGGLE SALES CO., Dept. 100 companies will put the shared profits tion losses. But material costs had gone 20 E. Delaware Place Chicago 11/ III. into trusts instead of paying it out in sky high and, due to an unpredictable quickly-spent cash. Where they do, the change in consumer tastes, sales had MEN WANTED! annually-expanding "account" of each dropped way off. Profits don't build up worker is a constant reminder of the in Make $15-$20 in Few Hours on goods warehouses. Spare Time—up to $21022 a value of profit-sharing. Irate workers, who saw family Christ- Week FULL TIME — with Amazing There's a 30-year employee of Sears, mas plans shrivel up, struck, charging D-FROST-O-MATIC! Roebuck & Co., for instance, who fig- they were suffering for their employer's Millions of housewives want this ured out recently that his cut in the "bad business management" despite their sensational new Automatic Refrig- erator Defroster! No more messy company's profit melon through the own hard and efficient work in his

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LITTLE ELECTRIC AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE 'Delta BUDDY LANTERN £2 • The American Legion Magazine • June, 1952 GIANT remainder due to miscellaneous reasons, the powerful American Newspaper VALUE KIDDIE PLAY POOL including the unionization of one plant Guild, (CIO). He readily permitted Holds 3 Children Comfortably and a subsequent demand that a plan be profit-sharing to be written into his con- abandoned. tract with the union, whose members Generally, the high mortality rate in have averaged $700 a year each out of lus 50? shipping profit-sharing is due to indiscriminate the plan, in addition to their union- harge, or C.O.D. plus postal charges and unstudied use. Successes occur scale wages. (illustrated) most often among groups of employees Meanwhile another worry has begun of proven responsibility. to crop up, as the unions show more Interestingly this applies equally in and more interest in profit-sharing: America and Britain, which along with What if labor and management, instead Germany, Italy, Holland, Switzerland of quarreling over the profits, should and other European countries have really get together on them? Mightn't profit-sharing plans operating. At about there develop a tendency to push prices flic same time, studies in this country ever higher so as to create an endlessly and Britain showed about the same mor- bigger kitty for the worker and the boss tality rate (60 percent) for plans in both to split? "The consumer," as Fortune countries, and substantially the same Magazine recently noted, "could be ex- reasons were given for dropped plans. pected to wonder what share of the These high mortality figures were of course computed largely on pre-World ;int, to Use it fieavy, scuff-proof War II experience. The post-war profit- leak-proof seams. Uion with lifelike sharers believe that important new de- p clean. Deflates ilt to last. Fully will preclude any repeti- i with each pool.— velopments LRGER SIZE ALSO AVAILABLE l Not Illustrated) 14 ft. around, hoMs TO gallons water, big enough tion of this unfortunate history, even 5 Kids — Only $4.98 plus 50c shipping or C.O'.D. P.J HILL CO., Dept. S 36, 933 Broad St., Newark, N. J. if we run into another depression. A defect in the older type of profit- SEWS LEATHER sharing plan was its failure to provide AND TOUGH TEXTILES for worker collaboration. 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demands for endless new rounds of do is to strengthen that system first by wage hikes. Publisher William Loeb, creating more wealth, and second, by head of the Profit-Sharer's Council, did spreading a bigger share of that wealth PITCHER not hesitate last year to "negotiate" over among those directly engaged in its ffUll/ profit-sharing with representatives of production. the end AT GROCERS

The American Legion Magazine • June. 1952 • f;3 "Young lady," he said, looking at her wearily, "I can call up your dead aunt and drink a glass of water at the same time." — D.w Benne n

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