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August 1981 Volume 111, Number 2 For God and Country

4 Commander's Message Flyfishing: It's Not Just For

As I Leave The Helm ^ 2 Trout Anymore By William Childress Letters £ Sure, you can still catch trout, but what a tale to tell if you Our readers comment hooked a tarpon instead! 3 Big Issues "~ The Undeclared Resources Do We Need A Lower Minimum ^ ^ Wage For Teen-agers? War By Ernest Cuneo

The oil shortase constitutes but one small part of an even \ 0 News to Use Sreater, more devious threat part of a master plan to Helpful hints for consumers — subjusate the West. 23 Books Interesting new titles Four Nights Of Terror By Richard Newcomb ^ £ 24 Dateline Washington There were a thousand ships anchored safely in Leyte Gulf. How Ions would it be before anyone missed number Issues and opinions from the capital 1,001? 26 The Message Center Of importance to veterans 18 In Defense Of 28 News for Legionnaires Military Justice By F. Lee Bailey Your organization at work The UCMJ—Uniform Code Of Military Justice—has been maligned for 30 years. Now, at last, a noted attorney comes Parting Shots 48 to its defense. To leave you laughing 20 Say It Again, Patrick Henry! By Wallace Carroll

Somewhere in the gibberish, which today passes for intelligent discourse, there may be a sentence with the

power to inspire men to greatness—but it's doubtful.

the North American Newspaper Alli- achieved fame as one of America's About our authors . . . ance and Director of the Woodrow foremost defense lawyers. A prolific Wilson Institute for International writer, Bailey has authored three William Childress, a Korean War Scholars. best selling non-fiction books—"The veteran, wrote "Flyfishing: It's Not Defense Never Rests," "For the De- Just For Trout Anymore." A free Richard F. Newcomb, author of fense," and "Cleared for the Ap- spirit as well as a free lance, Chil- "Four Nights Of Terror," has written proach"—and a novel, "Secrets." dress likes to think of himself as a for the wire services, newspapers and guitarist, banjoist, bow shooter, fly- magazines, as well as authored three "Say It Again, Patrick Henry!" was fisherman, knife thrower and charm- books about World War II, two of written by Wallace Carroll, one-time er of women—of course, most writers them best sellers: "Abandon Ship!" foreign correspondent and Washing- do have vivid imaginations. —the story of the USS Indianapolis ton and North Carolina newspaper —and "Iwo Jima." editor. He nows lectures at Wake Ernest Cuneo, author of "The Un- Forest University on American Con- declared Resources War," is a retired F. Lee Bailey, author of "In Defense stitutional rights. major in the Marine Corps Reserve, Of Military Justice," is a former and has also served as President of Marine Corps fighter pilot who Cover by Richard Farrell.

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THE AMERICAN LEGION Ausust 1981

Commander's Message THE AMERICAN LEGION

As I Leave The Helm

But more than that, patriotism is a National Commander constant love of country which tran- Michael J. Kogutek scends frenzied outbursts of emotion. It is the dedication which spans a lifetime of tranquil, steady devotion The American Legion Magazine Editorial & Advertising Offices to duty. The positive impact of this 700 North Pennsylvania St. type of patriotism is staggering. EO. Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206 During the past year, I've had the 317-635-8411 opportunity to see the extent of Le-

gionnaires' patriotic zeal and to wit- Publisher ness the tangible fruits it has borne. Dean B. Nelson From coast to coast, from border to Editor Daniel S. Wheeler border, there are nearly three mil- Managing Editor lion Legionnaires devoted to God and Gerard T. Atchison Country, to helping, building, restor- Senior Editor ing and protecting—yet asking noth- Grail S. Hanford ing in return except the opportunity Associate Editor Kathleen Whitehead to do it all again. Art Editor This type of uncommon patriotism James A. Chaney which is so common among Legion- Production Manager naires finds substance in the com- Bill Kroeker Michael J. Kogutek panionship our members offer to ag- ing veterans in VA hospitals. It's Advertising Sales obvious when a veteran reaches out Robert Redden Assoc., Inc. RO. Box 999, Teaneck, NJ 07666 his hand in love and friendship to a 201-837-5511 In my acceptance speech at the child participating in the Special Boston National Convention, I told Olympics, or when he spends his Publisher Emeritus James F. O'Neil you the primary objective of my time working with our youth in one term as your National Commander of our many Children and Youth would be to ensure that the citizens activities. The American Legion Magazine Commission Milford A. Forrester. Greenville, SC (Chairman); of this nation understand that "The It manifests itself in the flood- Adolph F. Bremer. Winona, MN (Vice Chairman); American Legion means business and relief aid a local Post offers to a vet- James R. Kelley, Devon, PA (National Commander's Representative); Norman Biebel, Belleville, IL; Victor our business is America." I meant it eran and his family when raging wa- Broom. Fulton, MS; Andrew J. Cooper, Gulf Shores. AL; then and I mean it now—indeed, the ters have washed away years of John J. Dunn, Sr., Scranton, PA; Frank J. Holcshuh. Youngstown, OH; Martin T. Jansen, Little Chute, WI; business of building saving. it is read- the Legion has always and And Eugene J. Kelley, Savannah, GA; James V. Kissner, been the betterment of America. ily apparent in Washington where Palatine, IL; Russell H. Laird, Des Moines, IA; Loyd McDermott, Dumas, AR; Nathaniel J. McKee, This goal of ours would be unat- career Legionnaires doggedly fight to Princeton, NJ; J. H. Morris, Baton Rouge, LA; Bruce E. tainable without the individual sacri- protect the rights and benefits of all Penny. Seattle, WA; Floyd J. Rogers, Topeka, KS; fice of thousands of Legionnaires veterans. Most significantly, though, George G. Sinopoli, Fresno, CA; Ralph L. Smith, Bartlesville, OK; Wayne L. Talbert, Delphi, IN; month after month. What is it, it can be seen in the everyday be- Benjamin B. Truskoski, Bristol, CT, George J. Zanos. though, that binds men and women havior of Legionnaires as they set an Wellsburg, WV. together in an organization like ours? example of good citizenship. What is it that keeps them coming Legionnaires carrying their patri- The American Legion Magazine (USPS 020-540) is back year after year? What is it that otism from the battlefield to the published monthly by The American Legion, 700 North Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. compels them to volunteer their time baseball diamond, from a PT boat to Second class postage paid at Indianapolis, IN 46204 and and talents in special projects and to the PTA, from their Reserve train- additional mailing offices. Price: yearly subscription, give of themselves over and over to ing unit to a city council meeting $3.00; single copy, 30 cents. POSTMASTER: send address changes to: Circulation Department, RO. Box help our youth and those who are less all of these provide visible evidence 1954, Indianapolis, IN 46206. fortunate than they? that we care about America and we Send editorial and advertising material to: The Certainly it is dedication to the are doing something to help her American Legion Magazine, 700 North Pennsylvania principles set forth in the preamble grow. And this kind of patriotism St., RO. Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Copyright 1981 by The American Legion. to our constitution. Surely it is a fer- doesn't go unnoticed. vent desire to work toward a better In the hundreds of visits I've made Microfilm copies available: University Microfilms, 300 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48106 America for themselves and their to Departments and Posts, and in the children. And, of course, it is a strong thousands of miles I've traveled as Change of Address belief that what they are doing is National Commander, I've seen first- Notify Post Adjutant and Circulation Dept., EO. Box 1954, Indianapolis, In 46206. Attach old address label, important and necessary. Yet, I fer- hand how widespread Legion influ- provide old and new address and current membership vently believe it is something more ence really is. It's a day-by-day in- card number. Allow 8 weeks for change of address to take effect. than that, and that something is fluence without fanfare. Yet, the net "patriotism." result has in been a reawakening Non-Member Subscriptions To some, patriotism is embodied Americans that the United States is Send $3.00 ($4.00 in foreign countries) to Circulation Dept., EO. Box 1954. Indianapolis, IN 46206. in flag waving and parades on the still the greatest nation on earth. Fourth of July. It is that, of course. ( Continued on page 22)

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7 THE AMERICAN LEGION Ausust 1981 Big Issues

Do We Need A Lower MinimumWage For Teen-agers?

Yes.f0 More than 1.6 million of No. A subminimum wage for this country's teen-agers are unem- young workers is the wrong way to ployed, of particular significance solve our youth unemployment 35 percent of all minority youth do problem. Instead of creating new not have a job. This jobless rate jobs, the subminimum wage would continues its alarming rise every throw adults out of work and begin year. Here is a work force waiting a revolving door for youth hired for a chance to partake in the fruits under it. Sen. Don of its labor and yet it is stifled, in a Rep. Ted There is no doubt that America Nickles country that calls itself the land of Weiss has a serious youth unemployment (R-OK) opportunity. (D-NY) problem today. Unemployment Youth employment is not just a among persons 16-19 years old is means to supplement family income or earn extra spend- 19.1 percent; among young blacks, the rate is a shocking ing money. The absence of early work experiences may 37.3 percent. lead to an unsuccessful future work career. That first But the benefits of a reduced minimum wage for young job teaches individuals employment search techniques; people would be minuscule when compared to its nega- effective work habits such as promptness; provides self- tive effects. Youths hired under the new wage, for ex- respect and confidence; and provides the opportunity to ample, would likely get a job at the expense of workers make mistakes at a time when such mistakes are not aged 20-65 who now make up 70 percent of those earn- likely to be as costly as they would be when the worker ing the minimum wage. Many of these workers have has dependents counting on him for support. The ab- families to support. Two-thirds of them are women. sence of opportunity also is likely to contribute to many Economists disagree about the extent of this displace- kinds of antisocial behavior. ment, but unanimously say that teen-agers employed at Many economists, noted for their studies on youth a subminimum wage would replace older workers. In too unemployment, agree, teen-agers who can't find jobs are many cases, this would mean putting family breadwin- being "turned off to the system," often shifting their at- ners out on the street and onto the welfare rolls. It tention to less desirable pursuits. There is evidence that would mean an additional burden for the taxpayer and juvenile delinquency varies directly with the level of be a disastrous social policy. youth unemployment. The subminimum wage would do nothing to create new Government efforts to reduce joblessness through vig- jobs in the areas of highest youth unemployment, the orous monetary and fiscal policies have produced dev- inner cities. In these areas, where large numbers of adults astating results for youth, while providing thousands of earning the minimum wage live and work, the lower jobs for experienced bureaucrats. wages would erode local purchasing power and contribute What we should be concerned about is opportunity to lower pay for adults earning more than minimum wage. and productivity, yet many employers refuse to hire An already shaky economic base would be further teen-agers because they do not believe unskilled job weakened. Increased joblessness, not jobs, could result. seekers are worth the minimum wage. The problem black teen-agers face is part discrimi- Stanford University economist Dr. Thomas Sowell nation and part distance from where the jobs are: the notes that in the late 1940s and early 1950s black young- suburbs. Tinkering with wage levels won't change those sters 16 and 17 years old had consistently lower unem- fundamental problems. ployment rates than whites in the same age bracket. No The real reason business wants a subminimum wage one will claim there was less employer discrimination is simple economics: it would cut labor costs without then than now. He says the difference was that minimum hurting production. When a young worker is due for a wages had not yet begun the rapid rise and spreading hike in pay to minimum wage after six months, or upon coverage which has been the dominant pattern since. turning 20, he or she could be dismissed and another It is obvious that because of increasing employment youngster hired, again at the lower rate. costs many service jobs have been replaced by mechani- A subminimum youth wage sets a dangerous prece- zation or eliminated altogether. Michigan State Uni- dent. It creates a separate class of workers, based on age. versity economist Daniel S. Hanermesh, in a report for In the future, this precedent could be used in misguided the Minimum Wage Study Commission, concludes that attempts to set lower wages for the elderly or for minor- creating an opportunity wage 75 percent of the current ity groups. Let's avoid that trap. minimum wage would produce at least 381,000 teen jobs. Jobs programs enacted by Congress, and under fire A lower minimum wage for teen-agers is a positive from President Reagan, have helped increase the per- step in support of America's young people who are being centage of working youth from 38 percent 10 years ago to denied job opportunities. Action must be taken to keep 45 percent today. These programs are the right way to today's unemployed youth from becoming tomorrow's fight youth joblessness. The subminimum wage would dejected adults. only make our problems worse.

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IT'S NOT JUST FOR TROUT ANYMORE

By William Childress hand, equipped with ultralight tackle, and going after the big ones. Muscular, blackhaired Tony Cascar- The big trout? ella—"Big Tony" to his friends Nope. Flyfishing isn't just for trout owns a fast food restaurant in Fort anymore. Pierce, FL. Nothing very unusual "It really never was," smiles Cas- about that. But this same Cascarella, carella. "I know, the stereotype is a an ardent sportsman with an ap- guy in high waders poised in a rush- petite for the unusual, is a black belt ing trout stream. But I'll bet a burger in karate, a skilled knife thrower who against a box of bait that, as soon as has killed a 500-pound wild boar with reels were invented to hold enough a thrown knife, an expert with the line, flyfishermen went after the big- South American blowgun, and an ac- gest fish they could find—and with tive Boy Scout leader. the lightest tackle. Now we're getting a little unusual. "Here in Florida," he told me, "I But we're still not through. Be- can fish for everything from tarpon cause of all Tony's sports, the one he to catfish with fly tackle. That's noth- likes best is flyfishing. That's right. ing unusual. But if I really want to Taking a bullwhip-limber rod in test myself, I go to Maine and fish

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for salmon. Talk about fight! On my special province invaded mainly by is next trip I'll be using a 7-foot-2-inch experts of long standing. One such Calcutta split-bamboo rod with a Stu Apte, who probably holds more Shakespeare Sigma 97 reel. The rod fishing records than anyone. Written editor is a rare beauty, hard to come by up in Sports Afield by Tom 154- these days. It was given to me years Paugh, Apte has taken a record ago by a good friend." pound tarpon on fly tackle. Fly rods and reels—simple spools "It's the 12-pound-test line record," to hold line some say—have been says Apte, who also caught the record around for many years. The art itself tarpon for six-pound-test line. "But big (and flyfishermen consider it the ne make no mistake—luck plays a plus ultra of the angling arts) dates part. You have to be in the right back to 300 A.D., when some astute place at the right time to hook any fish watcher noticed that the finny really big fish." denizens gobbled up insects that fell Apte likes flyfishing better than into the water or buzzed too close any form of angling. "I think it's when trying for a drink. easily the most challenging, most ex- is. It's the The crux of flyfishing is the skilled citing form of fishing there imitation of such insect movements only fishing I know where you can and many flyfishing addicts tie their go and never hook a fish, yet have own flies to obtain maximum effect. the time of your life. It takes so lure to the It's different in baitcasting or spin- Robert Peck of Trail, OR, caught much skill to get your casting in which lead sinkers or the this huge salmon on light tackle and fish, set the hook and land it, that bait's own weight make casting easy. bait. Even bigger salmon have been there's no such thing as a dull mo- In flyfishing, the line itself must be taken on fly rods and flies. (World ment, catch or no catch." cast and that's quite a trick. The ac- record 45-lbs by John Smart on Apte's announced goal is to some- tion is not unlike Lash LaRue's old 9-22-69, Marrowstone Island, WA.J day catch a 200-pound tarpon on a bullwhip stunts. The rod is whipped fly rod. "I think that's the hope of back and forth as the line literally best (split bamboo) and the good many fishermen," he smiles, "and stacks up above the fisherman. enough (fiberglass and other hy- someday somebody's gonna do it." Watching a skilled flyfisherman non- brids) entered the fly rod market. Not everyone lives near an ocean, chalantly building graceful loops in To protect my scalp, I ought to add but that needn't stop flyfishermen the sky is a genuine joy, and lends that this is an arguable point, al- from stocking unusual fish. In the credence to the claim that this form though not much of one. Missouri Ozarks, tall, blue-eyed Brad of fishing is as much art as sport. Meanwhile, reels had progressed Carnel is a devotee of the sport. At 6'3" The extremely "whippy" fly rods sort of. As late as the Civil War they and 190 pounds, Carnel seems make even small fish seem like mon- were still heavy, of iron or brass, and more suited to football than flyfish- sters—this accounts for the excite- mainly used as a place to store the ing, but he swears by it—and some- ment even beginners feel. Just think line. By the turn of the century, how- times at it. "It's all got to come to- what it must be like for a flyfisher- ever, a new metal, aluminum (actu- gether just right to work," he said. man to battle a 45-pound Chinook ally not so new since it was first iso- "If I have a day when I'm off a little, with 4-pound-test line! That's what lated by Hans Oersted in 1825, but then I'm off a lot—and generally I'll Washington State's John Smart did, not used commercially until decades just pack up and leave the catfish ." and he holds the record. later) created the lighter perforated alone for another day . . Early rods were cumbersome, and fly reel which is the standard today. "Catfish?" such reels as there were in the 17th In 1881, a watchmaker named Carnel nods. "I find channel cats century were the same. They were Martin even came up with an auto- to be among the gamest and best termed "winches" because their iron- matic reel powered by a wind up fish for flyfishing. Heck, I even pre- and-brass makeup was so heavy. Even spring motor. The Martin Reel Com- fer them to trout. For one thing, so, Isaac Walton, patron saint of pany of Mohawk, NY, still sells they're so much stronger and fight fishing, lauded them as "great ad- these gadgets to flyfishermen tired of so much longer. If you hook a three- vancements in ye angling art." tangling in their lines while boat- pound channel cat on your fly tackle, Before 1850, rods were heavy—up fishing. you're in for as much as an hour of to 12 feet long, made in four wooden According to expert angler Leonard vigorous action." sections, glued together and tipped Wright, who wrote Fishing The Dry A flyfisherman for 14 of his 25 with whalebone. Lines were of Fly As A Living Insect, the finest years, Carnel eschews false modesty braided horsehair, or horsehair-and- trout reel ever created is the Hardy and admits he's pretty good. "If I had silk mixtures. Not until the 1880s did Perfect—patented nearly 100 years more time, I think I'd be top ranked Hiram Leonard of Maine, the daddy ago. "I own one that's at least 50 before long," he grins. "As it is, I of the six-strip split-bamboo rod, years old," Wright wrote in his popu- think I already rate somewhere to- bring his classy standard to flyfish- lar treatise, "and it only seems to ward the upper middle." ing. That was 80 years before an un- improve with age." Carnel has learned which flies easy compromise between the very Flyfishing for really big fish is a ( Continued on page 42)

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By Ernest Cuneo

The first stages of a Resources War against the free world in general and the United States in particular have been accelerated by the Kremlin. The targets of the Communist offensive are control of the supplies of raw materials vital to the survival of industrial nations. While there are some 74 of these, the basic raw mate- rials list comes down to 24. Of these 24, nine are abso- lutely necessary for an industrial nation to provide for its day-to-day civilian life, let alone its military defense. For most Americans, the awakening into a Resources War will constitute as rude a shock as the realization that the Soviet Union is vastly the superior of the United States in conventional military power. Full understand- ing of a Resources War, however, is as close—and as clear—as the nearest gas pump. The OPEC nations have increased the price of gasoline more than 300 percent in the past 10 years. A painful and visible effect is the fact that every American must pay these foreign powers a dollar in tribute for every gallon of gas he buys. This is one example—and one phase—of the Re- sources War about to be widened by the Kremlin against the free world in general and the United States in partic- The hands that control the ores of the earth may ular. The next battle area will be the industrial metals. someday control the earth itself. The United States is just as dependent upon them as it is upon oil. Particularly important are cobalt, the platinum group metals, chromium and manganese. These are strategic materials. A strategic material is defined as any substance not found or produced in the United States in sufficient quantities to sustain the nation in times of national danger. The Cobalt, for example, is indispensable for the produc- tion of mining, machine tools and long-sustained mag- netism. Its resistance to high temperatures and terrific stress makes it a basic necessity in the function of jet Undeclared engines. Ninety-eight percent of United States cobalt must be imported. The major sources of cobalt are Zaire and Zambia of black Africa. There are, significant- ly enough, about 20,000 Cuban troops occupying Angola, Resources adjoining both Zaire and Zambia. Even more interesting is that Cuban-trained guerrillas attacked the cobalt mines in Zaire. In the ensuing scarcity, the price soared from $6.85 to $25.00 per pound, with prices as high as $50 per pound on the spot market. Cobalt remains a prime War target. Shortly before the 1978 raid on Zaire cobalt mines, the Soviets bought a full two-year supply at, of course, the then-market rate of $6.85 per pound. It takes no Einstein to calculate that Russia made a 400 percent America is beggar poor in profit on cobalt, while inflicting that same rate of loss strategic metals and the Soviets on its "enemies" in the Resources War, the United States and Europe. The fact is that the Resources War are cutting our supply lines comes close to actual fighting. An earlier raid of Cuban- one by one trained guerrillas was beaten off by Moroccan units, flown in by the French government. Again, in May 1978, both France and Belgium parachuted in troops to drive off the Marxist guerrillas, but not before they had inflicted heavy damage to the cobalt mines. So vital is cobalt that France had no alternative but to use military force. Most Americans are totally unaware of the Resources War. This, from the standpoint of the Kremlin, is one of

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its "beauties," and it has many. Not the least of the cupied, the price of oil has soared, and now the price of attractions of the Resources War is that it is an un- such metals as platinum and cobalt are soaring even as declared war. Indeed, it is so undeclared that it goes the value of the U.S. dollar plummets. unnoticed even in the ordinary channels of trade. Fur- The United States is losing nearly $100 billion, one ther, as in the cobalt sortie, there is no risk of war for tenth of the total listed value of the New York Stock Russia and Russia realizes enormous economic profits. Exchange issues, per annum. A great deal of this is Official America, in past years, has played down the spent to purchase oil. As the Resources War deepens, Resources War to the point where it is scarcely ad- large additional amounts will have to be paid for those mitted that it is in progress. Indeed, this may be one raw materials which we must have in order to keep our of the reasons that the American public is all but totally economy running at all. Unfortunately, this is com- unaware of it. But this is not true of the Kremlin. pounded in terms of world power, because that which Russia's leaders have outlined both its theory and ob- is making us poorer is making our attackers richer. jective. They were set forth by both Nikita Khrushchev Chromium is one of the next targets. Conventional and and Leonid Brezhnev. nuclear power plants, petrochemicals, gas turbines, oil Thus, even as jolly Nikita Khrushchev was assuring the refineries, tanker trucks and the whole stainless steel West that blissful coexistence was at the heart of the complex are utterly dependent upon chromium, 90 per- peace-loving policy of the Politburo, he declared at the cent of which must be imported. University of Jakarta that when the Afro-Asian coun- Hard as it is for Americans to imagine, this most tries cut off their rich resources, the Western powers wealthy of nations is beggar-poor in strategic metals. could no longer carry on their policies of aggressive Ninety percent of all chromite, 98 percent of its fer- imperialism. romanganese, 98 percent of its cobalt and 98 percent of In 1977, Leonid Brezhnev told a secret meeting of War- its pure manganese must come from abroad. The coun- saw Pact leaders at Prague that the Soviet objective was tries from which these metals come are either hostile, world dominance by the year 1985, and that control of vulnerable or unstable. Moreover, they are officially out- Europe's sources of energy and raw materials would side the NATO perimeter of defense. This is incredible reduce it to the conditions of a hostage to Moscow. since NATO defense is dependent upon their supply. That was four years ago. There is little evidence to The vulnerability of both Western Europe and Japan indicate that the Kremlin has abated its attack. On the in the strategic metals war is even more acute than that contrary, there is disturbing evidence that, albeit cau- of the United States. In cobalt, both Western Europe tiously and carefully, it is increasing the pressure and and Japan are 100 percent dependent; manganese, 100 tightening the squeeze. Thus, Afghanistan has been oc- and 99 percent, respectively; chromium, 100 and 98 per- cent, respectively; nickel, 100 percent dependency for both; iron ore, 82 and 100 percent, respectively; copper, 100 and 99 percent, respectively; phosphate, 99 and 100 percent. By contrast, the Soviet Union is independent, self-sufficient, in these strategic materials. Russia must import about 10 percent of its mica, 37 percent of its bauxite, 16 percent of its antimony and 18 percent of its tungsten. Its almost singular dependency is. barium, but even in this category, Russia produces more than half of what it needs. It has come as a shock to the national pride of many Americans that the Soviet Union outproduces the United States in oil and steel, as well as exceeding the United States in conventional military strength. It is likely to come as a blow both to the national pride and the pocketbooks of Americans when they learn by way of the Resources War that Russia and southern black Africa have more complete control of the world's strategic metals than the Arab states have of the world's petroleum. These two sources, Russia and black Africa, control 99 percent of the platinum group metals; 96 percent of the chrome; 98 percent of the manganese; 89 percent of the diamonds; 68 percent of the gold; 97 percent of the vanadium and 40 percent of the uranium. The opening of the Resources War explains, among 30 other things, why the Kremlin exerts itself so tremen- dously to achieve control of the black African guerrillas and black African governments, as well as the narrow Russia and South Africa, as the graph shows, control seas around Africa. It was Lenin himself who declared the flow of certain vital strategic metals to an even greater extent than the Arabs control the that the connection between the industrial West and flow of oil. ( Continued on page 27)

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Four Nights Of Terror A spread of six torpedoes left 900 blackened men struggling in a sea of burning oil their hell was only beginning

By Richard Newcomb

Hell began on Sunday night, or, more precisely, at exactly 12:02 a.m. Monday, when torpedo No. 1 slammed into the hull at Frame 7, 28 feet from the bow. This was bad enough, but two seconds later torpedo No. 2 smashed through at Frame 50, square amidships into the ship's vi- tals. Both exploded—well over a ton of high explosives—and at 12:14 a.m. the vessel sank. This was no ordinary vessel. It was the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis (CA 35), flagship of the famed 5th Fleet, and the date was July 30, 1945, two weeks before the end of World War II. Worth a minor footnote in history,

perhaps, except for one detail : no one knew the vessel had been sunk, hence no one looked for it. Hence, hell be- gan for perhaps 900 men who es- caped the sinking ship alive—some more, some less. The last watch changed at mid- night and Lt. Cmdr. Kyle C. Moore took command on the bridge. About two-thirds of the 1,196 men aboard were sleeping. Capt. Charles Butler McVay III was sleeping in his sea cabin just behind the bridge Two rowdy sailors were sleep- ing, locked in the brig far aft in the fantail. The first torpedo tore off the bow. The second one opened the belly of the ship — —

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to the sea and instantly cut all com- battle for life began; for each man his the equator, the sun is an instrument munications. Fire and blast spewed own battle, in his own way. of torture and there was no place to through the ship. No orders could be The first goal was to stay alive hide. It could burn right through a passed except by word of mouth, but until sunrise. In the shock of im- shirt, if you had one. no orders were really needed. Within mersion, a new and hostile world There were no boats. Indianapolis three minutes everyone still con- opened. The ship—solid, secure—was had carried only two—26-foot whale- scious could tell the ship was gone and in its place was darkness, boats—and they went down with the doomed. She slowed in the water, a churning sea of burning fuel oil, the ship, securely fastened in their deck began sinking by the head and screams and moans of the burned, the chocks. Yet there were plenty of life twisted sharply to starboard, and the wounded and the frightened. Some jackets. God's eye had not been en- sounds were clearly death sounds. men panicked and called out for help, tirely averted, for someone had made The crew, many of them veterans of others said not a word but resolutely a "mistake" at the yard and sent other sinkings, knew these sounds struck out for themselves. Everyone 2,500 kapoks for 1,200 men. They rushing water, bursting bulkheads sought the same thing—someone or arrived the very day the cruiser left and prepared swiftly to abandon something to cling to. Many found a San Francisco, and now the men in ship. The time came soon enough. piece of wood, a net, another human. the water knew why. The stern raised and the ship, their Some found only themselves and By chance, most men fell into home, plunged straight down, in God, or whatever they chose to call groups. By luck, McVay fell in with 10,000 feet of water, hundreds of the power that moved with them in a group of rafts and nets, maybe a miles from shore. the horror that lay ahead. hundred men. Ens. Ross Rogers, Jr. Some men, alive in the water or By dawn Monday, the immediate found himself captain of four rafts. even still on the sloping decks, heard crisis was over. The mortally Lt. (jg) Richard Redmayne, the en- a sound they never forgot—scream- wounded disappeared in the dark- gineering officer, took command of ing inside the hull. ness, perhaps mercifully, but sunrise three rafts, one floater net, some am- Before she went down, Indianapo- showed a sorry sea—burned and mo cans and assorted flotsam, inhab- lis lay flat on her starboard side for blackened men, many hurt or sick ited by some 120 men. just a few moments. Some men, Cap- from fuel oil they could not clear But Lt. Cmdr. Lewis L. Haynes tain McVay among them, climbed from nostrils, ears, mouths and eyes. got the largest command of all out on the hull and walked, or were Some naked, many half-clothed, a about 300 men and here again God washed into the sea. Most men went few lucky ones in rafts, more on float- was watching. Haynes was a doctor, off the starboard side in a welter of er nets, many with nearly nothing, the ship's senior medical officer, and bodies and debris. Some of the or absolutely nothing, to hold on to. a man of infinite courage and burned and wounded died, mercifully, But the sun came up. The blessed strength. Chance gave these men within minutes in the water. For all sun, they thought. Within an hour nothing to hold them up except life still alive, the instincts of centuries they were calling it the cursed sun. jackets—and Haynes. Dr. Haynes, gone by came to the fore and the In midsummer, only 12 degrees from with only a life jacket, swam among these 300 for nearly five days. He ministered to the sick, buried the dead, encouraged the young, scolded the weak; his well of strength was in- exhaustible. Monday was the day of waiting, the day of original hope. The first plane flew over about 1 p.m., high and headed for Guam. Two hours later another passed over. Again no sign, but surely he had seen them! But then night came, and at 10 p.m. another plane, showing running lights. Someone had found a Very pistol, and McVay fired it, twice. The plane kept on going, and Mc- Vay began an evening ritual. He asked those in his group to repeat the Lord's Prayer. Something else came on Monday: sharks. There weren't many at first and they seemed not unfriendly, just curious. They bumped rafts, brushed against the swimmers, or merely cruised around the knots of men. But the men were talking now, not only ( Continued on page 40)

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America's most maligned institution is, perhaps, her most equitable system ofjustice InDefense Of Military Justice

acquittal; -if two thirds or more vote By F. Lee Bailey to convict, that is a conviction. This, Of all America's institutions, one of in my mind, is a far superior system, the most maligned is the military eliminating in most cases that "hung justice system. Critics charge it is jury" that causes such frustration, not anti-democratic, unduly harsh, and a to mention the loss of time and mon- constant abuser of individual rights. ey, in the civilian court system. An enlisted man or an officer caught Equally important, a military jury in this system can expect little in the itself can summon witnesses that way of topnotch legal counsel and lawyers may not have wanted to call. less in the way of justice, is the way Jurors can submit questions to "their the argument goes. own" witnesses through the military To prove their case, critics resur- judge and, if they are not satisfied rect legal ghosts ranging from the with the answers, they can resubmit court martial of Gen. Billy Mitchell the questions. Another benefit is this: to the execution of Private Slovik. a military jury can take notes. Gener- True, the military justice system ally speaking, judges in both the has soiled linen in its closet. So does federal and state court systems sel- most every major legal institution, dom allow jurors to take notes even including the federal and state court though judges themselves and law- systems, the U.S. Department of Jus- yers take copious notes during the tice and the Supreme Court. This is course of the trial. Jurors are dis- that they are military men and wom- not unexpected. The men who run tracted from testimony by taking en. This precludes the type of devious our legal system are no different from notes, most judges argue. This, in my lawyering found all too often in civil- the rest of us; they are imperfect, yet opinion, is a silly argument and one ian courts where an unsophisticated imperfect does not equate with in- that the military justice system jury of mediocre intellect is led down competent, or autocratic, or any of rightfully rejects. The truth is jurors the garden path by a prosecuting at- the other uncomplimentary labels can reach a much more informed ver- torney or a defense lawyer. the most vocal critics try to pin on dict if they take notes (just as a stu- As for the composition of civilian the military justice system. dent in the classroom who takes notes juries, it appears to be worsening, not Critics of the system are so in- does better on the test) and this is improving. For example, in conduct- volved in their denunciations that especially true during a long trial. ing my defense of heiress Patty they have failed to see that there are On the average, the composition of Hearst, the only persons I ever met facets of the U.S. Military Code of a military jury is far superior to a who claimed they hadn't formed an Justice that could profitably be civilian jury. All of the members are opinion about Patty Hearst were the grafted onto our state and federal officers, except in those cases where 100 persons who qualified as poten- legal systems. For example, the mili- an enlisted man demands enlisted par- tial jurors. In the trial of banker Bert tary jury, unlike its civilian counter- ticipation. This jury makeup guaran- Lance—who was not my client—his part, does not require a unanimous tees a certain level of intellect. Even guilt or innocence revolved around jury verdict. If less than two-thirds more important, military jurors are extremely complicated financial is- Of the members of a military jury usually versed in the issues involved sues, yet the best educated members vote to convict, that is an automatic in courts-martial by virtue of the fact of the jury had only high school di-

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plomas, and two members had never through an obscure South Vietna- even maintained checking accounts. mese hamlet the entire world would Still another impressive element in come to know as My Lai. the military justice system is the When I took Medina's case, I ac- painstaking pre-trial procedures be- tually was pleased that he would be cause they eliminate most innocent tried by a military court. Others men from ever facing a full-fledged thought the Army wanted to use Me- court-martial. The military pre-trial dina and his platoon leader Lt. Wil- procedure calls for a "presentation of liam Calley as scapegoats, leaving charges" and—most important—the the higher ranking officers untouched charges must be signed by someone by the My Lai incident. I disagreed. having personal knowledge sufficient To my way of thinking, Medina to make the charge in the first place. stood his best chance by facing a jury These charges are then sent to the of his "own kind"—men who knew Convening Authority; if they are suf- how decisions were made under pres- ficiently serious to warrant a possible sure of combat. If Medina went be- general court-martial, the Convening fore a civilian jury, I reasoned he Authority will refer the case to an would become involved in the ab- impartial investigating officer for a stract emotionalism of the Vietnam pre-trial investigation (described in War, and perhaps become a symbol to the jury of a war that had left the nation angry and frustrated. to shoulder all the blame. However, When Medina's pre-trial investi- in the end, justice was done when gation (known in the military as an Medina was found "not guilty" by a Article 32 investigation) got under unanimous verdict. way, it provided another "plus" not The Medina verdict also brings me found in the civilian system. Unlike to the problem of how juries ap- the civilian grand jury system, an proach what can be a life or death Article 32 investigation requires the decision for the defendant. Simply presence of the accused and his coun- put, a jury is given the terrible and sel at every stage. Better still, the uncomfortable task of freeing any counsel is permitted to cross examine defendant where there is a reason- the government witnesses. If he able doubt as to guilt. To my mind, chooses, the accused also can present this takes a high degree of discipline, witnesses of his own in an effort to especially when the jury as a whole persuade the investigating officer feels that a defendant is "probably" that no trial should be recommended. guilty, and yet the case against him Compare this procedure to a civil- has not been proved beyond a reason- ian grand jury investigation wherein able doubt. It is in this all too com- most state's citizens are denied the mon gray area that a military jury, right of counsel, not to mention the simply by virtue of its training, is fact that the government prosecutor far better equipped to follow the hard some detail below) . The Convening has complete control over what the rule of the law. Put another way, the Authority also is the first party to jurors hear, and is free to harass a military juror feels far less discom- review the results of the trial if there witness almost with immunity. In fort than his civilian counterpart at is a conviction. Unlike civilian appel- private, many prosecutors will con- simply saying to himself: "This is late courts, the Convening Authority cede that they can indict just about not proof beyond a reasonable doubt; also has the power to disagree with anybody with a grand jury. This is the charge is not proven and therefore the court in its findings of fact, and definitely not the case under an my verdict is not guilty. "Lacking the can order an acquittal where a con- Article 32 investigation which pro- military type of attitude, the civilian viction has taken place. In addition, vides the safeguards needed for inno- jury is far more likely to attempt to the Convening Authority also has the cent men. I say this despite the fact mix social and value judgments into power to lower the sentence. that in Medina's case the Article 32 its decision-making process. My experience with the military investigation led to a charge against One of the most criticized ele- justice system is not second hand. I him of multiple murders, because a ments of the Uniform Code of Mili- have served as a legal officer for a pre-trial dismissal would have led to tary Justice is Article 15, a sort of Marine jet squadron and, as a civil- public outrage since Lieutenant Cal- catchall for lesser offenses that allows ian, I have defended deserters, turn- ley had already been convicted. The the commanding officer to mete out coats and soldiers whose decisions in Army wisely thought that no matter so-called non-judicial punishment. combat resulted in court-martial. how weak the evidence implicating The purpose of Article 15 is to allow This last category included Capt. Medina, the case ought to be aired commanding officers some leeway Ernest L. Medina who led the men in a public trial to dispel the notion short of a court-martial to handle of Charlie Company on a sweep that Calley, a junior officer, was left ( Continued on page 44)

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Say It Again, Patrick Henry!

What this country needs is someone who can speak English!

By Wallace Carroll

Sound the alarm! One of the great natural resources of the American people—a resource we shall need in war as in peace—is in peril. That resource is the English lan- guage. It is as much a natural re- source as our rivers and lakes, our beaches and forests, our topsoil and the air above our cities and moun- tains. And today it is being used as harshly by Americans as those other treasures in our patrimony. Think of the times when plain, un- cluttered English words have roused Americans to greatness: Give me liberty, or give me death

. . . Life, liberty and the pursuit of

happiness . . . Millions for defense,

but not one cent for tribute . . . We have met the enemy, and they are

ours . . . Damn the torpedoes! Go

ahead—full speed . . . Government of the people, by the people, for the

people . . . The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. A few more years the way we're going and this kind of speech will sound like the echoes of a dead lan- guage. Because of a pomposity in our nature, American speech is becoming as inflated as our currency. What newsman would say choice when he can say option? Yes, the President must always keep his options open. What broadcaster will say first kick- off when he can say initial kickoff or third down when he can say third- down situation? What politician will expect when he can anticipate, which doesn't mean the same thing? What

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bureaucrat will say now when he can "Freshener upcoming." The cable Columbia, MD, an organization say at this point in time? What ad- company would let the two-word called the Council for the Advance- vertiser will say that his silverware hybrid pass for the price of one. So ment of Experiential Learning. And or furniture or shoes have been made far so good, but the barbarism spread what does this council do? It proposes when he can say they have been across the country like the Japanese to train examiners who will evaluate crafted or handcrafted or individual- beetle and defied the efforts of liter- the work of colleges and universities ly handcrafted? The next time you ate editors to scotch it. At one point that offer "substantial experiential eat a peanut butter sandwich remind the late publisher of the Wall Street learning programs." Anyone who is yourself that it has been individually Journal, Bernard Kilgore, was so out- willing to fight his way through 1,000 handcrafted, and taste the difference. raged that he sent his news staff a words of gummy prose can ascertain Along with this inflation of the memo something like this: "The next that this heavyweight term is really language goes pollution—the corrup- time anybody uses upcoming I'll be our old friend on-the-job training. tion of the parts of speech and dis- downcoming and somebody will be Educanto reaches its full flower- tortion of meaning. The sportscaster outgoing." ing in the textbooks written by politi- tells us the Wake Forest Deacons Today the computer is speeding cal scientists. Just take half an hour will be hosting the Clemson Tigers the erosion of English prose. No to savor this luminous example from on Saturday. When these teams meet doubt input is an acceptable word for two Ivy League professors who are there is bloodletting and bone crack- the data that goes into computers, but held in high esteem by their silver- ing all over the basketball court, so should it be used to describe the tongued brethren: hosting hardly seems the right word thoughts, ideas and suggestions that "Because participant orientations on any count. This perversion of pass in converse among human be- have spread among only a part of the nouns into verbs is particularly fa- population, and because their legiti- vored by business. The absolutely es- macy is challenged by the persisting sential noun-verb in the boardrooms "The next time anybody subculture and suspended during these days is impacted. Read any authoritarian interludes, the partici- company report and you will find uses upcoming, HI be pant-oriented stratum of the popula- something like this from the chair- tion cannot be a competent, self-con- man of the board: "Third quarter downcoming and somebody fident, experienced body of citizens." 1980 earnings were adversely im- Back in the days when schools still will pacted by lower chemical earnings, be outgoing." taught grammar and students learned due to the current recession." The that a preposition is not a conjunc- chairman may know what he is do- tion, we would have been spared the ing; stockholders may prefer im- ings? Richard V. Allen, the Presi- all-pervasive plus. Today that useful pacted earnings to lowered earnings. dent's aide for national security, was little preposition, which used to re- Other dastardly things are being asked whether his former boss, Henry quire an object, is replacing the con- done to nouns by the vandals in our Kissinger, would be used by the Rea- junction and, which was doing the job school systems. Teachers in the gan administration. Kissinger, he is of connecting the clauses of a sen- North Carolina public schools, for said to have replied, would be called tence even before Chaucer jogged instance, are being urged to prioritize on for important valuable input. down the road to Canterbury. Thus and strategize and finalize. When President Reagan might take a lead the purveyor of a skin lotion tells educators maul the language like that, from Publisher Kilgore and warn us: "It isn't greasy, plus it goes on what chance is there for the kids? his staff that "This is something with naturally." And a seller of silverware And then there is the distortion of which I will not upput, and the next says: "You get all 54 pieces for words that once had a plain mean- one who says it will be output." $19.95, plus you get the most fantas- ing. Adult used to mean grown-up. We used to be content in this coun- tic guarantee ever." This awkward But today almost every town has a try to address letters. Now we ad- locution now infects the speech of so-called adult movie or bookstore. dress issues, problems and questions. almost every American under 35 and, Isn't that an odd way to describe an A reporter who should know better of course, it comes at us every day establishment catering to males gets up at a news conference and on the airwaves. A basketball player, trapped in perpetual puberty? says, "Mr. President, will you ad- we are told, "has rebounded six times, The media do their share in the deg- dress yourself to the question of plus he has put in 12 points." And a radation of the mother tongue. What when you expect to have a balanced football announcer tells us: "They broadcaster would report a coming budget?" He could have skipped the don't usually throw to him out in the event when he can say that it is up- fuzz-word and simply said, "When flat, plus he was covered at the time." coming? This nonesuch is cablese, the do you expect the budget to be bal- "Give me the making of the songs shorthand used for decades by cable anced?" Gen. George C. Marshall, the of a nation and I care not who makes editors in New York and correspon- great chief of staff of the U.S. Army its laws," said an English sage at the dents abroad to save money on the in World War II, used to tell his offi- beginning of the 18th century. What millions of words they transmitted cers: "Don't fight the problem—solve our songwriters are contributing to each year. Thus when a cable editor it," and he got results. our national song book is just about asked his London bureau for a fresh But to get back to the world of what the Russians have been doing lead on, say, a speech by Prime Minis- education and the pseudo-language in Afghanistan, so we may be grateful ter Churchill, the bureau would reply, known as educanto. There exists in (Continued on page 44)

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Inflation Increases Funny Money PEOPLE & QUOTES Much To Love In America—"The era of self-doubt is The inflation affecting genuine greenbacks is also ex- over. We've stopped looking at our warts and redis- panding the output of counterfeiters, according to the covered how much there is to love in this blessed land." U.S. Secret Service, among whose duties is the elimina- President Ronald Reagan. tion of "unofficial" money-manufacturing plants. Army's Challenge In '80s—"To be effective in the decade Both the counterfeit makers and passers are taking ad- ahead, we must accomplish four tasks, and they apply to vantage of the new popular higher denomination notes, the other services as well. We must: man the force; mod- especially the $100 bill, thus reducing production and ernize the force; train the force, and we must be pre- distribution costs while successfully slipping the bogus pared to mobilize for war." Lt. Gen. William R. Richard- bills into the financial mainstream in an increased son, commandant, Army Command and General Staff annual amount. During fiscal 1980, according to govern- College. ment figures, the Secret Service managed to seize 91 — Nukes Very Real To Europe " . . . public opinion in percent of the counterfeit money before it was passed, for Europe expects every possible step to be taken to stop a record haul of $61 million. But the counterfeit currency the uncontrolled growth of nuclear weaponry, the passed on to the American public also increased. dangers of which, if only for geographical reasons, are The influx of funny money from Colombia—a major very real to us in the Federal Republic of Germany." foreign source of illegal drugs—was substantial enough Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, West Germany. to set special force in up a task that country. The SS Time For Decision—"It is time for local officials agents helped knock off several counterfeit plants in to decide whether they want to scrap hundreds of dimin- Colombia, and suppress 78 ilhcit bill printing operations ishing federal programs now distributed by Washington in the U.S. during the past year. to 65,000 local governments through formulas and pro- cedures that often defy logic, or whether they want to Military Medical Posture Criticized forge a new partnership with the states in which we recognize that we hold our futures jointly in our own Although Capitol Hill has given considerable debate hands." Gov. George Busbee, GA. to the state of our security strength, little has been pub- Family Backbone of U.S.A.—"Somehow, we've all grown licly said about the condition of our military medical very independent and apart from each other, and there posture, but not for lack of trying by Rep. Robin isn't the same closeness that there used to be. The family L. Beard (R-TN) is the backbone of our country. And once you start to The Tennessean is convinced the armed forces suffer weaken that, then you weaken the country." First Lady from a lack of skilled medical personnel, a shortage Nancy Reagan. which could be the difference between life and death in — The "New Internationale" ". . . terrorism ... is be- the event of war. He has been seeking to arouse Congress coming more the manifestation of a single problem to action with allegations that the scarcity of trained — surrogate warfare that reflects a transnational web of re- doctors, nurses and combat medics creates a weak link lationships that might be called the 'New Inter- in our security system. nationale.' " Darrell Trent, deputy sec'y, Transpor- Should Representative Beard's fears be factual, and tation. supported by committee investigation, Congress will No Shouting From Roof Tops— administration is be compelled to give serious deliberation to the possi- "Our pledged to human rights . . . Some feel must shout bility of a medical draft, whether or not Congress opts we from the roof tops and beat our breasts and humiliate for a military draft, according to Capitol Hill observers. countries in order to effect change. We don't think that. But the debate is not enhanced by name calling or Finding Runaway Parents Pays Off moralizing or questioning our motives . . . Results are Tracking down runaway parents who often leave their what count, not rhetorical confrontation." Vice Pres. families destitute has proven a profitable endeavor for George Bush. — the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement here. Proud Of Our Pride In America ". . . our country has The agency has been able to catch up with many undergone a period of severe internal testing out of parents who have left their families, and compel the which has come a powerful national consensus for action absent breadwinners to pay child support. This has and change. This consensus is very timely as we are meant a saving to the taxpayers who sustain these challenged by vigorous external world forces, and also families through welfare assistance. About 80 percent very American as it reaffirms the traditional values on of the children who receive welfare do so because there's which this country was built. It cries out that we are a parent, usually the father, who's left home and refuses regaining our national pride and confidence. It also tells to pay child support, according to the government. the world that, once again, we're proud of pride in Since the enforcement organization was created in America." John Luke, president,— Westvaco Corp. 1975, it has located more than two million runaway par- Polly Needs A Cracker "Psittacism is the habit of ents and collected about $5.4 billion from them for child using words without thought. The habit has spread in support payments while spending only $1.6 billion to recent years as far as the coverage, the comment and the collect sums due. Roughly balf of the funds obtained analysis of foreign affairs in our media are concerned, came from missing parents whose disappearance forced and the same is also true in guasi-scholarly publica- ." their children onto the welfare rolls. tions . . Trof . Walter Laqueur, Georgetown TJniv.

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An Interview with G. Michael Schlee National Security/Foreign Relations Head Views Our Defense, Foreign Policy Futures

G. Michael Schlee, 38, Director of fense funds were to be approved. How Q. Let's look specifically at the The American Legion's National Se- does the Legion feel that money Navy for a moment. Are we satisfied curity/Foreign Relations Division should be spent? with the size and composition of the since 1979 and a Vietnam veteran, A. The problem today is the over- fleet today? was asked to update our readers on all decline of our strategic forces, A. First of all, you must realize Legion positions we have brought conventional forces, and our man- that of the 35 basic raw materials before Congress over the past few power and readiness situation. We needed for our industrialized nation, months. Following are some of his favor expediting the MX Missile we import more than 50 percent of comments made during a recent in- System, since even our own Chair- 25 of those. Obviously, maintaining terview in his Washington, DC, office. man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says the sea lanes of commerce and com- our current missile systems will be munication open and free is very Q. The current Administration vulnerable to first-strike attacks by important to us. We currently have calls for significant increases in de- the Soviet Union by the mid-'80s an inadequate Navy to do that. It's fense spending. How does the Legion without MX. a Navy that the Chief of Naval Op- view that budget and its effect on our In addition, we must proceed with erations Admiral Thomas Haywood military readiness? the development of our strategic termed an ocean-and-a-half Navy A. Currently, the defense spend- forces, such as the sea-launched Tri- with a three ocean commitment. The ing trends for the United States as dent missile from the Trident sub- Navy currently has about 465 ships. compared with the Soviet Union are marine—three of which will be on- We feel we should have at least a a serious concern to us. While many line next year. 600-ship Navy in order to support claim the defense budget gets larger both our foreign policy and security and larger, the facts show the de- requirements around the world and fense budget—as a percentage of our at home. Gross National Product—has de- clined significantly over the past two Q. What concerns does the Legion decades. In 1964, our defense spend- have today about the manning of our ing was about 8.9 percent of our military forces? GNP. Fiscal Year 1981 figures fall A. Properly manning our forces is to roughly 5 percent of GNP. Simi- of special concern to us. In Fiscal larly, in 1964, about 40 percent of Year 1979, for the first time, all the our federal budget went to defense. services fell short of their recruiting Today, that figure is down to around goals. Additionally, the retention of 21 or 22 percent. career people in the 8-to-12 year A recent Lou Harris poll showed bracket is extremely poor. that both among the general public The Navy's problem retaining and Legion members a significant qualified petty officers—those who number of those polled—71 and 85 "The Reserve forces and National insure our force runs on a daily basis percent respectively—felt we need a Guard units had much of their —has been so dismal that the CNO higher defense budget than we cur- equipment drawn down in order termed it an actual hemorrhaging of rently have. to support Vietnam. We have yet the career force. In response to this, our National to restore that equipment." Higher pay and more benefits are Security Convention Committee pre- part of the solution to the problem. pared a Resolution, subsequently ap- We also favor the development of But we are also concerned about the proved by the National Convention, a new, advanced, manned penetrat- quality of that force. Congress has urging our defense budget be in- ing bomber, perhaps a prototype of mandated that at least 55 percent of creased by 15 percent annually in the B-l cancelled in 1977 by Presi- the Army be high school graduates. order to catch up with the Soviet dent Carter. But there has also been some lower- Union. The Reagan Bipartisan Bud- Further, our conventional forces ing of standards, a greater acceptance get for FY 1982, which The Ameri- need serious upgrading. The armored of Category IVs (the lowest accept- can Legion supported and Congress personnel carrier, for instance, is able mental level) into the force. The approved, calls for a 16.5 percent in- based on technology and actual retainability (in the service) of these crease in Outlays and a rise of 25.3 equipment manufacturing processes men and, perhaps, even the ability to percent in Budget Authority. more than 20 years old. And our fully do the job in a more sophisti- fleet of B-52s are often older than cated weapons environment is in Q. Suppose these additional de- the crews who are flying them. question.

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Q. Are we, then, in favor of re- ships that are either marginally com- in Nicaragua), there is no question turning to the draft? bat mission ready or completely un- that our access to Mexican oil will A. Yes, it's inevitable. If one looks ready. be threatened. at the demographics, that is, the For the man at the operational We are also concerned with Com- baby bust which will be approaching level to function, the necessary sup- munist expansion throughout the us by 1984 and lasting nearly a de- plies—repair parts and equipment world, not only in Central and South cade, there is little or no question of have to be there. The operations and America. Cuban surrogate soldiers in the inevitability of returning to some maintenance funding of the services Africa, and Communist military sup- type of conscription. At the present has been severely neglected in all plies flowing to various guerrilla time, we have to take one in four 18 budgets, even during Vietnam when forces throughout the world, leave and 19 year olds annually to main- much of the supplies came from re- little or no question that our princi- tain force levels. By the mid-'80s, we ducing stockpiles of weapons mate- pal adversary is the Soviet Union. will have to take almost 38 percent of rials and ammunition. Additionally, That's why we feel we must have an available and eligible males each the Reserve forces and National aggressive policy of containing Com- year to maintain the current two mil- Guard units had much of their equip- munist expansion. lion active force level. ment drawn down in order to support Additionally, the Reserve forces the Vietnam effort. We have yet to Q. The bulk of the National Secu- have experienced serious shortfalls restore that equipment to our Re- rity programs of The American Le- in manpower. With the advent of the serve and Guard units. gion is really fulfilled by approval of all-volunteer force concept in 1973, an adequate budget, isn't it? Q. In the area of foreign policy, A. Not really. Our National Se- how does the Legion view the state of curity programs go far beyond just our NATO allies today? the defense budget. We support a A. While we have traditionally strong U.S. merchant marine and supported the NATO alliance, we have consistently called for efforts to have recommended that our NATO al- upgrade American civil defense lies increase their contribution to the programs which are now under the collective defense burden. When you look at the figures on NATO forces versus the Warsaw Pact, you can see we need more and faster tanks and greater numbers of artillery. The only area where we have an edge at all is in helicopters.

Q. You say we are in favor of a greater contribution being made by "The problem today is the overall our allies. Is that contribution across decline of our strategic forces . . . the board? our fleet of B-52s are often older A. It's difficult to come up with a than the crews who are flying them." precise number for each NATO na- tion. Some allied countries, for ex- we established the "Total Force Pol- ample, have a conscription system icy" where, in mobilization and war and their manpower costs are rough- scenario planning, the Reserves ly 30 percent of their total defense would provide upwards of 50 percent budget while ours is about half of our "Should Communist-supported of the actual combat forces of the defense budget. So dollar figures are insurrections continue, there is no United States. hard to compare when countries in question that our access to Mexican NATO have different costs from ours. oil will be threatened." Q. Does the key to readiness, then, lie just in finding enough high quality Q. What other areas of the world Federal Emergency Management people? concern the Legion's Foreign Rela- Agency. Additionally, we have a A. No. We must look at the very tions Commission? strong law and order program and basics of military needs and require- A. The National Executive Com- distributed 300,000 copies of a useful ments—both the people and mate- mittee last year started the Western brochure on crime resistance, in co- riel. In Fiscal Year 1979, according Hemisphere Task Force. We are con- operation with the FBI. to the Senate Armed Services Com- cerned with this area of the world Also, our Division and Commission mittee, only 50 percent of the Air because it is vital to U.S. security supports and promotes an ROTC Force's F-15s and 53 percent of the interests. We are increasingly de- Medal Awards Program, an active Navy's F-14s were mission capable pendent on oil from Mexico, for ex- blood donor program as a commu- as compared to a goal of 65-70 per- ample. Should Communist-supported nity service and a disaster relief un- cent. Additionally, on any given day, insurrections continue (which we are derstanding with The American Red the Navy has nearly a fourth of its seeing in El Salvador and have seen Cross.

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Throughout the country and many thousands of times each day, elderly citizens are placed in nursing homes California Legion Post or other institutions, often not so much due to their need for such care, but because of the lack of an appro- priate alternative. DASHes to Success That alternative now exists for many of the elderly citizens of Yucai- pa, CA, as a result of the combined efforts of Yucaipa Valley American Legion Post 426, the Veterans Ad- ministration and a number of dedi- cated organizations sharing a concern for the issues facing the disabled elderly. DASH—the Day Ambulatory Ser- At left, Post Cdr. Walter N. vice for Health—is a licensed and Thompson, DASH Coordi- Medicaid-certified Adult Day Health nator Albert Kratzberg and Care Center. It represents the only DASH Program Director Ray known instance in which a veterans Elliott. Below, a DASH service organization has developed a volunteer helps a participant. program of sophisticated health care and health maintenance for the el- derly through the certification of the Post as a licensed health care facil- ity, according to VA officials. It's an important innovation be- cause adult day health care is re- markably less expensive than either nursing home care or in-home treat- ments such as physical or speech therapy. In addition, DASH enables prescribed or necessary care and treatment to be offered in a familiar and natural environment rather than in the often artificial and limited setting of a hospital or other institu- Below, DASH Nurse Belle Knott at right and Physical Therapist Marilyn tion. Walter lead a participant through "gait training" therapy. The DASH program began as a small experimental project of the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital at Loma Linda, CA, in 1979. Because this VA hospital's area in- cluded over 300,000 veterans with an average age of 63, the project seemed especially important. The program was open only to veterans being treated at the VA hospital and was staffed by VA personnel under the direction of the hospital's Social Work Service. Recognizing that no single agency has the ability to meet the needs of the aging veteran population by itself, the VA-sponsored DASH experiment sought support from the community in translating its principles into a community-based effort. Post 426 im- mediately offered the use of its hall and the assistance of its Post and Auxiliary members as volunteers. (Continued on page 38

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Legion- Hosted "Town Meetings"

Make Good Neighbors in Guadalajara

By Albert C. Beerbower had a better understanding of Mex- An estimated 20,000 Americans ico's real estate laws and a promise have retired to a community high on of changes in local traffic law en- the Mexican plateau called Guadala- forcement. jara. A city of one million inhabi- "The idea caught on," Cooke said. tants, it is crisscrossed by broad "Since that first successful meeting, boulevards planted with rose gardens Bob has traveled throughout Mex- while fountains sparkle at every ico organizing similar programs in six traffic circle. additional cities. Dr. Robert Smith ( right), originator To learn more about America's "Sometimes progress seems pain- of the "Town Meeting" concept, largest "foreign colony" and the fully slow. Still, we're convinced the discusses a future program with heartening activities of her Legion- Good Neighbor Policy really works Jalisco's Secretary of Tourism naires, I recently called at the —given half a chance." Manuel Fernandez de Castro. spacious clubhouse built by members of Alvarez Castillo Post 3 in subur- ban Las Fuentes. I had come to learn more of the Post's heralded "Town Meetings Program" originated by Doctor (Jurisprudence) Robert Truman Smith. As I talked with Post Public Relations Officer St. George "Phil" Cooke, I learned Smith was in Puerto Vallarta to chair a local meet- ing. Past Post Cdr. Ed Knepper introduces a panel of Mexican government "There have always been minor officials to an audience of U.S. retirees during a "Town Meeting" hosted irritations between the Norte Ameri- by the Post. Americans living in the Guadalajara area learned about cano and Mexican communities," such things as Mexican real estate laws, traffic regulations and other Cooke said. "After all, we have dif- information of importance to the transplanted Norte Americanos. ferent laws, different customs. We even speak a different language. As the number of U.S. citizens increases in Guadalajara, so do the opportuni- ties for misunderstanding and con- frontations." Smith saw the need to bring the two communities together, let each side air its problems and, jointly, seek solutions. With the backing of the Government of Jalisco State, Smith persuaded a panel of Mexi- can officials to sit down with mem- bers of the American colony for a two-way gripe session. This first "Town Meeting" was held on the night of June 17, 1977. A capacity crowd of 300 North Amer- icans filled the Legion Hall and came away pleased with the results. They

Silver Saved The most sophisticated system for recovering silver from photographic waste is operated by the VA. In 1980, they spent $185,000 to recover silver Part of the North American audience at a recent "Town Meeting' that was sold for nearly $14 million. held in the auditorium of Alvarez Castillo Post 3 are shown.

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'81 Regional Leadership Seminars VA'sQ&A CORNER

Slated for September and October These are questions representative of those the Veterans Administration is Legionnaires across the country are encourage an exchange of problems frequently asked. For more information once again being given the opportuni- and solutions that will help to make contact your Post Service Officer, local directly to: Veterans ty to fine tune their interests in the the participants' weekend an educa- VA office or write Administration (20), Washington, D.C. programs of The American Legion tional one. 20420. and Auxiliary by attending one of Registration costs $5 and may be the eight paid upon arrival at the seminar site. Regional Leadership Semi- Q. I am a woman veteran receiving nars being conducted at convenient Those requiring hotel accommoda- GI Bill education benefits. If I marry, locations across the country. tions should check with their indi- can I claim my husband as a dependent At each regional site, program di- vidual Departments for information for additional benefits? visions will be making in-depth pre- on hotel room availability and costs. A. Yes. You can receive additional sentations concerning their programs, Be warned, most hotel reservations benefits for a spouse. with ample time for open discussion are required two to three weeks in Q. Who is eligible for veterans mort- and question and answer periods. advance of the seminar in order to gage life insurance from the VA? The seminars, organized at various confirm a room. A. This insurance is restricted to Full details are available locations and slated for early in the from those service connected disabled vet- program year, will be conducted on your Post* or by contacting your De- erans who have received grants from weekends to make them as attractive partment Headquarters. Once again, the VA for the purchase of specially and convenient to the volunteer as you can make the difference by at- adapted wheelchair housing. possible. tending one of the eight Regional This year's Regional Leadership Leadership Seminars this fall. Q. Can I use my GI Bill education attend school in a foreign Seminars' locations and dates are: benefits to country? Region #1: Samoset Resort, Rock- A. The VA will provide education port, (September 18-20). ME benefits to eligible veterans who attend Region #2: Quality Inn—Fort approved schools in foreign countries. Magruder, Williamsburg, VA (Oc- Contact the nearest VA regional office tober 2-4). for further information. Region #3: Myrtle Beach Hilton, Myrtle Beach, SC (September 11-13). Q. Is there an expiration date on my Region #4: Holiday Inn Down- VA home loan benefit? A. No. Loan entidement is no longer town, Jackson, MS (October 2-4). subject to an expiration date. Region #5: Grand Rapids Mar- riott, Grand Rapids, (September MI Q. Will I have to pay if I am hos- 25-27). pitalized by the VA? Region #6: Ramada Inn Down- A. There is no charge for services town, Topeka, KS (September 18- provided to veterans who are eligible 20). for hospitalization by the VA. Region #7: Hilton Inn, Albuquer- que, NM (September 25-27). Q. I plan to enroll in college under the GI Bill, and the college requires Region #8: Colonial Inn (Best that I undergo a physical examination. Western) Helena, MT (September Can I go to a VA hospital for this 11-13). exam? Seven programs will be conducted A. No. VA hospitals are not per- simultaneously during each seminar mitted to perform routine physical ex- by members of the National Head- aminations. You may be given a physi- quarters staff and commission mem- cal examination only to determine need for treatment or hospitalization. bers: Americanism, Children & Launching of the Navy guided Youth, Economics, Legislative, Mem- missile frigate Stephen W. Groves Q. As an eligible veteran, I am plan- bership, National Security Foreign Feeney- — was marked by members of ning to be buried in a national ceme- Relations, Public Relations and Groves Post 13 of East Millinocket, tery. I also wish to have my family Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation. ME, providing the color guard for buried there. What must I do? Early Friday evening, during each the ceremony. The ship is named A. If you are eligible for burial, your of the seminars, a special American for Ensign Stephen W. Groves, in spouse and minor children may also be Legion Program Fair will be held whose memory the Post is named, buried in a national cemetery. If they buried if from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Each program a Navy flyer who died protecting pi'edecease you, they may be you intend to be interred in the same division will have material to pass U.S. carriers at the Battle of Midway grave. You must sign an agreement to on to interested participants. This during World War II. The ship was that effect. relaxed atmosphere, hopefully, will built by the Bath Iron Works.

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IN DISTRESS mander (1961-62), Department Vice Staff Changes COMRADES Commander (1959-61). Readers who can help these veterans are urged C. C. Fraizer, NE Department to do so. Usually a statement is needed in sup- Commander (1926-27). port of a VA claim. Notices are run only at the request of American John Morton "Jack" Lindsay, NV Legion Service Officers representing claimants, using Search for Witness Forms available only Department Commander (1969-70), from State Legion Service Officers. Please con- Department Adjutant (1954-57). tact CID # , The American Legion Magazine, P.O. Box 1055, 700 Pennsylvania St., Indianapo- Leslie E. Wrinkle, MO National lis, Ind. 46206. Executive Committeeman (1970), 26th M-R-& R Squadron. Rex L. Bateman is seek- Alternate National Executive Com- ing witnesses to verify a claim that while sta- tioned at Crookham Common, England in 1945, mitteeman (1968-70), Department he was bitten by a poisonous snake and had his hand lanced and was given shots. Contact CID Vice Commander (1963-64). 750 13th Fighter Squadron. Frank A. Clem needs wit- nesses to verify a claim that while stationed at Glasgow AFB, MT in 1960, he suffered chest pains while working on a hookup ground power unit. Contact CID 751 Life Memberships 5203d WAC Detachment. Sylvia L. (Remers) Joa- chim is seeking witnesses to verify a claim that The award of a life membership to a Legion- while stationed in Manila, R.P. she suffered naire by a Post is a testimonial by those who from various illnesses. Contact CID 752 know best that such a member has served The 743d Tank Bn. Francis Jamell needs witnesses to American Legion well. verify a claim that while stationed at Malmedy, Below are listed some of the previously un- Belgium in 1944, he suffered a back injury that listed life membership Post awards that have required he use a heat pack in the tank. Con- been reported to the editors. Natl. Cdr. Michael J. Kogutek has tact CID 753 John R. Duncan (1981), Post 53, Hemet, CA announced the appointment P.D.S. Special Services Armored Div. Bertram A. James A. Smith, Milton B. Cleland, Dominlck of Dean Marsden needs witnesses to verify a claim that Massa, Nick Sincore, Gordon Jones, John W. De- B. Nelson, 58, as Publisher of The in April 1942 he suffered burns on hands and milly, Jr. (1981), Post 43, Homestead, FL face when a plane in which he was riding ex- William J. McArtjhur (1981), Post 123, Sanibel, American Legion Magazine. Nelson, ploded and crashed at the battle of Coral Sea, FL he also sustained wounds at Jr., James J. Gilleo, Eleanor a veteran of WWII and member Guadalcanal in A.T. Holloman, of June 1942. Contact CID 754 Maher (1981), Post 283, Jacksonville, FL Post 193 in Newell, IA, joined the 147th Infantry, Co. B. Vernon L. Maynard is Donald Rusch, Glen R. Eckhoff (1977), Lenous seeking witnesses to verify a claim that while B. Hauschildt (1981), Post 54, Red Wing, MN Natl. Hdqtrs. staff in 1953 as Asst. stationed at New Caledonia Island in 1945, he Ernest Pilcher, William P. Dunn (1981), Post suffered from jungle rot. Director of the Natl. Security Contact CID 755 89, Blue Earth, MN Kurt W. Bruck, Albert J. Clancy, Anthony W. Division. He has served as Circula- Steiner (1978), Francis J. Graziano, Charles W. Kiefer, Jr. Post Maywood, NJ tion the (1980), 142, Manager of Magazine and, TAPS Ciro Figerite, Peter Danzilo, Jr. (1980), Domi- in 1976, was appointed Assistant nic Favale, Clifford Scheller, Livio Mazzarella, Anthony J. Cincotta, Gerard Santanglo, Jacob M. Publisher. Nelson succeeds Bertram Resnek (1981), Post 14, Brooklyn, NY The Taps Notice mentions, when- Albert O'Neill Ralph E. Viegelmann G. Davis who served in the dual J. (1980), ever possible, those Legionnaires who (1981), Post 246, Baldwin, NY capacity of Publisher and Natl. Eleanor K. Buckley, Joseph J. Calpin, Barney have held high National or Depart- Goldfarb, John G. Hollan, Joseph J. Hollan, Bur- Judge Advocate. Davis resigned as ton Salpeter (1981), Post 272, Rockaway Beach, ment Office in the Legion, United NY Publisher on June 1, 1981 but States government, or other forms of Joseph V. Murphy (1981), Post 927, Green continues as Natl. Judge Advocate. Island, NY national prominence. Richard G. McCann, Floyd Jack Daniels, Robert R. Williams (1980), William W. Oot (1981), Post 1552, Hannibal, NY Major General George J. Hearn, Hazel Sussmann (1981), Post 1838, Brightwa- ters, NY Ret., GA Department Commander Kenneth E. Innis (1981), Post 108, Corbett, OR (1949-50), Department Thomas H. Wright (1970), Gustav Young, Wil- Vice Com- liam Turik, Charles W. Simcox, Agnew T. Sellers, mander (1948-49). Sr., Charles Poorman, Sr. (1977), Raymond Mer- row, Mark Plank (1978), Leo E. Vail (1979), J. Thompson Wyatt, Virginia, St. Post 437, Philipsburg, PA Louis Caucus. Michael E. Shivetts, Raymond E. Bigley (1981), Post 515, Latrobe, PA C. Howard Larsen, National Sgt- Dudley Griffis (1981), Post 69, Arlington, VT Louis G. Johnson (1981), Post 187, Wisconsin at-Arms (1956-60, 1962-77). Dells, WI General Harry H. Vaughn, Virgin- ia, Paris Caucus. OUTFIT REUNIONS Glenn B. Hoover, National His- Reunion will be held in month indicated. For torian (1960-1961). particulars write person whose address is given. Notices accepted on official forms only. For Reed McCustin Mulkey, NM Na- form send stamped, self -addressed envelope to tional Executive Committeeman O.R. Form, American Legion Magazine, P.O. Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Notices must be (1949-57), Department Commander received five months before scheduled reunion. E. Philip Riggin, 33, has been (1946-47), Department Earliest submissions are favored when the Vice Com- volume of notices is too great to print them all. named Director of the National mander (1943-44). Notice of Outfit Reunions are run only once during a calendar year. Legislative Commission at the William P. Hulbert, Virginia, Paris Legion's Washington Headquarters. Caucus. Army He had been deputy division director Richard Land, 1st Gas Regt. Assn. (Oct-Fort McClellan, AL). Guy MS Depart- Harold Higginbottom, 2800 Rueckert Ave., since November 1979 and replaces ment Commander (1949-50). Baltimore, MD 21214 (301) 426-2353 Mylio 3d F.A. Observ. Bn. (Sept-Jacksonville, FL). Jim S. Kraja, who was named Dr. Charles Soforenko, MA Alter- Cleer, 8515 NW 26th Dr., Coral Springs, FL Executive Director at Washington nate National Executive 33065 (305) 752-6024 Committee- 4th Air Depot Group (Sept-LaSourdsville, OH). in an earlier announcement. man (1967-69), Department Com- Continued .

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1 Carver St., Mexico, ME 04527 (Aug-St. Louis). George Rankin, 46 Paerdegat . . . Continued 14th Photo Recon. Sq., 7th Photo Grp. (Oct-St. 13th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236 (212) 763-5919 George Smith, 5262 Mississippi Dr., Fairfield, Paul, MN). John Neff, 1404 N. Grant, 22d QM Car Co. (WWII) (Oct-Wooster, OH). OH 45014 Lexington, NE 68850 (308) 324-3434 James Snyder. 1964 Meadowlane, Orrville, OH 4th Field Hospital (Oct-Highspire, PA). Sara 15th Evac. Hospital (Oct-Wilkes-Barre, PA). Pat- 44667 (216) 682-7756 Hertzler Halting, 124 N. Chestnut St., Eliza- rick Lenahan, 230 Wyoming Ave., Daniel Flood 27th Division Assn. (Sept. -Rochester, NY). S. bethtown, PA 17022 (717) 367-6646 Tower, Apt. 3L, Kingston, PA 18704 (717) 283- Norako, 3 Oxford Ave., Massapequa, NY 11758 4th Strategic Air Depot, 8th A.F. (Wattisham- 0289 (516) 541-8011 Hitcham, Eng. 1943-45) (Oct-St. Paul, MN). 15th Major Port T.C. (September). Roland 35th Combat Engr. Bn. (WWII) (Oct-St. Louis). Col. Paul Gerhardt, Ret., 2602 S. Union, Apt. Schaeffer, 1805 Sybil Ct, St. Louis, MO 63125 Frank Gadioch, 10034 Sakura St., St. Louis, B307, Tacoma, WA 98405 (206) 759-6512 (314) 544-2262 MO 63128 (314) 843-5534 6th Infantry Div. (Aug-Oklahoma City). Cephas 17th Signal Oper. Bn. (WTO) (Sept-St. Louis). 36th F.A. Bn. (Long Toms, WWII) (Oct-Cape Kelly, P.O. Box 310, Fletcher, OK 74349 (405) E.F. Hofmeister, 710 Crown Ave., Scranton, Cod, MA). Daniel Tanous, 25 Knowles Rd., 549-6326 PA 18505 (717) 346-9255 Watertown, MA 02172 (617) 484-7185 7th F.A. Assn. (Oct-Rockport, ME). Frank Ricci, 20th, 1171st, 1340th Combat Engrs. Bn. (WWII) 37th Signal Co., 37th Div. (Aug-Columbus, OH). Bernard Halbeisen, 2520 E. Seilheimer Rd., Lindsey, OH 43442 (419) 665-2506 39th Inf. (Scout Dog Platoon) (Aug-Warren, MN). Duane Truhn, Rt. 1, Box 26, Warren, Legion Disaster Relief Signing MN 56762 (218) 745-4162 40th Combat Engrs. Assn. (Sept-Southfield, MI). Iner Swanson, 1404 Englewood Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073 (313) 588-6899 41st F.A. Bn. (Sept-St. Paul, MN). John Mer- Marks Red Cross's 100th Birthday kins, RR 1, Ada, MN 56510 (218) 784-4519 44th Cav. Rch. Tr. (Oct- New Orleans). Russ The American Legion, its Auxil- Cross fund campaigns and not run Rouh, P.O. Box 154, Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (504) 386-9783 iary and the American Red Cross re- separate public fund drives for dis- 45th Infantry Div. (Aug-Oklahoma City). LTC Robert Armstrong, 3501 Military Cir. NE, Okla- their 55-year-old Disaster aster relief. newed Re- homa City, OK 73111 lief Understanding during recent A spokesman in the ARC's Dis- 47th Engrs. (WWII) (Oct- Las Vegas, NV). Clare White, 131 Constitution, Henderson, NV 89015 signing ceremonies at Red Cross aster Services Office said the under- (702) 564-2377 Depot Co. (WWII) (Oct-Blooming- National in standing with the Legion 64th Chemical Headquarters Washing- and Aux- ton, IL). Don Downs, 25816 Texas Ct., Sun ton, DC. iliary has been implemented in Lakes, AZ 85224 (602) 895-1587 65th Arm'd F.A. Bn. Assn. (Aug-Colorado The agreement, signed during the "numerous disasters in the past." As Springs, CO). James Hime, Jr., P.O. Box 444, 277-1296 Cross's celebration of their 100th a recent example, he cited shelter and Charlotte, TX 78011 (512) Red 76th QM Co., 76th Inf. Div. (Oct-Niagara Falls, anniversary, makes Legion and Aux- meals provided by dozens of Legion NY). Tom O'Donnell, 410 Palomino Dr., Oak- dale, PA 15071 (412) 788-4501 iliary facilities nationwide available Posts and Auxiliary units in the 87th Inf. Div. (Sept-Cincinnati). Gladwin Pas- cuzzo, 2347 N. Ct., Highland, MI 48031 to the Red Cross as shelters, feed- Corpus Christi area last August when Dundee (313) 887-9005 90th Division Assn. (Oct-Omaha, NE). CD. ing centers, depots and service offices Hurricane Allen was threatening the , Steel, 7816 Crescent, Raytown, MO 64138 in times of natural disaster. It also Gulf coast of Texas. 91st CML Mtr. Bn. (Oct-Dearborn, MI). Leon offers the services of Legion and Aux- Copies of the renewal agreement Levine, 22353 Greenview, Southfield, MI 48075 (313) 569-5601 iliary members as individuals or in will be forwarded to all 16,000 Legion 97th Signal Bn. (1941-46) (Sept-Terre Haute, IN). Carroll Field, RR 27, Box 338, Terre groups for operating the facilities. Posts, 12,600 Auxiliary units and Haute, IN 47802 (812) 234-0915 Inf. Assn. (Sept-Tamiment, PA). Maj. Further, it pledges the Legion and 3,000 Red Cross chapters for plan- 100th Div. Anthony Tom, Ret., 25 Luanne Rd., Stratford, Auxiliary to cooperate with Red ning local cooperation. CT 06497 (203) 377-2894 101st A/B Recon. Platoon (Oct-Vicksburg, MS). Elmer Weber, RR 2, Box 368, Tuscola, IL 61953 (217) 253-3856 104th Cavalry Vets. Assn. (Sept-New Cumber- land, PA). James Petrone, 133 Nittany Dr., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 782-6937 106th Station Hospital (Oct-Baton Rouge, LA). Mrs. James Smith, 2508 McGrath Ave., Apt. 19, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (504) 343-2992 121st AAA Rocket Bn., 421st F.A. (WWII) (Sept-Rolla, MO). Tom Snelgrove, 2860 Timber- land Dr., Batesville, AR 72501 (501) 793-2289 121st QM Car Co., 131st QM Truck Co. (Oct- Schuylkill Haven, PA). Harold Casper, 556 State St., Hamburg, PA 19526 (215) 562-7881 126th, 173d F.A. Assn. (Oct-Green Bay, WI). Ed Kloth, Box 188, Medford, WI 54451 (715) 748- 4843 127th Inf. Assn., 32d Div., WI Nat'l Guard (WWI, WWII, Berlin Crisis & Present) (Sept- Marinette, WI). David Connaher, 3407 11th St., Menominee, MI 49888 132d Gen. Army Hospital Vets Assn. (Oct-Chi- cago). John Schoeph, 907 N. 18th Ave., Melrose Park. IL 60160 (312) 344-0248 153d Inf. (WWn> (Oct-Hot Springs, AR). Charles Moores, 1616 S. Pierce St., Little Rock, AR 72204 (501) 663-5983 161st Inf. Cannon Co. (WWII) (Sept-Denver). Hans Jorgenson, 3620 Terry Lake Rd., Ft. Col- lins, CO 80524 (303) 493-2885 164th Inf. Assn. (Oct-Minot, ND). Dr. G.M. Christensen, P.O. Box 1544, Minot, ND 58701 (701) 852-1923 167th AAA Gun Bn. (Oct-Williamsburg, VA). Thomas Lodge, 2 Fols Crescent, New Castle, DE 19720 (302) 328-8492 The beaming gentlemen in this photo are not above singing for their supper. 168th Gen. Hospital (ETO 1944-45) (Oct-St. They are all members of a recently formed chorus, the "Careyaires" of Leo Joseph, MI). Tom Sparks, 315 Kingsley Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085 (616) 983-1307 Carey Post 59 of Albert Lea, MN. The group keeps busy singing their mix 179th Inf. Regt., 45th Inf. Div. Assn. (Aug-Okla- homa City). Harlos Hatter, 3205 NW 52nd, of popular, patriotic and religious tunes for members of local civic Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 947-1827 organizations, nursing homes and Legion get-togethers. The group is led by 185th Inf. Regt., 40th Div. (Prior & WTO) (Oct- Fresno, CA). Irv Hein, 3140 Peach Ave. the Rev. Herbert Lund (left). #112, Clovis, CA 93612 (209) 291-9371

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212th MP Co. (Sentry Dogs-Vietnam) (Oct-Madi- 1682d Ord. Supply MM Co. (WWII) (Sept-Spring- (Sept-Pikesville, MD). Michael Crawford, 2030 son County, IL). W.H. Moore, 3537 Morgan field, MO). Joe Graves, 1385 Indian Sage Rd., Fintshire Rd., Baltimore, MD 21237 (301) 866- Ford, St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 771-0206 Lancaster, CA 93534 (805) 948-1063 1476 246th VA Nat'l Guard Coast Arty. Assn. (Sept- 3410th, 3557th Ord. Medium Auto Maint. Cos. "B" Btry., 112th Gun Bn. (Oct-Warwick, RI). Natural Bridge, VA). Ray Cross, 1209 Kerns (Oct-Wheeling, WV). John Torbett, 156 Elm St., Gail Wharton, 1331 42nd St., Parkersburg.WV Ave. SW, Roanoke. VA 24015 (703) 343-4081 Wheeling, WV 26003 (304) 242-1327 26101 (304) 428-2634 251st Station Hospital (Sept-Gatlinburg, TN). 3451st Ord. Auto Maint. Co. (Sept-New Orleans). "B" Btry., 449th AAA AW Bn. (Oct-Rocky Hill, Jake Ghere, 519 Madison, Houma, LA 70360 Del Braud, 3234 Ursulines Ave., New Orleans, CT). John Markoya, 1083 Capitol Ave., Bridge- (504) 872-0135 LA 70119 (504) 482-6903 port, CT 06606 (203) 336-2000 253d Arm'd F.A. Bn. (Sept-Cincinnati). Robert "A" Btry., 110th F.A. Assn., 29th Div. (WWII) Continued . . . Pittroff, 9057 Esther Dr., Loveland, OH 45140 (513) 683-7780 253d Signal Constr. Co. (Sept-Morton, IL). Fran- cis Beckett, 496 W. Chestnut St., Canton, IL 61520 (309) 647-3386 305th Bomb Grp., 8th A.F. (Chelveston, Eng. WWII) (Oct-San Antonio, TX). Abe Millar, Box 757, Sanger, TX 76266 (817) 458-3516 307th, 7720th Replacement Depots (Sept-West Point, NY). Maj. Willet Fields, 2130 Broadway, Apt. 1209, New York, NY 10023 (212) 873-0337 311th Ord. Depot Co. (WWII) (Sept-Pipe Stem, WV). John Scott, P.O. Box 961, Princeton, WV 24740 (304) 425-2193 320tli Bomb Grp., 441st, 442d, 443d, 444th Sqs., (B-26) (Sept-Sacramento, CA). Stu Rowen, 108 Aspen, Hereford, TX 79045 (806) 364-4015 321st Regt., 81st Inf. D:v., Service Co. (Septem- ber) Shirley Jones, 3024 S. Ash., Denver, CO 80222 351st Bomb Grp. (H), 508th, 509th, 510th, 511th Bomb Sqs., (Polebrook, Eng. WWII) (October) Ben Schohan, 398 Catawba Ave., Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 882-8410 354th Fighter Grp. (Pioneer Mustang) (Oct-Port- land, OR). Mrs. Ruby McKinnon, P.O. Box 68123, Indianapolis, IN 46268 (317) 872-6010 459th P-38 Sq. (Twin Dragon) (Oct-Brownsville TX). Wayne Sneddon, P.O. Box 447, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 483d Bomb Grp. (H) (WWII) (Oct-Tampa, FL). Bill Haskins, 700 Cedar, Alexandria, MN 56308 (612) 763-6646 501st Engr. (L) Pon. (September) Joe Czado, 658 E. Main St., Finderne, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 531st Engr. Shore Regt., 1st Engr. Spec. Brigade (Oct-Orlando, FL). Richard Ready, 84 Selwyn St., Roslindale, MA 02131 (617) 325-0369 550th AAA Bn., 3d Army (WWII) (Oct-Westfield, NY). Vince Calarco, 112 E. Main St., West- Natl. Cdr. Michael J. Kogutek is flanked by portraits Past field, NY 14787 (716) 326-2320 of 572d Anti Aircraft Arty. Bn. S/P (Oct-Strouds- Natl. Cdrs. Harry Colmery and Ralph T. "Dyke" O'Neil while burg, PA). Michael Duda, 753 S. Blakely St., Dunmore, PA 18510 (717) 343-7721 addressing Legionnaires, Auxiliary members and guests during 605th Tank Destroyer Bn. (Sept-Findlay, OH). the rededication ceremonies the Colmery-O'Neil Larry Montgomery, 120 E. 1st, Plainwell, MI of VA Medical 49080 (616) 685-8729 Center in Topeka, KS. In the background is the Center's 645th AAA Mchgn. Btry., 18th Airborne Bn. (China-Burma-India) (Sept-Madison, IN). Lo- director, Paul K. Kennedy. well Hannum, 1101 N. College Ave., Blooming- ton, IN 47401 (812) 339-6066 648th Eng. Topo Bn. (Oct-Austin, TX). E.N. Pierce, 2800 Rosewood Ln., Pampa, TX 79065 (806) 669-3606 701st MP Bn. (WWII) (Oct-Waverly, IA). Her- bert Albrecht, Rt. 2, Fairbank, IA 50629 (319) 635-2624 713th MP Bn. (Oct-Utica, NY). Rocco Sangia- como, 25 Nob Rd., Utica, NY 13501 (315) 733- 1352 745th Railway Oper. Bn. Assn. (Sept-Ft. Wayne, IN). Charles Freeze, 5578 Meadowbrook Dr., Ft. Wayne, IN 46815 (219) 485-4666 751st Engr. Parts Supply Co. (Oct-Greenville, MI). Bryce Christoffersen, 6683 S. Greenville Rd., Greenville, MI 48838 (616) 754-6315 775th F.A. Bn., 3d Army (Sept-Terre Haute, IN). Ted Nicoson, 2921 S. 4th St., Terre Haute, IN 47802 (812) 234-0078 792d AAA AW Bn. (Oct-Boston). Richard Fitch, 23 Pond Ln., Randolph, MA 02368 (617) 963- 8262 893d Signal Depot Aviation Co. (Sept-Columbus, OH). Lester Parker, 635 Hamilton St., Belle- fontaine, OH 43311 (513) 592-9419 901st Ord. H.A.M. Co. (Oct-Fishkill, NY). Albert Velletri, Franklin Ave., Millbrook, NY 12545 (914) 677-3313 989th F.A. Bn. (Sept- Madison, IN). Louis Heil- man, 1938 Van Buren, Madison, IN 47250 (812) 273-3076 1021st Engrs. (Treadway Bridge Co.) (Aug- Plattsburgh, NY). N.P. Caporale, Rt. 1, Box When city officials of Pitcairn, PA recently decided they needed the land 358, Peru, NY 12972 (518) 643-8004 on 1051st Engrs. (Sept-Hampton, VA). Magnus which the town's WWI/WWII memorial tablets rested, members of Sonnergren, 302 Deems Ave., Staten Island, NY Post 256 there did something about it. They used the opportunity to 10314 (212) 442-7138 1142d QM Co., 305th Air Serv. Grp., 10th A.F. erect a new memorial that not only honored those killed in WWI and (CBI) (Sept-Akron, OH). Jerry Geddes, 1936 WWII, but also those who lost their lives in 8th St., SW, Akron, OH 44314 (216) 753-5958 Korea and Vietnam. Shown 1256th Combat Engrs. (WWII-ETO) (Aug-Boston in front of the new memorial are, from left, Past Post Cdrs. Hts., OH). Nick Yacavone, 1426 Jersey St. Lake Milton, OH 44429 Dink Jae, Rocky Ross and Carl Dahlstrom.

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Box 928, Philadelphia, PA 19105 (215) 922-1898 34th Bomb Grp., 8th A.F. (Oct-St. Paul, MN). . . . Continued LST 454 (Sept-Mesa, AZ). Tony Giglio, 784 Riv- Ray Summa, 2910 Bittersweet Ln., Anderson, erbend Dr., Clark, NJ 07066 (201) 381-8900 IN 46011 (317) 644-6027 "C" Btry., 389th F.A. Bn., 91th DiV. (Oct-Buf- LST 924 (Oct-Indianapolis). Virgil Pugh, 3420 37th Fighter Sq. (WWII) (Sept-Lake Charles, Ave., falo NY). Jack Imperi, 883 Richmond W. North St., Indianapolis, IN 46222 (317) LA). W.A. Goodman, 521 N. Goodman Rd., Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 886-2883 634-4560 Lake Charles, LA 70601 (318) 439-4959 "C" Btry., 226th SI. Bn. (Sept-Nashville, TN). U.S. Naval Cryptologic Vets Assn. (Oct-Pensa- 45th Air Depot Group (Sept-Dearborn, MI). Walter Parrott, P.O. Box 471, Goodlettsville, cola, FL). Al Pelletier, 203 Park Ave. SE, Charles Guemelata, 119 Aigler Blvd., Bellevue, TN 37072 Milton, FL 32570 (904) 623-8341 OH 44811 (419) 483-4371 "F" Btry., 252d C.A. (Oct-Wrightsville Beach, Navy V-12 Students (attended CMSU WWD) 48th Bomb Sq. (Oct-Las Vegas, NV). Donald NC). Graham Clark, P.O. Box 82, Raeford, NC (Sept-Warrensburg, MO). Dr. Robert Marshall, Rossbach, 1124 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 28376 (919) 875-2138 CMSU, Humphreys 314, Warrensburg, MO 64093 60304 "A" Co., 86th Engr. Co. (H) (WWII) (Oct- USS Argonaut (Sept-Sacramento, CA). Roy An- 64th Troop Carrier Grp. (WWII) (Oct-San Fran- Hazelton, PA). Clarence Clapp, 103 Osborne derberg, P.O. Box 52, Concord, CA 94522 cisco). Roger Coleson, Box 205G, Nanjemoy, Syracuse, NY 13057 (315) 656-3873 Dr , E. (415) 686-1331 MD 20662 (301) 246-4882 "A" Co., 343d Inf. Regt., 86th Div. (WWII) USS Burns (DD 588) (Oct-Williamsburg, VA). 68th Bomb Sq., 44th Bomb Grp. (Oct-Tucson, (Oct-Ft. Madison, IA). Paul Temborius, 2016 Amedeo Galvani, 4304 St. James Ct., Virginia AZ). R.O. Krueger, 7302 Beechwood Rd., Der- 372-1246 Ave. H, Ft. Madison, IA 52627 (319) Beach, VA 23455 (804 ) 499-6670 by, NY 14047 (716) 947-4190 "B" Co., 108th Inf. (Oct-Webster, NY). Robert USS Champlin (DD 601) (Oct-Media, PA). 93d Fighter Sq., 81st Fighter Grp. (1942-45) Young, 69 Maria St., Rochester, NY 14621 Raleigh Hollingsworth, 16240 NE 12th Ct. #22, (Oct-Gettysburg, PA). Dayno Weaver, 108 Sne- (716) 544-8660 Bellevue, WA 98008 (206) 746-4334 den PI. W, Spring Valley, NY 10977 (914) "B" Cos., 152d, 358th Port Eng., (Sept- Somerset, USS Chester (Oct-Long Beach, CA). Frank La- 356-5756 PA). Harry Whetsell, Sr., RD 1 Box A3, Addi- Bombard, 4 Howard Ave., Vallejo, CA 94590 94th Bomb Grp. Memorial Assn. (Oct-Denver). son, PA 15411 (814) 395-3649 (707) 643-9098 Frank Halm, 433 NW 33rd St., Corvallis, OR "B" Co., 505th MP Bn. (Oct-Framingham, MA). USS Coral Sea Assn. (CVA 43) (Oct-Atlantic 97330 (503) T52-1845 Samuel Ruff, 166 Butler Ave., Staten Island, City, NJ). Sal Avellino, 45-11 Arcadia Ln., 306th Bomb Grp. Assn. (Thurleigh, Eng. WWII) NY 10307 (212) 984-1298 Great Neck, NY 11020 (516) 466-9088 (Oct-St. Paul, MN). William Collins, Jr., 2973 "C" Co., 53d Arm'd Engrs., 8th Arm'd Div. USS Corry (DD 463) (Oct-Charleston, SC). Grant Heatherbrae Dr., Poland, OH 44514 (216) 757- (Sept-Indianapolis). John Tedlock, 3411 W. Jud- Gullickson, 1909 Salk St., Virginia Beach, VA 3463 son Rd., Kokomo, IN 46901 (317) 459-5683 23455 (804) 464-3619 339th Fighter Grp. (Oct-St. Paul, MN). C. "D" Co., 341st Inf. Regt., 86th Div. (Oct-St. USS Fletcher (DD/DDE 445) (Oct-Kansas City, Malarz, 2405 Kings Point Dr., Atlanta, GA Louis). Sam Smoot, 421 N. 4th St., Louisiana, MO). O.H. Henderson, 111 Townley Ct., Madi- 30338 (404) 457-1185 MO 63353 (314) 754-5900 son, TN 37115 (615) 865-0070 357th Fighter Grp. (Sept-Boston). Artthur Swan- "E" Co., 116th Inf., 29th Div. (WWII) (Sept- USS Fremont (APA 44) (Oct-Pensacola, FL). son, 55 Butternut Rd., Westfield, MA 01085 Williamsburg, VA). Edward Bollinger, 1405 Wayne Gomillion, P.O. Box 38, Jay, FL (413) 562-4006 Terrace Ave., Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458- 32565 (904) 675-6952 381st Bomb Grp. (H), 8th A.F. (Station 167, 0315 USS Hoe (SS 258) (Sept-Sacramento, CA). 'RidgeweU, Eng. 1943-45) (Oct-Orlando, FL). "F" Co., 121st Inf. (Sept-Waycross, GA). Walter Louis Sardo, 1416 Glendale St., Lakeland, FL T. Paxton Sherwood, 515 Woodland View Dr, Taylor, 1427 Isabella St., Waycross, GA 31501 33803 (813) 683-4330 York, PA 17402 (717) 848-4680 (912) 283-3202 USS Hovey (DMS 11) (Oct-Honolulu). Bob Cald- 392d Bomb Grp., 8th A.F. (Wendling, Eng. "Anti-Tank" Co., 383d, 96th Inf. Div. (Sept- well, 525-275 El Norte Pkwy., Escondido, CA WWII) (Oct-St. Paul, MN). Gil Bambauer, Jonesboro, AR). John Nasser, 6139 Fairdale 92026 (714) 743-6845 2032 E. LaMadera Dr., Tucson, AZ 85719 (602) Dr., Cambridge. OH 43725 ( 614 ) 439-3291 USS John C. Butler (DE 339) (Oct-Portland, OR). 326-6010 CMD 6th Army GHQ (Sept-Hawley, PA). Clar- Leonard Dluhy, 3065 NW Rio Vista Terr., 398th Bomb Grp. (H) (Nuthamstead, Eng. WWII) ence Wilsea, 211 Fort Hill Ave., Canadaigua, Portland, OR 97210 (503) 241-9028 (Oct-St. Paul, MN). George Hilliard, 7841 NY 14424 (716) 394-3910 USS Leray Wilson (DE 414) (Aug-Buffalo, NY). Quartermaine Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45236 (513) Los Angeles Military Police (Oct-Nashville, TN). John O'Leary, 3100 Hemon Rd., Montgomery, 891-8533 Thurman Williams, 1165 Holgate Ave., Mau- AL 36106 (205) 277-6987 451st Bomb Grp. (H), 15th A.F. (Italy-all Sqs.) mee, OH 43537 (419) 893-6471 USS Major (DE 796) (Oct-Mystic, CT). J.V. (Aug-Colorado Springs, CO). Robert Karsten- Miami Embarkation Army Post Office (Nov- Sheldon, RD 3, Box 318, Dillsburg, PA 17019 sen, 1032 S. State St., Marengo, IL 60152 (815) Miami). Will Forrester, 440 Allenford St., (717) 766-6086 568-7766 Akron, OH 44314 (216) 753-4948 USS Mississippi (BB 41) (Oct-Long Beach, CA). 463d Bomb Grp. & all units (Oct-Fairborn, OH). Military Police Detach. (Camp Gordon Johnston, J.C. Ferrell, 9229 Single Oak Dr., Lakeside, Rev. Eugene Parker, RR 2, Brookston, IN FL) (Oct-Cleveland). Merlyn Rabe, 1945 Grand- CA 92040 (714) 443-2454 47923 (317) 563-3358 view Dr., Beloit, WI 53511 (608) 362-7696 USS Missouri Assn. (Sept-Buffalo, NY). Richard 482d Bomb Grp., 36th, 812th, 813th, 814th Sqs. Northway Air Base (Alaska WWII) (Oct-Nash- Brown, 154 Keller Ave., Buffalo, NY 14217 (Alconburg, Eng. Sta. 102, WWE0 (Oct-St. ville, TN). Sid Spear, 8914 Royal Birkdale Ln., (716) 877-1897 Paul, MN). Dennis Scanlan Jr., 1 Scanlan Orlando, FL 32811 (305) 876-3597 USS Nevada Assn. (Oct- Long Beach, CA). W.E. Plaza, St. Paul, MN 55107 (612) 298-0997 Society of the Third Infantry Division (Sept-St. Haisting, 340 Roswell Ave., Long Beach, CA 493d Bomb Grp., 8th A.F. (all sqs. & Serv. Grps. Paul, MN). Tom Raftery, 1201 Hubbard Ave., 90814 (213) 439-8454 WWII) (Oct-St. Paul, MN). Paul Sink, 4015 St. Paul, MN 55104 (612) 645-7809 USS New York C&R Div. (BB 34) (WTO) (Oct- W. 137th St. #114, Hawthorne, CA 90250 Asheville, NC). Robert Troy, 620 Warnke Rd., 671st Bomb Sq., 416th Bomb Grp. (Sept.-St. Michigan City, IN 46360 (219) 872-7338 Louis). John Maruffi, 501 Hopewell Rd., S. Navy USS Philadelphia (CL 41) (GaUoping Ghost) Glastonbury, CT 06073 (203) 633-2281 (Sept-San Diego). Frank Amoroson, 93 Dun- Hq. & Hq. Sq., 3450 Air Base Grp., (Warren AFB, (October). R.W. Craven, 711 S. 8th NCB (WWII) bar St., Somerset, NJ 08873 (201) 545-1475 WY, 1950) (Sept-Denver). James Wreath, 430 85034 (602) 252-1690 20th St., Phoenix, AZ USS Sealion I & II (SS 195, SS 315) (Sept- Nicollet Ave., N. Mankota, MN 56001 (507) NV). Harold Hal- 16th Seabee Assn. (Sept-Reno, Sacramento, CA). Frank Gierhart, 6063 Pawnee 388-7194 vorsen, 1037 Vallejo St., Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45224 Ranch Hand-Vietnam Assn. (Oct-Ft. Walton (707) 546-2068 USS Wyman (DE 38) (Aug-Springfield, IL). Rus- Beach, FL). Jack Spey, 850 Tarpon, Ft. Wal- (Sept-St. Louis). N.A. Cottner, P.O. 20th NCB sell Byerline, 301 S. Church, Mechanicsburg, IL ton Beach, FL 32548 (904) 243-5696 Box 699, Grove, OK 74344 62545 (217) 364-4285 26th NCB Assn. (Oct-Hyannis, MA). Harry Fried- USS Yorktown Club Inc. (CV 5) (Oct-Williams- Marines rich, 3671 Mockingbird Ln., Dayton, OH 45430 burg, VA). Peter Montalvo, Yorktown House, 426-2117 "C" Co., 5th Engr. Bn., 5th Marine Div. (Aug- (813) 9 Casino Dr., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 57th Seabees (Oct- Richmond, VA). George Gram- 885-1365 Fair Haven, VT). Tom Cox, Rd 2, Fair Haven, Colonial Hts., 23834 VT 05<43 (802) 265-3350 mer, 405 Wilson Ave., VA VB 133 (Patrol Bombing Sq. WWII) (Oct-Key (804) 526-9234 West, FL). Robert Oley, 720 16th St., New 59th NCB (Oct-West Point, NY). Arthur Kutz, Cumberland, PA 17070 (717) 774-2505 Miscellaneous Poughquag, 12570 (914) Rt. 1, Box 491, NY International 724-3333 Women Vet. Golf Assn. (Sept- Reno, NV). Dottie Johnson, 69th NCB (Oct-Columbia, SC). Herbert Hedge- Air Force 1160 Stewart Rd., Yuba City, CA 95991 path, 525 Lockshire Rd., Columbia, SC 29210 1st A.R.U. (F) (Sept-Dayton, OH). William Mc- (803) 772-2590 Elhinny, 209 N. Linden Dr., Buffalo, NY 70th NCB, 1005th, 1006th, 578th, 579th Detachs. 14221 (716) 633-7659 (Sept- Niagara Falls, NY). Walter Siergiet, 1st Air Div. Hq. (Oct-St. Paul, MN). Henry 6664 Wayne Dr., Derby, NY 14047 Gelula, Box 1876, Atlantic City, NJ 08404 (609) 84th Seabees (Aug- Nashville, TN). Harry Wujcik, 348-3141 Free Markers Shadowbrook #84, Palmetto, FL 33561 (813) 4th Fighter Sq., 52d Fighter Grp. (WTO) (Aug 722-8922 St. Louis). E.W. Graham, 1310 Mullouphy Rd. 116th Seabees (Aug-Baltimore). Robert Howard, Florrisant, MO 63031 Families of veterans who select a 3040 Woodside Ave., Baltimore, MD 21234 (301) 7th Photo Grp., 8th A.F. (Mount Farm, Eng burial site for a deceased veteran in a 688-2166 WWII) (Oct-St. Paul, MN). Claude Murray, 145th Seabee Assn. (Oct-Daytona Beach, FL). 1933 E. Marshall, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) private cemetery need to know that Dick Spano, 60 W. 190th St., Bronx, 274-5871 NY 10468 the will provide (212) 933-6146 18th Sta. Comp. Sq. (Oct-Seven Springs, FL) VA a headstone or C.B.M.U. #569 (Oct- Sarasota, FL). O.K. Larson, Mrs. Mary DeFont, 1621 West End Ave., Potts marker free of charge. Or, if the fam- 711 Stanwich Ln., St. Paul, MN 55118 (612) ville, PA 17901 (717) 622-3053 454-6943 27th Bomb Grp. Assn. (L) (Oct-Montgomery, ily desires, VA will reimburse part of District Intelligence AL). Office, 6th Naval District Charles Cook, 8822 Cumberland Way the cost of a headstone or (Oct-Charleston, SC). Fred Weber, 708 Shelly Lithonia, GA 30058 (404) 981-3945 marker Rd., Charleston, SC 29407 (803) 556-0825 31st Depot Supply Sq. (Oct-Chicago). Ivan bought privately and placed on the Historic Naval Ships of the World Inc. (Oct- Laucik, 5677 Northcott Ave.. Chicago, IL Charleston, SC). Capt. Casper Knight, Jr. Ret., 60631 (312) 774-2917 veteran's grave.

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"It is time for the people of this great One day, visitors to our Nation's Capital will Nation to recognize those sent to war walk through the tree-lined, park-like, area of in Vietnam. It must be recognition Constitution Gardens and come upon an eloquent place. It will be a place of honor which lasts longer than one day . . . or one week ... or one month. simple and quiet, yet strong and definite. It will be a memorial to the Veterans of the We must build a memorial which, for Vietnam War, and it will proudly declare its all time, will tell the world that we presence. Some will be overwhelmed that it remember the great sacrifices of takes two black granite walls, two-hundred the Vietnam Veteran and that we feet long by ten feet high, to list the names of salute their great patriotism." those who died. So many lives . . . Some will Mike Kogutek want to touch the names, carved there The American Legion forever and pray. Some will have to look away, misty-eyed, to the Washington Monument on the right or the Lincoln Memorial

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Four Nights Of Terror

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about sharks, but also about barra- off you could drift away, away from prepared for a bomb run over it. The cuda, piranha and other fish with your friends, or just sink. A few be- Ventura came down to 1,000 feet, slashing teeth. gan to think that wouldn't be so bad bomb-bay doors opened and leveled There was a little food for the men —just drift off and get it over with. off for the run. Then Gwinn saw what in the rafts—biscuits, a can of Spam The last big sleep. By dawn Wednes- he thought was a human head, then —but food was not the problem, it day, the ranks were thinner. another, and another, until there was water. Some of the rafts had Wednesday was a delightful day. were over 30! some water the first day or so, but It was the day the swimmers discov- The Ventura dropped survival gear the men in the water had nothing ered the islands and the ship. One instead of bombs and went back up to not on Monday, not on Tuesday, not fellow took off his life jacket and 10,000 feet to tell Peleliu and the ever. There could be no sharing now, dove down. When he came up he rest of that corner of the Pacific the because the sea was separating the shouted that he had found the Indi- news. The faulty antenna worked, his groups. The prevailing winds pushed anapolis just a few feet below the message got through; by early after- the rafts off to the northwest, and the surface. The scuttlebutts were gush- noon seven ships were under way for lost sheep drifted alone. ing with pure, cold water, and the the scene, at full draft. Not one was Tuesday, though, was going to be gedunk stand was serving ice cream! less than 200 miles away. a good day; the men knew it. The At almost the same instant, others Another Ventura came to relieve ship was due in Leyte Gulf on Tues- discovered the islands, right over Gwinn's, and this one radioed back: day morning, so by noon the rescue there, and swam off. It was a frenzy "150 survivors, Lat. 11-54N, Long. ships should be charging out, flank of madness. Officers and chiefs tried 133-47E." There were more than speed, shouldn't they? They couldn't in vain to stop it but dozens of men double that number alive in the wa- know it, but there were a thousand were lost that day to the madness or ter and the next 24 hours, the final ships in Leyte Gulf and nobody to the sharks. For now the sharks day, provided the last test of strength missed No. 1,001. Besides, Indianap- seemed to have made up their minds. and soul. Those who had strength olis was a cruiser and the orders were They moved in and many a sailor left, and a little to spare, spent it in quite clear: "The non-arrival of com- spent the last of his strength beating trying to rouse their comrades from batant vessels shall not be reported." the water to drive them off. Others lethargy. There was singing and clap- Security, you know—the Japanese watched in horror as the man next ping on the nets and lines, even monitored all radio channels. to them screamed and disappeared in punching and shoving—anything to Neither could the men know that red water. Oh God, where are the keeo the weak ones from succumbing no distress message had gotten off ships? to despair, fatigue, hopelessness. the sinking cruiser. Some men, like Thursday was a day of calm, the Just before 4 p.m. a small miracle McVay, a few senior chiefs, some calm of death. Those who saw the sun occurred. A big PBY waddled in radiomen, did know it and said noth- rise were too weak even to care. from Peleliu, dropped a load of sur- ing. They could not kill the last hope Darkness, the sun, the sea, even vival gear and then glided down as if of the doomed men, so they said, sharks—what difference does it make? to land. It was Lt. R. Adrian Marks "Sure, maybe the SOS did get off." We are the bereft and even God looks and he was intending to land in 12- Even those who knew better tried to away. But wait, but wait, there's a foot swells. He did land (against all believe. plane! Few heads even came up. regulations) off a far edge of the Doc The sea calmed on Tuesday, but There had been planes before. But Haynes group. Marks had a deliber- the sun was hotter and the hallucina- this one is low, and turning. "He ate plan: he would sacrifice his plane tions had begun. There was talk of sees us! He sees us!" It is just noon to pick up strays—those farthest cold beer, a warm sack, home. 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Flyfishing: It's Not Just For Trout Anymore

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For catfish, my biggest and best biggest and scrappiest in Arkansas, "Both large and smallmouth bass love > _ 77 catches have been with bright red tied Oklahoma and Tennessee, where it em. flies and black-and-brown poppers. lives in the bigger rivers. He considers the greatest fighters Red fur-bugs also do well, especially "There's no end of flyfishing-for- to be in the two-to-five pound class, in lakes or small impoundments bass in Arkansas rivers," chuckles with two-and-one-half pounders "the where the water is murky. If it is long-time angler, teacher and out- jumpinest and fightinest." He likes hazy, I start fishing at noon, when door writer Ed Hicks of Fort Smith. to use very light tackle, which more the fish can detect lures more easily." Hicks' fishing yarns have appeared than once has cost him a fish that He pauses, then adds: "If I hook in countless magazines. Now 77, Ed was simply too big for the line. onto a big one, and he gets away, I still enjoys fishing as much as time "As a rule, I cast upstream," Hicks don't get shook. And if I catch a and his arthritis allow. says. "When a fly drifts down, you're whopper, I'll generally turn him loose "Bass are the big target for fly- in control, but if you shoot it down- to fight another day. It's the fight, fishermen aYound these parts," Hicks stream—no matter how likely the not the fish, that I'm after. Catfish spot—a fish can hit you when you're give me plenty of fight." fully extended, and then, of course, Tarpon, bluegill, catfish. What the fish is in control." could be left? Well, how about north- It's time to go, and Ed's thoughts ern pike—old esox lucius, famed as are obviously on other days. I hear a fighting fish that often reaches 50 his murmuring as his wife says good- pounds? bye. "The guy I was most jealous of "Most folks think northern pikes was oF Pig Edison. Ain't seen the belong to northern lakes," says Phoe- sonofagun in years, but Lordy, how nix, AZ, veterinarian Jack Miller. he could catch them fish!" "But shucks, stocking has expanded Flyfishing grows ever more popu- the range. We've caught pike as big lar and, judging from the ages of as six pounds out of Lake Mary, near newcomers, it will stay that way. As Flagstaff." anglers all agree, once hooked by the Does Dr. Miller catch any other light line and long pole, you're big'uns with fly tackle? hooked for life. "Absolutely. The Gulf of Califor- Recently my pharmacist, J. Allen nia is only a few hours away, and Daigle, came by with his nine-year- members of our flyfishing club regu- old son. The youngster proudly larly drive there for a weekend of hefted a two-pound smallmouth bass corbina fishing." he'd taken with a fly rod and a Roy- Unpredictable, wary, the corbina al Coachman. "Dang kid catches (or sea trout) rarely exceeds eight more fish than I do," beamed his pounds, but it's dynamite in fins. A proud father. strong underwater battler and fine My own son, Chris—already a food fish, corbinas are the most pop- dedicated fisherman at 14—has ular fish caught in the caught many a meal with plugs, spin- inshore waters "Now what?" of the Pacific. For light-tackle buffs, THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE ners or bait. Not long ago we watched says Dr. Miller, "the battlin' can't an angler using a fly rod, whipping be beat. says, settling his 205-pound bulk in a the line into the air like a ringmaster "Corbina isn't our only game fish chair. "I like to use a nine-foot at a circus. Chris was fascinated. by any means," says the flyfishing Shakespeare rod when I'm fishing. I "That looks like fun," he said. "I vet, his blue eyes sparkling with the can feel every vibration through it, think I'll save my money and buy light of combat. 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In Defense Of Military Justice Patrick Henry

C Continued from page 19) ( Continued from page 21

relatively minor offenses. I personal- opposite. Despite this, the polygraph that they are not writing our laws. If ly think it is an effective way to still is not admissible evidence in you have been trapped in a barber deal with the day-to-day disciplinary most courts. At least in the military shop or beauty parlor or dentist's of- problems faced by commanders. But system of justice, the polygraph can fice where you are subjected to the critics feel otherwise. They have ob- be used in both the pre-trial and post- radio, you must be aware that Ameri- jected in some instances to the right trial review stages as an aid to deter- ca's songs are now fabricated in a of the commanding officer to fine a mining guilt, and in my experience number of subdialects never spoken military man or order extra duty or there have been only two cases where by people of any color or race. These confinement to quarters without bene- the military system has brought a subdialects might be called Tin Pan fit of a trial. In one recent case, a man to trial after he had passed a Alley Hillbilly and Madison Avenue sailor took his plea to the U.S. Court polygraph examination: Captain Me- Gullah. It is impossible, of course, to of Claims, arguing that his punish- dina and his superior, Colonel Hen- translate these fabrications into Eng- ment under Article 15 was improper derson, both for the public interest lish phonetics, but on any given day (he'd been given confinement, a fine reasons already described. you might hear a lovelorn Appala- and reduction in rank) because the The military system of justice, chian girl lamenting that her boy- crime of which he had been accused though, is not without abuses. There friend has turned her insahd aht 'n —drug use—was serious enough to is little doubt that a venal command- upsahd dahn but there'll always be a go to a general court-martial, where, ing officer can exercise a certain de- place for him in her haht because obviously, he hoped to find a sympa- gree of control over the appointment that's the bottom lahn. thetic jury. But the court declined to of a military court with the goal of Now, you may roam the coves and restrict the authority of the com- shaping it "to his views. And there slopes of Appalachia and you won't manding officer, saying "We think never find no hillbilly girl crooning that the commanding officer has about the bottom line. Is there any broad discretion to determine wheth- other place on the continent, however, er a particular alleged offense is suf- "The military system of where you can escape that tiresome ficiently serious to warrant court- expression? Just the other day a Con- justice, though, is not martial rather than nonjudicial pun- gressman's assistant assured his con- ishment under Article 15." without abuses." stituents that "the bottom line is that In any comparison of the military we're the place to go if you've got a versus the civil systems of justice problem with the federal govern- there is one word that is seldom ment." And Alexander Haig, Secre- spoken: politics. But the fact of the may have been cases where military tary of State, added a new dimen- matter is that politics does play a jurors convicted a defendant with the sion—to use another gem from our role in the civil court system, partic- idea that the commanding officer ac- jargon collection—when he talked to ularly the state system. The military tually knew more about the case than a Senatorial committee about the justice system, however, is nearly they did and would review their ver- "fundamental bottom line between bereft of this curse even in such con- dict. Personally, I feel that a military the United States and the Soviet troversial cases as the My Lai mas- system tends to lean too heavily to- Union." How far below the bottom sacre trial of Lt. William Calley. For ward conviction in cases involving line is the fundamental bottom line? one thing, a military prosecutor is not strictly military offenses—e.g. dis- A moment's examination of most running for office. As a matter of obedience of orders and unmilitary fad words and expressions, like bot- fact, the military lawyer is apt to conduct—simply to reinforce the su- tom line, will show that they are defend one day and prosecute the premacy of discipline. However, since just padding that fuzzes the content next. Oh, there have been a few ex- discipline is necessarily the backbone of a sentence. Here is a reporter for amples of military prosecutors who of the military structure, this tenden- Georgia public television about to were on their way back to civilian life cy is understandable. set out for some offshore islands to and attempted to handle a trial in a As distinguished jurists and phi- see how the islanders are getting way that would garner some self- losophers have often said, one of the along. "We hope to find out," he says, serving publicity, but these are rare best indexes of the concern which any "just what their lifestyle might be rel- exceptions. The military system society feels for its members is the ative to housing." What he means, of simply is not a politically oriented manner in which it treats them when course, is that he wants to see what system—convictions are not a basis they are accused of wrongdoing. kind of houses they live in. But there for promotion, nor can they be used Where life is cheap, trials are sum- is no curbing him. "You people," he as barter to pay for a transfer to a mary, and executions proliferate with- says when he has met some of them, more desirable duty post. out much appellate review. Recent "are pretty isolated in your lifestyle My final point centers on the poly- history in Iran is a gory example of out here." He means they are iso- graph—the lie detector to laymen. that. By this standard, the Uniform lated, full stop. And then, "I wonder This device has been around for a Code of Military Justice, now in its if you'll be kind enough to let us peek long time and has proven itself a 30th year of smooth operation, gets into this alternate lifestyle." Take valuable legal aid. In a great majority high marks indeed. 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47 THE AMERICAN LEGION Ausust 1981 Parting Shots

Divine Confidence

The little boy was busily drawing on the back of one of his school books. When the teacher asked what he was doing, he said, "I'm drawing a picture of God." "But," the teacher remonstrated, "no- body knows what God looks like." "They will when I get this done." —David Douglas

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Businessman: "Did you hear about Wil- son, the bank cashier, stealing $100,000 and running away with his friend's wife?" Engineer: "Good heavens! Who'll teach his Sunday school class tomorrow?" —John Daley Beauty Balm THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE The same old charitable lie Repeated as the years scoot by

Perpetually hit . . . Dubious Duty? A teen-ager, asked by his teacher if he makes a ever listened to the voice of conscience, re- "You really haven't changed a bit!" The minister, concluding his sermon on plied, "I don't know. What channel is it —Margaret Fishback frailties imper- the subject of human and on?" fections, said to the congregation: "If —Leverett Jones As the motorist came to after knocking there is one among you who considers him- down a telephone pole he found himself self perfect, I would like that person to clutching a handful Practical Approach of wires. "Thank God," stand up." he moaned. "It's a harp." A small man seated far back in the An evangelist arrived in a small town —George Bergman church, rose. The minister, startled, asked. and asked a boy the way to the post of- "Sir, do I understand you consider your- fice. After the boy told him, the evangelist self perfect?" said, "If you will come over to the church "No," the man replied, "I'm here as a tonight, you can hear me give directions stand-in for wife's first husband." my for getting to heaven." —Kara Williams "I don't think I'll be there," the boy re- plied, "You don't even know your way to Foto-Foiled the post office." The bank robber shoved a note across —Robert Patrick to the teller which read: "Put the money in the bag, sucker, and don't make a Wrong Gold! move." A motorist pulled up to a gas station The teller pushed back another note: in Texas. Noticing an elderly man sitting "Straighten your tie, stupid, they're taking sadly in the shade watching cars go by, he your picture." remarked: "Everything sure looks dry." —Michael Fisk "Yep," replied the old man. "When did it rain last?" If Columbus was so smart, why didn't " 'Bout three weeks ago." he discover Saudi Arabia? "That must be very hard on the farmers —G. G. Crabtree around here." The old man shook his head. "Don't Scout Sense know what's to become of us. We sunk A first-aid specialist instructing a class hundreds of wells drilling for water and of Boy Scouts, asked, "Why does a surgeon all we get is oil!" wear a mask while performing an opera- —Daniel Fowleb tion?" One boy replied, "So that if he makes a A wife commenting on her husband's re- "It's from Good Housekeeping. They mess of it, the patient won't know who did tirement: "It's just twice as much husband turned down your subscription." it." on half as much money." —Marge Connor —Roger Wright THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE

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