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0120 0MERICAN LEGION NEWS SERVICE NATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS DIVISION—THE AMERICAN LEGION C. D. DeLoach, Chairman James C. Watkins, Director HEADQUARTERS P. O. Box 1055 1608 K St., N. W. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Washington, D. C. 20006 (317) 635-8411 (202) 393-4811 AMERICAN LEGION NEWS BRIEFS FOR WEEK ENDING 6-6-75 Fifteen Legionnaires have been named Gold Cup District Commanders in their respective categories for 1975. The Gold Cup Commander program, a membership incentive project initiated during this American Legion year, required that for eligibility a district commander must have surpassed last year's final total membership by May 1, 1975. * * * A 20-minute 16mm motion picture program that shows how emergency coronary treatment can save up to 100,000 lives a year among heart victims may be borrowed without cost from West Glen Films, 565 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017. Called "A Life on the Line," it is suitable for American Legion Post use and the only cost is the return postage. * * * Through The American Legion's participation in our nation's Bicentennial celebration, Legion Departments and Posts are authorized to purchase and display the official national Bicentennial flag. The flag may be purchased through National Emblem Sales Division, P.O. Box 1055, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206. * * * The Minnesota Twins Baseball Club has announced a special "Twins Salute" to The American Legion, when the Twins host the Baltimore Orioles in a night game, Monday, August 18. It will be American Legion night at Metropolitan Stadium, home of the Twins, with an American Legion color guard presenting the colors during the National Anthem.
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