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1 THEAMERICAN LEGION June 1983 Volume 114, Number 6 For God and Country

Commander's Message 4 4 What's So Funny? By Paul Martin The Successor Generation

giggle and guffaw our way to a longer life? Find out, as Letters £ you explore the many roles humor plays in our lives. Our readers comment 3 Big Issues £ Skip Bomb Massacre In Huon Should Additional Limits Be Placed ^ Gulf By Lawrence Cortesi On Political Action Committees?

In 1943, a handful of American airmen and an untested ^ 0 Dateline Washington bombing technique had to stop a Japanese Issues and opinions from the counteroffensive in New Guinea. Chances were good they capital would die trying.

News To Use «J2 Finding The Perfect Helpful hints for consumers ^ 0 Pooch By Francene & Louis Sabin Veterans' Update 22 If you follow these guidelines, you'll be the satisfied Decisions that affect you owner of a dog you can love for life — or a reassured

non-owner of a pet that costs much too much in time and 24 News For Legionnaires money. your orsanization at work " 31 Books 20 what m My Child Is Interests new titles Missing"? By George Harrar

Parting Shots Each year there are over 1 million missing children in the 43 United States. Now, strengthened information-gathering To leave you laushins laws and heightened awareness are helping to bring parent and child back together.

About our authors... Martin, a former Navy pilot, who has Former newspaperman Lawrence chuckled and/or sweated his way Cortesi's service as a WWII Air Force Francene and Louis Sabin, authors through other articles for the Magazine. gunner in the Pacific gave him access to of "Finding The Perfect Pooch," have the people actually involved in the

collaborated for 20 years, written more "What If: 'My Child Is Missing'?" was "Skip Bomb Massacre in Huon Gulf." than 100 books and been owned by a written by George Harrar, a free lance variety of pets. who lives in Cambridge, Mass., and has Cover: New Jersey artist Nancy written extensively on law enforcement Martin uses pastels to portray a win- "What's So Funny?" is the work of Paul subjects. some puppy.

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THE AMERICAN LEGION June 1983 Commander's Message THE AMERICAN LEGION

The Successor Generation

National Commander U.S. policies or adopt stands that re- Al Keller, Jr. quire compromise on our part. Eco- nomically, the relative importance of foreign trade in our economy has dou- The American Legion Magazine Editorial & Advertising Offices bled in just the last two decades. 700 North Pennsylvania St. P.O. Box 1055 Militarily, we and our allies face a Indianapolis, IN 46206 rapidly expanding Soviet threat in 317-035-8411 both the nuclear and conventional areas. In a nutshell then, the United Publisher States has less relative power now, but Dean B. Nelson is more and more dependent on a Assistant Publisher/Editor Daniel S. Wheeler healthy world economy. Managing Editor During my European trip, I was able Gerard T. Atchison to get a much better understanding of Assistant Editor the strains that beset the North At- Grail S. Hanford lantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 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Mideast lem than to the supremacy of a missile • Ernest Cuneo's "The Great Techno- versus an armored vessel. A further logical Laboratory" (April) was a com- note: The Japanese ship Yamato is the prehensive and excellent study of the correct name of the ship, not "Yama- Israeli-Arab wars. The tremendous moto," who was a famous Japanese Forget about those heavy, expen- and vital information we have re- admiral. sive "just-one-job" rear-tine tillers. For- ceived from Israel was very well set get yank-you-along front-end tillers. Thomas U. Kelley New space-age Mantis Tiller/Culti- forth. One can only hope that Israel's Boston, Mass. vator uses 36 tiller "teeth" that cut friendship with the United States will through hard soil like chain a saw goes not be discouraged by its shabby through wood. Tills 8" deep. Power treatment by our media. Our govern- The author replies: Other correspond- weeds a garden in minutes. Mantis does 7 jobs in all with a variety of use- ment also seems to look a gift horse in ents also noted that, beside the Om- ful attachments. the mouth, instead of enthusiastically maney Bay, other carriers, such as the

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Should Additional Limits Be Put On Political Action Committees?

Yes • There's nothing inher- No Political Action Com- ently evil about Political Action mittees are groups of individuals who Committees (PACs), and I don't be- gather together voluntarily to make lieve that members of congress sell joint contributions to political cam- their votes to the highest PAC bid- paigns. PACs are people — doctors, or der. It is naive, however, to assume \m^W^^ teachers, or labor union members, or that PACs, no matter on what end of corporate employees. £bk L LW the political spectrum, are contribut- — - ' There is no mystery in PACs. There Rep. Dan R. ing incredible sums of money to polit- Rep. Bill are no secrets. Individuals give Glickman, ical candidates out of simple al- Frenzel, through PACs for the same reasons D-Kan. truism. They want, of course, to R-Minn. that individuals give directly to can- influence the political process. didates. They hope that represent- PACs, after all, represent special interests; there is noth- atives close to their political philosophies will be elected. ing inherently evil with special interests either. We all be- Actually, PACs became popular at a time when interest long to one or another that are directly tied to the way we in political parties was abysmally low. Through Political make our livelihood, or to our political and ethical beliefs. Action Committees, hundreds of thousands of Americans Still, a special interest may not speak to what is best for who had never contributed to, or worked in, a political the majority. In high school mathematics I learned that campaign, have participated in our election processes for the whole should equal the sum of its parts. In the world of the first time. politics and PACs, however, the addition of special interest Every dime contributed to a PAC is given voluntarily. groups does not necessarily add up to the public good. Every dime is subject to the same limitations and disclo- Special interest PAC influence is growing. In 1972, about sure laws that govern all contributions. PAC contributions 14 percent of congressional election funding came from are neither nasty nor holy. They are simply one attractive PAC donations totaling $8.5 million. Eight years later, in method of political participation. 1980, PAC contributions rose to over 25 percent or nearly PACs often are their own balance. They compete with $52 million. In the 1982 election just completed, the figure each other. Often their contributions are the only defense went up again to $80 million. against a candidate of enormous inherited wealth. It is difficult at best to restore public confidence in Con- But now critics of our election system, many of them the gress and the federal government when there is the ap- same groups who want to use the taxpayers' money to pearance of PAC financial leverage. Whether the issue is finance Congressional elections, are telling us that Politi- the used-car business or defense contracts, price supports cal Action Committees are an evil influence. for dairy products or environmental protection laws, edu- These critics allege PAC contributions are being used to cation concerns or social concerns, those interests with buy votes, or are so perceived. They forget that all contri- special agendas and thousands of dollars can and do have butions are based on expected performance. impact on legislation. The impact, when we are talking The labor union PAC hopes its candidates will support about an $80 million figure, is substantive. Again, the its positions. The steel company's PAC has the same hopes money does not buy votes, but it does give plenty of for its favorites. Many times the representative lives up to access — and access can mean a great deal in politics. these hopes. Often, he or she does not. Further, the special interest of a PAC may be even nar- But no critics of PACs, even those burdened by the ulti- rower than we think. In arguing against PAC limitations, I mate in moral indignation, have ever identified a member have heard it said that the PAC mechanism allows indi- of Congress whose vote has been bought. If such a person viduals with common interests and points of view to ex- could ever be found, there are plenty of rules and criminal press themselves more forcefully in the political process. statutes to punish such conduct. That sounds very democratic, but I seriously doubt that Instead, critics point to votes on which representatives individuals contributing to a PAC have meaningful input have long held positions, and blame those votes on PAC as to where their contributions are funneled. My guess is contributions. They think it is evil if representatives stick that most of the decisions as to which candidates get how to positions on which they campaigned for election. much are made by a limited hierarchy in the PAC organ- The critics who seek to destroy or reduce PAC abilities ization, not through a consensus decision of the member- practice a familiar brand of elitism. They expect to tell the ship. American people how to run elections, and to designate There have been a variety of proposals to limit PAC who can participate in the system and how. influence, from placing a ceiling on the amount candidates Elections are the last bastion of the people. Let's leave can receive to developing a system of public financing of the people in, and the taxpayers' money and bureaucrats Congressional races. Whatever Congress decides, it is in- out. Let's not snuff out the best means of putting new par- creasingly clear that PAC influence should be limited. ticipants into the election process.

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PEOPLE & QUOTES Move To Enlist Trained Reserves — Our national security is steadily becoming more dependent Old But Afloat "It's commonly held that old age is a on advanced technology, but the armed forces are having shipwreck, but that need not be so. You can be young at 90 trouble finding enough able personnel to fill needed posi- or old and washed up at 35. The important thing is tions such as electronics technician, machinist's mate, die- whether you use your bean. If you don't use it, you lose it." sel mechanic and computer repairer. Army Reserve units Dr. Charles B. Huggins, 1966 Nobel Prize winner, phys- alone need an additional 250,000 trained personnel to man iology and medicine. modern weapons systems, Congress has been told. Terrorism's Target— "The United States has histori- To correct this situation, a group of U.S. Representatives cally been the principal target of international terrorism. has introduced the "Skilled Enlisted Reserve Training We've been the target in about a third of all the interna- Act." This program is designed to train high-school tional attacks, although this past year we were the target graduates in needed military skills by using colleges and in almost 50 percent." Frank H. Perez, Deputy Director of vocational institutions. Students, upon completion of the the Office for Combating Terrorism.— courses, must agree to enlist in the reserves. Tech: For Good or 111 "I think technology is an ele- Rep. Charles E. Bennett, D-Fla., author of the bill, says ment in reshaping our values, but like atomic energy it's military training now costs from $50,000 to $150,000 per something that can be managed for good or ill. Test-tube person, but the new two-year curriculum would average babies, in fact, represent a commitment to children, and only $8,000 for each individual. The program offers gene splicing offers great promise in fighting disease and enlistees career training and early advancement in rank. birth defects." Prof. John J. Conger, University of Another benefit is that many could serve their country Colorado. — without leaving home, except for the eight-week basic Persuasive Politics "Honest politics is persuasive training period and the two-week reserve duty once a year. politics." German Chancellor Helmut Kohl. Information Revolution — "Just as industry itself transformed the agricultural sector — and made us the Hope For Rare Disease Victims premier agricultural producer in the world — so will the new powers made possible by telecommunications trans- A measure passed in Congress now offers hope to Ameri- form our industrial economy." William G. McGowan, cans suffering from rare maladies — such as Huntington's chairman, MCI Communications Corp. disease, which afflicts 14,000 persons; muscular dystrophy, — On Earth Or In Heaven? "I see, far over the brow of 200,000 and Tourette syndrome, 100,000. the hill perhaps, but nevertheless in sight, a peaceful The Orphan Drug Act, introduced by Rep. Henry A. world with each nation having the opportunity to provide Waxman, D-Calif., is designed to encourage the develop- the lifestyle its people want, and in which each person may ment of drugs for rare diseases. In most cases, orphan share fairly. I may be describing heaven. I hope not." John drugs lack sponsors to undertake the necessary research J. Rhodes, former Arizona congressman. because the cost involved exceeds the potential profit of — Objections To Voice Of America ". . . one of the rea- such an undertaking. The new law allows exclusive mar- sons the totalitarian countries object so much to the VOA keting rights for seven years on such unpatentable drugs and particularly to the broadcasting of news and some and also will offer tax credits to participating pharmaceu- religious programs is that totalitarian leaders cannot tical companies. Grants will be given to private research- admit to their people that there are things greater than ers and the drug will be made available to afflicted persons the state. Faith in a higher being is one. Allegiance to the during testing if there is no other effective medication. truth is another." Kenneth Y. Tomlinson, director VOA. Millions of Americans may benefit as a consequence of — Campus Is Wellspring Of Ideas ". . . unless a this approach to medical research in the relatively limited significant number continue to choose academic careers in areas of rare diseases, according to Rep. Waxman. arts and sciences, the quality of our civilization will suffer. For better or worse, American universities are the princi- pal source of ideas for society, and when ideas dry up or Wars Rage In 45 Nations deteriorate in quality, decline is inevitable." Henry A nuclear weapons race between the U.S. and Russia is of Rosovsky, dean, Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Harvard major concern to Americans, so much so that many are University. — unaware more than one-fourth of the globe is at war. Thinking Computers "The notion that computers can According to a study by the Center for Defense Informa- think strikes at the idea that if we want some thinking tion, over 4 million soldiers are fighting in some 40 wars in done, we had better find people to do it. Now, if we want 45 of the world's 164 nations. Fatalities may be as high as thinking done, we have to decide who can do it best under 5 million and the wounded three times more. The costs are what circumstances — people or computers." 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What's So Funny

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lieves uneasiness, lessens apprehen- humor of the 1930s when comics such years because people love to laugh. Dr. sion and enables him to respond better as Ed Wynn, the Marx Brothers and William F. Fry, a psychiatrist and to treatment." Joe Penner ("Wanna buy a duck?") associate professor of clinical psychol- Yes, but what is humor? The Ameri- amused audiences with a crazy brand ogy at Stanford University, lists an can Heritage Dictionary of the English of comedy. Some comedians — Henny impressive array of benefits that come Language defines it this way: "The Youngman and Myron Cohen come to from laughing. Fry has studied humor quality of being laughable or comical: mind — can tell the same stories again extensively and says laughter in- funniness . . . Something designed to and again to the same audiences who creases the heart rate and production induce laughter or amusement . . . The ability to perceive, enjoy, or express what is comical or funny." "And," says Dr. Allan Cott, a noted New York psychiatrist, "humor and the ability to make humorous obser- vations are part of good mental health. I've noted that patients who are schiz- ophrenic or manic depressive are completely without senses of humor. When a schizophrenic begins to im- prove, his sense of humor improves also. There is a connection between mental health and a sense of humor." Dr. Cott continues: "A sense of humor depends on a good level of brain transmitters. Serotonin is the most important substance. This affects mood and when there is a low level in the brain, the mood tends to be low." Of course, not all laughter is an laugh as if they'd never heard them of adrenalin, but it also activates indication of good health or happiness. before, evidence that certain types of many muscles in the body. This means In his book Laugh After Laugh, Dr. humor are always in style. laughing burns up calories so, theoret- Raymond Moody Jr., a psychiatrist, "Take my wife, please," says ically, if you laugh often enough you observes that compulsive laughter is Youngman, and he's been saying it for could lose weight without dieting. often symptomatic of mental disease. decades. "My wife wanted to be paid Although Dr. Fry's profession is not Moreover, Dr. Moody said, "In the late for doing housework," said Henny. always known for its humor, it has in- 1950s, the term 'sick joke' was coined "That's okay with me if she'll agree to spired many jokes. For instance, to denote a variety of humor then in come in only on Thursdays." there's the story about the woman who vogue which, one feels, would only be One of Myron Cohen's sure laugh- went to a psychiatrist for five years, thought funny by someone who was getters is his tale about the woman and one day said, "Doctor, tell me the emotionally disturbed — who was, to who was chiding her husband for his truth. What's wrong with me?" be more specific, sadistic." He goes on lack of will power. "You're disgusting. "Madam, you're crazy, you're nuts, to point out that comic individuals or You have no will power at all. Now you're insane," replied the doctor. actions are often called "dizzy," "mad," take Goldberg. He smoked three packs Taken aback, she said, "I think I "goofy," "crazy," "wild," "hysterical," of cigarettes a day for 20 years. Five want a second opinion." "insane," among other terms describ- years ago he said, 'I quit,' and he "All right," said the psychiatrist, ing mental unbalance. hasn't smoked since. That's will power. "you're ugly, too." Examining the various kinds of You don't have any will power. "I agree with Dr. Fry on the positive laughter, Moody notes that while "And look at Ginsberg," the wife effects of laughter," said Dr. Leonard tickling produces a reaction that continued. "Ginsberg was drunk every Borman, an anthropologist who taught seems to be laughter, the individual is day for 30 years and six years ago at Northwestern University and is not necessarily reacting happily. The Ginsberg said, 'I quit,' and he hasn't now director of the Self Help Center in Romans used tickling as a form of tor- had a drink since. That's will power. Evanston, 111. "This is recognized in ture. Sometimes laughter is so strong You don't have any will power." many different cultures. As one it resembles a seizure and the Pygmies The irate husband retorted, "I'll example, many American Indian of Africa, for example, fall to the show you what will power is. I'm mov- tribes had orders of clowns whose job it ground when overcome with laughter. ing into the guest bedroom and I'm was to make their fellow tribesmen Yet, most humor is good natured and going to sleep there forever." laugh. They entertained in the same stems from man's age-old desire to Six months passed. One morning at ways clowns do in our society; by un- share an uplifting moment with his three o'clock the husband was awak- usual costumes and outrageous ac- fellows. And, according to Bob Orben, ened by his wife gently shaking the tions. Far more than just entertainers, author of 44 books on humor, we go bed. "What do you want?" he asked. they had other duties as well. For in- through phases in which different Softly the wife replied, "Goldberg is stance, they acted as policemen during kinds of wit are popular. He feels that smoking." ceremonial activities. Another role today we're seeing a return to the zany Audiences have loved that story for (Continued on page 38)

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The aircrews of the Spook and the By Lawrence Cortesi piration dampen his forehead. He was other B-25s and A-20s of the 3rd Bomb not certain the new skip bomb would Group, 5th Air Force, didn't know if The time: 1330 hours, 3 March really work. He looked at Lt. Sal Di- their new skip bomb techniques would 1943. neo, but the young copilot's face was work. All they knew was that poor The place: Huon Gulf, 100 miles sober and ashen pale. Dineo remem- weather and the imminent threat of from Lae, New Guinea, in the South- bered the smashup of two B-25s when Japanese reinforcements meant it had to west Pacific. the bomb group had practiced the skip work. Otherwise, American advances in The U.S. 3rd Bomb Group would, in bomb technique. Now, the 3rd would the Pacific could be reversed, and the a few moments, either carry out the try the skip bomb in combat while skip-bombing aircrews would be war's most devastating air attack anti-aircraft guns fired heavy flak at annihilated. against surface ships, or its 12 B-25s their planes. Dineo peered upward at and 13 A-20s would be annihilated. In the thick clouds racing across the sky the cockpit of Spook, the lead 3rd 500 feet above Huon Gulf. At any mo- Group B-25, Maj. Ed Larner felt pers- ment, he expected swarms of Zeros to

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Skip Bomb Massacre In Huon Gulf The Spook's crew knew they would kill or be killed

"This is Whitehorse Leader. Target bombers would strike the convoy from dead ahead. We'll drop to 50 feet in one almost water level. minute for attack in pairs. Remember, In the cockpit of Spook, Larner ig- stay at least 15 seconds apart. Choose nored the anti-aircraft fire from your target and stay 15 seconds apart." Japanese ships and looked at his Then, Larner dropped Spook almost watch: 1335 hours. Larner had fought to the surface of the sea. Lt. Turner in the Southwest Pacific for a year Messick, Larner's wingman, fell be- against lopsided odds, when every hind his commander as the two mission generally drew swarms of Mitchells raced toward the Japanese enemy interceptors that often shot destroyer Asashio. down half of the American bombers. The Japanese flotilla included eight Not until late 1942 had the U.S. 5th transports jammed with troops, two Air Force finally gained control of the freighters loaded with supplies, two skies over New Guinea. But, if this tankers and 10 destroyer escorts — 22 enemy convoy should reach Lae, both vessels. The flotilla had left the the Japanese 18th Army and 23rd Air Japanese stronghold of Rabaul in New Flotilla would again have the means Britain in the late evening of 28 Feb- to challenge the Allies in the South- ruary 1943. If the convoy reached New west Pacific. Guinea, the Japanese could strengthen Larner nervously held his thumb their 18th Army for a counter- over the bomb release button as his offensive. Mitchell skimmed across the sea The Allies had winced in shock on 1 toward the zig-zagging destroyer. March when a patrolling B-24 re- Would the five-second delay fuse on ported the huge convoy just off New the 500-pound bombs, he wondered, Britain's Gazelle Peninsula in the really provide enough time for the Bismarck Sea, about 500 miles from B-25 to pull up and away before the Lae. All day on 2 March, 5th Air Force bombs exploded? emerge from the dense overcast and B-17s and B-25s attacking the convoy He remembered Pappy Gunn's dire shoot them into the sea, a mere 100 faced swarms of Zero interceptors. The warning: "Stay at least 15 seconds feet below them. Americans sank two ships and lost two apart, and don't hesitate for a second In the turret compartment, Sgt. Joe planes. Then, by dawn of 3 March, a to pull away after you release the skip Gardis licked his dry lips as numbing mile-deep weather front of low hang- bombs." Larner hoped his other pilots fear crept up his spine. He, too, re- ing clouds spread over the entire Bis- also remembered. membered the B-25 casualties during marck Archipelago, ruling out any Maj. Paul "Pappy" Gunn, the "mad the practice sessions. further high or medium altitude air professor" of the 5th Air Force Service Suddenly, Spook's three-man crew attacks. By early evening the nearly Command, had devised the skip bomb felt the rattle of ack-ack fire echoing intact convoy reached Lae. as a means of sinking enemy surface from the north as American airmen Thus, with no other choice, 5th Air ships. The pilot could come within approached the target. Ed Larner Force Command had decided to try the spitting distance of the target before picked up his radio mike and called his untested skip bomb. The low, dense releasing bombs. There was no way a pilots: clouds were immaterial since the skip ( Continued on page 32)

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Finding The Perfect Pooch

sure. In the same study, dog haters also had their say. They showed more concern over the disadvantages of cost, the bother of feeding and walking, house training, grooming, taking the dog to the veterinarian and so on. This isn't to say dog owners are By Francene & Louis Sabin blind to these considerations. They simply think the positives outweigh Man's best friend — and woman's the negatives. They know a dog gives too — is a dog. That's a cliche, but a generous emotional and psychologi- true — to the tune of 48 million dogs in cal return for the money it costs. this country that eat more than 8.2 Anyone can benefit from having a billion pounds of dog food that costs dog. According to Brian Kilcommons, their owners $4 billion every year. a professional trainer and spokesman According to a 1981 study done at for the Pets Are Wonderful Council, the University of Minnesota, people "It's been found that when you pet a who share their homes with a dog find dog, your blood pressure drops, your the time, trouble and expense well heart rate slows and it promotes anti- worth it. They cite the advantages of body production, which fights disease." mutual love and affection, companion- And there are studies that show heart ship, protection and just plain plea- patients who own dogs enjoy a faster

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recovery and fewer recurrent attacks "Picture a household with three health, there's really no difference be- than people without dogs. children, ages 6, 12 and 17," says Dr. tween a purebred and a mixed breed. Dr. Boris Levinson, a well-known William J. Kay, Chief of Staff of New There is no truth to the idea that clinical psychologist, has long used York City's Animal Medical Center. mixed breeds are healthier, stronger dogs in his work with emotionally "They're active, noisy, in and out of or longer-lived than purebreds. As Dr. troubled children. "Owning a pet," he the house all the time with friends, Donner points out, "A Collie-German says, "gives children an opportunity and behaving in different ways accord- Shepherd mix could be a healthy, for constructive experiences that help ing to their ages and personalities. sturdy dog. Or it could suffer from the them build their inner resources. This "Some dogs would have a hard time hip problems we find in purebred emotional strength helps them handle adjusting, but not a Golden or a Lab. Shepherds and the eye problems we more easily the crises they must meet They're not one-person dogs, they get find in Collies. So don't get a mixed while growing up and as adults." along with everybody. They're happy breed based on the false notion that Children and dogs are a natural to play, to sit still, to do just about mutts are always in good shape." combination, and most youngsters anything you ask of them. They are For that matter, don't think about promise to take full care of it. The terrific all-around dogs." getting any kind of dog — purebred or promise is well meant, but parents If, however, you think a Golden or mutt — until you've gone over the dis- shouldn't expect a child to be as re- Labrador Retriever, at 65 to 70 advantages of dog ownership to see sponsible as an adult. According to Dr. pounds, is too big, Dr. Donner recom- how important they are to you. Gerald Donner, an East Brunswick, mends a West Highland White Terrier. Begin with the cost of getting a N.J., veterinarian, "The parents will It weighs about 16 pounds and is an pooch. That can range from free for a still have to buy the food, take the pet easygoing, hardy little fellow. "The stray or a give-away from a neighbor for grooming and treatments and so Westy is perfect for people of any age, to $600 or more for a purebred pet. on. Children forget or they're not and especially for older owners who The cost of a purebred depends on home, and you can't punish a dog for cannot give a dog much outdoor exer- the size of the breed, its availability, that by neglecting it. So a dog bought cise. The Westy is quite content in a the number of show champions in its for a child invariably becomes a family small apartment and doesn't need to pedigree and who is selling the dog. dog, attached to the parents also. And be run great distances every day." The Large or rare breeds cost the most, as there's nothing wrong with that." only caution against Westies and other do pups with a lineage that reads, in Many veterinarians agree on the white-coated, longhaired breeds is that human terms, like the invitation list kinds of dogs best for children and they don't do well in hot, sunny cli- (Continued on page 34) adults, big families, small families, mates. They also suffer more than older people and just about everyone their share of skin allergies. else. Topping the list are the Golden In terms of temperament, adapt- and Labrador Retrievers. ability to different conditions and

As we all know, some pooches end up resembling their owners. (Or is it the other way around?) THE AMERICAN LEGION June 1983

What If: "My Child Is Missing'? Missing kids are a serious national problem let's start doing something about it

J- — By George Harrar Fear —"He's dead, I know he is." They decide the timing and intensity Guilt "We should never have let of search warranted by each case. The A child's first step out from the con- him go by— himself." new federal law in no way shifts in- stant watch of parents begins his rite Anger "The police aren't looking vestigative responsibility, but it en- of passage to adulthood. Mother's arms hard enough." courages police to give higher priority let go and the child travels alone Frustration — "Can't anyone help to missing children and to use the cen- among strangers. us?" tralized information resource: the More than one million children each Help became law Oct. 12, 1982. NCIC. year leave their parents' sight and The Missing Children Act instructs Parents gain the legal right to check don't return as expected. One million the FBI's National Crime Information that local police have filed a missing run away from home — half fleeing Center (NCIC) to "acquire, collect, child report with the NCIC. If not, mental, physical or sexual abuse. One classify and preserve any information parents can file the information di- hundred thousand are snatched by which would assist in the location" of rectly with the FBI. mother or father in custody battles. missing youngsters. The Missing Children Act also es- Fifty thousand suffer abduction, mur- The spirit behind the letter of this tablishes a national clearinghouse for der, accidental death or unknown law is simple: Missing kids are a seri- the unidentified dead. One computer fates. ous national problem; let's start doing will record the 2,000 to 5,000 uniden- Whatever the reason, a missing something about it! tified bodies found each year. Half are child causes predictable parental Local police generally treat the case children. emotions. of a missing child as a local problem. The Congressional Budget Office

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Two Case Histories GoneWithout A Trace estimated that the unidentified dead file will cost $300,000 to set up; the in- creased use of the NCIC computer will cost about million the first year. $3 «>" <» » I"'" | POLICE DEPARTMENT I CONSPICUOUS WACi "The Missing Children Act is not CITY Of NiW YORK | designed to locate missing children," explains Kristin Brown of Child Find, LOST CHILD an organization that does seek lost youngsters. "It provides for informa- tion gathering. The most immediate need addressed occurs when a body is found. Now parents can check one place. We hope to see a dramatic de- crease in the number of John and Jane Doe graves." The NCIC computer is the key. If data about all lost (and found) children were entered quickly and in detail, police and parents would have a reli- able databank. A child found uncon- scious or picked up for prostitution, or one too young to know where he lives — these found children could be MISSING SINCE WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 1981. LAST SEi AVENUE AND RICHMOND TERRACE AT 9:30 P.M. matched against children reported DESCRIPTION: missing. DATE OF BIRTH: 1/23/74 FEMALE, WHITE 7 YE/ To comply with the Missing Chil- HEIGHT: 4 0" WEIGHT: SO LBS. FAIR COMPLEXION, BROWN HAIR, BLUE EYES. dren Act the FBI has studied how to LAST SEEN WEARING BLUE SHORTS, BEIGE BAIHr upgrade the NCIC computer so that BROWN/BEIGE SHOES. more descriptors can be included. The Persons Having Any Information An goal is to collect enough physical de- Requested To Call tail so that the system can identify a (212) 374-6913 dozen possible matches rather than hundreds. ROBERT J. McGUIRE. Police Commluioner "Police use NCIC religiously to ac- cess other information," Brown says. "I don't think it will be long before they realize that along with missing cars Born 1/23/74, disappeared 7/15/81. and missing firearms, there are miss- Holly Hughes went to the corner store and never returned. ing children in the computer" — in At 10 p.m., July 15, 1981, the search began for the seven-year-old fact, about 22,200 missing children, as from Port Richmond, Staten Island. of late last year. "Thousands of volunteers turned the island upside down, literally," The NCIC actually began a missing says Peter Hughes, Holly's father. "The police set up a special telephone persons file eight years ago, but local command post by the house. Even the Guardian Angels joined in." police have never fully utilized it. No sign of the girl was ever found —no clothes, no witnesses, no body. Either they don't know the file exists, "That makes me believe she's still alive," Hughes says. "We looked in don't want to tie up manpower adding places nobody even knew existed on Staten Island. We would have and deleting reports or don't consider found a body." missing children more than a local, The father, mostly unemployed since Holly's disappearance, could not temporary problem. afford a private detective. He did try a psychic. "Missings," says Sgt. Richard "I don't know if I believe in this woman or not," Hughes says. "But I Ruffino, Bergen County, N.J., sheriff's was baffled. The police didn't seem to be doing anything." office, "traditionally carry a very low, Holly lived with Hughes' ex-wife at the time of disappearance. The priority because police are overloaded divorce naturally brought to mind questions: Did the child run from a investigating burglaries, robberies and bad home life? Did the father take her and hide her? Were the relatives murders." involved? Local departmental policy often "Recently I took a lie detector test, to satisfy any suspicions the police enforces a 24- to 72-hour waiting might have," Hughes said. "My wife took one earlier." period before police will begin a The massive search and media calls filled the first days and weeks. search, especially for children 11 or Then: "It's been very, very dormant after the first three months," older. Hughes says. "I don't know of any real sightings. The police might "Waiting periods should be abol- know — they tell you very little even from day one about what's going ished," Ruffino says categorically. "The on in the investigation." first 24 hours are most crucial in any (Continued on page 44) (Continued on page 42)

21 THE AMERICAN LEGION June 1983 Veterans' Update

The EPA is planning a nationwide dioxin study. has been resolved. It should be noted that interest and Officials of the Environmental Protection Agency have administrative costs will accrue during the period a re- announced they will seek federal funds to conduct a quest for waiver or compromise is being considered, or nationwide study of dioxin contamination. Dioxin is the an audit is being prepared. toxic manufacturing by-product found in Agent Orange and other herbicides. High levels of dioxin found in A two-year "sunsetted" emergency job training Times Beach, Mo., recently forced evacuation of that entitlement program for veterans is needed now, says community and a federal buy-out offer of the contami- the Legion. Senate Veterans Affairs Committee mem- nated land. The EPA study announcement was made in bers, examining various such programs for unemployed Michigan, where areas of land and waterway dioxin vets, heard Legion officials say that some program for contamination are alleged. EPA official Valdamus the training of veterans in growth or other industries Adamkus said that while no money is presently holding promise for lasting employment is needed. It budgeted for the study, his agency will request $6 mil- should be a fully funded entitlement that expires at the lion each for fiscal years 1983 and '84. He said the study end of its two-year period because, 1) as the economy would take two years to complete. progressively improves, the number of eligible veterans seeking to utilize the program will shrink and, 2) such a Veterans are losing their homes in record numbers program would inevitably prove cost effective since these days and the Legion has told Congress several newly regenerated business activity throughout the "low cost/no cost" to the government, legislative relief economy will place retrained individuals in great de- plans can help turn those statistics around. Historically, mand. Further, any such program should be just as at- 3.8 percent of VA guaranteed loans have resulted in de- tractive and easy to use by potential employer trainers fault, but 6.18 percent of all such loans are past due to- as every other program designed to assist congression- day. The Legion told Congress that while the delin- ally identified classes of beneficiaries. Finally, the quency trend is a reflection of the present economic Legion said such a program appropriately should in- situation, it has hit younger veterans particularly hard clude a provision holding the potential employer train- because they traditionally have the lowest seniority and, ers to a guarantee of employment following a training thus, are the first to be laid off. Three possible options period, although no such requirement should be de- would help veterans keep their homes without requir- manded if no similar requirement is made in potentially ing government subsidies. One solution would take the competing programs. .05 percent user fee now charged on all new VA home loans (except those to disabled veterans) and place the The Legion has voiced its opposition to a "Senate money in a revolving fund that would be loaned at a Study Group" recommendation that calls for the elimi- low rate to veterans facing foreclosure. Another nation of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. The possibility is "broker buying," where the veteran hires Veterans Affairs Committee, said the Legion, is abso- a real estate agent to represent his interest as a buyer in lutely necessary to provide adequate oversight of the VA the acquisition of a home for a fixed fee. Since the bro- in its delivery of veterans benefits and services. The ker represents the buyer at a fixed fee, it is in that bro- study group was empaneled to determine the feasibility ker's interest to acquire a home at a lower cost and with of reducing the demand on the time and energies cur- the most favorable financing rates. The third plan, "re- rently required for Senator participation in committees hab housing" would offer the veteran the means to ac- and subcommittees. The study group's report also rec- quire and renovate a low-cost home with the help of a ommended the elimination of six other committees. The VA home loan guarantee. Presently, no such provision Legion officially presented its position on the group's exists. The Legion noted the VA is attempting to prevent recommendations last month. With the disposition of foreclosures by asking mortgage companies and banks the report's recommendations uncertain at this time, the holding VA home loans to permit veterans the option of Legion has noted it will closely monitor committee con- making partial payments. But, the Legion said, there siderations and will request the opportunity to partici- was no assurance all banks and mortgage companies pate in any future committee hearings on the subject. would comply with the VA's requests, thus resulting in a situation where some veterans have found foreclosure The VA now requires proof to establish dependents' relief, while other veterans have not. allowances. Until recently, veterans only had to com- plete the appropriate block on an application form to You may end up owing the government more than you establish marriage and be paid additional benefits for a expected. The VA now has the authority to charge inter- spouse. The same procedure established eligibility for est and certain administrative costs on delinquent debts dependent children. The VA no longer accepts such due the U.S. government. However, such things as statements as proof and veterans must now furnish the benefit overpayments cannot be recouped from current VA with a copy of the marriage certificate, birth cer- or future benefit payments unless the debtor is first not- tificate or other acceptable forms of evidence. These ified of the indebtedness, and of certain waiver, hearing evidence requirements were recently imposed because and appellate rights. In addition, the VA can't hold up of the identified ease with which fraudulent claims were those payments unless a decision has been reached or recently discovered to have been made in a number of either a waiver request or any dispute over the funds cases. THE AMERICAN LEGION June 1983 NEWS FOR LEGIONNAIRES

The Legion Tells Congress 'Defense Budget Debate Is A Debate Of National Will'

deployed sometime in the future. This nation cannot deter war and ensure peace with vast collections of engineer- ing drawings on new systems, and old, marginally capable weapons designed and deployed decades ago. We need to modernize now." The MX Missile The Senators were told The Ameri- can Legion supports the three-part conclusion recently reached by the President's Commission on Strategic Forces. The report calls for initiating engineering design for a single war- head, small ICBM to reduce target value and permit flexibility in basing for better long-term survivability; seeking arms control agreements de- signed to enhance strategic stability; and deploying MX missiles in existing silos now to satisfy the immediate needs of our ICBM force and to aid ." that transition . . In supporting the Commission's conclusion, the Legion said, "The only way to bring the Soviets to the bar- gaining table to discuss meaningful arms control is to show them that their unwillingness to bargain will not be met with unilateral disarmament, but with evergrowing American Our defense budget debate involves much more than an "us vs. them" mentality. strength and determination." Thus, since the MX will give the During recent testimony before the of the American way of life would United States its only new ICBM in Senate Defense Appropriations Sub- result — a redirection that is totally this decade, it would "enhance the committee, The American Legion unacceptable to the 2.6 million mem- chances for meaningful arms reduction spelled out its position on pending De- bers of The American Legion." and make the quest for peace a little partment of Defense appropriations for Legion testimony focused on three less onerous." fiscal year 1984, and explained the ra- areas of specific concern: the MX tionale that prompted Legionnaires to Missile, procurement of the Bl-B The Bl-B Bomber pass 18 resolutions relating to the na- bomber and military operations and In a discussion on the Bl-B bomber, tional security of the United States. maintenance funding for fiscal year the Legion noted the debate revolves "It must be emphasized that the 1984. But before commenting on those around whether America should mod- United States really has no choice ex- areas of Legion concern, Hubbard em- ernize her bomber force now or wait cept to spend what is necessary to pro- phasized that, "the annual debate over for some future developments, like the tect its national interests," said James the defense budget is really a debate of Stealth technology. The Legion sup- Hubbard, deputy director of the Na- national will, a debate of how far we ports immediate force modernization tional Security/Foreign Relations are willing to go in terms of the allo- with the Bl-B to replace the aging Commission. "The hard part, of course, cation of taxpayers dollars to ensure B-52 fleet, while noting that Stealth is determining 'what is necessary.' the continuation of our way of life on technology of the 1990s must proceed However, accepting undue and un- this continent, and how best to en- as planned if they are to be opera- necessary risks would ultimately re- courage the spread of democracy tional in time to cover future declining sult in the worldwide erosion of free- elsewhere in the world. Bl-B capabilities. dom and democracy, and control by "Further, we would caution against "The Bl-B bomber is the only leg unfriendly governments of the world's the propensity to defer procurement of of the Nuclear Triad that can be natural resources on which our pros- modern weapons systems in favor of launched prior to a decision to employ

perity depends. A dramatic redirection newer, more expensive systems to be Continued . . .

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. . . Continued are barely maintaining his flying pro- strategic weapons, providing the Na- ficiency and minimal safety standards. Help & Hospitality: tional Command Authority the "A fighting force's high morale is greatest degree of latitude in the achieved when individual self-con- A WWII Tradition decision-making process during a time fidence merges and peaks with con- of crisis." fidence in one's equipment; confidence Further, such a launch "can signal reached through daily training and During WWII, GIs traveling national resolve during a critical exercises. All this is done with O&M through Abilene, Kan., or thosfe sta- period with a high degree of confidence funds," the Legion said. tioned at nearby Fort Riley, knew that crews can be redirected or re- there was a very special "home away called as the situation develops." In Summary from home" at their disposal. Since the Bl-B will be fully capable The subcommittee was told that The rambling home of the Dr. A.B. of penetrating the Soviet Union well while the nation is facing some rather Seelye family opened its doors to the into the 1990s, "this will allow desig- striking economic challenges, the soldiers, most of whom were far from nated B-52s to be employed for the Legion believes, "we can ill afford to home and just a bit lonely, for free food cruise missile carriage mission. To revert to the 'Fortress America' atti- and often lodging. By the family's own keep the B-52s as a viable weapon sys- tude which existed prior to WWII. count, more than 900 soldiers enjoyed tem over the next decade and beyond Implementation of such beliefs would the Seelye's hospitality. would require numerous expensive result in a weak foreign policy, an Recently, members of James R. Cut- modifications. These expenses are erosion of world trade, a serious con- ler Post 39 in Abilene, recalled the compounded when you consider that as traction of this nation's economy, and special contributions that family had the B-52 airframes age, their opera- worsening of the world economic situ- made to the war effort and presented tion and maintenance costs grow at an ation. the surviving Seelye sisters, Marion increasing rate." "The United States, like it or not, is and Helen, a plaque recognizing their the leader of the free world. We must patriotism and service to those Operations & compete with a belligerent, totalitar- soldiers. ian military power that governs by The sisters recalled soldiers would Maintenance Funds force of arms, and that will continue to turn up on their doorsteps during the Operations & Maintenance Funds threaten our national interests and week and were always welcomed, to (O&M) — the money used to pay for way of life. To continue to compete enjoy family living at its best. They spare parts, fuel and the other day-to- without resorting to armed conflict, we said the hosts had only three rules: 1. day expenses of readiness — may ap- must as a nation remain strong." »" No smoking. 2. No drinking. 3. Front pear an easy mark for defense budget door locked at 1 a.m. cutters, the Legion said. But any im- "If you were in, you stayed in. If you mediate dollar savings would result in VA Now Publishing were out you didn't get in," recalled false economies in the long run. Helen. "It is no secret that O&M is the life Agent Orange Review When word of their hospitality got blood of military readiness," the around, they never knew how many to Legion said. "Without a steady stream As part of the VA's program to provide prepare meals for, but they never ran of spare parts, neither equipment nor information on Agent Orange to con- out of food. The sisters noted the local weapons systems can be relied upon to cerned veterans and their families, the rationing board allowed them a little perform when needed." VA's Office of Public and Consumer Af- extra sugar for coffee. But -they also In addition, "denial of adequate fuel fairs has begun publishing the Agent observed, "We never got so sick of for regular operation of our weapons Orange Review. chicken in our lives." systems can only be expected to com- The Review, which will be published promise the readiness of the profes- periodically throughout the year and sionals on whom our defense relies." mailed directly to veterans listed with That readiness is further hampered the VA's Agent Orange Registry, con- if people are forced to work longer tains updates on the various scientific hours as a result of reduced manning and legislative efforts stemming from levels. the United States' use of Agent O&M funds affect each of these Orange in Vietnam and subsequent areas of readiness and could have a health effects to those so exposed. drastic impact if significantly cut. If you are a veteran who would like "Equipment mechanics, unable to ob- to be placed on the free mailing list, tain spare parts for the vehicles and you may write: VA Data Processing aircraft they are charged with main- Center (200/392), 1615 E. Woodward taining, will rapidly develop an 'I don't St., Austin, Texas 78772, Attn: Agent care' attitude once they perceive the Orange Clerk. parts are not available due to funding Individuals or oganizations wishing Marion and Helen Seelye are presented constraints. And nothing more directly to order bulk copies of the Review may a plaque by Post 39 Cdr. Kenneth affects a fighter pilot's morale than re- write: VA Office of Public and Con- Bourbina, which recognizes the ducing his flying hours to conserve sumer Affairs (064), 810 Vermont hospitality their family showed fuel when, in fact, those hours flown Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20420. servicemen during WWII.

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mated 250,000 to 500,000 veterans VAWill Provide Free Medical Care participated in the tests. Previously, the VA had provided ToVeterans Exposed To Atomic Tests medical care and approved disability claims of those servicemen who had contracted either cancer or thyroid Seventeen months after legislation Medical treatment will be made diseases, the only two illnesses they was enacted directing the VA to pro- available to servicemen who partici- recognize as being directly caused by vide medical care to veterans exposed pated in the tests in Nevada and the exposure to radiation. to ionizing radiation during atomic Pacific between 1945 and 1962 and Congress ordered the VA in 1981 to bomb tests, the VA has announced who feel they have contracted illnesses provide health care to veterans for any they will finally begin doing so. as a result of their exposure. An esti- ailment that may be linked to either Agent Orange or radiation exposure. While the VA almost immediately opened their doors to the Agent Orange exposed serviceman and began offering medical care, they did not fol- low suit with the radiation-exposed veteran. The VA announced their policy change at a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing at which Ameri- can Legion officials testified that, "the VA's guidelines for the provision of medical treatment to veterans exposed to ionizing radiation are too restric- tive," and that those guidelines "should be expanded to the point of being equivalent to the criteria used to provide VA medical care to Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, particularly since the eligibility for the provision of treatment of both groups of veterans was established under the same law." Legion officials Paul S. Egan, deputy director of the National Legislative Commission, and John F. Sommer, Jr., deputy director of the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission, also countered the VA's opposition to con- ducting further studies of atomic vet- erans. Citing a recent Centers for Disease Control study that indicates increased risk of diseases as a result of radiation exposure, the Legion officials said, "there is a definite need for an epidemiological study as proposed in S.ll." The committee was also told, "The American Legion has found it exceed- ingly difficult to obtain favorable ac- tion on claims to VA for service- connected compensation based upon disabilities felt to be caused by radia- Troops of a battalion combat team of the U.S. Army's 11th Airborne Division tion. watch the plume of radioactive smoke rise after an above-ground nuclear blast. "Figures show that of 3,325 radia- The ground soldiers were participating in the 1951 military exercise "Desert tion exposure claims evaluated by the Rock," near Yucca Flat, Nevada. As many as 500,000 veterans may have Department of Veterans Benefits, only participated in such tests in Nevada and the Pacific between 1945 and 1962. in 69 of these cases were service con- Now these "Atomic" veterans are wondering if their exposure to radiation is the nection granted." source of a variety of illnesses they are experiencing. And the Legion is Adding to the problem of establish- demanding action. Continued . . .

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. . . Continued Almost Half Way The World ing a claim for service connection is - Around the fact that scientists can't agree on how much radiation exposure places Here's WhatWe Really Stand For an individual "at risk" of contracting disease, accurately measuring such Shortly after returning from his visit freedom. exposure and the allegations that to the Far East, National Commander Knowing what your organization some radiation exposure records of Al Keller, Jr., received the following stands for, perhaps you would consider servicemen may have been doctored or letter. We think it speaks for itself. letting your members know that the falsified. young sons of today's Army continue "There is a wide difference of opin- Dear Mr. Keller, to stand on the frontiers of freedom, ion among the scientific community as Several months ago, you and your and will always continue to represent to how much radiation is dangerous," wife had the opportunity to see some of to the entire world what our nation the Legion told the committee. "How- America's finest young sons stand really stands for. ever, the federal government is hold- face-to-face with the North Korean Although far removed from the ing fast to the theory that any expo- guards in the Joint Security Area at shores of our country, these men would sure under 5 REMs is not harmful." Pan Mun Jom, Korea. As the com- greatly appreciate any letters from But a study done by CDC of veter- mander of this small group of soldiers, home. From all of us — to each of ans present at the Nevada test site for I truly understand the dedication and you — God speed. shot SMOKY has identified an in- pride each of these men have inside of Lt. Col Ronald A. Green, USA creased evidence of leukemia, even them. They represent today what their Commander, UNCSG-J.S.A. though the victims apparently were fathers and grandfathers have fought (Pan Mun Jom) exposed to less than 5 REMs of radia- for in years past — life, liberty and APO San Francisco 96251 tion. Further, "Defense Nuclear Agency exposure estimates generally say vet- erans very close to test sites received very little radiation," the Legion testi- fied. "This is inconsistent with the claims of veterans and findings of the government that civilians hundreds of miles away received high doses of radiation. DNA estimates are based partially on film badges that do not measure some of the types of radiation particles and the radiation inhaled or ingested." Finally, Legion officials described the organization's response to a recent request of the General Accounting Office. "We have assisted them in an attempt to contact veterans who were involved in atomic weapons testing at the Nevada test site in the mid-1950s, and have any knowledge of radiation exposure records of military personnel being falsified, as has been alleged. We understand that the investigation has been completed, and the results of this An American soldier is face-to-face with his North Korean counterpart at GAO study will be forthcoming in the the Joint Security Area at Pan Mun Jom, Korea. near future." The American Legion will continue assisting veterans exposed to ionizing TAPS mander (1956-57), Department Vice radiation in the preparation and pre- Commander (1954-56). sentation of claims before the Veterans The Taps Notice mentions, whenever Harold Alexander Cummins, 111. Administration. If you participated in possible, those Legionnaires who have Department Commander (1956-57), atmospheric tests of nuclear weapons held high National or Department Department Vice Commander (1954- while in the military and desire Office in the Legion, United States 55). further information, you may contact government, or other forms of national C. Russell Huber, National Vice any Legion Service Officer or write: prominence. Commander (1968-69), Alaska De- National Veterans Affairs & Rehabili- partment Commander (1961-62), De- tation Commission, The American Robert F. Murphy, Mass. Alter- partment Vice Commander (1959-61). Legion, 1608 K St., N.W., Washington, nate National Executive Commit- Harry A. Johnston, Fla. Depart- D.C. 20006. O teeman (1956-57), Department Com- ment Commander (1936-37).

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Officers. Please contact CID # The American Legion Magazine, P.O. Box 1055, 700 N. Pennsylvania St., In- VA'sQ&A CORNER dianapolis, Ind. 46206. S.S. Hamlin Garland. LeRoy Rench is seeking witnesses These are questions representative of to verify a claim that while aboard ship in February 1944 he was those the Veterans Administration is thrown against a gun mount by a bomb blast. Contact CID 850 frequently asked. For more information Camp Wallace, Tex. Willie J. Rodrigue needs witnesses contact your Post Service Officer, local to verify a claim that while stationed at Camp Wallace, Tex. in June 1944 he suffered a back injury during VA office or write directly to: Veterans training. Contact CID 851 640th Aircraft Control Warning Sq. Louis Pinkard Administration (20), Washington, DC. & needs witnesses to verify a claim that while stationed at 20420. a radar site near Harmon AFB, Stevensville, New- foundland in 1955-56 he received back therapy. Contact CID 852 Q. What is the order of admission MACV, Adv. Team 95. Delwood Cottle needs witnesses priorities in VA medical facilities for to verify a claim that while stationed at Bein Hua, Vietnam during 1965-66 he suffered from stress caused inpatient care? by life threatening situations. Contact CID 853 A. The priority sequence for in- US Navy Air Transport Sq. 10. Lester R. Kieffer needs witnesses to verify a claim that while stationed at Ford patient care at VA medical facilities is Island, Hawaii in November 1943 he injured his right as follows: 1) Veterans with service- ankle and in 1944 he injured his left knee. Contact CID 854 connected disabilities who need treat- Treasure Island, Calif. Stanley Morton Rosenberg is ment for that disability; 2) Veterans seeking witnesses to verify a claim that while attending welding school at Treasure Island, Calif, in July 1945 he with a service-connected disability, but Keith Jackson, an AffC sports burned his left knee with a welding rod. Contact CID seeking care for an ailment not related announcer many call the 855 whom HQ. Co., 2nd Bn., 363rd Inf. Sigmund A. Szabelski to that disability; 3) Veterans without "voice of college football" has been needs witnesses to verify a claim that while stationed at service-related disabilities who need in- Rome Arno, No. Appenines, Po Valley, Italy in Decem- selected this year's "Good Guy" by ber 1944 he sustained injuries to the back from a jeep patient care, but are unable to pay for accident. members of the Legion's Past Contact CID 856 such elsewhere, on a space available Armored Force Tank Mechanic School. Raymond C. Department Commanders Club. Lunn needs witnesses to verify a claim that while basis. (Veterans over age 65 have this stationed at Ft. Knox, Ky. in 1943 he dislocated his Jackson will be honored during the limited eligibility without regard to knee while taking exercises. Contact CID 857 Fleming Field. Erwin Wullschleger is 65th National Convention in Seattle. seeking witnesses their ability to pay for care elsewhere.) to verify a claim that while stationed at So. St. Paul, Minn, in 1943 he suffered frostbite on his hands and feet. Contact CID 858 Q. I recently received a letter 2nd Bn., 2nd Infantry. Lyle Bunkelman needs witnesses about a VA education overpayment to verify a claim that while stationed at Camp Pendle- American Legion Life Insurance ton, Calif, in 1954 he injured his back during advanced that dates from 1976. Am I liable? training. Contact CID 860 A. Yes. The VA and other government Amp. Force, Ft. Pierce, Fla., USS Hamblen. Vernon T. Month Ending March 31, 1983 Bell needs witnesses to verify a claim that while agencies are making serious efforts to stationed at Ft. Pierce, Fla. in 1944 he suffered a bro- collect debts, including old education $13,200 paid — age at death 49. Cause of death — auto ken nose and injury to right knee while participating in accident. Total premium paid: $240 night landing and in 1945 he injured his back while overpayments like yours. The VA is Benefits Paid January 1, 1983— aboard the USS Hamblen. Contact CID 859 willing to accept reasonable repayment March. 31, 1983 $1,068,639.22 Total Interest Paid Since agreements or lump sum payments. January, 1983 3,218.00 Basic Units In Force (Number) 262,587.5 Q. Are there any exceptions to the New Applications Approved 10-year delimiting date for education Since January 1, 1983 466 OUTFIT REUNIONS New Applications Declined benefits? Since January 1, 1983 780 will held in month indicated. For particu- New Applications Suspended Reunion be A. Yes. First, if there was any severe lars write person whose address is given. Notices accepted Since January 1, 1983 597 on official forms only. For form send stamped self- medical problem that would have pre- (Applicants failed to return health form) addressed envelope to O.R. Form, American Legion Mag- cluded school attendance and, second, azine, P.O. Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Notices recent legislation has extended the de- "Effective January 1, 1983, a 20 percent 'across the must be received five months before scheduled reunion. board' increase in benefits will be extended through De- Earliest submissions are favored when the volume of for limiting date to Dec. 31, 1984, veter- cember 31, 1983." notices is too great to print them all. Notice of Outfit Re- unions are run only once during a calendar year. ans without a high school diploma and The American Legion Life Insurance is an official pro- for those who are found to be in need of gram of the American Legion, adopted by the National Executive Committee, 1958. It is decreasing term insur- vocational or job training because they ance, issued on application to paid-up members of The Army American Legion subject to approval based on health and are unskilled. 1st MP Co. (Aug-Ft. Wayne, IN) Charles Rathsack, 6212 employment statement. Effective Jan. 1, 1983, death ben- S. Crest St., Ft. Wayne, IN 46806 (219) 745-3307 efits ranged from $100,000 (10 units through age 29, 25 in Bn., 128th Inf., 37th Div. (Sept-Rockford, Lee Ohio) in decreasing steps to $125 (% unit at age 75 or 2nd ID Augustine, 3219 N. Lawndale Ave., Chicago, IL 60618 over). Previously, maximum was 8 units. This protection 3rd Bn., 106th Inf. (June-Marshalltown, IA) Robert is available throughout life, as long as the annual pre- Prusha, 1001 S. Center, Marshalltown, IA 50158 (515) mium is paid, the insured remains a member of The LIFE MEMBERSHIPS 752-5580 American Legion, and the Plan stays in effect. Available 4th Inf. (Ivy) Div. Assn. (R.O. Barton Chapter) up to 10 units at a flat-rate of $24 per unit a year on a (June-Asheville, NO B.B. Zimmerman, 3338 The award of calendar year basis, pro-rated during the first year at $2 a a life membership to a Legionnaire by a Wedgewood Dr., Augusta, GA 30909 (404) 736-7646 Post month per unit for insurance approved after January 1. is a testimonial by those who know best that such a 4th F.A. Assn. (Sept-Fayetteville, NO Dallas Kirby, member has Underwritten by two commercial life insurance com- served The American Legion well. 1536 Paisley Ave., Fayetteville, NC 28304 (919) 425- Below are panies, the Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Co. of listed some of the previously unlisted life 6731 membership Post California and The United States Life Insurance Co. in awards that have been reported to the 4th, 130th Inf., 33rd, 44th Inf. Divisions (Aug-Decatur, editors. the City of New York. The American Legion Life Insur- IL) John Hanks, 4712 Powers Blvd., Decatur, IL 62521 ance and Trust Fund is managed by trustees operating (217) 428-1013 Wayne G. Guinn under the laws of Missouri. No other insurance may use (1980), Wilder R. Hasklns (1982) 5th EngT. Combat Vets (WWII) (Aug-Newton, MA) Nick Post 431, Rosemead, Calif. the full words "American Legion" Administered by The Gentile, 61 Clinton St., Newton, 02158 (617) 244- American Legion Life Insurance Division, P.O. Box 5609, MA Morris F. Richardson (1982) Post 619, Warner 3640 Springs, Chicago, Illinois 60680, to which write for further details. Calif. 6th Port HQ T.C. (Aug-Lancaster, PA) Jeff Musser, 518 Edson J. Weaver, John C. McCracken (1982) Post Pleasure Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 397-9051 Punta 103, Gorda, Fla. 9th Arm'd Div. MP Platoon, (Aug-Bloomfield, IA) Gene Paul E. Leon, John V. Kisela (1983) Post 130 O'Brien, 520 Bellwood Dr., Beatrice, NE 68310 (402) LaBelle, Fla. Edward Harlmam 223-5549 (1983), Post 52, Burlington, Iowa 9th Arm'd Div., 14th Tank Bn. (Aug-Milwaukee) An- William COMRADES IN DISTRESS McDonald (1978), Leslie Poff (1979), Ver- thony Ziegler, 171 Sedgefield Dr., Harahan, LA 70123 non Crable (1980), Ralph Pumphrey, Harry Dean (504) 737-9363 (1981) Post Readers who can help these veterans are urged to do so. 226, Mayo, Md. 10th Arm'd Div. Vets. Assn. (Sept- Washington) James Darrel L. Baldwin Usually a statement is needed in support of a VA claim. (1982) Post 84, Columbus, Neb Revell, 10433 SW 99th Terr., Miami, FL 33176 (305) Notices are run only at the request of American Legion Walter Graham (1982) Post 669, Collingdale, Pa 271-6087 David M. Harris, David M. Willett (1981) Post 284 Service Officers representing claimants, using Search for Colonial Heights, Va. Witness Forms available only from State Legion Service Continued . . .

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289th Station Hospital (Guam) (Sept-Albuquerque, NM) Benny Chavez, 1721 Patrick PI. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 394-2753 314th Inf. Assn. (WWII) (July-St. Petersburg Beach, FL) Mike Rubino, 363 Tarrytown, Springhill, FL 33526 324th Inf., 44th Div. (WWII) (Sept- Pittsburgh) Jim Page, 406 Senaca Dr., Dover, OH 44622 (216) 343-1619 352nd CA S/L Bn. (AA) (Oct-Orlando, FL) Dal Duppen- thaler. Box 218, Winter Garden, FL 32787 376th Parachute F.A. Assn. (Aug-Philadelphia) Frank Boyd, Box 138, Overbrook, KS 66524 (913) 665-7541 377th Harbor Craft Co. (Sept-Alexander Bay, NY) Ken- neth Wheeler, 29 Wardwell St., Adams, NY 13605 (315) 232-2702 400th Arm'd F.A. Bn., (Sept-Cleveland) Ernest Ita, 5824 Dunham Rd„ Maple Hts., OH 44137 (216) 662-6954 441st Engr. Depot Co. (WWII) (June-Rochester, MN) M.J. Ohlrogg, 509 Park St., Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3155 446th AAA AW Bn. (Sept-Morton, MS) W.T. Tramel, Box 85, Raleigh, MS 39153 (601) 782-4326 461st Ord. Ammo Co. (Korea, 1951-52) (Sept- Minneapolis) Eugene Morris, 5540 W. 93rd St., Bloomington, MN 55437 (612) 835-3963 476th AAA Bn. S.M. (Aug-Birmingham, AL) Horace Ring, 351 Ocala Dr., Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 832- 8980 478th AAA AW Bn. Assn. (July-Philadelphia) Henry Clayman, 3720 Brenbrook Dr., Randallstown, MD 21133 (301) 922-5861 479th Ord. Evac. Co. (Sept-Bloomsburg, PA) Verdon Jury, Rt. 1, Box 176D, Williamsport, PA 17701 (717) 322-7483 495th R Old 332nd QM Depot Co. (Sept-Bedford, IN) Ronal Brock, 2419 J St., Bedford, IN 47421 (812) 275- 3220 502nd AAA Gun Bn. (Sept-McLean, VA) James Seibert, 1269 National Rd. Apt. 17, Wheeling, WV 26003 (304) 242-5153 512th Engr. L.P. Co. (Sept-Excelsior Springs, MO) Robert Crowley, 1000 Sunset Strip, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 (816) 637-7469 Winners of this year's National Oratorical Contest are congratulated by 519th Ord. Co. (Sept-Ansted, WV) Vernon James, 610 Rosemont Ave., So. Charleston, WV 25303 (304) 744- Commodore Leon A. Edney, USN, Commandant of Midshipmen at the U.S. 3616 529th F.A. Bn. (Aug-Indianapolis) Willis McCarty, Rt. 2, Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., where the contest finals were held. The four Box 1, Arcadia, IN 46030 (317) 984-3625 531st AAA Bn. (ETO) (July-Philadelphia) Harry Blanck, winners are, from left, Keith Russell Finch Blacksburg, Va. (1st place winner of Beaver Hill N627, Jenkintown, PA 19046 of a $16,000 scholarship); Matthew W. Baumgart of Des Moines, Wash. (2nd 558th AAA AW Bn. (Sept-Latrobe, PA) John Sackandy, 1902 Sloan Ave., Latrobe, PA 15650 (412) 537-3456 place, $14,000 scholarship); Michele Margaret Horner of Fargo, N.D. (3rd place, 622nd Engr. Base Equip. Co. (Sept-Dayton, OH) Ernest scholarship) and Stephen Keel Epstein Needham, Mass. (4th place, Rode, 36 Swan Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (412) 364- $10,000 of 6173 $8,000 scholarship). 625th Ord. Ammo Co. (Sept-Michigan City, IN) Arthur Megert, 426 Yanke Rd., Michigan City, IN 46360 (219) 872-5038 693rd MG AW. AB AA (Aug-Wauseon, OH) Dale Lants, 99th Chemical Mortar Bn., 442nd AAA AW Bn. 103 Vine St., Archbold, OH 43502 (419) 445-6441 . . . Continued (WWII) (Aug-Spokane, WA) Ed Krels, Rt. 1, Box 256, 702nd Tank Bn. (Red Devils) (Aug-Cherry Hill, NY) llth Inf. Kegt. Assn. (Sept-Indianapolis) L.S. Torres, Chattaroy, WA 99003 (509) 292-2647 Bennett Linahan, 5419 Claridge St., Philadelphia, PA 8000 Sargent Rd., Indianapolis. IN 46256 (317) 849- 99th Inf. Bn. (Sep) (October) Norris Gustafson, 4206 Is- 19124 (215) 744-0826 3000 lemount PI., Minneapolis, MN 55422 (612) 533-3548 712th Tank Bn. (Sept-Rockford, ID Ray Griffin, Box 22, 15th Major Port T.C. (October) Roland Schaeffer, 1805 103rd Med. Bn. & Regt. Assn., 28th Inf. Div. (Sept- Aurora, NE 68818 (402) 694-2890 Sybil Ct„ St. Louis, MO 63125 Lancaster, PA) Robert Goldsmith, 37 Farmbrook Dr., 749th Tank Bn. Assn. (WWII) (Aug-Dayton, OH) John 17th Base Post Office Assn. (Aug-Long Island, NY) Levittown, PA 19055 (215) 946-8811 Tribbey, Jr., 1199 Dafler Rd., West Alexandria, OH John Truett, 1512 Wogan Rd., York, PA 17404 115th F.A. Regt. (115th, 196th F.A. Bns.) (WWII) 45381 (513) 839-5589 21st AAA AW Bn. (SP) (Korea) (July-Owensboro, KY) (Aug-Memphis, TN) Donald E M. Dunn, 88 S. 3rd St., 753rd Tank Bn. (Oct-Osage, MO) A.M. McGee, 1733 Hill- Ray Moore, 208 E. Morton St., Morganfield, KY 42437 Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 525-6621 top Dr., Waco. TX 76710 (502) 389-4468 121st, 122nd AAA, 421st F.A. Bn. (Sept-Rolla, MO) Tom 771st Tank Destroyer Bn. Assn. (Oct-Loch Sheldrake, 26th (Yankee) Div. Vets Assn. (June-Kerhonkson, NY) Snelgrove, 2860 Timberland Dr., Batesville, AR 72501 NY) Walter Schraeter, 1515 Park St., Atlantic Beach, Sam Oppedisano, 61 Winthrop St., Springfield, MA (501) 793-2289 NY 11509 (516) 371-4212 01105 126th, 173rd F.A. Bns. Vets Assn. (Oct-Racine, WI) Ed- 772nd Tank Destroyer Bn. (Oct-Plymouth, MI) Chester 29th Div. Assn. (WWI, WWII) (Sept-Akron, OH) Lester ward Kloth, Box 188, Medford, WI 54451 (715) 748-4843 Kozlowski, 2430 Grindley Park, Dearborn, MI 48124 Meredith, 1598 Koons Rd., North Canton, OH 44720 135th Med. Regt. (July-Appleton, WI) Vance Yost, 1115 (313) 274-5877 (216) 896-2783 Waugoo Ave., Oshkosh, WI 54901 (414) 231-3921 775th TD. 728th Amtrac Bn. (Aug-Greenwood, MS) B.F. 30th Inf. Div. Assn. (Old Hickory) (WWI, WWII) 178th Combat Engr. Bn. (All Cos.) (Aug-Cleveland) Johnston, Box 45, Carrolton, MS 38917 (601) 237-4793 (July-Niagara Falls, NY) Saul Solow, 13645 Whippet Pierce Butler, 3726 Richland Ave., Nashville, TN 37205 808th Army Engrs. (Aug-Fort Dodge, IA) Robert Han- Way E., Delray Beach, FL 33545 (615) 292-5878 sen, 266 Thorndale Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 38th Engr. (C) Regt. (Sept- Lancaster, PA) R.J. Prayer, 188th Signal Rep. Co. (Sept-Staten Island, NY) Thomas (312) 437-0872 1113 Columbus Ave. Apt 6, Lemoyne, PA 17043 (717) Morreale, 321 Hamilton PI., West Islip, NY 11795 (516) 809th Engr. Bn. (AVN) (WWII) (Sept-Bushkill, PA) John 737-2806 669-4142 Hazuka, 144 Stevenstown Rd., Westbrook, CT 06498 39th Combat Engrs. (WWII) (Sept-Youngstown, OH) 190th F.A. Group Assn. (WWII) (July-Altoona, PA) Wes (203) 399-9269 Thomas Sweares, 122 Southlane Dr., New Whiteland, Duttinger, Box 111, Sunbury, PA 17801 (717) 286-2708 815th Amphibious Truck Co. (June-Baltimore) Curtis IN 46184 (317) 535-8123 192nd Ord. Co. (WWH) (Aug-Marion, IN) Sev Fraiola, Mills, 1 West 125th St. Ste. 202, New York, NY 10027 40th Combat Engr. National Assn. (Sept-Omaha, NE) 806 Chapel Pike, Marion, IN 46952 (317) 664-2824 (212) 369-6066 George Weiler, 1753 Tamarack St., S. Milwaukee, WI 194th, 185th F.A. Bns., 194th Group HQ (WWII) 831st Sq., 485th Bomb Group (Aug-Chicago) Howard 53172 (414) 764-4697 (Sept-Little Amana, IA) Ray Behr, 523 llth Ave., De- Woodyard, 3539 Butternut Dr., Lambertville, MI 48144 41st Inf. Div. (WWII) (Aug-Dearborn, MI) Chester Clark, Witt, IA 52742 (313) 856-1776 3367 Jewell Rd., Howell, MI 48843 200th QM Gas Supply Co. (Sept-Parkersburg, WV) 854th Engr. AVN Bn. (WWII) (Oct-Montgomery, AL) 46th F.A. Bn., 5th Div. (Red Diamond) (July-Ft. Knox, Donald Hoffman, 1027 36th St., Parkersburg, WV James Bethell, 6805 Galx Ct., Springfield, VA 22151 KY) James Howenstine, 2909 Wane Ln., Ft. Wayne, IN 26104 (304) 485-4291 (703) 256-2988 46808 (219) 432-8094 202nd MP Co. (Aug-Columbus, OH) Fr. William Patter- 861st Ord. HAM Co. (WWII) (Oct-Myrtle Beach, SO 62nd Engr. (TOP) Co. (Oct-Clearwater, FL) Earl Hillary, son, St. Monica Church, 4252 Pine St., New Boston, OH Travis Flowers, 733 W. Mountain St., Kemereville, NC 7520 W.B. & A. Rd., Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (301) 45662 (614) 456-5154 27284 (919) 993-8317 761-2834 208th CA (AA) Vets Assn. (June-Middlebury, CT) Harry 884th H.A.M. Ord. Co. (Sept-Lincoln, NE) Harold Ress, 70th Tank Bn. (H) (Sept-Harrisburg, PA) Charles Myers, MacNeil, Jr., 26 Mountain Rd., Torrington, CT 06790 3044 S. 41st St., Lincoln, NE 68508 (402) 488-4381 3208 Lake Ave., Baltimore, MD 21213 (301) 483-2281 (203) 489-8882 899th Tank Destroyer Bn. (July-Canton, OH) James 87th Arm'd F.A. Bn. (Sept-Clearwater Beach, FL) Ed- 246th Signal Oper. Co. (WWII) (Aug-Johnson City, TN) Dreussi, 5132 Lincoln St. E., East Canton, OH 44730 ward Jackson, Foxwood 239, 4500 NW Blitchton Rd., Johnnie Huggins, 30031 SW 169th Ave., Homestead FL (216) 488-1566 Ocala, FL 32675 (904) 622-2713 33030 (305) 247-0150 918th Ord. H.A.M. Co. (Aug-Niagara Falls, NY) Roger 95th Med. Gas Treatment Bn. (Aug-Minneapolis) Walter 268th F.A. Bn. (32nd Brigade) (WWII) (Oct-Americus, Harradine, 563 Forest Lawn Dr., Webster, NY 14580 Gantz, 829 Palm St., Scranton, PA 18505 (717) 347-9354 GA) Robert Hill, Box 12, Ellaville, GA 31806 (912) (716) 671-4578 97th Signal Bn. (1941-45) (Sept-Terre Haute, IN) Carrol 937-2821 2072nd QM Truck Co. (Sept-Cheyenne, WY) Lyman Field, Rt. 27, Box 338, Terre Haute, IN 47802 (812) 274th A.F.A. Bn. (July-Cincinnati) Carl Weiss, 3711 Schwarzkopf, Box 962, Chehalis, WA 98532 (206) 748- 234-0915 Pocahontas Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45227 (513) 271-6836 3785

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1138th Engr. Combat Group (Aug-Walnut, IL) Robert Talbot, Rt. 1, Walnut, IL 61376 (815) 379-2940 1193rd Engr. Base Depot (WWII) (Sept-New Orleans) Roy Wilkerson, 1525 Courtright Rd., Columbus, OH 43227 (614) 235-8797 3046th P.T.R. Co., 625th B.A.M. Bn. (Sept-Dundee, FL) Robert Anderson, Rt. 6, Box 48A, Kingston, NY 12401 (914) 382-1691 3527th Ord. M.A.M. Co. (Sept-New Philadelphia, OH) O.C. Wallace, 820 N. Dawson St., Uhrichsville, OH 44683 (614) 922-0460 "A" Btry., 110th F.A., 29th Div. (WWII) (Sept- Pikesville, MD) Michael Crawford, 2030 Flintshire Rd., Baltimore, MD 21237 (301) 866-1476 "A" Btry., 226th S/Lt Bn. (Sept-Dayton, OH) Ed Veen, 506 Green Ln„ Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (213) 372- 0519 "A" Btry., 531st AAA AW Bn. (WWII) (July-Watertown, SD) Virginia Magee, 315 5th St. SE, Apt 1, Watertown, SD 57201 (605) 886-2087 "A" Btry., 546th AAA (Aug-Oklahoma City) J.C. Boat- right, 2601 Murray Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73119 (405) 682-0578 "A, B, C, HQ" Btrys., 123rd F.A., 33rd Div. (WWII) (Sept-Moline, IL) Ralph Bingham, 2423 16th St., Moline, IL 61265 (309) 762-7575 "C" Btry., 880th F.A. Bn., 69th Div. Arty. (Aug- Greensburg, PA) Wayne Murphy, 80 Maple Ln., Mans- field, OH 44906 (419) 529-4996 "D" Btry., 119th F.A. Assn. (Aug-Albion, MI) Merlin Van Home, 2748 Granda, Jackson, MI 49201 (517) 787-6095 "F" Btry., 252nd Coast Arty. (Nov-Litchfield, SO Graham Clark, Box 82, Raeford, NC 28376 (919) 875- 3676 "G" Btry., 71st CA AA, "C" Btry., 384th CA A Bn. (Sept-Philadelphia) Anthony Maurer, 101 Ingram Ave. Apt. 11, Ingram, PA 15205 (412) 921-2208 Judges of the International Editorial Design Competition have awarded The "HQ" Btry., 8th Inf. Div. (WWII) (Sept-Myrtle Beach, certificates excellence for illustration cover SC) James Woolley, 1011 Cliff PL, Baltimore, MD 21226 American Legion Magazine two of (301) 255-6955 art. Recognized were, at left, the December 1981 cover by Tom Bookwalter "A" Co., 151st Engrs., (WWH) (Oct-Huntsville, AL) J.D. Hopper, 1000 Edgewood Ave. SE, Huntsville, AL 35801 and, right, the October 1982 cover by Keith Hampton. (205) 534-6572 "A" Co., 504th Parachute Inf. Regt., 82nd A/B Div., (WWII) (Aug-Philadelphia) Ed Mokan, 4428 Ashburner St. Philadelphia, PA 19136 (215) 338-3440 (July-Omaha, M.L. Powers, bum, 26804 Basswood Ave., Palos Verdes, CA 90274 "A" Co, 826th Engr. AVN Bn. (Sept-Excelsior Springs, Ft. Omaha MP (WWII) NE) 79th St., 68124 (402) 397-7836 (213) 373-5206 MO) Lyle Allen, 937 6th Ave. SW, Rochester, MN 55901 1502 S. Omaha, NE (WWH) (June-Rochester, NY) Sam Roc- River Patrol Force (TF-116) (Aug-Norfolk, VA) John (507) 288-6597 HQ V Corps Chelmsford Rd., Rochester, 14618 (716) Williams, Box 5523, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (804) "B" Co., 55th Arm'd Inf. Bn., 117th Arm'd Div. (Sept- kowitz, 29 NY 271-5417 464-7501 Amana Colonies, IA) Gene Foster, 1401 17th Ave., El- MP Detach. (Camp Gordon Johnston, FL) (WWII) 2nd National U.S. Arm'd Guard Vets (WWII) (Oct- dora, IA 50627 (515) 858-2158 Lloyd, Partridge Ln., (Oct-Cleveland) Oliver Galante, 43 Pool St., Wolburn, Wilmington, NC) Charles 5712 "B" Co., 323rd Inf., 81st Div. (Sept-Mountain Home, 933-4985 Raleigh, NC 27604 (919) 872-7115 Lillian Cir., Belleview, FL MA 01801 (617) AR) W.F. Clapp, 5811 SE USNAD, Crane, IN Waves (WWII) (Oct-Waukegan, IL) 245-3197 XIII Corps Assn. (July-Troy, MI) John Bitting, 10104 32620 (904) Lorene Sabonjian, 410 Flossmoor, Waukegan, IL 60085 "B" 543rd Engr. Boat Shore Regt. (EB & SR) Quinby St., Silver Spring, MD 20901 (301) 593-8919 Co., & (312) 662-2391 (Aug-Canton, Wilbur Cooper, 1145 Arch Ct. NE, OH) U.S. Submarine Vets of WWII (Aug-Scottsdale, AZ) Canton, 44704 (216) 456-9041 OH Navy Milton Brown, 325 Emily St, Philadelphia, PA 19148 "B" Co., 634th T.D. Bn. (Sept-Boone, IA) Emil Galetich, 16th Seabee Bn. (Sept-Ventura, CA) Harold Halvorsen, (215) 468-6269 Rt. 2, Box 410, Madrid, IA 50156 (515) 795-3775 Vallejo St., Santa Rosa, 95404 (707) 546-2068 USS ABSD #1 (June-San Diego) W.G. Herman, 212 "C" Co., 735th R.O.B. (Aug-Rosemont, IL) Bill Stahl, 1037 CA (Oct-Bal Harbor, FL) Pat Paolella, Birch St., Topeka, KS 66609 5246 S. Kilbourne, Chicago, IL 60632 (312) 284-0683 20th Seabees Bn. 14th Ave., Boynton Beach, 33435 (305) USS Admiralty Islands (CVE 99) (Nov-Philadelphia) "C" Co., 778th lank Bn. (Aug-Omaha, NE) Irwin Wiese, 1600 SW FL 737-3751 Allen Greenlaw, 955 Mearns Rd., Warminster, PA Rt. 2, Lyons, NE 68038 (402) 687-2875 (Sept-Gulfport, Friedrich, 3671 18974 (215) 672-6580 Co., 878th Airborne Engrs. (Oct-Sharon Center, 26th NCB MS) Harry "C" USS Algorab (AKA 8) (Aug-Seekonk, MA) Raymond OH) Don Wagar, Box 264, Sharon Center, OH 44274 Mockingbird Ln., Dayton, OH 45430 (513) 426-2117 Majestic Gaudreau, 37 Ian Ave., Swansea, MA 02777 (617) 674- (216) 239-2681 29th NCB (Aug-Elgin, IL) James Arcaro, 115 Dr., Lombard, IL 60148 (312) 932-8037 1249 "D" Co.. 726th MP Bn. (All Cos. & Detachs) (WWII) (Sept-San Antonio, TX) A.B. Colwell, USS Ashtabula (AO 51) (Aug-Bethlehem, PA) Alex (June-Harrisburg, PA) William Stoner, Rt. 2, Box 436, 37th Spec. Seabees Hertzog, 47 Evergreen St., Nazareth, PA 18064 (215) Mifnintown, PA 17059 (717) 436-2325 3112 Davis, Taylor, TX 76574 (512) 352-6258 40th Seabees (Oct-San Francisco) Lyle Bramson, 15 759-9492 "E" Co., 338th Inf., 85th Inf. Div. (Aug-Newark, OH) 1334 Dr., (415) 454-1331 USS Atlanta (WWII) (Oct-Orlando, FL) Ed Porham, Paul Zeiher, 309 Moull St., Newark, OH 43055 (614) Crane San Anselmo, CA 94960 Lake Asher Cir., Apopka, FL 32811 (305) 826-4048 344-2245 52nd NCB (Aug-Kansas City, MO) C.E. McMinn, 5020 USS Beale (DD/DDE 471) (Aug-Cincinnati) Paul Boehm, "F" Co., 32nd Arm'd Regt., 3rd Arm'd Div. (July- Grand F, Kansas City, MO 64112 (816) 561-8680 (Aug-Baltimore) Grover Tharp, Box 605 Palestine St., New Richmond, OH 45157 (513) Harrisburg, PA) Ralph Sullivan, 581 2nd St., Enhaut, 71st Seabees (WWII) Glen 17327 235-1215 553-4253 PA 17113 (717) 939-5962 430, Rt. 1, Rock, PA (717) (Sept-Houston) Armstron, 124 USS Boise (CL 47) (WWII) (Sept-Ft. Worth, TX) Larry "G" Co., 28th Inf. Regt, 8th Div. (Sept-Jekyll Island, 87th Seabee Bn. William Pittsburgh, 481-0571 Farmer, 1809 Harrington Ave., Ft. Worth, TX 76106 GA) Dale Allen, 207 S. Fairview St., Lock Haven, PA Maple Terr., PA 15211 (412) Laurel, Robert, USS Boneflsh (SS 223) (Aug-Scottsdale, AZ) Neal 17745 (717) 748-6400 93rd Seabee Bn. (Sept-Mt. NJ) Henry 69 Crestview Dr., Willingboro, (609) 871-5385 Moynahan, 5530 Del Rey Dr., Colorado Springs, CO Co., 314th Inf. Regt., 79th Div. (Aug-Hermann, NJ 08046 "G" 80918 (303) 599-7663 MO) Harry Heberle, Box 244, Hermann, MO 65041 118th NCB (Sept-Colorado Springs, CO) Leo Hike, 15402 USS Briareus (AR 12) (Oct-Virginia Beach, VA) Bob (314) 486-3216 Hwy. 73-75 S, Omaha, NE 68123 (402) 291-2500 (July-Owensboro, KY) Leslie Martin, 1916 Amos, Box 1894, Wayne, NJ 07470 (201) 249-4166 "HQ" Co., 2nd Bn., 127th Inf., 32nd Div. (July-Astoria, CBMU 593 Windsor Ave., Owensboro, 42301 (502) 683-4268 USS C.K. Branson (DD 668) (Korea 53 World Cruise) NY) Rocco Colucci, 3082 35th St., Astoria, NY 11103 KY Bullard, (Oct-Boston) Ken Sullivan, 10715 N. Robinson Ct., (212) 626-0611 Destroyer Sq. 48 (USS Kidd, Hale, Erben, Stembel, Black, Abbot, Walker) (Aug- Peoria, IL 61615 (309) 691-5784 "HQ" Co., 14th Arm'd Div. (CC"B") (July-Jamestown, Chauncey, Baton Rouge, LA) George Barbero, 41 Vierling Dr., USS Canopus (AR 9) (WWII) (July-Cleveland) Andrew NY) Clarence Anderson, Rt. 1, Box 415, Kennedy, NY (314) 524-5216 Henry, 33290 Barcelona, Thousand Palms, CA 92276 14747 (716) 267-9005 Ferguson, MO 63135 Lion 4 (Sept-Baton Rouge, LA) Ruben Stahl, 1621 Illinois (619) 343-2557 "HQ" Co., 106th Inf., 27th Div. (WWH) (Aug-Pana, IL) (Oct-Reno, NV) A.C. SW, Huron, SD 57350 (605) 352-2665 USS Cape Esperance (CVE 88) Carl Eman, Box 535, Oxford, NE 68967 (308) 824-3156 94550 312 (Sept-St. Louis) Bill 6306 Virginia, St. Anderson, 2847 Superior Dr., Livermore, CA "L" Co., 120th Inf., 30th Div. (WWII) (Sept-Parkton, LST Krumm, Louis, 752-8074 (415) 447-4974 NC) Bill Williamson, Box 604, Hamlet, NC 28345 (919) MO 63111 (314) LST 384 (Aug-Jacksonville Beach, FL) Stan Neal, 831 USS Cassin Young (DD 793) (Aug-Boston) Summer 582-1909 Center, 02159 Sherrill Ave., Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 781-1521 Wheeler, 20 Caulfield Cir., Newton MA "M" Co., 129th Inf., 33rd & 37th Div. (WWII) (June- Tracy, 4951 Diego) Dillo, Box USS Chester (CA 27) (Sept-Reno, NV) James Rock Falls, IL) Tom Wolber, 422 Prospect PI., Kewanee, MRU Team 2 NTC (Oct-San Armon Castana #36, Lakewood, CA 90712 (213) 630-1840 IL 61443 914, Glen Rose, TX 76043 (Aug-Seattle) Lillian Squier, 11 USS Corry (DD 463) (Oct-Groton, CT) Grant Gullickson, "Service" Co., 110th Inf., 28th Div. (WWII, Korea) National Yeomen (F) W. 284-0440 1909 Salk St., Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (Aug-Scottdale, PA) William Zozula, Box 286, Scottdale, Aloha, #830, Seattle, WA 98119 (206) Naval Air Gunners School (Yellow River) (Oct- USS Curtiss (AV 4) (Sept-Chicago) Francis Pavlu, 682 PA 15683 (412) 887-5913 466-8618 Jacksonville, FL) Thomas Travers, 19 Franco Ave., Sel- Medford St., El Cajon, CA 92020 (714) Christmas Island Task Force (1941-45) (Aug- Thomas Sanford, don, 11784 (516) 732-2543 USS Detroit (CL 8) (Sept- Philadelphia) Evansville, IN) GD. Carnahan, Rt. 1, Box 66, Provi- NY 2116 Lardner St., Philadelphia, PA 19149 (215) 743- 42450 664-6066 Navy MATS VR's (VR-3, 6, 7, 8, 22 4 Natwing Pac) dence, KY (502) 6213 Counter Intelligence Corps (Oct-Orlando, FL) Richard (Nov-Reno, NV) Monte Umphress, 1348 Hanchett Ave., Snyder, 1567 Heather Way, Kissimmee, FL 32741 (305) San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 295-0218 846-3128 Patrol Bombing Sq. 26 (Oct-Long Beach, CA) D.W. Col- Continued . . .

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USS Edgar G. Chase (DE 16) (Aug-San Pedro, CA) Elmo Air Force Allen, 5125 Old Canton Rd. Unit 205, Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 956-7255 1st Strategic Air Depot Assn., 8th Air Force (Hon- USS Elizabeth C. Stanton (AP 69), USS Clay (APA 39) ington Air Base) (WWII) (Sept-Bury St. Edmunds, Assn. (Sept-Knoxville, TN) Sherman Dickson, 802 Eng.) Earl Dosey, 7336 Mikesell Dr., Indianapolis, IN Christine St., Houston, TX 77017 46260 (317) 251-0097 USS Escambria (AO 80) (WWII) (Aug-Bloomington, 3rd Strategic Air Depot, 8th A.F. (WWII) (Watton, MN) Virgil Grier, 550 W. Central #1718, Wichita, KS Eng.) (July-Chicago) W.S. Noble, 7266 Goodwood, 67203 (316) 265-0336 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (504) 925-8454 USS Fletcher (DD/DDE 445) (Sept-Reno, NV) O H. Hen- 4th Strategic Air Depot, 8th A.F. (Wattisham- derson, 111 Townley Ct„ Madison, TN 37115 (615) Hitcham, Eng.) (1943-45) (Oct-Houston) Paul 865-0070 Gerhardt, 909 North I St. Apt. 106, Tacoma, WA 98403 USS Gambier Bay (CVE 73) (Sept-St. Louis) Tony (206) 272-8620 Potochniak, 1100 Holly Ln., Endicott, NY 13760 (607) 7th Photo Grp., 8th A.F. (Mount Farm, Eng. 1943-45) 748-3284 (13th, 14th, 22nd, 27th Recon, Sqdns., Attach. Sen-. USS Gladiator (AM 319), USS Sepulga (AO 20) (1944-) Grps.) (Oct-Houston) Claude Murray, 1933 E. Mar- (Oct-Mesa, AZ) Don Westerlund, 4708 E. Florian Cir., shall, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 274-5871 Mesa, AZ 85206 8th Fighter Group (WWII) (Sept-Las Vegas, NV) Vin- USS Guest (DD 472) (Oct-New Smyrna Beach, PL) A.J. cent Steffanic, 21 Curson St., West Warwick, RI 02893 Krecek, 1709 Edgewater Dr., Edgewater, FL 32032 (401) 828-1769 (904) 428-9332 12th Tactical Recon. Sq. (Sept-Dayton, OH) Dave Sopko, USS Haven (AH 12) (Sept-San Diego) N.E. Barton, 4628 3644 Irma Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502 Lenore Dr., San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 583-6516 13th Fighter Command (Signal Hq„ Hq. Co.) (Sept- USS Helm (DD 388) (Sept-Sparks, NV) Jim Blackwell, Nashville, TN) Thomas Gaden, 404 N. Irving St., Ponca 261 Lockspur, Fairfield, CA 94533 City, OK 74601 (405) 765-8609 USS Hilary P. Jones (DD 427) (Oct-Hampton, VA) Fred 13th Troop Carrier Sq., 13th A.F. (South Pacific) Huffman, Rt. 3, Box 359, Franklin, VA 23851 (804) (WWII) (Aug-Columbus, OH) Dominic Finelli, 1027 562-6611 Bell Ave., Yeadon, PA 19050 USS Honolulu (CL 48) (Sept-Battle Creek, MI) Leon Florida Vietnam Vet 17th Air Depot Grp. (2488th QM Truck) (Sept- Kita, 22728 Pine Lake Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49017 Minneapolis) Richard Smith, 5440 3rd Ave. S, Min- (616) 962-0708 Is June's Legionnaire neapolis. MN 55419 (612) 825-4193 USS Hope (AH 7) (June-St. Louis) William Hobbs, Rt. 2, 19th Bomb. Assn. (Group & Wing) (Southern) (Oct- Box 287, Bay Minette, AL 36507 (205) 937-3793 Jackson, MS) Herbert Frank, 9013 201st St., Hollis, NY

USS Hornet ( June-Groton, CT) Albert Masse, 464 Fair- 11423 (212) 465-5740 view Ave., Rehoboth, MA 02769 (617) 252-4560 22nd Bomb Grp. (Red Raiders), 5th A.F. (WWII) USS Independence (CVL 22), VF-22 & CVL Grp., Brian Crawford may have lost both (Aug-Seattle) James Shipler, 3725 77th Ave. SE, Night Fighter 41 (WWII) (Sept-San Francisco) Lorin legs to a mine in Vietnam back in Mercer Island, WA 98370 (206) 232-2549 Smith, 4049 Dry Creek Rd., Sacramento, CA 95838 23rd Bomb Sq. (H) (Pacific) (Sept-Aberdeen, SD) Stan USS Johnston (DD 557) (Survivors) (Oct- Wichita, KS) 1969, but it didn't slow this Florida Rackiewicz, 2107 Dombey Rd„ Wilmington, DE 19808 R.M. Billie, Rt. 7, Box 655, Alexandria, MN 56308 (302) 998-2731 USS LaVallette (Sept-Philadelphia) Jay Hedden, 3911 W. "man on the move" who has been tap- 25th Bomb Group Assn. (England) (July-Chicago) 100th Terr., Leawood, KS 66207 (913) 649-1291 ped as June's "Legionnaire of the Robert Herzog, 4 Colonial Ln., Larchmont, NY 10538 USS Manila Bay (CVE 61), VC 7, VC 71, VC 72, VC 80 (914) 834-7383 & Car Div. 24 (July-Sparks. NV) Joe Burgarello, 1934 Month." 29th Sq., 313th Troop Carrier (WWII) (October) Chester G St., Sparks, NV 89431 Barber, Box 489, Kissimmee, FL 32742 USS Maryland (BB 46) (July-Oklahoma City) CA. These days you can find him tending 34th Bomb Group (H), 8th A.F. (Oct-Houston) Ray Anstey, 1011 Shamrock Rd., Oklahoma City, OK 73131 his 160-acre cattle ranch in eastern Summa, 2910 Bittersweet Ln., Anderson, IN 46011 USS Massachusetts Assn. (June) Robert Grimes, USS (317) 644-6027 Massachusetts Assn., 11 Spring St., Waltham, MA Gilchrist County or at Jamerson- 36th Figher Group, 9th A.F. (Oct-Milwaukee) Harold 02154 (617) 894-5797 Kerlin, 1023 Carrington Ave., So. Milwaukee, WI 53172 USS McGowan (DD 678) (July-Buffalo, NY) Richard Sheffield Post 91 in Trenton, Fla., (414) 762-1998 Mackey, 40 Pondover Rd., Billerica, MA 01821 (617) where he's currently filling his third 42nd Service Sq. (WWII) (Aug-Madison, WI) Edward 667-3661 Smith, 3474 Orvold Park Rd., McFarland, WI 53558 USS Medusa (AR 1) (Aug-San Diego) C.W. Mantz, 486 term as Post Cdr. The important thing (608) 251-1700 Welton St. Chula Vista, CA 92011 (714) 420-9299 48th Bomb Sq. (B-25, Pacific) (WWII) (Oct-Las Vegas, is USS Metcalf (DD 595) (Sept-St. Louis) John Chittum, the man is doing a heck of a lot bet- NV) George Walker, 1675 Los Osos Vly. Rd. Sp. 140, 350 S. Walnut St., Huntington, WV 25705 (304) 523- ter at both jobs — cattleman and Los Osos, CA 93402 (805) 528-4707 6963 63rd AACS Grp. & Sqdns. (China-WWII) (Sept- USS Missouri (BB 63) (Sept-Carlisle, PA) Gardner Pratt, Legion leader — than most people Philadelphia) Lou Fong, 4063 N. 27th St., Arlington, 25 Pearl St., Bridgewater, MA 02324 VA 22207 (703) 528-3664 blessed with both legs. USS Neshanic (AO 71) ( Aug-Chattanooga, TN) Charles 66th Fighter Wing Assn. (Sept-Chelsea, MA) Harry Parker, 1127 Westwood Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37405 Brian's not only earned "Farm Teague. 600 E. 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) (615) 267-1671 846-0853 USS Norton Sound Assn. (Aug-Port Hueneme, CA) Family of the Year" honors but led 69th Bomb Sq. lAug-Dayton, OH) Nathan Lane, 186 Robert Hovestadt, Box 487, Port Hueneme, CA 93041 Market St., Box 2287, Paterson, NJ 07509 (201) 278- (805) 485-6144 Post 91 to 100 percent membership 8000 Al- (Aug-Portland, OR) L P. Kolaks, 11006 USS Osterhaus (DE 164) (Oct-Oxford, NJ) Russell each year of his leadership. As if there 75th Bomb Sq. paugh. Box 527, Rt. 1, Oxford, NJ 07863 (201) 689-3466 SE 55th Ave., Milwaukie, OR 97222 (503) 654-0700 USS Patterson (DD 392) (Oct-Scottsdale, AZ) Jack Fazio, weren't enough hours in the day, 78th Fighter Grp. Assn. (Duxford), 8th A.F. (WWII) 8516 E. McDonald Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 (602) 991- (June-Louisville. KY) Albert Wendt, Box 24, Arlington 6815 Brian's also made a name for himself Hts., IL 60006 (312) 255-3733 USS Princeton (CVL 23) (Sept-Reno, NV) Vic Moitoret, (and helped raise badly needed funds 94th Bomb Group (H) (Oct-Dallas) Clifford Hopewell, 3812 Tom Lyons Dr., Silver City, NM 88061 (505) 388- 11915 Chapel Forest Dr. Dallas, TX 75234 (214) 247- 4286 for charity) on the basketball court. As 3703 USS Quincy (Sept-Seattle) Albert Levesque, 46 Foster 97th Bomb Group (Heavy) (Sept-St. Louis) Clarence player for St., Pawtucket, RI 02861 a the "North Florida Rene- Hammes, 97th Bomb Grp. Assn., 15 Avilla Hts. S. Al- USS Robert F. Keller (DE 419) (Aug-Long Beach, CA) gades," a team of wheelchair-bound exander, AR 72002 (501) 794-2615 Peter Kundis, 825 Mare Bello Dr., Winter Park, FL 98th Bomb Group (H) Vets Assn. (B-24, B-29, B-47) 32792 (305) 671-5892 basketball players, he's participated in (Oct-Las Vegas, NV) Cory Orne, Jr., Box 553, Lake USS Robert L. Wilson (847) (July-Norfolk, VA) Joseph Pleasant, NY 12108 (201) 672-5715 national Quinn, 620 E. 99th St., Minneapolis, MN 55420 tournaments and local fund- 119th Observ. Sq. NJNG/NGAUS (Sept-Wrightstown, USS Robinson (DD 562) (WWII) (Sept-Denver) Don raising activities in the Trenton area. NJ) Damien Nagle, 71 Robbins Rd., Bricktown, NJ Fahlberg, 3661 41st St. Apt. 12, Moline, IL 61265 (309) 08723 (201) 840-1540 797-2781 He's an active, outgoing man who 305th Bomb Group, 8th A.F. (Chelveston, Eng.)

USS S-38 (SS 143) (WWII) ( Aug-Scottsdale, AZ) Bill (WWII) (Oct-Milwaukee) Abe Millar, Box 757, Sanger, Katra, 95 Hamilton St., Lackawanna, NY 14218 (716) serves on the board of his local church TX 76266 (817) 458-3516 822-0200 as well as teaching an adult Sunday 305th 89th Depot Repair Sqdns., 3SAD, 8th A.F. USS Sanders (DE 40) (July-Amana, IA) Dale Furby, (July-Chicago) Howard MacDonald, 967 Delene Rd., 1872 N. 150th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 493-3163 school class. His positive outlook on Jenkintown, PA 19046 (215) 887-7306 USS Spence (DD 512) (Little Beaver Sq) (Oct- 319th Bomb Group, AAF, (Mediterranean & Pacific) Arlington, VA) George Johnson, 4181 N. DeWitt, life in general and the Legion in par- (Oct-Washington) Harold Oyster, 662 Deering Dr., Ak- Fresno, CA 93727 (209) 291-2818 ticular belies the fact that his Vietnam ron, OH 44313 (216) 836-4716 USS Stephen Potter (DD 538) (Sept-Seattle) Donald 320th Bomb Grp., (441st, 442nd, 443rd, 444th Sqdns. Huston, 19202 20th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98177 (206) war injuries cost him 18 months in B-26. HQ) (Oct-Houston) Stu Rowan, 108 Aspin, 542-3495 Hereford, TX 79045 (806) 364-4015 USS Terror (CM 5) (Oct- Virginia Beach, VA) J. Gus Gos- Army and VA hospitals on the slow, 325th Fighter Grp. (Checkertail) (N. Africa & Italy) tel, 1813 White Ln., Norfolk, VA 23518 (804) 853-0897 painful road to recovery. (WWII) (Sept-Virginia Beach, VA) Bob Burman, 705 USS Thornhill (DE 195) (Sept-Tannersville, PA) Henry Deer Lake Dr., Virignia Beach, VA 23462 (804) 467- Cetkowski, Box 531, Rt. 2, Titusville, NJ 08560 (609) His spirit, leadership and energy are 3850 737-1727 438th Troop Carrier Group (Normandy Lead Grp. USS Washington (BB 56) (Oct-San Mateo, CA) John but three reasons why his fellow (WWII) (87th, 88th, 89th, 90th, HQ. Sqdns.) (June- Brown, USS Washington Group, Box 13047, Columbus, Legionnaires said on his nomination, Orlando, FL) Al Perry, 9,148 Ogilvie Dr., Orlando, FL OH 43213 (614) 237-6775 32809 (305) 351-2688 USS Wyman (DE 38) (Oct-Dubuque, IA) C.E. Arthofer, "He's a great inspiration to all of us." 451st Bomb Sq. Assn. (Oct-Las Cruces. NM) James

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Crumbliss, 2014 Shady Grove Dr., Bossier City, LA kening, Rt. 1, Box 76, Crawford, CO 81415 (303) 921- 71112 (318) 742-1225 5241 A General's Life, by Omar N. 455th BS/323rd BG (M), 9th A.F. (WWII) (Whitetail 4th Marines Div. Assn. (June-Ft. Lauderdale, FL) Ber- Marauder) (Sept-Clearwater, FL) Ed Grabowski, 9495 nard Shaffman, Ocean Club 501, 4020 Gait Ocean Dr., Bradley and Clay Blair. Simon & Blind Rd. St. Petersburg Beach, FL 33706 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308 Pass #908, Schuster Inc., Pub., $19.95. Drawing (813) 367-2149 5th & 14th Defense Bn. Assn. (Aug-Allentown, PA) 467th Bomb Grp. (Attach. Units) (Rackheath Air Hiram Quillan, Rt. 6, Box 194, Guntersville, AL 35976 on previously classified information Drome, Eng.) (Oct-Cincinnati^ Adam Soccio, 357 Mid- 6th Defense Bn. (Midway Island Assn) (June-Dallas) land Ave., Garfield, NJ 07026 (201) 472-4744 Pete Metcalf, 5025 Amesbury, #103, Dallas, TX 75206 and his own keen recall of events, 600th A.E.S., 384th A.S.G. (Oct-Dallas) Rudy Dvorak, 6th Marine Div. Assn. (Sept-Cherry Hill, NJ) George Bradley (whom many described as our 9132 W. 30th St., Brookfield, IL 60513 (312) 485-5350 Booz, 125 6th St. N, Safety Harbor, FL 33572 (813) 618th AC & W Sq. (Japan) (Sept- Wichita, KS) Bill Sil- 725-3438 most successful battlefield commander vers, 1000 S. Woodlawn #1004, Wichita, KS 67218 (316) 12th Defense Bn. (August) Jack Ainsworth, 211 Mather 683-1914 Ave., Princeton, NJ 08540 (609) 452-2654 during WWII) is generous with both 780th Bomb Sq., 465th Group (H) (Italy) (Sept-Las Assn. of Survivors (WWII Marine Paratroop Units) criticism and praise for the political Vegas, NV) B. Bezinover, Box 107, Northridge, CA (June-Lakewood, CO) D.E. Severance, Box 1972, 91328 (213) 993-1280 LaJolla, CA 92083 and military leaders of the era. For 828th Bomb Sq. (Aug-Chicago) Robert Deeds, 4643 286th "C" Co., 1st Bn., 9th Marines, (WWII) (Sept-Cantci, St., Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 726-0650 OH) Robert Roud, 1138 14th St. NW, Canton, OH 447 ;3 example, Eisenhower was an able dip- 913th Signal Co. Dep. Avn. (3rd SAD) (July-Chicago) (216) 455-8790 lomat but a poor battlefield manager, Wiley Noble, 7266 Goodwood Ave., Baton Rouge, LA Force Recon Assn. (Aug-San Diego) Patrick Ryan, 4688 70806 (504) 925-8454 Oregon St., San Diego, CA 92116 and Patton was a leader with many P-47 Thunderbolt (Jug Lovers) Assn. (September) Delta Co., 1st Bn., 3rd Marines (Vietnam) (Oct-Denver) Larry Micalizzi, 428 Locust Ave., Uniondale, Long Is- Glenn Close, Jr., 4704 Dover St., Wheatridge, CO 80033 grave personal faults, while President land, NY 11553 (516) 486-3880 (303) 425-4541 Truman was a man Bradley un- P-51 Mustang Pilots Assn. (October) Frank Grenon, 81 Montford Pt. Marine Assn. (July-Houston) Richard L. Park St., Wilmington, MA 01887 (617) 657-5165 Dalton, 1702 Berkeley Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45237 abashedly admired. Bradley's postwar China-Burma-India Hump Pilots Assn. (September) battles are also told here with refresh- Mrs. Jan Thies, 808 Lester St., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Miscellaneous (314) 785-2420 ing candor: his battle as head of the American Ex-Prisoners of War Inc. (July-Cleveland) Coast Guard American EX-POW 1983 Convention, Box 34083, VA to revamp that aging bureaucracy Cleveland, OH 44134 LST 793 (Aug-Minneapolis) Art Sivanich, 5040 Zenith S, Assn. of Aviation Ordnancemen (June-Reno, NV) and the fight to properly discharge the Minneapolis, MN 55410 (612) 926-8504 Thomas Robins, 729 Buddlawn Way, Campbell, CA Korean while he headed the Joint USS Peoria P.F. (Sept-St. Charles, IL) Jack Flickinger, 95008 (408) 378-0440 War Box 703, Fremont, OH 43420 Bataan-Corregidor Survivors (Far East War Pris- Chiefs of Staff, and many others. It's a USS Pride (DE 323) (Aug-Miami Beach, FL) Fred oners) (Aug-Fontana Dam, NO Wayne Carringer, Box Haeberle, Box 183, Audubon, IA 50025 (712) 563-3245 46, Robbinsville, NC 28771 (704) 479-6205 remarkable autobiography that brings USS Samuel B. Chase (APA 26) (Sept-Indianapolis) Jay CEBA (Cercle d'etudes sur la Bataille des Ardennes) fresh insight to a well-known period in York, 8286 Red Bud Ln., Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) (Sept-Clervaux, Luxembourg) Bernie Larkin, 28 Iron- 849-1283 wood Rd., Levittown, PA 19057 America's history. China-Burma-India Vets Assn. (July-Las Vegas, NV) Marines B.F. Godfrey, 305 N. Interurban #7, Richardson, TX 75081 (214) 680-2369 Bitter Fog: Herbicides and 1st Marine Div. Assn. (Aug-Milwaukee) George Meyer, Iceland Veterans (June-Monticello, NY) Dave Zinkoff, A 1704 Florida Ave., Woodbridge, VA 22191 2101 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 569-3831 Human Rights, by Carol Van Strum. 2nd Marine Div. Assn. (July-San Antonio, TX) Norman Sino-American Cooperative Organ. (SACO) (Oct- Moise, 5903 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX 77401 Atlanta) Stone Cooper, 1041 Cooper Ln., Rutledge, GA Sierra Club Books, Pub., $14.95. In 4th Marines (July-Colorado Springs, CO) Clifford Wil- (404) 30663 557-2800 the mid-'70s, a string of miscarriages and other unexplainable diseases in Oregon's Alsea valley were traced to the government's herbicidal spraying of nearby national forests. The her- bicides, many of which are directly re- lated to Agent Orange and contain the recognized carcinogen dioxin, turned the Oregon farmers and homeowners into activists. This is the story of their fight with the government and with scientists who dismissed the health threats of the herbicides in lieu of sci- entific evidence. It underscores the fact that the health effects of exposure to herbicides are not solely a problem of the Vietnam veteran, but of all Ameri- cans.

Crossroads Of Modern Warfare, by Drew Middleton. Double day & Co., Inc., Pub., $17.95. The author, a mili- tary analyst for The New York Times, has selected 16 20th-century battles that significantly shaped the world's history and marked important ad- vances in how war is fought. From the Battle of the Marne to the Yom Kippur War, Middleton compares and con- North Dakota Gov. Allen I. Olson tries on the trappings of his new job as trasts technology, politics and leaders. honorary chairman of The American Legion's World Series '83. The governor He also sharply focuses on the people received the title, official jacket and cap from '83 series general chairman Joe who fought tbese battles, underscoring Parmer, left, and co-chairman Jim McLaughlin, both members of Gilbert C. the horrors of war and the significance Grafton Post 2 ofFargo, this year's host Post. The 58th playing of The of individual acts of heroism in turn- American Legion World Series will be conducted in Fargo, September 1-5. ing the tide of battle.

31 June 1983 Disabled Skip Bomb Veterans (Continued from page 17) Wilderness

Retreat pilot could miss at such close range. water line. The bombs exploded, emit- Still, the idea frightened even the ting boiling palls of oily fire and smoke battle experienced Larner. Seconds as the tanker sank. Two Mitchells counted and even the slightest miscal- sank another destroyer, while a pair of culation could cause a plane to break A-20s attacked a transport and sent it apart in the percussion of its own to the bottom with four well-aimed bomb explosions or, just as likely, skip bombs. More A-20s of the fighting wreck the plane that followed. 3rd sank a second transport, while Inside Spook, copilot Sal Dineo other skip bombers sank the convoy's stared like a man entranced as the two freighters. By 1400 hours, when B-25 roared towards Asashio. Even the the skip bombers were soaring back to

You're invited to puffs of ack-ack fire did not rattle him their base at Dobodura, New Guinea, experience the quiet beauty and as badly as Larner's thumb hanging the 3rd Group had sunk an astonish- friendly spirit of the Disabled Veterans over the bomb release button. Dineo ing seven Japanese ships. Wilderness Retreat, a newly jerked when Larner spoke to him. Maj. Larner wasted no time when established resort complex designed to accommodate the disabled veteran "Okay, Sal, here we go." his plane touched down. He ordered an "Y-yes sir," Dineo finally answered. immediate refuel and reload for a sec- We're located on the Dineo's eyes widened into horrified ond strike on the same convoy. By beautiful wooded shores of Fall Lake, orbs as the enemy destroyer loomed 1700 hours, the 3rd Group of aircraft east of Ely, Minnesota adjacent to the million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe ever closer. He could clearly see the was off again, once more racing into Area scurrying Japanese sailors on the Huon Gulf under the low, dense Asashws deck. Within 200 feet of the clouds. The Japanese convoy — or what Choose either a three destroyer, Larner jammed the release was left of it — had come within 50 day or a full week holiday at our four- season resort We'll cater to your button. Two 500-pound bombs fell from miles of Lae, just before dusk, when individual needs. You can enjoy Larner again spotted the ships. 2,700 feet of shoreline, great fishing, Once more, pairs of B-25s and A-20s boating, a 100% American Plan, zoomed toward the Imperial sitting wheelchair accessible pontoons plus In 10 minutes, the trans- many wheelchair housing ducks. Zeros had attempted to stop the accommodations. port belonged to the sea. skip bombers this time, but a sky full of American P-38 pilots effectively Accept our invitation for: kept the Zeros away while the skip • shared camaraderie the belly of Spook and sailed straight bombers carried out their devastating • fishing into the hull of the Japanese de- mission. • boating stroyer. As soon as Larner released the Larner again took Spook toward a • canoeing bombs, he yanked back the wheel. Japanese ship, this time the big trans- • swimming Spook barely cleared the destroyer's port, Nojima Maru. He hit the ship game courts mast before zooming up and away. squarely with two skip bombs and, 15 handicap facilities Seconds later, two shattering explo- seconds later, Messick slammed two local guide services sions ripped the destroyer's hull open more bombs into Nojima's hull. The pontoon excursions and water poured into the ship like an transport quickly listed and within 10 ethnic festivities unchecked flood. The destroyer quickly minutes she belonged to the sea. scenic BWCA listed to starboard. Moments later, a pair of skip bom- hiking trails Even as Larner and Dineo watched bers sent another destroyer to the bot- • museums the astonishing accuracy of the bomb tom. Then a quartet of A-20s quickly • theatre hits, Lt. Messick skimmed toward the sank another crowded transport with • golf same destroyer and dropped two more almost pointblank skip bomb drops. A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER skip bombs from less than 25 feet Finally, four more B-25s sent de- Call or write us for a free full color brochure above the sea's surface. Messick pulled stroyer Uranami to the bottom of Veterans Wilderness Retreat Disabled "ba- while A-20s sank still an- P.O. Box 608. Ely, MN 55731 away just before another double Huon Gulf, 1-218/365-6900 bloom" rattled the stricken ship, ac- other destroyer and transport. After celerating its list. Moments later, the this second skip bomb strike, only one For a free full color brochure and % Japanese ship capsized and sank. damaged transport and five destroyers the information you need, send "We did it, Sal! We did it!" were still afloat from the 22-ship con- mus this coupon: Disabled Veterans "Damn, Major, I never saw anything voy. Japanese destroyers rescued hun- Wilderness Retreat like that. Never." dreds of men, but returned most of P.O. Box 608, Ely. MN 55731 But this score was only the begin- them to Rabaul. Only 800 troops or call: 1-218/365-6900 ning. Other pairs of B-25s and A-20s reached Lae, and no supplies or fuel. also into other Thus had a group of valiant airmen, Name dropped skip bombs ships of the now-scattered, zig-zagging using a new technique developed by Address vessels of the Japanese convoy. At "Mad Professor" Pappy Gunn, pre- in City near-masthead heights, the bombs vented a Japanese counteroffensive struck with telling accuracy. New Guinea. In September 1943, the State Zip_ \ One pair of B-25s struck a tanker Allies captured Lae and began the with four 500-pounders on the ship's drive back to the Philippines. ©

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34 THE AMERICAN LEGION MUST LIQUIDATE PUBLIC NOTICE! Finder's Fee Paid For AT BELOW DEALER COST! Liquidation Inventories! We are authorized liquidators of consumer products that must be quickly sold at drastic price reduc- tions for reasons such as: iooo watt Portable Overproduction. Last year's mod- els. Economic recession. Out-of- season products. Bankruptcy or Nowicki continues, "the lady of the other financial problems. Order cancellations. house was cooking dinner in the Plant closings, etc. Power Generator If you know of any company with largest pots I'd ever seen. At that same surplus inventories that must be quickly liquidated for cash, phone moment I realized that the whole us Toil-Free: 1-800-328-0609. We will pay you a finder's fee based on family was obese. They were the a percentage of the total value of sales contract. (Officers and sales largest people I'd ever seen. 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With two 115V AC out- Dogs do sometimes get into fights, are lets to plug into, you can operate lights, TV, electric struck by cars, swallow odd objects, cut blanket, small power tools or kitchen appliances. Of course you can't run everything at the same time. their paws or develop heart trouble or But you CAN keep vital functions going, as needed. sick other illnesses. To treat a dog may Away from home, this 43 lb. generator can add the BATTERY CHARGING! FOR STORMS! If power Use 12V DC outlet to re- failure out" fur- comforts of electrical power to your campsite in the "knocks require anesthesia, blood transfusions, charge battery on a car, nace, plug in an electric woodsorto your family outing by the seashore. Itcan truck, plane, boat, etc. setting, surgery — the whole blanket to generator bone run your hand power tools in the field or your RV re- range of medical procedures. frigerator in the wilderness. And, in winter, you can use the 1 2V DC outlet to bring a "dead" battery back to life! You can Comparable models It can get very expensive, as in one run AC and DC items at the SAME time on this generator! priced at case cited by Dr. Kay: "The dog was The 76cc. KAWASAKI gasoline engine assures you of de- suffering from kidney failure and was pendable performance. (Other components and final as- sembly are U.S. made.) *488.00 in extremely bad shape. It was the There are NO belts or pulleys to slip or replace. NO fuses to of condition that, in humans, kind burn out or replace, thanks to automatic reset that provides OUT THEY GO AT ONLY: would be treated with dialysis. But overload protection. These are important features when you from stores! dialysis doesn't work with dogs, so we are many miles away the nearest • Low noise, spark arrester muffler. USDA approved for use had to use other, very complex and in national parks, so you can take it on camping trips. very costly techniques. This dog's • Two 115V AC outlets and one 12V DC outlet. owners willingly spent several thou- • 4-cycle gasoline engine with automatic throttle control. • Engine exposed for faster cooling and easy maintenance. '298 sand dollars for the treatment. Was it Offer void outside original 48 states. worth it? Obviously it was to them." One year warranty on parts and labor Price subject to change after 60 days. Over 200 authorized service centers nationwide! To veterinary costs, add another fc.O.M.B. CO. / Liquidators Dept. F-27-1186 $5-10 a year for toys, leashes and col- I 6850 Wayzata Boulevard / Minneapolis, Minn. 55426 gjgRESS lars; $5-10 per day for boarding, if DINERS CLUB I Send 1000 watt Generator(s) at $298 each plus $13.50 . each for shipping and handling. (Allow 4-5 weeks for delivery. you're going to be away; and occa- Credit card customers can order by I Add 2-3 weeks extra if paid by check. 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Hughes tried to call in the FBI, but After two weeks, police started in- situation is much different. With the the case lacked the requisite element vestigating, Davies says. "But there's passage of time, the immediacy of the of foul play. The Missing Children Act, not much you can do after two weeks." Soviet threat has become less evident while not authorizing any additional After eight months, the mother gave to many. Millions of young people, investigative function by the FBI, does away her son's clothes and rearranged numerous teachers and many emerg- promote information gathering. his room. ing leaders on both sides of the Atlan- "Prior to this law," Hughes says, "it "Every time I walked by, it was a tic have no personal experience of was easier to find your car than your reminder," she says. "I had to do some- World War II or Soviet aggression, and child." thing. The only things I kept were the sometimes tend to take for granted the Peter Hughes believes his daughter down jacket he bought himself and his freedoms guaranteed by Western is alive and well — somewhere. He calculator." ideals and institutions. Thus, the "suc- knows now that children in America The Davies family has spent more cessor generation" is not adequately are sometimes snatched from their than $5,000 searching for their son, so prepared and educated to protect homes and neighborhoods for sale, far. "A parent of a missing kid is a Western freedoms over the long haul. pornography and prostitution. As hor- broke parent, a very broke parent," Fortunately, two major efforts are rible as these possibilities are, they under way to help alleviate the suc- would mean Holly lives. cessor generation problem. The At- "Whoever took her could have told lantic Council of the United States has her anything," Hughes says. "They launched a private educational effort, could have told her I was dead or her and the administration has proposed mother was dead." Project Democracy. He continues to tell his story to any- The Atlantic Council is a bi-parti- one who asks. san, nongovernmental, educational "You never know," he says. "Maybe organization founded in 1962. It's this is the article that will bring her Chairman, Kenneth Rush, is a former back." Deputy Secretary of both the State and Defense Departments. The Atlantic Born 8/5/66, disappeared 11/8/81. Council seeks to enhance cooperation "The first day," says Joan Davies, "I between Western Europe and the told my husband I know John's dead or United States. it's going to be a long time before we In 1979, responding to a suggestion see him again." from what is now the U.S. Information John Thomas Davies, 15, disap- Agency, the Atlantic Council estab- peared from his home in the middle of lished a successor generation Working the night, Nov. 8, 1981. His parents Group chaired by Dr. Edmund D. Pel- have not seen him since. legrino, a Georgetown University pro- "What we believe," Davies says, "is fessor. The Working Group's primary that John left the house of his own ac- objective is to develop "enhanced cord to see someone in the street." awareness of the need for transmission Perhaps he jumped in a car with to succeeding generations of under-

friends for a quick joy ride. "Some kids "It's caught on a stump . . . Okay standing of the common heritage of go drinking or take dope. I believe ." Western civilization and the desire to . . . Climb up . . something happened to John and his strengthen, enhance and defend its friends got scared and left him." THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE basic values." In particular, the Work- Local police treated the boy from ing Group seeks to stimulate Ameri- Belmont, Calif., as a runaway. Joan says. "Every time we put John's can educators to recognize the suc- "This is one of the big problems par- picture in the newspaper, that's $70 to cessor generation problem and provide ents of missing teens face," Davies $100. Newspapers get so many reports the necessary types of education to says. "All cases are dealt with as of missing persons, it's difficult to get deal with it. Relevant subjects (with runaways unless there's very firm evi- any coverage. They say, 'We're sorry, emphasis on Europe) are foreign lan- " dence of foul play. I tried to tell but you're welcome to place an ad.' guages, geography, history (including police — nothing's gone, including Joan has long since returned to her current or modern history), political shoes. A kid doesn't run away without job as a high school assistant princi- science, social science and economics. shoes on." pal. Her husband Jim attends to his As the Working Group sees it "the The first question police ask parents own fledgling business. There is little most fundamental value of the peoples of a missing teen: Have you had any place left to look for John, so the par- of the Atlantic Community is freedom problems with your child? ents go on with their lives. — freedom to choose one's own reli- "I don't know any parent of a teen- "It's like a death in the family, only gious belief, other values, way of life ager who can say they don't have some worse, because you don't know for and institutions." Freedom is seen to problems," Davies says. "Honest and sure," Joan says. "I do think about be threatened by the militant to- forthright Midwesterner that I am, I John every morning when I pass his talitarianism of the Soviet Union, said 'Yes.' I had been on John about room. Before bed I pray that wherever which stifles all freedom of choice. The his grades. I knew he'd tried dope. I'm he is, he's Okay. And then I ask God Working Group believes only collective like a police dog." for strength to get me through this." security, through NATO, can repulse

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June Postgraduates Congratulations, teacher dear! You've made it through another year. And here's to that other staunch survivor, Our game, if groggy, school-bus driver. — William Thurber

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HABAND 265 North 9th St., Paterson, New Jersey 07530 WAIST SIZES Yes Sir. Rush me _pairs of 30.32,34,35.36,37,38,39,40.41 .42.43,44, SLACKS, for which I enclose my full 46*,48*,50*,52\54*. remittance of $ plus $1.75 IIMSEAMS for postage and handling. SI27-28) M(29-30> L(31 -32) I XLI33-34) OR CHARGE IT: DVisa OMasterCard 'Please add $1.50 per pair for these sizes. Acct. I COLOR 05H QTY. WAIST INSEAM Exp. Date / LT. BLUE A (Guarantee: I understand that if upon receipt of

the I IM!MMfc«JI B slacks do not choose to wear them, I may return them within 30 days for a full refund. NAVY C BROWN D 70D-O5H iBAi Name.. Duke Habernickel, Pres. Street.. 265 N. 9th Street, Paterson, N.J. 07530 City. State Zip Order by mail or visit any of our friendly Haband is a conscientious family business serving over 2-million men's stores. Or, phone your order (201) 942-9452. customers across the U.S.A. direct by mail since 1925.