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A LITTLE PRIVACY (fiction) 11

BY W. F, MIKSCH Our hero found he couldn't get along without people.

SHOULD WE KEEP PROPPING UP TITO? 13 BY IVAN FRANCES

The dilemma we face in Yugoslavia. When sun, wind, water dry out hair and scalp, try 50 seconds' brisk massage with BASEBALL'S HALL OF BLAME 14 ERNIE HARWELL Vitalis Hair Tonic. Its exclusive formula Why artist Staehlc's BY pup should have it in classic of the diamond. prevents dryness . . . Some of the boners feels stininlating, re- f(ir those Cimvention freshing. You FFLL the difference right away! snapshots we don't know but cockers are ARE WE GIVING OUR Gl's INFERIOR WEAPONS? 16 very often like that. BY ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON POSTMASTER: Please Our production genius doesn't seem to be paying off. send copies returned under labels Form 3579 to Post Office Box YOU ARE INVITED TO THE NATIONAL CONVENTION ,. 18 1055, Indianapolis 6, BY BOYD B. STUTLER Indiana. How to have a great time in the world's greatest city. The Americon Legion Magazine is the official LET'S LOOK AT OUR FOUNDATIONS 22 publication of The Ameri- WILLIAM FULTON con Legion and is owned BY exclusively by The Ameri- Why Congress is becoming concerned over a scandalous con Legion. Copyright 1952 by The American situation. Legion, Published monthly of 1100 W. Broadway, PARTIES WITH A PURPOSE 24 Louisville, Ky. Acceptance for mailing at special rote BY TOM MAHONEY of postage provided for in The things they do to get publicity! Section 1 1 03, Act of Oct. 3, 1917, authorized Jan. 5, 1925. Price single copy, THE COMMON TUMMY-ACHE 26 15 cents; yearly subscrip- BY GEORGE H. WALTZ, JR. tion, SI . 50. Entered as second class matter June The trouble may come when you try to cure it. 30, 1 948, at the Post Office at Louisville, Ky., LET'S GO WESTERN! 28 under the Act of March 3, 1879. Non-member sub- BY JOSEPH B. PEARMAN scriptions should be sent Legionnaires are real Jersey cowboys. to the Circulation Deport- These ment of The American Legion Mogozine, P. O. Box 1055, Indianapolis 6, THE NATIOI^AL LEGIOIVNAIRE 29-3^ Ind. EXECUTIVE AND ADfjIINISTRATIVE OFFICES Featnres

Indianapolis 6, IniJIatia You SEE the difference in your hair, after OFF! 4 NEWSLETTER 37 EDITORIAL AND SOUND 10 seconds' combing. It's far handsomer, ADVERTISING ... 39 EDITOR S CORNER . 6 ROD AND GUN CLUB healthier-looking — and it stays in place 580 Fifth Avenue longer. (Vitalis contains new PRODUCTS PARADE 8 PARTING SHOTS 64 grooming dis- New York 36, N. Y, covery.) Use Vilalis this summer — you'll WESTERN OFFICE FEEL and SEE the difference! 333 North Michigan Avenue Manuscripts, artwork, cartoons submitted for consideration will not unless a self-addressed, stamped envelope is included. Cliicaqo 1, Illinois be returned PROOF: VITALIS ALSO KILLS DANDRUFF GERMS Please notify Donald R. W ilson, National Commander, I ndionopol is I-aboratory tests prove Vitalis the Circulation Depart- John Stelle, McLeons- Lang Armstrong, Spo- L. Sears, Toledo, Ohio; kills germs associated with in- ment. Publications boro, Illinois, Choirman Icone, Wash.; Charles George D. Levy, Sum- fectious dandruff on contact, Division. P. O. Box of the Legion Publico- E, Booth, Huntington, ter, S. C; Roland Coc- as no mere oil R. dressing can. loss, Indianapolis. tions Commission; Dan W. Vo.; Dr. Charles ;eham, Baton Rouge, W. Emmett, Ventura, Logan, Keokuk, lowo; Boron, Indiana, if you have La.; George D. changed your ad- California, and Eorl L. Dave H. Fleischer, St. Bethany, Conn.; Her- Meyer, Alliance, Ne- Louis, Mo. ; E m mett dress, using notice schiel L. Hunt, Austin, braska, Vice-Choirmen. Safay, Jacksonville, form which Tex.; Earl Hitchcock, 22S you Members of the Com- Flo.; Clovis Copeland, secure Glens Falls, N. Y.; may from mission: Max Slepin, Little Rock, Ark.; Paul Edgar G. Vaughan, St. your Postmaster. Be Philadelphia, Pennsyl- B. Dague, Downingtown, Paul, sure to cut off the vania; J. Russell Lar- Pa.; Josephus Daniels, Minn.; Harold A. address label D, Shindler, Newburgh, Ind. VHalis on combe, Malta, Mont.; Jr., Raleigh, N. C; your Magazine and Director of Public.ittons A (ivtfory EdttOT A dvertistng Director paste it in the space James F. O'Neil Alexander Gardiner Fred L. Maguire HAIR TONIC provided. Always New York. N. Y. give your 1952 .\}.iti.i::irv^ hditor E.iaern Adv. M^t. +he membership card Boyd B. Stutler WilliamM. DeVitalis and James F. Barton number A rt Editor and both M'estetti A dr. Mgr. your new Indianapolis. Ind. Al Marshall and your H. J. Prussing, Jr. .•1 M"f ro Dirf.r.- '60-gecohd Workout^ old address. A snu i.'.te Editors Prank Lisiecki Robert B. Pitkin Detroit A dr. Rep. A Proi/tul oi /hi\(ol-\fvei^ Editor Joseph C. Keeley Irving Herschbein John D. Gillman

The American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 TO THE LEGION!

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Legion's annual convention in New York. You have our best O'Neil, is a regular user of a Remington Electric Shaver, wishes for a successful convention, a pleasant visit, and a we asked him to tell us why. Legionnaires everywhere are cordial invitation to stop in our Shaver Headquarters for a invited to visit their nearest dealer or any one of our 112 free shave with the latest Remington Electric Shaver — Nationwide Shaver Headquarters for a free demonstration. all netv Remington 60. A recent Legion survey proved that Once you try the Remington 60 you'll agree that a more Legionnaires use Remington Electric Shavers than any Remington shave is the fastest, smoothest shave you ever had.

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SPECIAL TOURS OF EUROPE! Each one commemorates the 3 5th anniversary ofthe doughboys' 1917 land- Writers must give name and address. Name withheld if re- ing . . . and includes the shrine dedica- quested. So many letters are being received it is not possible tion at Suresnes (a suburb of Paris) ia to promise answers. Keep your letters short. Address: Sound Off, The American Legion Magazine, 580 Fifth Ave., New York 36, N. Y. memory of the dead of World Wars I and II. For complete details, mail the coupon today. NOTHING NEW FOR ACLU the parents give us vapid stares; the school TOUR DEPARTURES boards are cowed by the bafflegab thrown Sir: In the Editor's Corner for June August 27-29 out by the school officials they have hired, Whose Civil Liberties? strikes a respon- on the S. S. Constitution and and are so busy with their own affairs and sive chord. I recall a day in August 1922 R. M. S. Caronia ... or by plane fear of retaliation against their businesses, when the Department of Justice men, to- they make no move even to demand a re- 18 to 48 Days — $990 up gether with our local Sheriff's force, raided turn to teaching principles that w ill turn MAIL THIS TODAY! the convention of the Communist Party- of COUPON out at least partially' educated children. America, then an underground and illegal Please accept my^ deepest gratitude. AMERICAN EXPRESS political party, in the little town of Bridg- Hertha Cordis Conway 65 Broadway, York 6, N. Y. New man, nearby. I recall the zealousness with San Diego, Calif. I'd like iiijormatinn right away on the official which the American Civil Liberties Union 19^2 American Legion Pilgrimage. rushed to the aid of these people. Among Sir: Aliss Kuhn's article has rendered a

Name other things I recall is the fact that, even shocking disserv ice to our schools in falsely Address in that early day. The American Legion besmirching the great names in the educa- was a target for the commies. The Legion tional world today. And it embodies such City Zone .... State. was referred to then as "The White astonishing ignorance of modern educa-

Troops of the Capitalists." I should like tional developments that one can only con- to ask if anyone can cite an instance where clude your magazine has yielded all sense American Express the ACLU has ever gone to the defense of responsibility^ and conscience to the of Zoll, Alilo McDonald, Founded }850 of any anti-communist. propaganda Allen C. V. Spawr iVlerwin K. Hart and similar self-appointed The Traveler's Friend jrom Beginning to End Benton Harbor, Mich. leaders of ideas thoroughly alien to the Offices and correspondents throughout the world best American democratic traditions. Abraham Lefkowitz Legislative Representative I have a good proposition for New York Teachers Guild men or women who would New York City Sir: Congratulations on the article Your like to make an extra $12500 Child Is Their Target. If anyone doubts in the sligiitcst degree the accuracy of this a month for spare time PRO AND CON shocking revelation, or desires more de- Sir: The front cover of your June issue, tails, he should write to Congressman Paul urging people to register to vote, would \V. Shafer of iMichigan and ask for a copy make an ideal and colorful poster to hang of his recent speech, "Is There a Subver- on telephone poles, booths, in buses, rail- sive iMovcment in the Public Scliools?" In

road stations, etc. This is a decisive year this masterly study he will find complete for Americans. documentation, chajiter and verse, from Norbert A. Reuben the left wing educators' own statements in Hewlett, Lo7?q; Island 49 books and other documents. J. A. Hasbrouck Sir: In the issue you ask ^\''hafs June New York City I won't make any fancy promises of Wrong with These Snapshots? Someone Sir: I wish to take exception to a statement $50.00 a day. I'm not after your money. might ask what is wrong \\ ith the picture What I can do is show you a simple in Your Child Is Their Target. The article on the cover front. In Tennessee it is a plan by which you can pick up extra refers to the City^ of Englewood and links money every week to help make up for violation of law to drive tacks in telephone our community with this controversy. This higher taxes and higher living costs. and light posts. This is a safety measure. is not factually correct. The recent dispute I am Sale.s Manager for a big company making Roy G. McCoUum schools came about Stainless Steel Cooking Utensils. By cutting Jackson, Teiin. in the Englewood out all other middlemen, "dinner party" giv- when iMr. Cartwright with his Anti-Com- ing and other big selling costs we can sell a set munist League attacked our schools on the of Stainless Steel Waterless Cookware for YOUR CHILD IS THEIR TARGET about what it costs some companies to buy grounds that there were conuiiunistic it! We add only our small profit—you add Sir: AViicn I finished reading Your Child teachers and subversive textbooks. There yours—and sell your friends a set equal to Is Their Target I sat down and cried. For was no controversy over progressive edu- $125.00 to $180.00 sets sold by dinner party bring Allen salesmen for only a small part of that cost! three years now I have written to editors, cation. He then attempted to I bring- To make an extra $125.00 a month, you only have to school board members and talked to Zoll into the picture. attacked the deliver 10 sets and that's easy. Mrs. Montell of Penn. parents, trying to arouse some interest in ing of Zoll into the picture on the ground took orders for $1400.00 worth her first month. Mrs. a Wm. Hanchow wrote: "Got my set Saturday—already the indoctrination process going on right that he is un-American. There was have 17 customers." I'll not only be glad to send Free under our nose — an indoctrination into hearing and it developed that there was Information, I'll also send you a complete order-taking outfit that you can show to your friendsand neigh- the "planned economy" with its misleading no proof at all of any communistic teach- bors. I'll give exact instructions how to get your own and hidden phraseology meaning purely ers and the subversive textbooks questioned 19-piece Demonstrator Set as a bonus, and how to get orders without making any house-to-house calls. Send and simply socialism. The school officials finished up w'ith one book being taken out your name and address today to Frank Strong. Every- look down their noses and call us fascists; of the system. Some years ago a discussion thing I send you is free. No obligation. • The American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 CARLTON of CARROLLTON cor?.7.V.'„?§H.o ^ was had in our commiinit\' on the Rugg Sir: My personal suggestion is "scommic" piiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini textbooks and they w ere eliminated b\' our pronounced scummy. lioard of Education. W e ha\ e an excellent Eniil Grzybonski Board and a Superintendent of Schools Buffalo, N. Y. who has been extremeh" helpful to our Sir: I suggest "communut." state American Legion organization and Earl Foster has worked with us against communists in YOUR Ardrnore, Okla. f the sciiools. d C. Conrad Schneider Sir: Let's call them by the name that really Past Depiirt/zieiit Coininavder fits them, "traitors." George W. Akers 1 TO QUALITY Evf^leivood, N. }. Detroit Sir: I want to compliment you on Your Child Is Their Target. It is refreshing and for Every Drink gratifying to find this little-publicized side I Rum to progressive education put forth in such clear language. I am certain that 1 speak for all of us in Pasadena who opposed Gos- lin when I thank you. Karl A. Mertz Pasadena, Calif. FOR TWO VOTES Sir: This being our Second Primary Elec- Sir: After reading Your Child Is Their tion Day in Florida, and having just re- Target I would appreciate it very much if ceived and read the National Commander's you would stop sending me your trashy article Everyone Has Two Votes in our magazine which recks of hypocrisy. Dis- gustingly, magazine, I cannot resist sending you my Charle.s A. Siegel hearty congratulations. I wish everj one in our country could read it. Battle Ground, JVash. The Harvey Seeds Post, as well as other Legion Posts, Sir: Sincere congratulations for Your Child and the Jr. Jay Cees have w orked diligent- Is Their Target. It is the best factual writ- ly in this area to make the people vote- ing I have seen on this critical school situa- conscious and are making real headway. tion. The National Education Association Your article is timely, civic-minded and needs a thorough houseclcaning before it should strike home to all who read it. represents the thinking of the average Stuart L. Moore teacher rural or administrator. Miami, Fla. Gale W. Baldwin Superivteiideiit, MORE ON SIX-SHOOTERS Union County Public Schools Marysville, Ohio Sir: I've just read Gii'e '£//; Six Shooters in the June Sound Ofj! I am a combat infantry vet of the South Pacific and agree with Mr. Kirsch 100 percent. Give all front line units handguns, especially those armed with automatic and semi-automatic weapons. Even the Garand was subject to jams after a day or so of operations. At the front it's impossible to give your pieces the proper care. William DON'T CALL EM COMMIES! M. Chaney Indianapolis, bid. Sir: How right Stanley C. Morris is about that word "commie." I hate the word and DON'T LIKE DEAN every time I see it I take my pencil and Sir: 'Will cross out the letters "ie." Roman W. Olson, whose letter Floyd E. Morgan appeared in your June issue tell us just why he considers Dean Achcson "one of Pine Bluffs, Wyo. our greatest living Americans"? He laments , . Those who know Sir: So long as these fellows are not our that now Dean Acheson's name is only Rum best comrades, then they must be our "corn- mentioned with contempt. Well, fifty mil- rats." lion Americans can't be wrong! prefer Don Q George M. Suda Laura McAleer on the rocks Portage, Wise. Flushing, N. Y. Sir: Not "commies" but "scummies," a la Sir: I think Achcson has done more for ^V'alte^ Winchell, or "stinkies" perhaps. the wide spread of communism than any George W. Knox one individual in our government — and if New York City that is a sign of a great living American Sir: I can't figure Mr. Olson out. oon The word we should use is "rats." Q Ed Lundberg Richard Karr Rexford, N. Y. San Francisco Sir: As a substitute for the word "commie" Sir: Has iMr. Olson overlooked the fact that while the battle I would suggest "bolo." Bolshevism and between the commu- boloism are both doctrines of defeatism. nists and the anti-communists was going Art Madsen on in Poland, Dean Acheson against the Detroit vigorous opposition of Arthur Bliss Lane approved a $90,000,000 loan to the commu- S Schieffelin & Co., New York Sir: Allow me to offer SOBie. nists in Poland.' S Importers Since 1794 D. E. Winstead, M.D. Jack D. Crook Muskogee, Okla. Lincoln, Nebr. .^IllUllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillUIUUliU The American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 • g THE [ditofs Oorner

PUBLIC CONFIDENCE

Legionnaires can take pride in the results of a study made recently by Elmo Roper, nationally known for his polls of public opinion. Studying the influences which decide a person's vote, iMr. Roper asked a cross-section of people in this country:

"Here is a list of some groups and organizations that aren't directly connected with any political party. Are there any of these groups whose ideas j'ou'd expect to be good on candidates running for office?" Following arc the results: The American Legion 23% Officials of your church 22 League of Women Voters 17 A.F.L. and C.LO 16 Farm Bureau Federation and National Grange 15 National Association for Advance- ment of Colored People 8 National Association of Manufacturers 6 Prominent Southern leaders supporting states' rights 5 None on the list 41 Discussing this on an NBC network on May 18th, Mr. Roper said: "One of the reasons why The American

Legion comes out as strongly as it does is // that it has widespread support among many

different groups. For in,stance, it is the only group on our list which was named by substantial numbers of both businessmen and labor. It also has wide appeal, apparently, to white-collar people. Its chief Long Distance calls go through faster support, ho\\'cvcr, lies in tiie small toM ns of America, tiiose which range from 2500 when you Call by Number to 100,000. In many of these places the

American Legion Post is a maior community center, and its influence apparently goes pretty deep." You'll save time if you give me the out-of-town you're calling. number COOPERATION

"That way I can put your call through with- In an carh' issue we expect to present some interesting facts concerning the vol- out first calling 'Information' in the distant city. ume of trade still being done with countries behind the Iron Curtain. If you arc "Your own call goes through faster. And you not aware of it, we are still helping to sup- help speed the service for everyone. That's espe- port the Soviet economy b>' purchases of goods made in countries where Stalin is cially important now, when so many urgent defense boss. However, a lot of dealers are not very calls are on the Long Distance lines." anxious to prevent this sort of trade. Trying to get information for our article, we w rote to the heads of 15 well-known BELL TELEPHONE SYSTEM photograpiiic concerns. Why piioto- graphic? Because much of the camera

equipment being offered is of Enst German origin. Wc askc

be sure to add it to the list when the operator gives it to you. and other optical equipment made under Soviet direction. Not one of the deiiler.'i responded ivith the requested list. Indeed, only one con- g • The American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 ccrn answered, and that was to tell us that the head of the company wasn't available. However, it was not too surprising. iMost of them constantly feature in their ads merchandise whose sale benefits Soviet Russia — even as this is written. So it's up to you. If you have any doubts about the origin of the things you buy, ask them point-blank. And, all things considered, you'd better get their assurances in writing, on a money-back basis. Inci- dentally, among the products not made in the Soviet Zone are the Leica, \'oigtlander, Rolleiflex, and certain (but not all) cameras bearing the Zeiss name. Watch out particularly for single-lens reflex cameras.

HOW TO BECOME PRESIDENT

Politicians have spent billions to gain the good will of large blocs of voters, but so far they've overlooked a foolproof way of winning elections. ^\'hen are the>' going to come out with a platform promising that the government will pay every citizen's taxes?

A GREAT AMERICAN PASSES

Last month man>' of you read in this magazine about a great American, Lew Reese, and how he had earned the love of the people who worked with him in his Scio Pottery Co. On June 5th, while our July issue was on the press, word came that Mr. Reese had passed away in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. To the men and women of Scio, we extend our deepest sympathy.

WE SALUTE

R. VV. Watt

We keep hearing from readers who ask us why we don't publish articles about men and women who are doing constructive work in Americanism. There's nothing we'd like better, but space limitations make it difficult to do all we'd like to do. How- ever, to show our appreciation to those who are helping to promote Legion ideals wc plan to tell our readers about them in this column, and any nominations you have will be welcome. This month The Aniericav Legion Aliiga- zine salutes Bob Watt. Director of Public Relations for the New Jersey Manufactur- ers Association, Bob conducts programs on radio and television which dramatically expose communism. His "Tempest Tossed" T\' program, heard on WOR-TV is especially noteworthy, and has featured some of the outstanding authorities on the subject of communism at home and abroad. Bob sen ed in the Army Engineer Corps from 1942 to 1946. j.c. K. Products

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City or Town_ .State^

A. I. By W. F. MIKSCH you be such a misanthrope? You can overdo that hermit stuff." Herbert shrugged. "So what's wrong MYRA WILLIS, excitingly plump in her "Huh uh. Not that I don't like your wanting a little peace and privacy for summer cotton, knelt on the porch sister; Beth's okay. So's her husband. a change? Never got it in the Army, of the old farmhouse and stirred But thc\ "re people. And you know how that's for sure. And don't tell me you anotiier mix of plaster while her hus- I feel about people." didn't have your fill of kids and people band Herbert, a tanned young man of "1 know ," M>'ra sighed. in that housing development. Crestview thirty with a vaguely harassed face, "And those kids of theirs — oh, 1 Manor! Preference to \"eterans! A prowled about — pipe in mouth and guess they're all right if you stand kids. Modern Conmiunity of Two Hundred trowel in hand — looking for more I can't." Fishbowls and Five Hundred Gre- cracks in the masonry. W ell, aren't you in for a big surprise. garious LiMiatics!" "If I leave for Beth's tomorrow, will Daddy, thought Alyra. And w hat am I "Everyone was nice and neighborly," you be all right here by yourself?" in for w hen I break the new s? I'll have Alyra argued. Alyra asked. to, sometime; can't just waif till it's "They were that. It was like living "I'll be fine. Stay as long as you like," over and mail iiim a birth announce- in an ant colony!" Herbert said. ment! "Well, you're really out with the ants "I wish you'd change your mind and "Oh, Herbert," she said, "why must now, darling," said Alyra, and she come too." ILLUSTRATED BY LEN OEHMEN scowled at the rolling fields and tangle

11 again!" groaned Herbert. He dropped his trowel and bolted for the screen door. "I'll hide inside, and you tell him I'm not home!" he said. Myra blocked his flight. "Herbert, stop acting as if everyone is a bill col- lector!" "Tell him I'm not home," said Herbert. "You made me tell him that yesterday and just then you sneezed in the woodshed."

"Alyra! Please tell him . . . Oh, oh — too late! He sees me!" Alyra thought: Oh, this is like being married to a fugitive! Herbert thought: Now Charlie'll give me another pitch about joining their dinky volunteer fire company! Charlie Schmoyer brought his car to a shattering halt. He thought: I wonder if Herby boy has any cold beer in the house? At forty, Charlie Schmoyer was as big and friendly as a Saint Bernard, and a cask tied about his neck not only would have completed the picture but would ha\'e pleased Charlie very much. Grinning amiably, he crossed to the porch, swaying ever so slightly in a non- existent breeze. "Ho, folks," he greeted. "Pretty warm today."

"It sure is, Charlie," said Alyra pleasantly. Herbert glared at her. The woman "Dry too," said said something Charlie, then waited to Herbert about anxiously. As usual having a baby. there was no offer from Herbert to assuage the drought. "Ah, well," he said, "the reason I dropped by, Herby boy, was to see if

\ ou"d made up your mind yet about joining our fire company. You'll join, won't you?" "Nope," said Herbert flatly.

'I've seen some of the firemen," said Herbert, "and I've taken out lots more fire insurance." Charlie stared, disappointed and in- credulous. No one had ever had to ask (coniinuotl) /.'/'//; to join. If there had not been a fire company, Charlie would have started A LITTLE PRIVACY one. "But, Herby," he persisted, "surely you want to be one of us boys?" "I was one of 'us boys' in the Army. of woodlnnd beyond. "Eighry-four Alyra sarcastically. "It couldn't possibly. That was enough." acres just for privacy!" And now what's next on your worry- "Then can't I appeal to your com- "Eighty-four acres a7]d tLvee perches," list?" munity spirit, Herby boy?" Herbert corrected. She need not have asked. Herbert had "I haven't any," said Herbert coldly.

"Perches, sinerchcs! Do you realize I already found something else to worry "I see no reason for humanity clinging could stand here on this broken down about — his nearest neighbor. Actually, together like bananas in a bunch." porch and scream myself silly and no this neighbor lived half a mile away, "Still the time might come you'd be

one would hear? Have you any idea but that was still too close for Herbert, glad to see our fire engine." how long it takes me just to walk up because on occasion the neighbor came "I've seen it," said Herbert. "I've also our lane for the mail? How private can to call. As a matter of fact, he was seen some of the firemen. And I've you get?" coming now! Herbert watched with taken out lots more fire insurance." "Well, I don't know," said Herbert loathing as the nearest neighbor's bat- "Okay, Herbert, if that's how you

thoughtfully. "Sometimes I wonder if tered car came bobbing dow n the pri- feel about us," said Charlie stiffly. "It's our chimney mightn't show a little?" vate lane like a cork in a mill-race. your funeral; you're missing out on "Above all tiie nice tall trees!" said "Oh, no! Not Charlie Schmoyer {Continued on page 46)

12 SHMIID WE KSP

PROPPING UP iHO 7

Yugoslav leaders reviewing May Day Pa- By IVAN FRANCES rade in Belgrade. Arrow points to Tito.

Our policy of trying to buy friendship with American dollars is

especially foolhardy in a country that is run by a communist dictator.

$500,000,000 worth of goods to Yugo- slavia thru UNRRA (United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Association), thereby considerably strengthening the newly established communist government. It also agreed that these goods be distributed in Yugoslavia by a Russian general, although the American contribution to UNRRA funds was more than 70 percent, and the Russian contribution practically nothing. Dean Acheson was then Assistant Secretary of State and in charge of UNRRA for the State Department. After Yugoslavia had received all assigned UNRRA aid, the relations between her and the United States de- teriorated rapidh'. This culminated with the wilful, deliberate destruction of two American militar\' transport planes flying a short distance over Yugoslav ter- ritory. For years strong anti-American propaganda swept the country. The communist government did everything possible to annihilate the high standing of the United States in Yugoslavia. This propaganda had not the slightest success. The great maiority of the population, especially the farmers, remained Our State Department agreed to send about $500,000,000 worth of goods to convinced that the United States was Yugoslavia through UNRRA, to be distributed there by a Russian general. the only country which could and eventually would help them to destroy YUGOSLAVIA, a country of 16 million entered Belgrade, the capital city of communism and restore freedom and inhabitants and about the size of Yugoslavia, and a communist govern- democracy in Yugoslavia. the state of Oregon, is today of ment under Marshal Tito was imposed In June, 1948 the Yugoslav commu- particular importance. It is a on the people. With Russian help the nist party was expelled from the Comin- country in a peculiarly strategic position. local communist party took control of form, the central directing body of the To the w est and south it controls the a country where about 80 percent of communist movement in Europe. This hnes of communications to Italy, Greece the population are small landowners, deprived the Yugoslav communists of and the Mediterranean. To the north farmers, instinctively and irreconcil- the support of Russia and European it menaces the allied flank in Austria. ably opposed to communism. All pro- satellites. The place of Russia was It is therefore necessary, everyone visions of the Yalta Agreement were promptly and eagerly taken by our agrees, to have a friendly government cynically and deliberately violated. No State Department. Since then, the De- in Yugoslavia. one protested. To the contrary, the partment has been actively promoting In October, 1944 the Russian Army State Department agreed to send about (Continued on page 56)

13 Joe McCarthy, right, coaching He was the victim of 1951: Bobby's historic homer, with two on in last of ninth, at third, forgot one little thing. a smarter man— Evers. Giants trailing by two, knocks Brooks right out of World Series.

Baseball's!

By ERNIE HARWELL

For every hero there's a goat, of course. Out- HIGHWAYS of America are hazardous ribbons of death; yet 14 street- standing play will make the fans forget an error, but corner lots produce the most publicized mishaps in the United States. a mental lapse follows the victim to the grave. Although the importance of these accidents is microscopic compared to horrors of the highway, sixteen million people sec them. Millions more follow

them by newspaper, television, and converged at this valuable real estate Dressen's choice still is being har- radio. property to watch the final game of the pooned. Branca, Chuck's critics say, was The 14 sites of these accidents are National League play-off. exactly the wrong guy to pitch to the neatly-manicured big league base- The Brooklyn Dodgers were leading, Thomson. Thomson had homered off

ball diamonds where fortunes are made, 4 to 2, but the Giants hadn't given up. him two da> s before and for the year careers broken, and lives changed. New York had the tying runs on sec- Branca allowed the Giants the high

Maior leaguers are smooth-working, ond and third with only one out. At total of 1 1 homers. Furthermore, the quick-thinking athletic mechanisms. But the plate waited one of the Giants' home Giants beat Branca six times, more than within their labyrinths of brain, muscle, run threats, Bobby Thomson. any club defeated any other pitcher in and coordination something once in a Manager Dressen called time and either league. Certainly, on the basis of

while goes wrong. There is an acci- trotted to the mound. He chatted with results Dressen pulled a classic boner. It dent or— in baseball parlance— a boner. his pitcher, Don Newconibe. was a mistake which may rank with two

These boners are remembered long "What about it, Newk?" Dressen others that startled fans at the Polo after a player's heroics have been buried asked. Grounds — Fred Mcrkle's failure to in the agate type of batting, fielding "This game's too important to risk on touch second in 1908 and Hcinie Zim- and pitching averages. my arm," answered the tiring and sore- merman's dash after Eddie Collins in Managers, fans, and even umpires pull armed Newconibe. the 1917 AVorld Series. boners, too. In fact, though the 16 Dressen stroked his chin with his Merkle's lapse—the biggest rock since major league teams are more than half- right hand. New combe must be pulled. Stone Alountain—cost the Giants a pen- way through their 1952 pennant races, But who should be his reliefer — Carl nant and ruined Merkle's career. there is still heated controversy over a Erskine, Clem Labine or Ralph Branca? A victory for the Giants over boner which Chuck Dressen, the Brook- Dressen gave the signal to the far-away Chicago that afternoon of September lyn manager, conunitted ten months bullpen. Toward the mound strode 23 rd, 1908 would have meant the

ago. This one happened at the corner Branca. championship. A\ ith the score 1 to I

of Eighth avenue and 157th street in All the world know s what happened. in the ninth Moose McCormick singled New York City, a piece of land called Branca's second pitch rocketed off for New York. iMerkle came in to the Polo Grounds, despite the fact that Thomson's bat into the left field scats. pinch-hit. He singled McCormick to polo has never been played there. On A thrcc-run homer, and the Giants had third. With two out AI Bridwell also

the afternoon of October 3, 34,320 had won the pennant. (Continued on page 59)

14 1941 Series: Henrich fans, game's over. But ball slithers out of Owen's mitt. Garbage covered the field, with the home team two runs Door's open, N. Y. goes on to win, next day takes championship from Brooklyn, down in ninth. The umpires could make only one call. Hall of Blame llllE WE GIVING on

Americans are justly proud of their ability to

with During WW I the public was beguiled ^ publicity about planes powered with Lib- it | out-produce the world in civilian goods, but when erty engines. The sad truth came later. ;

comes to weapons our production record is shameful.

By ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON

BRIG. GEN. ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES, RETIRED VICE CHAIRMAN, WAR PRODUCTION BOARD CHAIRMAN, SMALLER WAR PLANTS CORPORATION

THE UNITED STATES produccs thc high- stands between our productive genius est quality motor cars, washing ma- on the homefront and the deliver>' of chines, vacuum cleaners, coffee per- top-quality fighting hardware to the colators, machine tools, and a host of combat fronts of the air, land, and sea? other world's bests. Our productive In World War 1 the Allies' outstand-

capacity is head and shoulders above ing artillery was the great French 75. that of every other country. With all This was the world's best combat field this, how can we explain our second- gun in the days of trench warfare. We class weapons? What stands between had no artillery of our own worthy of Our Sabre Jets today are good, but in our superiority in civilian goods and the name. Our Springfield rifles were some ways the Russian MIG is better. our mediocrity in shootin' irons? This all right but our machine guns were of And we still aren't able to make enough. second-hand accomplishment ranges questionable merit. We never put an from jet fighters through submarines American-designed fighter airplane to tanks and rapid-fire guns. What over the battle lines. The French had.

WE HAVE CONSISTENTLY UNDERRATED THE ENGINEERING ABILITY OF OUR ENEMIES

Only now are we beginning to get tanks which are a match for this Russian T-34 in use in the Korean War.

It took the Germans to develop the Schnorkel The Russian Tokarev semi-automatic rifle may look crude shown above, which gives subs added range. but it is an efficient, hard-hitting weapon easily made. £1$

among others, the Spad, acknowledged to be one of the best. After a great struggle and much time, we did suc- ceed in delivering a handful of DH-4's, a De Havilland job based on an anti- quated English design with an Ameri-

can Libert)' motor, \\ liich even then was little better than a rather dangerous training plane. The Germans, through the efforts of a Dutchman named Anthon\' Fokker, had probably the world's best fighter aircraft. The British had four good ones — the Sop- with Camel, the SE5 SopM ith, the Dol- pliin, and the Bristol Fighter.

It can be said that WW I caught us by surprise. ^^ c had enjoyed peace for a generation and might have been ex- cused for our unpreparedness. World War II found us \\ ithout a combat tank and \\ ith none on the draw ing boards. Through an effort little short of an up- heaval, we finalh' put in Africa some Sherman tanks so limited in design that the turret gun could swing onl>' half an arc. If the enem>' happened to be on

the blank side, our bo> s were sitting ducks. The Germans had tlic world's best tanks and tiic famous 8S high-powered gun which we then could not match. We did not at that time have a supply of rapid-fire semi-automatic or We now have a good bazooka in Korea and it was developed and put into production in record time. But why weren't such weapons available earlier? ( Cmit'niiied on pctge 40)

LET'S STOP KIDDING OURSELVES

By DONALD R. WILSON National Comiuamler, The American Legion

I urge you to read this article by Gen. American weapons, and it asks some

Robert ^V. Johnson. It is an extremely searching tpiestions. AVhy, in spite of disturbing piece, but it is one that can- $60,()00,()(H»,((()0 appropriated since V-J not be ignored by veterans. It concerns Day, are we still giving our lighting men the lives of the men who are lighting in inferior and obsolete equipment, and

Korea, and the lives of those who will not in great quantities either? Who is bear arms if the communists decide to responsible for the double-talk which start other wars. Many Legionnaires are leads taxpayers to believe that they are now fighting on the Korean front, and getting honest value for their tax dollars,

many others will be called if there is and that great quantities of war goods more trouble. And, since you may be one are coming from our production lines?

of them, this article has a personal Where are the bottlenecks and who is meaning for you. responsible for delays, waste, inefficiency It places on the record some shameful and extravagance? Why, in short, can't facts about the quality and quantity of we get production and not just promises? We have the brains and the experience to mass-produce, but a reorganization of procedure is needed to tie things together.

17 Coney Island, the world's most famous amusement park, offers thrills and The Statue of Liberty, symbol of America, stands on Bedloes Island, chilis to visitors, and a special off-shore fireworks display on Aug. 26. in New York Bay. It is easily reached by ferry from the Battery.

You are iimted to the

Boarding-house reach—feeding Radio City Music Hall, stage shown above, is one A lot of Legionnaires will be interested in th( a giraffe at Central Park Zoo, of the musts when visiting Rockefeller Center. water front. Here's the mighty Queen Mar] a big attraction for all ages. Seats 5,000 and is usually packed to the rafters. ready to dock. Backdrop, New York skyline

Looking down on Trinity Church This is the Automat. Cafeteria Soldier on horseback. Italian Midtown Fifth Avenue in th at Broadway and Wall Street, style, you drop your nickels in knight of 16th century still Rockefeller Center area, th a Lower New York landmark. a slot and get food and drink. rides in Metropolitan Museum. route of march of big parad( Television? Center of broadcasts, most popular pro- Baseball fans will have opportunity to see big league games. New York Yankees will grams come out of New York. "Surprise Store" shot. play Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Browns and Washington Senators at Yankee Stadium.

]\lATIO]¥AIi €0]WE]WIO]V YORK CJITY

By BOYD B. STUTLER

NEW YORK has everything it takes to make a great convention city— it has all the physical equipment to care for the largest assemblies. It has hotel and housing in plenty, unexcelled transportation facilities, glamor spots, historic sites, libraries and museums, sports events, and shops where one may buy anything from gadgets on up. New York has everything, and the visitor can make up his own daily schedule for weeks, w ithout repeating a single event.

All this, plus a warm welcome from the nearl\- 8,()()(),()()U New Yorkers, awaits the Legionnaire conventioneers when they meet in this metropolis of for America their 34th annual National Here's what the great auditorium of Madison Square Convention on August 24-28. There's nothing like it any place Garden looked like when the 29th Legion Convention, in the world. Old timers are still talking about the record-break- 1947, opened. All sessions will be held in the Garden. ing Conventions held in New York in 1937 and 1947—and they're not talking about breaking records, but about what they did and The Statler Hotel (formerly the Pennsylvania) at right will be what they saw at the Convention, and about the fellows whom the Legion official headquarters hotel. The Auxiliary selected the>' had not seen since demobilization who turned up at the the Commodore, left, as headquarters and business sessions. outfit reunions.

For the Legionnaires and their families who \\ ill double their vacation week with attendance at the Convention, Times Square, Broadway, Rockefeller Center, the Bowery, Chinatown, Coney Island, some dozens of other intriguing spots await exploration. There are ferry-boat rides—and one must pay respect to the Statue of Liberty—and excursion boats making trips around the tight little island that is called Manhattan. There's Central Park )

Treasury Building at Wall Street. Wall Street Post meets here and Hayden Planetarium's top show, "A Rocket to the Moon," is will hold open house in quarters on site of the first U. S. Capitol. being restaged for showing to Legionnaires, it's exciting.

lou are invited to the NATIONAL CONVENTION

inviting the visitor, w ith cabbies wear- If the conx entioneer \\ ants to get out ing tall silk hats, offering rides in quaint of the mid-tow n area w here the main old horse-drawn carriages—or one can Con\ ention activities will be centered— get an auto and do the Park tiuick-time. and he must if he sees the ccjlorful band, In clubs, restaurants and hotel dining drum and bugle corps and other con-

rooms there is an exciting diversion and tests, and takes a looksee at other events a place fitted for every taste and at —there are quick, easy and cheap facili- nearly every price range—one can make ties for transportation. The subway, dining in New York an adventurous that underground network of railway experience, even to dining in the auto- lines w hicli serves millions of passengers mat where one drops nickels in the slot ever\' day, affords rapid passage from to get the dishes desired. Theaters—both one end of the town to the other. Just stage and movie—will attract thousands, drop a dime in the slot at the turnstile Chase National Bank has all the money with the top-notch Broadway shows in and board the train. In fact, one can in the world — that is, all different demand. And in sports events there will ride on this .system without changing kinds. Legion to view big collection. be tugboat and international life boat trains from Times Square to Coney races on the Hudson, big league base- Island—some 16 miles— all for a dime.

ball games, boxing bouts and some Surface transportation is hy bus, all dozens of other events. The kind that plainly marked— and the first-time visi- many visitors see on television, but rare- tor will not want to miss the ride up or ly have opportunity to see in live per- dow n Fifth Avenue in one of tiie big formances. double-decker buses. That will give a And shopping! The distaff side of the close-up of the Avenue and its many family is offered the experience of a attractions and also give a rest to tired life-time in window-shopping and buy- feet. ing in the specialty stores, the big de- While the Convention official sessions partment stores and in the most exclu- will not open until Monday morning, sive shops in the world. Glamorous August 25, the activities will get under Fifth Avenue and the shopping area, way on Sunday morning w ith contest the fashion shows, the special arrange- events, running through the da\', and ments made b>' many of the big stores with the annual non-denominational to care for visitors— all this will make Memorial Service at the Mall, Central a visit to New York a delight to the Park, beginning at 7:30 P.M. The al- missus and the miss. ( Continued on page 58 Down in the subway, underneath the city 20 streets. Millions use these lines every day. Typical crowd hanging from straps. A ferry or an excursion boat gives an excellent chance to take a good look at the This is Times Square at night, center of shows, night piles of steel, stone, brick and concrete that go to make up the New York skyline. life, fun and frolic. Most Legionnaires will find it.

PHOTOS IT aiNORCAU. (LACK STAR. MONKMETER ACHE. WIDE WORLD

Oldest show on Broadway, the Flea Circus. Lewisohn Stadium, 138th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, Grant's Tomb and Riverside Trained fleas go through their routine with where the senior and junior Color Guards and Firing Church in bold relief on skyline, the precision of a circus act. Worth seeing. Squads will put on their competition for champ honors. viewed from a launch on Hudson.

Everyone has heard of New York's China- Not the largest by any means, but perhaps one of the best Triboro Stadium on Randall's Is- town and a lot of Legionnaires will want to known churches is "The Little Church Around the Corner," land; site of main events. Drum and see that part of the city; and maybe dine. noted for marriages. Also known as Actors' Church. Bugle Corps Contest, on Aug. 25. $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ M $ $ $ $ $ $ ^4-^

Lefs look at our FOUNIMnONS

The names of Ford, Rockefeller, Car- ANDREW CARNEGIE | JULIUS ROSENWALD negie and Rosenwald are synonymous $ $$$$$$$$$$ $ in with capitalism, but some mysterious These captains of industry probably would have disapproved many of the grants manner millions of dollars left by such made by foundations bearing their names.

capitalists have fallen into strange hands. By WILLIAM FULTON

THE EARLY days of the American So successfully have radicals of all upon public thought by means of the INcommunist movement, Stalin's agents hues been draining the funds of the way in which they channel their almost smuggled millions of dollars' worth liberal American philanthropies that an inexhaustible funds. It was altogether of Czarist jewels into this country for alarmed Congress earlier this year de- fitting and proper, the Georgian argued, the financing of his subversive activi- cided to undertake an investigation "to to turn the spotlight of public scrutiny ties. A few years later, the Kremlin's determine which such foundations and on the inner workings of the founda- operatives brought in millions of coun- organizations are using their resources tions to find out if their actions are con- terfeit dollars for the same purpose. All for un-American and subversive activi- .sistent with the public welfare. There this has been made a matter of public are approximately 10,000 of them, big record in sworn testimony. and little, according to Treasury esti- Times have changed, however, and CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION mates, and the total capital reservoir the American communists are no longer involved is in excess of three billion dependent upon gold, jewels, or coun- dollars. terfeit money smuggled in from abroad. How do the Stalinites and their What happens nowadays is that the stooges dip their buckets into the foun- Kremlin agents get some of their neces- dation f>ool? sary bankroll right here in the United They do it by masking the contribu- States, and what is even more shocking tions they receive as legitimate and is that they get it in part from funds charitable. Millions of dollars have been and foundations established under the ladled out to communists and red-front very capitalistic system which they seek organizations under such euphemisms to destroy. as fellowships, scholarships, research, Communists have long been proud studies for such humanitarian causes as of their ability to get non-communists international peace, better human rela- to do a lot of their subversive work. tions, and the like. Sometimes the ulti- They have been just as adept at getting mate beneficiary of such funds is hid- Congressman Eugene Cox the non-communist dollars of the great den by cleverly relaying the money (D., Oa.) whose resolution foundations to finance their revolution- through two or even three intermediary provides for an investi- ary projects. foundations. gation into foundations. These foundations are the huge pools If they are not deterred by powerful ****•**•*+**•. -i. kM-k-k-k-k-k of capital created by industrial tycoons pressures, the Congressional investiga- and merchant princes — the funds left ties or for purposes not in the interest tors will find other instances like that by the Carnegies, Rockefellers, Rosen- or traditions of the United States." of Alger Hiss, the traitor who became walds, and Fords for the betterment of Representative Eugene Cox, author head of the Carnegrie Endowment for mankind. Their large tax-exempt in- of the resolution to investigate, took the International Peace, and the notorious come is dipped into by outright com- position that although foundations are Institute of Pacific Relations, a commu- munists, fellow travelers, socialists, do- private institutions and in many fields nist-infested outfit financed largely by gooders, one-worlders, wild-eyed Uto- have been beneficial to the common- the foundations. Hiss was a strategical- pians, and well-meaning dupes. weal, they exert tremendous influence ly-placed State Department official at

22 FOR THE MOST PART OUR GREAT FOUNDATIONS HAVE DONE A WORLD OF GOOD

They have fought sickness. Here a field worker They have helped to spread knowledge. This for the Rockefeller Foundation colletts blood Carnegie Library at Huntington, W. Va., is one samples for use in the control of yellow fever. of hundreds of Carnegie-endowed librories.

Yalta where vital concessions were BUT WHAT ABOUT GRANTS THEY'VE MADE TO SUCH PEOPLE AS THESE? made to Russia. He was also secretary of the San Francisco Conference which created the United Nations. The Insti- tute of Pacific Relations followed the Soviet line on the Far East and greatly influenced the State Department in the series of diplomatic defeats that ended

in the Korean conflict. ( See The Strange Case of the I.P.R., March, 1952 issue, The A?nerica?i Legion Magazine.) It is a phenomenon of these big trusts that the names of favored individuals and organizations keep bobbing up for Alger Hiss Owen Lattimore Hanns Eisler financial aid. Another phenomenon is From State Department, The controversial "Dr." The brother of the infa- that the directorates are quite often to Carnegie Corporation, wangled millions for his mous spy get a rich grant interlocking. to the penitentiary. Johns Hopkins school. from the Rockefellers.

Alger Hiss is an example. He became a vested interest in the world of the foundations. Besides enjoying a $20,000- a-year job as president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, an ll-million-dollar trust, from 1946 to 1949 when trials laid bare his perfidy, Hiss had a hand in several other foundations. He was a trustee of both the Wood row Wilson Foundation and the World Peace Foundation. He was also a director of the American Institute of Pacific Relations, the American Peace Louis Adamic Thomas I. Emerson Carey McWilliams (Continued on page 42} The late pro-commie au- Yale professor who was His front record didn't thor was "one of the head of the subversive interfere with a grant greediest" beneficiories. Notional Lawyers' Guild. from the Guggenheims.

What caused two foundations to come through Maurice Hindus Langston Hughes Dr. Harold Rugg with $45,000 for Sarah Lawrence College when Another pro-commie au- He too had his hand out From Carnegie came al- this Yonkers, N. Y., school wos under Legion thor who benefited from for capitalist dollars, most a half-million for his attack for having pro-commies on its faculty? the Guggenheim millions. Remember his poem? department at Columbia. 23 TIES with a Purpose

The iowdown on the high jinks that are

frequently perpetrated to promote a product,

a person or a big idea.

By TOM MAHONEY

ILLUSTRATED BY WHITNEY DARROW Models are often hired to brighten things up. likely—a new version of something old, with the fervent hope that those attending will publicize same. The something may be an automobile, a motion picture, GLASS EYES rolled out of envelopes a show, or a pretzel. In fact, elaborate recently on the desks of many New York newspaper men and women. press parties have been held recently for a freight car, a girdle, a nail polish, and All of the recipients had a full equip- even a new floor mop. ment of natural eyes, some of them Press parties are tossed every kind quite attractive, but there had been no by of business, the Armed Services, gov- mistake. The glass eyes accompanied ernment agencies, and some foreign invitations to a press party publicizing governments. The Navy has had some a new television program. Its name was nice junkets on its battle wagons. "The Private Eye." The Danish government re- The glass eyes, of course, were mere- ^ cently flew a plane load ly novel gimmicks to make these invi- of American food editors tations stand out from a small mountain of others that arrived the same day. As In one case the invitations pigeons. such, they are symptoms of the im- were hauled by carrier portance attained by that strange social function, the press party. When of the New York pre.ss every so often future historians write of these parlous and takes it to dinner and the theater times, some may term it the Atomic with only the long-range aim of good Age, but those who really know will feeling. Several automobile companies call it the Era of the Press Party. in Detroit and the famous Why have a press party? If a manu- Neiman-Marcus store in Dal- facturer has a ponderous new gadget las do the same thing each or a freshly hatched line of fashions year. One of the latter's invi- that must be seen to be understood and tations reads: appreciated, it is obviously simpler to CLEARING OUR STOCKs! bring the press to the object than to EVERYTHING MUST Go! truck the object around to the press. SCOTCH

If the host is promoting a mountain, a BOURBON ship, or a foreign country, he gives MIXED DRINKS thought to a press junket. A press KNICK-KNACKS junket, it had better be explained, is a COME EARLY AND rolling, floating, or flying press party. AVOID THE crowds! Some press parties are thrown with- The great majorit>' of press out immediate in view. parties, however, are invited any end The Guests were allowed to pose with Carol Radio Corporation of America, for gatherings for the revelation Channing. Ladies were allowed to wear a example, bundles up a sizeable segment of something new or — more 250-carat diamond tiara for press pictures.

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across the Atlantic tor a look at its new watch, a hard-working femme exhibits of the new watch's "wonders." cheese industry. There are so many press agent last year tossed a pleasant "My bearings!" he bleated with press parties that several persons earn party at the Waldorf-Astoria. Present horror. their living compiling and selling sched- were wire-service men, fashion editors, "Don't worry, old man," soothed a ules of them to hosts who want to avoid and even some radio pundits, as well as lady guest over her Manhattan. "You're conflicting dates. right here in the Wal- They are of both social and business dorf." importance to those involved. Writers "But my ball bear- wangle better jobs with rival publica- ings!" moaned the man. tions at press parties. Beautiful women "My little ball bear- have been won and lost at them. The ings! They're gone." parties themselves are a big business. Tiny ball bearings, so 11 Any sort of affair involves refreshments, i - small that they floated at least a httle food, and often music atop a drink, were the or other entertainment. This runs into big feature of the new millions for hotels and caterers. watch. Some thirst>' One reason for the outlay is the guest had unknowingly widely held belief that people have a swallowed the prize ex- greater regard for a man who buys hibit. them a drink, especially if it is a good Neither the guest drink, than for his competitor who neg- nor the watch suffered lects this amenity. A better reason, from this, but things however, is the host's idea that he has can be rougher, much something authentically wonderful and rougher. About a dec- that the whole world ought to hear ade ago, a manufac- about it. Instead of sending a mimeo- turer, whose name is graphed release, accompanied by care- mercifully suppressed fully retouched glossy prints, he dares here, dreamed up a new to expose his earth-shaking subject to type of locomotive. It the personal scrutiny of the press. Party had the power of 5,000 attendance thus becomes not only horses under its stream- pleasure but duty for the press, in the lined hood and was A refrigerator manufacturer loaded $2,000,000 in cash tradition of first-hand reporting and into one of his new models to ballyhoo a contest. ballyhooed as being Stanley going after Livingston. This, able to cross the con- of course, doesn't mean that the guests tinent virtually without will share the host's enthusiasm or even the expected trade turnout. Things water. If the monster would perform as bother to write a word about his were going swimmingly when an ex- promised, a railroad was agreeable to product. ecutive of the watch company sudden- buying two at $1,500,000 or so each, Even carefully planned press parties ly looked into an empty glass that re- and they were built.

sometimes go awry. For the glory of a posed on a display table among various ( Continued on page 52 25 The Coirnnon

By GEORGE H. WALTZ, JR.

We Americans spend $300 million a year naturally in the stomach of any of us. And second, swallowing a sudsy glass of bicarbonate of soda merely serves to generate carbon dioxide gas when it fighting it, often with the wrong weapons. reacts with the hydrochloric acid normally in the stomach. What the bicarb

addicts burps up is manufactured gas that wasn't there in the first place. WE as a nation have any typically —is a simple organ that can be brow- About all it does is make him "think"

IKnational ailment, it is the well-known beaten and self-doctored. As a result, that he is getting relief, but what he "tummy ache." By all odds, the aver- most of us hold in our heads a vast fund doesn't know is that bicarbonate of age American stomach is the most mis- of misinformation about our all-impor- soda and similar "gas relievers" can be used and most misunderstood organ in tant breadbaskets, and we continue to dangerous stomach irritants if used to the world. burp, try all kinds of patent medicines, excess. In any case, he would do better

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1. First step in a too familiar story of 2. Digestion is difficult when a 3. A little gas on the stomach? His eating far too much, and entirely too fast. person is under strong tension. answer to that is a glass of bicarb.

If you doubt either of those state- and yield to all sorts of food fads and to forget his after-eating potion and pay ments, take a quick mental inventory of fallacies. more attention to his general eating your friends and business associates. How often, for example, after a meal habits. How many of them are continually have you heard someone say, "My In most cases, his uncomfortable popping pills and potions into their stomach's full of gas. Think I'll take bloated feeling is caused by one of two mouths to relieve what they call "gas"? some bicarb." Unfortunately, bicarb things: by air swallowed during the How many claim to suffer from "acid- and similar prepared concoctions have course of gulping down a hurried meal ity"? How many are bothered by a all but become America's favorite after- while chewing too little and talking too so-called "nervous stomach"? And how mealtime habit. It has been estimated much, or by some food or foods to many are nursing an "Ulric the ulcer"? that Americans spend more than $300 which he is sensitive or allergic. Just The unfortunate thing is that few of million a year on "tummy toner-uppers" as some people break out in a rash when us really know very much about our on a "doctor-yourself basis." Yet, in the they eat lobster or berries, others show digestive systems. To most of us, a majority of cases, both the diagnosis no outward visible signs of their food tummy ache is any pain that twinges and the treatment are wrong. allergy but suffer internal discomfort. our mid-sections. We feel that the First of all, it is a rare occasion when Although, as one might expect, such stomach— unlike the heart or the brain any appreciable amount of gas is formed foods as cabbage, onions, radishes, cu-

26 off to forget his anti-acid remedies and pay more attention to the way he eats. Foods, particularly heavy fried foods, eaten hurriedly or under a nervous strain just can't be properly digested even by the most robust stomach. Sometimes they bounce back. If the "acid stomach" sufferer has any real fears, he should see his doctor. The one thing that most "dyspeptics" fail to realize is that although some sixteen inches of body separates his brain from his stomach, the two are closely inter-related. Worry, aggravation, tenseness and anxiety often can do more to cause really serious stomach ailments than the actual foods eaten. Doctors' files are filled with the case histories of patients whose tummy aches and digestive disorders have been completely re- lieved by a change of job, a change of scenery, or a visit to a good psychia-

trist. Just how close the action of the brain is to the action of the stomach is easily demonstrated. Have you ever noticed what happens when the odors coming from your kitchen tell you that your

wife is cooking one of your favorite dishes? The saliva in your mouth automatically begins to flow and, at the same time, although you can't see it or feel

it, your stomach is beginning to generate its juices in anticipation of the food

it is about to receive. The saliva helps to digest the starchy foods, but that is only the beginning of the digestive process. When the food finally reaches the stomach it goes about the process of digesting the proteins by

its secretion of hydrochloric acid and pepsin. If all goes well, and according to schedule, the food prepared by the stomach is passed along to the small in-

testine, which in turn passes it along to (Continued on page 62)

4. Now it's severe cramps, and are they killing himi PHOTOS BY ANCELA CALOMIRIS cumbers, and cantaloupe are the most taste in his mouth after his meals. He common offenders, many people are can prove all of his fears to you by sensitive to such simple things as sticking out his tongue and showing you chicken, potatoes, and fish. The answer how badly coated it is. What he doesn't lies not in alkalizers, but in eating more know is that the normal stomach is al- slowly and avoiding any food that ways acid— it has to be to digest the might be causing an allergy. A doctor variety of foods dumped into it, most can help out on the last score by de- times with little discretion. He doesn't termining by test what foods if any are know that a coated tongue is not a the offenders. stomach-trouble symptom, and, what's The second most prevalent addict to even more pathetic, he doesn't know the milky after-dinner drink, or the al- that by over-alkalizing his system he kalizing pill, is the person who claims can actually upset his digestion, disrupt suffer from an "acid stomach." He's the function of his kidneys, and tip over quite sure of his ailment—foods repeat the normal acid-alkaline balance of his Peace of mind is the great healer. on him and he often gets a sour, acidy body. Here again, he would be better Here's one way to achieve it. 27 Let's go WESTERN !

A New Jersey Post reckoned there was gold in them thar western frills.

A rodeo parade during the afternoon, of covered wagon, teen- age band and western riders featured the big western party.

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A hoid-up at the covered wagon last year. This The Square dancers turned out in force, many from local "western ranch stables" year's gala event is set for Saturday, August 2nd. dressed in their best horsey outfits, without their horses. Could they dance!

By JOSEPH B. PEARMAN

Sister Barbara played her best songs for Chairman Pearman, costume winners ERE IS a of enteitain- the boys at the big bar in the background. "Squaw" Holmes, "Cassidy" Daniels. new tyf>e ment that is going like wild- H fire, a chuck wagon party—and a new money maker for Legion

Posts. Closter, N. J., Post No. Ill, led the way in the East, using the old western idea of a round-up on the range. Entertainment program included dancing on the paved street, eight-piece Legion orchestra, singing and dancing acts, bright lights and amplifiers, trad- ing post for novelties, prizes for best ranch clothes, f)ony rides for the kids, Golden Horse Shoe Bar, snack bar, etc. Everybody had a good time for $1.50 a ticket, kids half price. Profit, $600 in 1951. In 1952, $2,000? the end The National Legionnaire CONGRESS PASSES KOREA VET GI BILL

In its rush to wind up the sessions, for more than 60 days, none of it over- sion, wrote each Senator calling atten- Congress celebrated Independence Day seas, and $300 for those who served tion to a recent survey which indicated by working fi-om noon until late in the more than 60 days, part of which was that 73 percent of the servicemen are evening. Major act of that day, insofar outside of the United States or Alaska. youths who have had no employment ex- as veterans are concerned, was the pas- A safeguard was inserted to provide, perience. "Lacking business or indus- sage of a GI Bill of Rights for veterans however, that no veteran could draw trial experience," he said, "they are of the Korean emergency with benefits more than one mustering-out pay allow- naturally going to encounter certain applicable to all who have served in the ance to apply to short-term men who difficulties in obtaining jobs upon their Armed Forces since the outbreak of the might be discharged twice or more times discharge from the Armed Forces." He hostilities in Korea. during the current national emergency. defended the unemployment provisions The measure passed was a compro- of the WW2 GI Bill, and showed by Unemployment Compensation mise eflfected by a Committee of Con- charts that of 450 million weeks of en- ference representing both House and The original measure as passed by the titlement available to WW2 veterans, Senate to iron out differences in meas- House and as reported to the floor of the 300 millions were not used. ures previously passed by both houses. Senate contained no provision for unem- In commenting on the bill, Jerome F. The compromise bill, modeled to some ployment compensation. At the Legion's Duggan, St. Louis, Missouri, Chairman extent after the GI Bill of Rights for insistence, the bill was amended during of the National Legislative Commission WW2 veterans, grants education and discussion in the Senate to provide for said: "The Apierican Legion was man- training, loan benefits, mustering out Federal unemployment compensation to dated at its 1950 and 1951 Conventions pay and unemployment benefits. The discharged veterans, to begin 90 days to work for the passage of a Korean GI bill needs only the signature of Presi- after separation from services, of not Bill of Rights that would give Korean dent Truman to become law. more than $26 a week for a maximum of veterans the same benefits awarded to Under the measure as passed, veter- 26 weeks. The payments would be made World War II veterans. Though the pres- ans who have had at least 90 days' through State unemployment agencies ent bill isn't all we would like it to be, service since June 27, 1950, are entitled out of funds provided by the Federal in view of the fact that there are 800,000 to one and one-half days of schooling Government. veterans eligible who have already for each day of service at Government In urging the inclusion of this feature waited as long as two years, we feel expense, up to a maximum of 36 months Miles D. Kennedy, Director of the that further delay would not benefit of education or training. The students Legion's National Legislative Commis- anyone, particularly the veteran." will receive a lump sum to cover tuition and living costs while attending educational institutions of their own choice— but the school they choose must have at Big Value for Registrants N. Y. Convention; least 15 percent non-veteran students. This proviso was aimed against schools Early Birds to Get Choice Seats for organized solely to train veterans on Parade Federal benefits. Legionnaires who register early for will be given as a bonus to the first The rates of payment are fixed as the 34th annual National Convention in 8,000 Legionnaires registered. First follows for full time students: Veteran New York City, August 24-28, will come, first served — and now, with the without dependents, $110 monthly; with really get big value for their money. Convention some weeks off, there is alone dependent, $135, and with two or Major prize for early registration is a ready a big demand for the seats from more dependents, $160. Out of this al- choice ringside seat for the big parade the non-Legionnaire public. lowance the student veterans would pay on Tuesday, August 26th, one of the In addition, as an extra bonus early tuition charges, for books, and other biggest spectacles of the century. registrants will receive a free ticket to incidentals of a school or college course, The Convention Corporation has set the Drum and Bugle Corps Contest as well as to subsist. Rates of allow- aside 8,000 tickets for grandstand seats finals to be held in Triboro Stadium. ance are set for part-time study, and which normally sell at $5 each. These This, as all who have seen previous also for institutional and on-the-job contests will agree, is one of the most training. Veterans would be required colorful, fascinating and entertaining- to begin their studies by August 20, Aii.TiMP events connected with a Legion National 1954. ARIZONA MAKES ALL-TIME Convention. HIGH THIRD YEAR IN ROW Loan Provisions The grandstand seat and Drum and For the third consecutive year the Bugle Corps Contest tickets are only The loan provisions of the Korea GI Department of Arizona has made an two items in the big value registration Bill are virtually the same as that fixed all-time high in membership enroll- packet. in the WW2 measure, which has been ment, reports the newly elected De- In addition the packet contains the a life-saver for millions of vets. The partment Commander, C. R. Waters illustrated Convention program, badge, of Kingman. Membership figures at loan authorization is as follows: Home map of city, and entertainment coupons Department Headquarters stood at loan guaranty up to 60 percent with entitling registrants to price reductions 16,500 on June 30th, and Commander $7,500 maximum; business loan guar- and discounts of a great number of New Waters has sent out a challenge to anty of features. $2,000, and direct loans up to his membership workers "How Big York City entertainment $10,000 in non-metropolitan areas Can We Be in '53." Already 9,500 There's a yacht cruise around Manhat- where private financing cannot be ob- have been pledged to come in before tan, sightseeing bus trip, the Aqua- tained, or lenders refuse to make loans Armistice Day. show, New York's sensational water at the rate of interest fixed. All loans Other Departments which have extravaganza, "Rocket to the Moon," have a maximum interest rate of 4 per- reached an all-time high member- the Hayden Planetarium's unique star cent. ship peak for 1952 are Colorado, show, the Empire State Building ob- Louisiana, Mexico, North Dakota, The bill also provides for mustering- servatories, and other distinct attrac- Philippine Islniuls, and Wyoming. out, or discharge pay, of .f!100 to veter- tions which the visitors will want to

ans with less than 60 days' service ; $200 see. These are only a few of the exciting

The American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 • 29 events in and around New York which MEMBERSHIP MEETS FIXED 8 AND 40 AIDS IN CARE offer substantial price reductions to Legionnaires through registration FOR EARLY '53 ENROLLMENT OF TUBERCULAR CHILDREN packet coupons. starting early on 1953 membership A total of $18,320.72 was contributed By early registering Legionnaires plans in preparation for a banner en- by the Eight and Forty, affiliate of the may secure courtesies which amount to-^ rollment next year. Eight Area Mem- American Legion Auxiliary, during the a sizable economic saving. Individual bership Conferences have been an- year ending June 1 to further its chil- I'egistration fee is $3, but a special rate nounced by the National Membership dren's program at the National Jewish is Ranted uniformed groups at $1 per and Post Activities Division. Post and Hospital at Denver, Colorado. The remember. Checks may be mailed direct Department membership leaders will be port of accomplishment was niade up to Thomas E. Paradine, Chairman, thoroughly briefed on promotional pro- by Mrs. Lucille Hayes, Chairman of the Registration Committee, American Leg- grams at these Conferences. organization's National Jewish Hospi- ion National Convention Corporation, Area 1 — (Connecticut, Maine, Massa- tal Committee. 500 Park Avenue, New York City. chusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Is- The Children's Department at the land and Vermont) — Parker House, Hospital, free non-sectarian institution POST CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM Boston, Massachusetts, September 13-14. for the care of tuberculous needy, has Area 2— (New Jersey, New York, been a prime project of the 8 et 40 's STRESSES "LAND OF FREE'* Pennsylvania, Delaware, District of national child welfare program since Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West 1932. During that time members and An unusual and impressive "I Am an Virginia) —The American Legion Build- groups have dedicated 50 beds for chil- American" and Citizenship Day pro- ing, 1608 K Street, N.W., Washington, dren and in addition have contributed gram was staged by Morning Star Post D.C., September 13-14. generously to the department. No. 904, West Wyoming, Pennsylvania, Area 3 — (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, According to Mrs. Hayes' report, on May 18th, when young men and wo- Mississippi, North Carolina, South Car- which was prepared for the annual men coming of voting age and newly olina, Tennessee) — Department Head- March© Bationale in New York City, naturalized citizens received the Ameri- quarters, Atlanta, Georgia, August 9- August 23, the bulk of the contributions can Legion Certificates of Public Recog- 10. came from Salons and Departmentaux. nition. Area 4— (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mis- In addition to the cash contribution, The theme of the observance was souri, Oklahoma, Texas) — Marion Ho- other presents included toys, games, the of "The Land of Free," and one tel, Little Rock, Ark., September 13-14. puzzles and books. These were given to the highlight features was mingling of Area 8— (Idaho, Montana, Oregon, child patients on birthdays and at par- soil from 48 states of the American Utah, Washington, Wyoming) — Ban- ties celebrating patriotic holidays. Many Union sent by the Governors of their nock Hotel, Pocatello, Idaho, August 2-3. of the children under treatment at the respective States. Forty-eight citizens Conferences for Areas 5, 6 and 7 were National Jewish Hospital were admitted of the area each representing a State, held during the months of June and through the offices of the 8 et 40. participated in the ceremony. The pro- July. gram was arranged jointly by Past Commander Louis J. Greco, Post Ameri- For Women Legionnaires canism Chairman and Commander *'WANTAD" PLAN TO HELP Several events are planned for the George Ai'gent. VETS BRINGS FINE RESULT special entertainment of women Legion- Among the speakers were Dr. J. B. naires in attendance at the Legion Na- Matthews, New York City, a frequent Back in 1946, when young men were tional Convention in New York, August contributor to The American Legion being released services in from the great 24-28. Among these events will be a num- Magazine on Americanism and anti- numbers and were having difficulty in ber of group meetings. subversive subjects, and Congressman finding jobs, a plan of assistance was The National Organization of World Daniel J. Flood, of the Pennsylvania devised by Patrolman Edward McGuire, War Nurses will have their reunion at 11th District. Mr. Flood was so im- New York City Police Department, the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on Tuesday pressed with the service that he spoke which is still working effectively in some morning, August 26. The contact for of it on the floor of the House, May 21, places. A non-veteran, the police officer reservations and information is Anne and at his request the entire program was giving much of his off-duty time to E. McCarthy, 295 St. Johns Place, was printed in the Congressional Record. assisting veterans in finding jobs and Brooklyn 17, New York. The "Land of the Free" observance places to live. It was slow business. He The National Yeoman (F) organiza- was concluded on Memorial Day, when then plan worked out a of newspaper tion will hold their 26th convention con- the mingled soil from the 48 States cooperation by having free ads to want currently with the Legion conclave. A was deposited at the base of the War fit the veteran's need published. highlight of the affair will be the annual Veterans' memorial in West Wyoming That took a lot of space, but some dinner on Wednesday, August 27, at the with appropriate ceremonies. A granite 100 newspapers throughout the country Brass Rail Restaurant, 521 Fifth marker was placed over the soil with accepted the plan at the start, resulting Avenue. Miss Veronica E. Costello, 124 an inscription: "For this we fought— in benefit to thousands of newly-released E. 24th St., New York City 10, is Chair- Land of the Free. Herein is deposited the service men and women. Employment man and in charge of resei-vations, ($5, soils representing each State in this services accepted the plan, broadening which includes gratuity.) great nation, a symbol of Unity, Free- the scope of the work. Patrolman Mc- A special breakfast program has been dom, Justice and Democracy." Guire has been commended by the New arranged at B. Altman & Co., 5th Avenue York Police Commissioner and by other and 34th Street, on Monday, August 25, officials for this public service. For Widows and Orphans for all women Legionnaires. The Break- fast Chairman is Miss Helen Jamison, During a two-year period the North Street, York City 17. Carolina Veterans Commission, under First Over for 1953 246 E. 46th New Pick up tickets at Women Legionnaii'e Director J. M. (Jim) Caldwell, has filled Neck in neck, two Posts reported com- Hospitality Room at the Hotel Statler. out and filed 2,853 claims for war wid- pletion of quota for 1953. Monclova ows, orphans and dependent parents. (Ohio) Post No. 556 was the first to Director Caldwell, long time Depart- get its quota of 55 in to National Head- Fisherman's Luck ment Adjutant of the North Carolina quarters under the postmark date of Legion, has made this work a special June 30. But Tennessee Department Ad- National Commander Donald R. Wil- campaign. He has set up a staff of ex- jutant W. R. Looney on June 24 re- son took time out on his two-day visit to perts to advise and assist this class of ported that Franklin County Post No. Puerto Rico to go fishing with Captain dependents, many of whom were un- 14, Winchester, had exceeded its quota Johnny Harms. He landed a 101-pound aware of the benefits to which they are of 400 — and was waiting for member- blue marlin after an hour's fight—a new entitled. ship cards to make proper returns. trophy for his home.

2Q • The American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 MARITIME PAGEANT TO BE NEW COMMITTEE MEETS TO

STAGED FOR LEGION MEET ; NEW LAW GIVES INCREASE PLAN RELIGIOUS PROGRAM t Legionnaires and their families at- TO MANY DISABLED VETS Plans for expanding the Back to God and elevating the role of the tending the 1952 National Convention 7 Some 120,000 service-connected movement in Legion affairs in New York will have the opportunity ^ disabled veterans will benefit by a Chaplain American of seeing a fabulous "Maritime Pag- cost-of-living increase in compensa- were discussed by the new National eant" on the Hudson River at 4 P.M., tion by reason of Public Law 427, Committee on Religious Emphasis which Wednesday, August 27. This pageant 82nd Congress, signed by President met for the first time at National Head- Truman on June 30. The law bene- and racing program, the first to be run quarters in Indianapolis on June 24. fits only those who have been or will since the outbreak of WW2, will include National Chaplain 0. G. Birkeland pre- be rated under the so-called statu- York tugboat races as well sided over the group, which included Port of New tory award groups to crippled, blind- as the traditional international lifeboat ed and tuberculous veterans. This Robert H. Bush, of Des Moines, Iowa; races. group was not increased in pay by William J. Regan, Buffalo, New York; Both the lifeboat and tugboat compe- Public Law 356 (signed May 23). The and L. 0. Bickel,- Fairmont, West Vir- titions will be run on the Hudson River amount of payment is based on de- ginia. Past National Chaplain David in easy view of the New York shore. gree of disability and the raise is Lefkowitz, Vice Chairman of the Com- from a range of $30 to per The finish line for the 3-mile tugboat $360 mittee, was unable to attend. month up to $47 as the minimum to course, as well as for the shorter life- The Committee made tentative plans a ceiling of $400. In addition, the race, will directly opposite the for a meeting during the 34th National boat be new law extends WWl benefits for Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument on tuberculosis veterans to the veterans American Legion Convention in New Riverside Drive. Visitors will be able to of WW2 and Korea. York City, August 24-28, at which the view the events from the river banks newly elected Department Commanders and from off-shore harbor boats. Ad- and Chaplains would be briefed on the miral Louis B. Olson, Commandant of BOOKPLATE DESIGNED FOR Back to God program and their respon- the 3rd Coast Guard District, has given MEMORIAL TO KOREA DEAD sibility to advance it in their States. cleai'ance for the races and will furnish The Committee also made tentative lifeboats for the competing interna- plans for a second annual conference of tional crews. Department Chaplains to be held at All the principal maritime nations of National Headquarters early in the new the world will be represented in the American Legion year. lifeboat races, and each boat will be Committee members reviewed the manned by an 8-man crew and a cox- progress of the religious movement since wain. Each ci'ew will run under its own its inception and exchanged informa- national flag in competition for the tion on how Posts in their respective coveted Powell International Lifeboat departments had rendered significant Trophy. public service and engendered renewed Competing tugboats will be for the goodwill and prestige for the American most part modern Diesel-powered type, Legion by expanding the program in but one salty captain of a steam-pro- their communities. pelled craft claims a speed still in ex- National Chaplain Birkeland de- cess of the more modern types entered. clared: "Through the activities of this Originally scheduled to take place in newly appointed National Committee on mid-September, the "Maritime Pageant" Religious Emphasis and through similar PRESENrF-in TO has been advanced to provide another committees which we hope will be ap- thrill for the Legion's 34th National pointed in all our Departments and Convention. The Robert L. Hague Post Posts, The American Legion can reach of New York City, composed principally new heights in service 'For God and of members of the merchant marine in- Country' by encouraging the three ob- A handsome memorial bookplate, en- dustry, will act as official hosts for the jectives of the Back to God Program: graved in blue and gold, has been de- Legion's maritime activity program. In Regular church attendance, family signed to be affixed in all anti-commu- addition to the pageant and races, an prayer, and religious education of chil- nism books given to libraries by Legion elaborate entertainment program has dren. During recent months The Ameri- Posts and Legionnaires in honor of been arranged, including "open house" can Legion has made a splendid start. servicemen and women who died baton all available American luxury liners The Back to God movement will be the tling communism in Korea. The Memo- in port, tours of the Merchant Marine success it deserves to be only when evei'y rial Book Plan launched by The Ameri- Academy at Kings Point and New York American - Legion Post from coast to can Legion is designed as a living State Maritime College at Fort Schuy- coast is doing its part to strengthen the memorial to the Korean dead—and to ler, and other events. moral fiber of our beloved country." continue their fight by disseminating information about the designs of communist leaders. YOUR Gl INSURANCE 1 The bookplate bears the inscription: MEMBERSHIP QUOTA SET

You wouldn't own it, if you didn't "In memory of (name of serviceman) AT 2,934,372 FOR 1953 think it was important. So, it's worth who made the supreme sacrifice fighting taking care of. That means paying communism in Korea that all men may A national membership quota of premiums regularly . . . and paying continue the blessings of freedom." 2,934,372 has been set for the 58 them on time, so that your policy Name of the library and the donor is Departments of Tlie American will remain in force. There are other placed below the memorial inscription. Legion for 1953, according to an an- points, too. For example, have you The gift books are to be selected from nouncement made by National Ad- named your beneficiaries? Do you jutant H. Dudley. a list recommended by the National Henry The new want to change from one beneficiary quota is based on the average mem- Americanism Commission. The list will to another? Well, better get it down bership of each Department for the in be sent, with instructions as to the pro- black-and-white. It's easy to take last four years - 1948 to 1951. The care of. gram, to all Post Commanders and in- And here's a fact you can highest 1953 quota set for any De- count on: The VA will arrange things terested individuals. partment was given to Pennsylvania the way you want 'em. Remember. Books included on the selected list are —275,153. New York was second with Gl insurance is worth taking care of. obtainable, with Memorial Bookplate af- 239,818 and Illinois ranks third with

Make a note to it . look . . over today. fixed, at the Emblem Sales Division, at 219,000. National Headquarters, Indianapolis. L The American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 * 31 ARABIC LEGIONNAIRES TO WORTH SHUMAKER RESIGNS ALL-TIME RECORD MADE BY HAVE PARTY AT CONVENTION POST m AMERICANISM DIV. LEGION IN CHILD WELFARE record in Legion aid to Arabic-speaking- Legionnaires in at- I 1 R. Worth Shu- An all-time tendance at the Legion's National Con- maker, who has children will be reported by the Na- vention in New York City, August 24- served as Assistant tional Child Welfare Commission to the City, 28, will have special honors accorded National Ameri- Natiojial Convention in New York them by New York City's Arabic-speak- canism Director August 25 to 28, with $5,500,000 pro- ing Post. There will be open house dur- stationed at the vided from organizational funds of The ing the entire period of the convention, National Head- American Legion and its three affiliated a dinner, with music and entertainment. quarters since Jan- organizations. The American Legion Eight, and Eight All this has been arranged as a spe- uary 1, 1941, tend- Auxiliary, Forty And cial feature of entertainment by Amity ered his resignation And Forty. An additional $2,800,000 indi- Post No. 791, whose membership is pre- effective on June was obtained for the benefit of dominantly of Arabic-speaking nativity 30. HI health led to vidual children from outside sources or descent — Lebanese, Syrian, Pales- his decision to sep- through the efforts of Legion Child tinian, Iraquian, Egyptian, Arabian and arate himself from Welfare workers. Total aid from both related sections. The Post will hold open R. Worth Legion service organizational and non-organizational Shumaker house at its headquarters, 160 Pierre- ^^^^^ years. funds for 1952 is $8,318,056.26. is one million dollars pont Street, Brooklyn, which is easily A native of West Virginia—his home This almost reported in 1951 and reached by way of all subway lines to is at Buckhannon, where he is a mem- greater than aid Borough Hall Station. Commander ber of Frank B. Bartlett Post No. 7- sets an all-time record for the Legion's Saleem Al Hatem suggests that the Legionnaiie Shumaker was engaged in nation-wide Child Welfare Program. Legionnaire delegates and visitors reg- educational work before joining the These figures are based upon reports Legion De- ister with Amity Post upon arrival — national Legion staff. His assignments compiled from 52 American reports from or, better still, write to Amity Post at were in part the educational and youth- partments, with individual the above address and register before training activities of the National almost 6,000 American Legion Posts; leaving home. Americanism Commission, for which he 53 Auxiliary Departments, with nearly Ajuxiliary Units reporting; and The entertainment planned will be was especially well fitted. He has also 11,000 climaxed by a dinner at which native been Director of the Boys' Nation at from 28 Grande Voitures of the 40 and of the 8 food will be served. Native and Ameri- Washington for the past five years. 8 and 42 Departmenteaux can music will be interspersed in the He will locate at Sebring Shores, and 40. entertainment program. Florida. Most of the expenditures for children Until 1945 Amity Post was known as come from treasuries of individual Posts the only Arabic Post of the Legion, but LEGIONNAIRES TO MAKE and Units, Dr. A. H. Wittmann, Na- WW2 changed all that. So many Arabic- tional Child Welfare Chairman, ex- speaking men and women were in the PILGRIMAGE TO EUROPE plained, and only about one per cent of services that Posts have been organized the aid is provided by the National Immediately after the adjournment of in many sections of the country, usually Child Welfare Division. "This is a very the 34th annual National Convention in named for and dedicated to some hero healthy situation," Dr. Wittmann said, New York City on August 28 a con- of Arabic descent from their own com- "since The American Legion is a com- siderable number of Legionnaires will munity. munity centered organization. The Na- take their departure for Europe. The supple- Guest Committee of Amity Post is tional Child Welfare Fund only pilgrimage, led by National Commander composed of Commander Saleem Al ments and bridges gaps when local Donald R. Wilson, is to participate in Hatem, 109 West 45th Street, New York sources of aid fail. We rely on com- the official dedication of the Memorial City; Joseph W. Ferris, Chairman of munity effort to meet most of the needs Shrine to the American dead of World the New York Department Law and of children right in the towns and cities Wars I and II at Suresnes, France, and Americanism Committee; William K. where children live." to commemorate the 35th anniversary Teen, Past County Vice Commander of the landing of American soldiers in and Past Commanders George Shiya, France during World War I. Nine Spanish War Vets Joseph A. Zaloom, Dewey Awad, Salim According to present plans, the dedi- Navy Post No. 16, New York City, Karam, George M. ZifFri, Dr. Adolph cation will be held on September 13, has nine Spanish-American War veter- Baccash, Emile Shwiry, Albert Azar, birthday of General John J. Pershing. ans on its current membership rolls—two and James Azrak. Past Vice Commander The American Battle Monuments Com- Admirals, one Lieutenant, and six sea- George Dagher is Secretary of the Wel- mittee, of which General George C. men, so reports Past Commander Lee coming Committee. Marshall is Chairman, extended an in- Herliss. All served through the first vitation to the Legion and Auxiliary to World War and one, Chief Gunner Wil- Bronze Placques from the Maine participate in the dedicatory cere- liam A. Thaw, served through both Back in 1912 Congress authorized the monies. The National Executive Com- World Wars, making him a 3-war veter- Secretaries of War and Navy to cast mittee at its meeting on May 7 at an. This beats the record of Franklin bronze placques from parts of the wreck Indianapolis accepted the invitation, Post No. 1, Columbus, Ohio, as published of the U.S.S. Maine, which was blown gave official sanction to the pilgrimage in the July number which could boast up in Havana Harbor on February 15, and authorized the appointment of the of only five Spanish War vets. 1898. The memorial tablets were de- American Express Company as the offi- signed by the late Charles Keck, a dis- cial travel and transportation agency. Kansas Past Commander Dead tinguished sculptor^ and are 18 inches Thfe American Express Company has wide by 13 inches high and weigh ap- woi'ked out a schedule for five tours of Scott Berridge, 62, Holton, Kansas, proximately 12 pounds. The Depart- the countries of Europe covering 18 to died as a result of a highway accident ment of the Navy has 894 of these tab- 48 days and at a varying price range. at Yocemento, when he suffered a bro- lets, all available for distribution before The pilgrims will also have selection of ken back and brain concussion. A 35th January 1, 1953. Persons or Posts air or steamship for the Atlantic cross- Division combat veteran who was interested in obtaining one of these ings. The entii'e plan has been set out wounded in the Argonne fighting in memorials of a gallant ship is required in an attractively printed brochure, with WWl, Past Commander Berridge was to pay $5 packaging cost and transpor- details of travel and transportation, by long active in Legion affairs. He served tation charges. Orders should be sent to the agency. Copies of this brochure may as Department Commander of Kansas the Secretary of the Navy, Washington be obtained by writing the American in 1941-42 and was a member of the 25, D. C, and will be filled in order of Express Company, Legion Tour Section, National Security Training Commission receipt. 65 Broadway, New York 6, N. Y. at the time of his death.

22 * The American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 SPECTACULAR CONTESTS TO TO BA TTLE MISINFORMA TION LUCKY LEGIONNAIRES TO FEATURE 1952 CONVENTION ON VA MEDICINE FOR VETS GET CARS AT CONVENTION

The spectacular Drum and Bugle Officials of The American Legion, Award of four 1952 Convertible Ford Corps of the 34th National Convention The American Medical Association and cars will be made at the 34th National of The American Legion in New York the Veterans Administration met in- Convention of The American Legion at will be held in Triboro Stadium, Ran- formally in Washington, D. C. on June New York on August 25 during the dall's Island, Monday, August 25 at 17 to discuss establishment of a per- National Drum and Bugle Corps Con- 7:30 p.m. All Convention registrants manent joint parley on vet medicine. test Finals in Triboro Stadium. Regis- will be admitted free. General admis- Chief object of the proposed confer- trants do not have to attend the Con- sion will be $1.00. ence would be to bring to a halt the vention to win. Following is a schedule of other con- spreading of misinformation about the The automobiles have been donated tests : Veterans Medical Program. In the past, by the three Seagram posts of The Ritual Initiation Teams, Ball Room, misuse of facts about VA medicine has American Legion as in past years and Hotel Woodstock, Sunday, August 24, led to public confusion and to needless all that is necessary is: (1) To enter, 9 a.m. differences among groups interested in send in an official coupon or mail a post Junior Sponsored Band Contest. The care of veterans. card or letter using the coupon as a Mall, Central Park, Sunday, August 24, Typical of past confusion has been guide (coupons appear in The Ameri- 10 a.m. the oft-printed assumption that all vet- can Legion Magazine), (2) your cou- Junior Sponsored Drum and Bugle erans who are hospitalized as 'non- pon, letter or post card must be signed Corps., Triboro Stadium, Sunday, Au- service-connected" have disabilities and include the number of your post or gust 24, 1 p.m. "not connected with military service." unit and the number of your member- American Legion Band Contest, The Actually, "non-service-connected" is a ship card. Entries should be mailed to: Mall, Central Park, Sunday, August 24, purely technical VA designation, which The Seagram Posts, The American Le- 1 p.m. is often temporary pending a final de- gion, P. 0. Box 1890, New York 46, Drum and Bugle Corps Preliminary termination of the status of a hospital- N. Y., and must be received not later Contest, Triboro Stadium, Monday, Au- ized veteran. than midnight, August 23. gust 25, 9 a.m. Also cited at the meeting was the Color posters announcing the dona- Firing Squad Contest, Lewisohn Sta- passage of a resolution by a State Med- tion of four Fords to members of The dium, Monday, August 25, 10 a.m. ical Society protesting "the hospitaliza- American Legion or the Auxiliary have Junior Sponsored Color Guard Con- tion of veterans families by the VA." been mailed to all Posts and Units. test, Lewisohn Stadium, Monday, Au- In fact, VA does not hospitalize the gust 25, 1 p.m. families of veterans. Operation Soy Beans American Legion Color Guard Con- Representatives of the Legion, the Hebron (Ohio) Post No. 285 wants a test, Lewisohn Stadium, Monday, Au- AMA and the VA all expressed the clubhouse—and it is being created by gust 25, 2 p.m. belief that eliminating public misinfor- the efforts of the members. To raise Contesting bands and corps, the cream mation through a joint effort would funds for the structure, the Hebron Le- of the crop of American Legion musical clear the way for. better approaches to gionaires have planted 40 acres of soy units competing at Department Con- real problems of veterans medicine. beans just outside the town. Post mem- ventions over the nation, will march and Formation of the joint conference will bers turned out to plow, disc, harrow play in the Big Parade of The Ameri- await confirmation by the organizations and plant the land—another crew will can Legion up Fifth Avenue, Tuesday, represented. be on hand for the harvest. August 26, starting at 10 a.m. and expected to last more than 15 hours. The "multi-million dollar Tournament LEGION MAGAZINE WRITERS GIVEN FREEDOM MEDALS of Music" appellation, explained Samuel E. Dribben, Chairman of the Contest Committee, stems from the fact that the appearance of these gaily-caparisoned units is the culmination of many months of practice by thousands of individuals, plus the investment of hundreds of thousands of dollars in uniforms, band in- struments, transportation and housing of units.

Philadelphia Hospital Committee During the year ending May 31, 1952, the Philadelphia County (Pennsylvania) Legion and Auxiliary Hospital Cohi- mittee distributed 2,271,357 items to patients in the Naval Hospital at Phila- delphia. This included 929,400 cigarettes, 32,000 packages of matches, 11,- 980 books, 16,340 Christmas and greet- Three contributors to The American Legion Magazine who wrote outstanding ing cards, 7,330 candy bars, and on articles during 1951 were honored by Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, Pennsyl- down in numbers to 152 fountain pens, vania, by awards of Honor Medals. The writers picked for this distinction were in 110 $1 bills and 1 television set. The Zora Neale Hurston, whose article "Why the Negro Won't Buy Communism," Committee has been operating with June, 1951, attracted wide national attention; Editor Joseph C. Keeley, whose article Sunday afternoon visits since 1939, and "Let's Have More Schools Like This" told of the fine work in Americanism being is at present co-chairmanned by Ella done at Public School 51, Buffalo, New York, published last August; and William H. Tomlinson, Frances Mitchell and LaVarre for an article on the Constitution. Another of Mr. LaVarre's articles on Joseph H. Booth. In addition to the the Constitution will appear in this magazine next month. Presentation of the visits and gifts to patients, the Posts of medals was made by Kenneth D. Wells, President of Freedoms Foundation, in a cere- Philadelphia County gave the Naval mony in the magazine offices in New York City. In the picture above, left to right, Hospital chapel 12 stained glass win- Jean Parker Waterbury, who received the medal for Miss Hurston who was unable dows, which were dedicated on April 21, to be present; President Kenneth D. Wells, Editor Joseph C. Keeley, and William 1952. LaVarre.

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Donald R. Wilson for his legislative * defense of the Nisei veterans and their * * * LEGIONITEMS * * parents. Presentation was made by Commander Minoru (Casey) Kasuyama. * Serving as elder statesman, the Past his present list covers 21 cemeteries and Commanders Association of Frank P. 216 graves of veterans of all wars from Back in 1946 the returned veterans at Hammon Post No. 24, Huntingdon, the Revolution down to the Korean con- Brilliant, Alabama-a small coal mining

Pennsylvania, has proved the value of flict. . . . Billy Caldwell Post No. 806, town—organized Brilliant Post No. 163. such an organization iif the affairs of Chicago, Illinois, sponsors a top-notch The first big job undertaken was to build the Post. Since the unit was formed in American Legion Pipe Band. Wearing a Post clubhouse—and now, after six 1919, 34 Commanders have served; 5 the Royal Stuart tartan and authentic years, the Post has a home of its own are dead; but of the 29 living Past uniforms imported from Scotland, this built for the most part by the members. Commanders, 24 are in regular attend- colorful oufit represents the Post at all A war chest of $1,300 was raised, 6,000 ance at the meetings. . . . Actively sup- official functions and public displays. . . building blocks were purchased, and a porting the Back-to-God movement, S. Eugene N. Norwood Post No. 169, South- lot was given for the building. The lot James Keister Post No. 359, Irwin, east Harbor, Maine, bought a surplus was found unsuited, and was later sold. Pennsylvania, a small model of a church building at the former Seawall Naval Another lot was donated but the ground was built and displayed on the lawn at Base, cut it in two, hauled the sections was covered with trees—members cleared the Legion home during the month of five miles to a previously laid founda- the land, made the excavation for a base- May. The replica was also displayed in tion, re-joined them—now they have an ment, laid the foundations, but ran into churches in the city, at special services, attractive new clubhouse. trouble when the work on the walls be- during the . . . first time to hire month. Los Gatos (Cali- *r *r gan and for the had fornia) Post No. 158 achieved an all- labor. Now according to Burrel Brasseal, Quincy (Illinois) Post No. 347 gave time high in membership, with 216 en- Post Historian, after trials and troubles, 325 American flags to 19 public and rolled, on June 13th, so reports Adju- the home is completed and is the pride parochial schools in its city — a tant Lewis Hayd Leve. home of the members. large flag for each school's flagstaff" and smaller flags for each classroom. Pres- For long years of faithful and dis- William A. Miller, charter member and entations were made by Commander tinguished service, Edgewood (Mary- first Commander of Police and Fire Post Hugh Kirchner, Chairman Charles land) Service Post No. 17 has awarded No. 158, Jacksonville, Florida, was pre- Scholz and members of the Post's a life membership to Legionnaire John sented with a Certificate of Merit for Americanism Committee. . . . Toledo D. Carmen, who has commanded the Outstanding Service to Veterans. Pres- (Ohio) Post N^. 336 is building a new Post three terms; served 14 years as entation was made by William M. Sche- clubhouse—literally so; the work is be- Service Officer; Department Command- mer, Junior Vice Commander, Jewish ing done by members. DeVilbiss Com- er of Maryland in 1948-49, and is cur- War Veterans, Florida Department. ...A pany employees, members of the Post, rently serving as a member of the Ex- most unusual situation resulted in the supplied everything from air compres- ecutive Section of the National Re- election of a Governor of the Bluegrass sors to manpower to do a paint job on habilitation Commission. . . . Donnerson- Boys' State at Danville, Kentucky. L. C. the structure, with paint furnished by Hawkins Post No. 24, New Bern, North Thomas, 16, Glasgow, was apparently the Toledo Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Carolina, has organized a Knee Pants elected by one vote over 17-year-old Association. . . . Commodore Perry Post Baseball League for younger boys, start- Charles McCullough, Morganfield, but No. 525, Los Angeles, California, pre- ing with two teams completely union recount a one-vote error was dis- sented a solid bronze vase, inlaid and formed. Ted Williams, famous Boston covered which made the race a tie. De- hand-carved to National Commander Red Sox outfielder, now in the Marines, partment Commander James H. Warren came out to give the boys a hand and tossed a coin to decide the election. PREVIOUS RECORD BROKEN some coaching in the first game of the McCullough won. IN BLOOD PROGRAM DRIVE season. The Knee Pants League is under *r -k A -k the direction of Athletic Director Allen Three Boy Scout units sponsored by L. Arnold. + Lindley DeGarmo Post No. 70, Coconut Grove, Florida — Troop 21, Explorer Winners of 1952 American Legion na- Post 21 and Seascout Ship 5—were feted tional awards at the three service acad- by the parent Post at an annual charter emies were: U. S. Military Academy, presentation ceremony. In its organiza- West Point, Cadet Leslie Van Trees, Jr., tion, five Legionnaires and five parents Kansas City, Missouri, who chose a life serve on each unit committee. Thirty- membership in the National Geographic one members of the Post serve this Society; U. S. Naval Academy, Annapo- Americanism program and all meetings lis, Midshipman Fred Albron Hull, Con- and indoor activities are held in the Post cord, North Carolina, a $100 watch, and U.S. Coast Guard Academy, London, home. . . . President Truman has signed New a bill authorizing the presentation of the Cadet Olin Arnold Lively, Abilene, Distinguished Flying Cross to Roscoe Texas, also a $100 watch. . . . Governor Turner, Indianapolis, currently serving The mass Blood Donor Program spon- Frederick G. Payne has sent letters to as Chairman of the Legion's National sored by Darius-Girenas Post No. 271, more than 6,500 discharged Maine serv- Aeronautics Committee. WWl vet, Chicago, Illinois, conducted in late icemen and women, veterans of Korea, Legionnaire Turner broke the transcon- March, broke all existing records for the urging them to check with the nearest tinental air speed record 7 times, won number of blood donors brought to the office of the Maine Division of Veterans the Thompson Trophy race 3 times, blood bank at Hines Veterans Adminis- Affairs, which is headed by Past Depart- placed second in the MacRobertson In- tration Hospital by any Legion unit. ment Commander Frederick P. O'Con- ternational Air Race, and won the Ben- More than 220 pints of blood were taken nell. dix Transcontinental Air Race. for the bank. The Post has been cited for this accomplishment. In the picture Vincent G. Hart, Buff"alo, New York, * above, sparkplugs of the drive, left to Past Erie County Commander, has been Legionnaire John Fisher, Milton (Del- right are Post Commander John L. awarded a bronze plaque for outstand- aware) Post No. 20. started out in 1920 Paukstis; Joseph G. Kamin, Blood Donor ing Americanism work by the New York to place a flag on the graves of veterans Committee, and Dr. W. F. Dobyns, Chief Department, Catholic War Veterans. in his area, and has been doing it ever of Professional Services at Hines VA Presentation was made at an official since. Accurately located and mapped, Hospital. CWV meeting at Niagara Falls.

34 • The American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 Huizinga, 1541 Colorado Ave., S. E., Grand York City. Oct. 18; Henry Hudson Hotel. Details Rapids, Mich., for reservations and into. from John Sartori, 67-08 Springfield Blvd., Bay- OUTFIT Co. E, 168th Infantry, (WWl)-Reunion Last side. N. Y.. or Mike Weinor, 24 E. Main St., REUNIONS Man's Club. Shenandoah, Iowa, Aug. 30-31. Write Patchogue, N. Y. - Everett Briggs, Shenandoah, Iowa. 304th Infantry Assn., 76th Div.—35th reunion, 308th Motor Supply Train Vets. Assn.—27th American Legion Home, Waterbury, Conn., Oct. 1st (Old Ironside) Armored Division—6th an- annual reunion. Mansfield, Ohio, Aug. 30-Sept. 18— all members invited. Details from William J. 29-31; nual rtunion, Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. Hotel 1: Leland Hotel. Write A. G. Vetter, 2514 Chase Dillon. 60 Revere St., Waterbury, Conn. Moines, William Penn. Information from Leo B. Conner, St.. Toledo 11, Ohio. USS Concord, CL 10—Reunion, Des Secy-Treas., 115 17th St. W., Washington, 15-17. All shipmates write Philip A. N. 61st Engineers, AEF—Reunion, Decatur, III., Iowa. Nov. D. or John V. Talotta, 5154 Liberty Livingston Ave., Columbus 5, C, Chairman, Aug. 30-Sept. 1; Orlando Hotel. Write H. T. Smith. 1366 E. Ave., Pittsburgh 24, Pa. Koeppe, Pres., 1086 W. Packard St., Decatur, Ohio. 5th (Red Diamond) Infantry Division, (both Engr. Combat Bn.-Reunion, Cleveland, 111., or E. M. Soboda, Secy-Treas. 932 Roscoe St., 243rd WWs)—Open house at Hotel New Yorker during Green Bay, Wis. O., Aug. 15-17; HoUenden Hotel. Write John R. National Legion Convention, Aug. 24-28; host. 52nd and 622nd Ordnance Co. (AM)—Combined Wolf, 515 State St., Shillington, Pa. New York Camp. Info from John B. Morier, 1st Training Regt., Aberdeen Proving Grounds reunion, Chicago, III., Aug. 30-Sept. 1; Southmoor Secy., 5 West 63rd St., New York 23, N. Y. —Reunion, Chicago, 111., Aug. 2; Hotel LaSalle. Hotel. Write Ed L. Burcanik, Route 1, Warren- 5th (Victory) Armored Div.—6th annual con- Contact A. L. Bowles, 527 Harrison Ave., Audo- ville Rd.. Downers Grove, III. vention, New York City, Aug. 29-31; Hotel New 56th Naval Construction Bn., (Seabees)—Re- bon 5, N. J. Yorker. Info from James Fitzgibbons, Chairman, Co. B, 784th MP Bn.—Annual reunion, Green- union. Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 30-Sept. 1; King 141 Halliday St., Jersey J. Hotel. Info from City 4, N. Cotton Hotel. Write W. M. Rainey, Secy-Treas., viUe, S. C, Aug. 2; Ottaray 6th (Super) Armored Div.—5th annual reunion, Anderson, S. C. Pulaski, Tenn. Make reservations direct with C. D. Burgess, P. O. Box 743, Washington, D. Aug. 29-30; Mayflower Hotel. Anti-Tank Co., 5th Division—Reunion and bas- C, hotel. Info from William E. Rutledge, Jr., Secy-Treas., Decatur, Decatur, 111., U. S. Naval Hospital, Seattle, Wash.-5th an- ket dinner. Park at Lake P. O. Box A, Yadkinville, N. C. 10. Millard Kingery, Toledo, 111. nual reunion, Racine, Wis., Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Aug. Contact 7th (Lucky 7th) Armored Division—Reunion, 304th Infantry Regt.—Reunion, New York City, Write A. J. Hudec. 2611 Taylor Ave., Racine, Philadelphia, Pa., 22-24; Edward Cain, Aug. Hotel Benjamin Wis. Aug. 16; Hotel Statler. Contact Franklin. Details from Dick Dellheim, Chairman 989th F. A. Bn.-Reunion at the Isaac Walton 45-12. 159th St., Flushing 58, N. Y. Registration Committee, 48 Rock Glen Rd., Phila- 349th Inf., 88th Div.-Reunion, Daven- League Lodge, near Kokomo, Ind., Aug. 31. Info Co. H, delphia 31, Pa. port, Iowa, Aug. 17; Black Hawk Hotel. Details from Wilbur Meyer. Publicity, RR 9, Box 200, 16th Armored Div. Assn.— 1st Reunion, New I. McConnell, P. O. Box 142, Sey- Indianapolis 44, Ind. from William York City, Aug. 29-31, immediately after Legion 194th F. A. Bn.—Annual reunion, Davenport, mour, Iowa. National Convention. All hands invited. Write Southwest Pacific—7th annual reunion, Iowa. Aug. 31. Write A. J. Blancke, 1015 Floral WACs, John McCreary, Secy-Treas., 315 during 43rd St., Union Lane. Daventport. Iowa, or Joseph Maftioli, 1510 Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 16; Hotel Savery, City, N. J. the Vet Convention. Reservation, dinner, W. Ohio St.. Chicago, III. WAC 27th (New York) Division Assn., (both 1508 N. WWs) 8th Seabee Bn.— 10th anniversary reunion. New $4. Write Elizabeth A. Reilly, Chairman, —32nd annual reunion, Troy, N. Y., Sept. 26-27. St., Arlington 1, Va. York City. Sept. 12-14; Henry Hudson Hotel. Veitch For details write Col. John J. Purcell, annual reunion, Chairman, Contact Edw. W. Sanford, 90 Woodland Ave., 273rd FA Bn., (WW2)-5th City HaU Troy, N. Y. Topeka, Kans., Aug. 16-17. Write Leo Mont- Bridgeport 5, Conn. 42nd (Rainbow) Division— Father Duffy Chap- 773rd Tank Destroyer Bn. Assn.—Reunion, In- gomery, 2638 Penn, Topeka, Kans. ter will hold open house for all Rainbow vets at 309th Engineers Assn.—28th annual reunion, dianapolis. Ind.. Sept. 19-20; Hotel Severin. Write their rooms in 69th Armory at 26th St., Va., Aug. 21-23; Kavanaugh Hotel. New Frank J. Spiess, No. 14 Jackson Barracks, New Harrisonburg, York, evening, Aug. 26, during Legion National Russell C. Henderly, Vice Pres., 1925 Way- Orleans 17. La. Write Convention. Info from George E. Seaman, 60 163rd Infantry Assn.—6th annual reunion, land Ave., Norwood, O. East 42nd St., New York 17, Y. Balloon Corps Vet. Assn.—21st an- N. Havre. Montana, Sept. 20-21. Inquiries to Glenn American 45th (Thunderbird) Infantry Div. Assn.—Re- national reunion. York City, Aug. 23- O. Stockdale. Secy., 1050 Hallowell Land, Billings, nual New union, New York City. Oct. 10-12; Natl. Hotel New Mont. 27; Hotel Shelton. Write J. Wilbur Haynes, Yorker. Further info from Robert J. McGee, 31 4007 St., Omaha 3, 316th F. S. Bn.—Annual Argonne Day dinner, Personnel Officer, Farnam Madison Ave., New York City. San Francisco, Cal.. Sept. 27; Montclair Restau- Neb. 77th (Statue of Liberty) Infantry Div.-Annual Co. 17, GLNTS-Annual picnic. City Park, rant. 550 Green St. Write Robert R. Howit, outdoor roundup at Schmidt Farm. Scarsdale, Marshalltown, Iowa, Aug. 24. Write William C. Secy.. 351 Turk St., San Francisco, Cal. N. Y., Sept. 27. Reservation, .$6. con- Write or 113th Engineers Assn. (WWl)—Annual re- Minard, 2221 E. Ridgeway, Waterloo, Iowa. tact 77th Division Club, 28 East 39th St., Vet. Assn.—Reunion during New union. Forest Park. Noblesville, Ind., Sept. 27-28. 14th Engineers York City. Convention, New York City, Address Charles M. Beal. Secy., 321 S. Main St., Legion National S2nd (Ail American) Div. Assn.—Open house Central. Terminal. Tipton, Ind. Aug. 24-28, Room 5928, Grand at headquarters, 28 East 39th St., Parke New York, 98th Bombardment Group (H)—Reunion, New Contact David E. Brooks, Adjutant, 37 during Legion National Convention, Aug. 24-28. York City. Sept. 27-28; Hotel Statler. Write Ave., Squantum 71, Mass. Contact Manuel Safferman, Secy., breakfast pro- 28 East 39th Robert Hopper, Chairman. 45-31 Utopia Park- Women Legionnaires—Special St., New York City. Legion National Con- way. Flushing, N. Y. gram for those attending 87th (Acorn) Infantry Div. Assn.— 34th Reunion, North Sea Mine Force Assn.— 11th annual re- vention, at B. Altman & Co., 5th Ave. and New York City, Sept. 12-13; Hotel Yorker. City, on Monday, Aug. 25, 9 A.M. New union. New York City, Oct. 17-18; Hotel New St., New York Write or contact 87th Div. Headquarters, 29 souvenir; Madison Ave. doors. Details Yorker. Info from William C. Meister, Secy., Special use Broadway, New York, N. Y. reservations from Miss Helen Jamison, Chair- P. O. Box 66. Sunnyside Sta.. Long Island City and 91st Division Assn.—34th annual reunion, San man, 246 Eat 46th St., New York 17, N. Y. 4. N. Y. Francisco, Cal.. Sept. 26-28; Veteran's Memorial Nurses, National Organization 518th MP Bn.-Reunion and dinner-dance. New WORLD WAR Bldg. Details from Headquarters, Room 128, Vet- —Annual reunion breakfast. New York City, eran's Memorial Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. Aug. 26; Waldorf -Astoria Hotel. (During Legion 94th Infantry Div.—3rd annual reunion, National Convention.) Contact Anne E. Mc- Chicago, 111., Aug. 8-10; Hotel Sherman. Info THE AMERICAN LEGION Carthy, 295 St. Johns Place, Brooklyn 17, N. Y. from William J. Callahan, Secy., 5466 South North Sea Mine Force Assn.—Open house at Kenwood Ave., Chicago 15, III. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Hotel New Yorker, Aug. 26-27, 7 P.M., for ship- 104th (Timberwolf) Infantry Div.-Reunion, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA mates during Legion National Convention. Con- St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 30-Sept. 1; Hotel Sheraton. tact William C. Meister, Secy., P. O. Box 66, Details from Eugene Camden, Hotel Sheraton, MAY 31, 19.52 Sunnyside Sta., Long Island City 4, N. Y. 3701 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 11th Engineers, (WWl)—35th annual reunion 43rd (Winged Victory) Infantry Div., (WW2)- ASSETS dinner dance, Aug. 27. Contact Ed Zuber, Secy., Annual reunion, Fairlee, Vermont, Sept. 13-14; Hotel Times Square, New York 18, N. Y. Cash on hand and on deposit . . .i 758.524.03 Lake Morey Inn. Information from Alexander 240,673.36 45th Naval Construction Bn.— 6th annual re- J. Smith, Adjutant General's office, Montpelier, Vt. 530,573.76 union, Chicago, III., Aug. 29-30; Hotel LaSalle. 90th (Tough 'Ombres) Division Assn., Midwest- 459,482.11 Info from Roy Nesbitt, P. O. Box 3, Oak Park, Reunion, Minneapolis, Minn., Nicollet Sept. 27; Permanent Trusts: III. Hotel. Write Harold C. Heggerness, Pres., Box Overseas Graves Decoration 71st Naval Construction Bn.-Reunion, St. 962, Minneapolis, Minn. Trust Fund $ 252,772.59 Louis, Mo., Aug. 29-31; New Jefferson Hotel. Info lOOth (Century) Infantry Div.— 5th annual re- Employees' Retirement from J. C. McGowan, 772 Barnett St., Ames. union. New York City, Sept. 5-7; Commodore Trust Fund 1,240,752.98 1,493,525.57 Iowa. Hotel. Write Albert L. Bisaccia, Secy., Box 86, 3rd Bn., 110th Inf., (WW2)-reunion. Altoona, Hartford 1. Conn. Real Estate 968,972.65 Pa., Aug. 30-31. Contact C. L. Chattaway, 822 113th and 13Ist Engineers Furniture and Fixtures, less Band, and 131st AGF St., Monongahela, Pa., or Tom Bradley, Band, 300,991.81 Sheridan (WW2)—2nd annual reunion, Indianapolis, 4425 6th Ave., Altoona, Pa. Ind., Aug. 90,001.25 16. Details from Donald E. Johns, 60th Naval Construction Bn.-Reunion, La l.'->4, P.O. Box Hillsboro, Ind. . $4,842,744.54 Salle, 111., Aug. 30-31; Kaskaskia Hotel. Info from WAC-VETS— 6th annual convention, national Mrs. William Meltzer, Sec, KD 2, Lincoln Park, organization, Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 15-17; Sa- Alliance, Ohio. very Hotel. Info from Mrs. LIABILITIES, DEFERRED REVENUE Jamie L. McMurry, 435th AAA—Reunion, Washington, D. C, Aug. 2002 :)4th St., Des Moines, Iowa. AND NET WORTH 30-Sept. 1; Hotel Hamilton. Info from Lee E. USS Baham, (AG 71)—Reunion, all hands, > 257,302.82 Marks, 177 S. Cooper, Memphis 4, Tenn. Chareston, W. Va., Aug. 31; Daniel Boone Hotel. 114,551.68 54th Signal Bn.—Annual reunion, Santa Cruz, Contact Olin Schmidt, 2822 Telegraph Rd., St. 1,161,269.79 Del Hotel. Write Louis 23, Mo. Deferred Income Cal., Aug. 30-Sept. 1; Casa Ray Permanent Trusts: David Farrari, 1339 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, Co. C, 1st Corps Motor Transport Bn., and H. Motor Transport, 4th Base Depot, USMC-Reunion Overseas Graves Decoration Cal. Trust $ 252,772.59 17th Postoffice— 5th annual reunion. New Peoria, III., Aug. 22-24; Pere Marquette Hotel. Base Employees' Retirement York City, Aug. 30-Sept. 1; Park-Sheraton Hotel. Write Walter Lueder, Jr., RR 3, Box 22, Chicago Trust 1,244,566.32 1,4«7,338.91 Heights, III. Contact John F. Plummer, Pres., 17th Base P.O. York 1, Y. 478th Engineer Maintenance Co.—6th annual Net Worth: Assn., P.O. Box 930, G.P.O., New N. 110th Infantry, (WWl)-Reunion reunion, Monroe, Wis., Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Info Restricted Capital: Cos. F and G, Kans., from Charles Ostrander, Rte 4, Box 75-A, Mon- Reserve Fund .. 23,464.13 at home of George Shreve, Seneca, Aug. roe, Wis. Restricted Fund 17,939.98 16-17. Contact Elvin Allen, Brownstown, III., or 103rd Medical Bn., and Reciment Assn.. (both Reserve for construction Elmer Wilson, Elmwood, III. WW8)-Reunion, Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 18. Con- Wash. Office.. 64,253.84 Co. I, 513th Parachute Infantry—Reunion, New tact William C. Hope, Secy., 324 Academy St., Real Estate 968,972.65 York City, Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Contact Dean C. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 1,074,630.60 Swcm, Chairman, 402 Main St., Buchanan, Mich. 53«th Ordance Heavy Maintenance Co. (Tank)— Unrestricted Capital: Co. L, 302nd Infantry, 94th Div.—4th annual 6th reunion. New York City Sept. 13.14; Hotel Excess of Income over Expense reunion, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 29-31; Fort Hayes McAlpin. Info from Bayard W. Peabody, 6 For- 6 months 737,650.74 1,812,281.34 Hotel. Details from Charles C. Misner, 2037 est St., Baldwinville, Ferris Ohio. Mass. $4,842,744.64 Rd., Columbus 11, Co. A, 691st Tank Destroyer Bn.—Reunion, Service Btry., 938th FA Bn., and 1st Service, Grand Rapids, Mich., Aug. 30. Contact Frank T. (ContintieA on page 3C) The American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 • ^5 formation about him. Mrs. Harry Nichols. Route 4, Dyersburg, Tenn. MISSING IN KOREA Co. E, 24th Infantry, 25th Div.-Information is sought concerning 2nd Lt. Douglas D. HarreU, COMRADES IN DISTRESS reported missing July 30, 1950, north of Sangju. 311th Flying Squadron, 1st Marine Air Wine Please write parents. Dr. and Mrs. R. E. HarreU, —Will anyone who has information about my only 519 S. Jefferson, Lebanon, Mo. Co. C. 861st Engr. Aviation Bn.— Will anyone son, Ist Lt. Marshall Edwin Simonson, USMC, Battery A, 38th FA-Would like to contact any- who served with my brother, Michael Francis Fallon, overseas help to get please write. Reported killed Jan. 2, 1950; no one who may have information concerning my please write; need further information received. Mrs. Elsie A. brother. Pvt. Hugh Watts, Jr., reported missing him into hospital. Patrick E. Fallon, Gen. Del., Port Simonson, 169 Park Ave., Williston Park, L. I., Nov. 29, 1950, later reported a prisoner, but name Lavaca, Texas. N. Y. does not appear on published POW lists. Mrs. 617th FA Obs. Bn.-Will John W. Whitehall, Hq. Co., 10th Corps—Will comrades who have Robert W. Cole, 5704 Newcastle Ave., Encino, formerly Sayville, N. Y., William Khulman, ex- any information about M/Sgt. Edward J. (Buck) Cal. Pittsburgh, Pa., and Alfred Freed, York, Pa., Bucholtz, reported missing in action Nov. 29, Co. A, 3rd Engineer Bn., 24th Div.—Parents of who took T/5 Robert E. White to hospital in 1950 near Hagaru, in the Chosen Reservoir area, Pvt. Richard L. Fisher are anxious to contact Italy in 1945, please write, or anyone who knows please write his wife. Mrs. Ethel Bucholtz. 424 E. anyone who can tell them about their son; first their present addresses please contact Roy R. 61st Ave., Vancouver, Wash. reported missing, later reported killed on July White, Adjutant, Lee Hacker Post No. 90, Man- Co. F, 38th Inf., 2nd Inf. Div.-Will thank any. 20, 1950, near Taejon. Please write. Mr. and Mrs. chester, Ky. one who knows anything about my son, Cpl. Frank Fisher, 106 S. Dwight St., Jackson. Mich. 557th AAA Auto Weapons Bn.-Will Capt. George Torres, reported missing Dec. 2, 1950, Co. C, 19th Infantry, 24th Div.-Will anyone Finks and Cpl. Patrick S. Golden, stationed at near Kunu-ri, to write me. Mrs. Adella Torres, who knew my son, Cpl. John E. Warrick, missing Camp Davis and Fort Fisher. N. C, April-June, P. O. Box 304, Deming, New Mexico. July 16, 1950, in retreat from Kum River, please 1943, please write. Need statements. W. F. Co. A, 5th Cavalry Rtgt.-Pjc. Roy (Sonny) write. Names does not appear on published POW Barker. Virginia Lee Co., Saint Charles, Va. Canby was reported missing July 25, 1950. Any lists. Mrs. John A. Warrick, 419 N. Broadway, Co. ,H, 116rti Inf., 29th Div., (WWl)-Will information about him will be appreciated by his Scottdale, Pa. anyone who remembers me in service please father. Gold Canby, Route 1. Boswell, Pa. write. Statements. Ernest M. Manush, P.O. Box Co. A, l»th Infantry, 24th Div.-Will anyone 456, Tuscumbia, Ala. who knows what happened or present where- 401st Engineers—Need to contact 1st Sgt. Val- abouts of Sgt. Newman C. Pruitt, missing since OUTFIT REUNIONS entine or others of the Regt. who can give me Feb. 4, 1951, near Wal-li. Name not on POW names of members. Need help to establish VA (Continued from page 35) list. Mrs. Newman C. Pruitt, Elmore City, Okla. claim. Robert E. Meyer, VA Domiciliary. Camp Co. L, 19th Infantry, 24th Div.—Pfc. Matthew White Oregon. L. Dickinson, presumably captured Feb. 4, 1951, 166th FA Regt.—5th annual reunion at home of 52nd Signal Bn., Inchon, Korea—Need to locate near Sesim-ni, name does not appear on POW Charles H. Rehm. New Providence. Pa.. Sept. 13. Capt. Bender and 1st Lt. Lewis, in reference to list. Wife had last word from him Oct., 1951, say- Details from Charles H. Rehm, New Providence, accident May 6, 1947, and also the 1st Sgt. who ing he was in POW Camp 3—no further word. Pa. carried me into the dispensary at Inchon. Need Will appreciate any information. Please write. 409th Bombardment Group (L)—2nd reunion, statements for claim. Richard J. Ciarrity, 870 26th Mrs. Matthew Dickinson, Box 211, Palestine, 111. Columbus. Ohio, Labor Day weekend; Neil House. St., Altoona, Pa. Air Force, serving with ground troops, 2nd Contact Bernard B. Bernstein, 6514 North Albany Liege, Belgium— Will anyone who remembers Div.-Family of Sgt. John W. (Jack) Gahan Ave.. Chicago 45, 111. a radio falling on my back at the school building would like to hear from anyone who served with 17th Signal Operations Bn 7th reunion, Mil- at Liege about Feb. 18, 1945, please write. Also him or knows the circumstances of his disappear- waukee, Wis., Aug. 30-Sept. 1; Hotel Schroeder. back injury received during calesthenics (1943) ance—reported missing Nov. 30, 195fl near Chon- Info from E. F. Hofmeister, Secy., 710 Crown at Wells Point, Texas. Need help for claim. ju. Any word appreciated. Mrs. Genoa Hammock, Ave., Scranton 5, Pa. Edward C. (Ed) Bray, Rt. 1, Belmont, La. 1183 E. Broadway, Apt. 2, Louisville, Kv. "Yoo-Hoo Bn. Incident"— 1 10th QM Regt., 35th Chanute Field, III. ; 7th Tech. School Squadron, 21st Medical Detachment, 24th Div.-Will any- Inf. Div.. and 35th QM Co.—Reunion. Kearney, and 39th Academic Squadron. Yale University- one who has information about Cpl. William F. Neb., Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Write C. R. (Bob) Young, Will anyone who was with me at Chanute Field, Fchring, reported killed in the Kuchon area in 11 East 31st St, Kearney, Neb. 1941-42; the Multi-Engine Inspection branch, or March, 1951, please write his mother. Mrs. Mil- LST 693—4th annual reunion, Garfield. N. J., at the Yale squadron. Jan. to May. 1943, plea.se dred Dodge. P.O. Box 137, New York 23, N. Y. Aug. 31. at Casey's Bar and Grill, 209 Market write. Need statements to support claim. Roman Battery A, 15th FA Bn., 2nd Div.-SFC Clyde St. Write Alfred J. Courter, 15 Osborne St., A. Dudine, 1326 Main St., Jasper, Ind. Thornburg, missing since Feb. 13, 1951, in Bloomfield, N. J. SS George Pope— Will the Lt. junior grade Hoengsong area; name not on POW list. Will Battery B, 326th FA, (WWl)-13th annual re- (Navy) who commanded the Pope between May anyone who knows anything about him please union, Louisville, Ky., Aug. 31; 40 and 8 Chateau, and November, 1945, plea.se write. Need help to write his wife. Mrs. Clyde Thornburg, P. O. Box 617% S. 4^h St. Write Chester Brown. Box 112, establish claim for wrist condition. Gerald George 4'G. Auburn, Wash. Cynthiana. Ky. Greaves, 44 Rosmere Drive, E. Providence, R. I. Field Artillery, 1st Cavalry Div.-Will anyone 319th Field Signal Bn.-Reunion, Sunset Park, Co. K. 330th Infantry; (WWl)-Will anyone who served with or has information about Pvt. between Alliance and Canton, Ohio, Aug. 31. who remembers Pvt. Marion E. McKenzie in serv- Ervin A. Miller, missing since Nov. 28, 1950, Contact J. W. Robe, Secy., 605 S. River St., ice in U.S. and overseas (winter of 1918-19 at please write his wife. Mrs. Betty J. Miller, Ogal- Newcomerstown, Ohio. Brest. France), and who was attached to 4th lalla. Neb. 37th Air Squadron— Reunion, Sacramento, Cal., Prov. Co., for discharge, please write. Need state- Hdqrs. Co., 3rd Bn., 31st Infantry—Our son, Sept. 13-14. Reservations and info from Earl D. ments to complete claim. M. Daisy McKenzie. Box Cpl. Peter L. Geannopulos, was reported missing Marr. 3021 Wisconsin St., Oakland, Cal. 14, Manassa, Colo. Nov. 28, 1950.; any word from service comrades 322nd FA Assn., ( WWl)-Reunion, Cleveland, Service Battery, 608th FA. 71st Div.-Urgently or others who know about him will be highly Ohio, Sept. 6. Contact A. D. Alexander, Box 182, need to locate Cpl. Henry J. Orlowski, Company appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. William Geannopulos Chagrin Falls, Ohio, or L. B. Fritsch, P.O. Box Clerk, or anyone who remembers truck accident 2941 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago 14, 111. 324. Hamilton. O. near Steyr, Austria. May. 1945. Statements to Co. K, 23rd Infantry—Will anyone who knew 310th Signal Op. Bn. Assn.— Annual reunion, complete claim. Paul C. Brown, 2509 W. Grove my son, 1st Lt. James W. McBride, missing Jan. Bloomsburg, Pa.. Sept. 6; Moose Home, West St., Blue Island, 111. 28, 1951, near Anhyen Dong while on motorized Main St. Info and reservations from Elwood H. Co. A, in7th MG Bn., 28th Div.. (WWl)-Will patrol, or has information about him. please Ruppei-t, 214 Jefferson St., Reading. Pa. anyone who remembers me being gassed in Thiau- write. Mrs. Irene M. McBride. 8252 So. Avalon Co. G, 410th Inf.—Reunion, Chicago, 111., Sept. court sector, about Oct. 22, 1918, please write; Ave.. Chicago 19, 111. 12-14; Hotel LaSalle. Write A. J. Thoeming, 2512 German shell hit near our squad. Statements Battery B, 38th FA Bn., 2nd Div.-Information Burr Oak Ave.. Blue Island, 111. needed to prove claim. Walter Walker, 3522 16th is requested about my son, Sgt. Arthur S. Kinder, USS Mitchell, (DE 43)-2nd annual reunion. St., Detroit 8, Mich. Jr., reported missing Nov. 30. 1950. near Somen- Tiffin. Ohio. Sept. 12-14. Write Mitchell Reunion, Flight 2686, San Antonio, Texas-Need to lo- gong. Mentioned in propaganda broadcast, but 130 Wall St., Tiffin. Ohio. cate men who served with Pvt. Herbert Curtis name not on POW list. Mrs. Arthur S. Kinder. 51st Pioneer Infantry—29th annual reunion. Smith, in 1947, particularly Flight Sgt. Duffy. Sr.. 231 Lakeside Ave., Marlboro, Mass. Albany, N. Y., Sept. 13-14; Details from Otto Vet discharged at Lockland Air Force Base, Co. I, 21st Infantry, 24th Div.-P/c Harry J. Rauch, Chairman. 186 Adams St.. Delmar, N. Y. April, 1947. Statements needed. Charles W. Lin- Radanovich, missing since July 12, 1950. Will Co. L, 137th Inf., 35th Div., (WWl)-Annual dell, Adjutant, Fontana Post No. 262. 659 So. anyone who knows anything about him please reunion, 1090 Temple, Long Beach, Cal., Sept. Cypress, Fontana. Cal. write his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Nickolas Radano. 14. Info from Fred J. Haworth, above address, CASU 22 (Carrier Aircraft Service Unit 22. vich, N. Springfield Ave., Rt. 3, Box 225, Bock- or Ernest C. Minner, 3812 Nile St., Bakersfield, Quonset Point. R. I.)—Will anyone who remem- ford, 111. Cal. bers my ankle injury in 1945, please write; I re- Co. C, 19th Infantry, 24th Div.-Family would 729th Railway Operating Bn.—3rd reunion. call being with Chief Aviation Metalsmit!\ King, like to hear from anyone who has information Baltimore, Md., Sept. 19-20; Emerson Hotel. John Atherton; Tracy or Texas; Pete Peterson about M/Sgt. Francis J. McDonnell, (member Write Albert H. Colello, 1426 1st Ave., Altoona, of Minnesota and Charles Weir. Boston. Help Larchmont Post No. 397), reported missing Jan. Pa. needed. Frank M. Amora, 4274 Maple St., Omaha, 1, 1951, at Seoul, later reported in POW camp, Battery B, 177th FA Bn.—4th annual reunion. Neb. North Korea, but name does not appear on pub- Ft. Wayne, Ind., Sept. 20-21; Reservatjons from Co. C. 59th Medical Replacement Trng. Bn., lished POW list. Write Mr. M. McDonnell P. O. Wm. L. Hile, 2030 'L- Brookside, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Camp Baifkley, Texas, and 574 th Ambulance Co. Box 157. Larchmont. N. Y. 331st Aero Squadron, (WWl)—2nd reunion, —Need to locate Lt. Stine, CO Co. C, 59th. Janu- Co. H, 35th Infantry, 25th Div.-Will anyone Storm Lake, Iowa, Sept. 23-25. Complete details ary through March. 1943, and Capt. James Chap- who knew my son, Pfc. Lawrence G. Magnus, from Wilbur D. Hussey, Storm Lake, Iowa. pell, CO. 574th Amb. Co. Need statements. Donald missing since Nov. 28, 1950, near Taejon. please Battery F, 129th FA, 35th Div., (WWl)-An- G. Ward. Bryant. Illinois. write. Any information will be appreciated. nual reunion. Bar le Due, France, Sept. 27. Co. C. 290th Infantry. 75th Div.-Urgently George Magnus, R 2, Saint Peter, 111. (President Truman's old Battery). Full informa- need to locate men who served with Pfc. William Service Co., 187th RCT-Parents of Pfc. Donald tion from Fred N. Lang, 803 Lee Building, Kan- Ogea, and particularly anyone who remembers McGoivau, Jr., mi-ssing since May 25, 1951, will sas City, Mo. him being wounded at an old brick plant near greatly appreciate any information about him or 313th Infantry, 79th Div.—Annual reunion at the Rhine River, when a German plane gunned circumstances of his disappearance. Please write. Baltimore. Md.. Sept. 27; Montfaucon Post. the position; soldier with Ogea was killed and he Mr. and Mrs. Don McGowan, Sr.. Lawrence, Mich. American Legion. Club House, 924 St. Paul St. was wounded; Sqdrn. Sgt. Nick (last name un- Co. F, 23rd Infantry, 2nd Div.-Pfc Xavier J. Info and reservations from Bartus E. Wigley, known) dragged him into the plant for treat- Benziger, Jr., reported killed near Taegu. Aug. Adjutant, Montfaucon Post, 924 St. Paul St., ment. Any information will be helpful to prove 23. 1950; parents will greatly appreciate hearing Baltimore 2, Md. claim. Write C. W. Gabbert, P.O. Box 5515, from his service comrades; tell us of the circum- 98th Bombardment Group (H)—2nd annual Lake Charles, La. Btancs, etc. (Legion Post at East Meadow named reunion. New York City, Sept. 27-28, Hotel Stat- LT 158 ("Sad Sack")-Need help from ship- in his honor.) Mr. and Mrs. Xavier J. Benziger, ler. Write Robert Hopper, 45-31. Utopia Parkway, mates to establish claim, particularly those who Sr.. 2338 Jefferson St., East Meadow, N. Y. Flushing. N. Y. remember when I wa.s caught and injured by Co. F, 5th Cavalry—Will appreciate any infor- Co. B, 137th Infantry. 35th Div., (WWl)-Re- tow cable; will M/Sgt. Amos Harker, N. Y.; WO mation about my brother. Pvt. James C. Mc- union, Holton, Kans., Sept. 28. Write Floyd A. (jg) Guyton, Miss.; Cpl. Cormany, Ohio; Pvt. Camic, reported killed Oct. 27. 1951. Mrs. Emma McGehe, Holton, Kans. James Cavanaugh. N. Y.; Pvt. Scotty Kane. Ferguson, Rte. 1, Box 214, Pineland, Texas. 110th Engineers Assn.—34th annual reunion, Chicago; Cpl. George Danhisier, (second cook), Co. C, 19th Infantry, 24th Div.-Sgf. Rice M. Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 28; Alladin Hotel. Reser- N. Y.; Sgt. Arthur Beckman, Detroit, and any Nichols listed as missing since April 24, 1951, vations and info from George T. Raddant, Secy., other who know of my injury please write. near Chipo-ri; will sincerely appreciate any in- 1708 Baltimore, Kansas City 8, Mo. Philip WiUiams, Uox 212. Metlakatla, Alaska. 3g • The Ame.iLuii Legion Magazine • August, 1952 Veterans AUGUST, 1952

A DIGEST OF EVENTS WHICH ARE OF PERSONAL INTEREST TO TOD

FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR DISABLED VET AUTOS: per year. . . . VA also advised Director Kraabel that it

Funds to provide automobiles for seriously disabled does not intend to discontinue notice to insureds when they fail to timely veterans and to pay indemnity claims to dependents of make payments or when they pay more or less

than the premium required. . . ."There will departure deceased servicemen were made available to the VA in a bill be no from the present procedure to issue counter receipt acknowl- signed by the President June 6. . . . The third Supplemental edgement of cash remittances tendered in person. This also Appropriation Bill provides VA with more than $285,000,000, applies to any acceptable of which includes $25,000,000 for automobiles and $2,300,000 medium payment so tendered," continues the letter. for servicemen indemnity claims. . . . Also included in the bill are $148,000,000 for subsistence and tuition payments * * * * for vets receiving education or training under the GI Bill; for compensation and pension payments, and $60,000,000 ERRORS IN RULING ON GI BILL TRAINING: $50,000,000 for extra-hazardous deaths under the NSLI Act. A regulation of considerable importance to vets Under the Servicemen's Indemnity Act of 1951 (Public WW2 in initiating courses under the GI Bill has been issued by Law 23) servicemen on active duty on and after June 27, VA. ... It is acknowledged that VA errors might have pre- 1950, are automatically covered against death in active vented eligible vets from starting courses prior to cut-off service in the amount of $10,000. . . . Any USGLI or NSLI in date, July 25, 1951, or four years after discharge, whichever force at time of death is deducted from this coverage. . . .

is later. . . . New regulation is aimed to remedy these errors Funds to pay these claims have been exhausted since the

by providing for a review. . . . The correction provisions are latter part of April, 1952, when 7,553 claims had been in two classes: approved for monthly payments. . . . Because of lack of funds, VA has held up payments on 6,287 approved appli- 1. If by reason of an administrative or adjudicatory cations for automobiles or other conveyances for seriously error on the part of VA the applicant was prevented from commencing a course it will be deemed that the provisions disabled vets under Public Law 187, 82nd Congress. . . .

More than 1,500 other applications were pending on April 30, of the applicable regulations have been met. . . . This will when payments were suspended, and VA estimates that include any case wherein it is shown that: ... (a) The VA another 7,800 WW2 and Korean vets are eligible for the clearly and unmistakably erred in denying the application;

$1,600 grant toward the purchase of a car. or . . . (b) The terms of a certificate of eligibility and entitlement issued on or prior to the delimiting date (July 25, in error authorized in * ^ * iif 1951), enrollment a course subsequent

to the delimiting date; or . . . (c) After a timely filing of the

RECEIPTS FOR INSURANCE PAYMENTS s application, the applicant failed to commence his course because VA has sent out notices to all holders of USGLI and of being erroneously informed by the VA that he NSLI policies announcing the discontinuance of sending could not commence his course after the delimiting date.

receipts for premium payments on and after July 31. . . . 2. If the veteran's application was received in the VA Policyholders who pay by check can readily keep their own no later than the 10th work day immediately preceding the records of payment by noting on check number of policy applicable delimiting date, and the VA failed to issue the

and period for which payment is made. . . . But such records proper certificate of eligibility and entitlement on or prior are not so easily kept by those who pay by money order, to the 3rd work day immediately preceding the cut-off date

cashier's check, or who pay in person at a VA office. . . . the regulations requiring initiation prior to delimiting date T. O. Kraabel, Director of the Legion's National Rehabili- will be deemed to have been constructively met. ... A vet tation Commission, asked VA officials for clarification of the who has initiated his course in education or training, whose

regulations. . . . Under date of June 10 he was advised by VA conduct and progress was satisfactory, and who was pre- that "regardless of the medium used to pay premiums, if vented by reason of re -entrance into the Armed Forces from an insured requests that premium receipts be issued to him, resuming training before the cut-off date is permitted to

that service will be supplied.". . . So, policyholders will not resume training within a reaonable period after release from be denied receipts for their premium payments if they make active duty.

a request to VA for continuance. . . . Saving by discontinu- Interruptions . . . Under standard regulations interrup- ance of the receipts in general is estimated at $1,000,000 tion of a course of training for any reason in connection with

37 .

the vet's employment is not ordinarily deemed to be a valid $120.75; 80 percent, $138.00 ; 90 percent $155.25, and

reason for not pursuing a course continuously. . . . However, 100 percent, $172.50.

in a new regulation issued June 6, 1952, VA makes pro- it >ic 4: ](s vision for some "unusual, emergent, or unexpected situation, SHIFT IN VA TOP-LEVEL COMMAND: which could not reasonably be anticipated as a condition ." Four outstanding Legionnaires figured in a VA top level or requirement of his employment. . . If under this con-

shuffle , involving the retirement of one and the promotion dition the veteran is required by his employer to be away

of three others. . . . Major Omer W. Clark, Deputy Admin- from the locality of the place of training temporarily in istrator, retired on 30 after 34 years of continuous connection with his employment, the interruption will be June service. ... He was a member of the Paris Caucus in 1919, permitted. . . . The interruption must not exceed 4 months and a charter member of Leland Post No. 123, and the training must be resumed within 30 days, or at the M. Bamett

Norwood, Ohio. . . . Major Clark was succeeded as Deputy first time for enrollment, whichever is later. Administrator by Harold V. Stirling, who has headed the * * * * VA 40-billion-dollar insurance operation, and who is a member of National Cathedral Post No. 10, District of DOCTORS TO BE CALLED FOR ARMED FORCES i

Columbia. . . . Charles G. Beck (known throughout the Department of Defense has requested Selective Service Legion as Gordon), Manager of the District Office at Fort to deliver to Armed Forces Induction Stations 450 priority Snelling, Mirmesota, succeeded Stirling as Assistant Ad- 1 physicians during the month of August. ... Of the number ministrator for Insurance. . . . He is a member of St. Louis requested, 100 will be assigned to the Army and 350 to the (Missouri) Post No. 2. , . . John R. Murphy, only WW2 vet Air Force. . . . Priority I medical registrants are those who in the group, succeeded Beck as Manager at the Fort Snelling participated as students in the Army specialized training District Office. ... He is a member of Stockam Post No. 189, program, or similar Navy program, and those who were St. Louis, Missouri. deferred during WW2 to attend medical school and who have served less than 90 days in the Services. * * * * REVIEWS EIGHT TEARS OF GI BILL: * * * * Summing up on the eighth birthday, June 22, of the GI LOANS ON HOMES NEAR AIRPORTS i Bill of Rights for WW2 veterans, the VA concludes that war

VA has told its field offices not to act on loans for vets are "good risks" under the loan provisions of the law. . .

veterans' homes within four miles of an airport. . . . Instead, Since this Legion-written and Legion-sponsored bill was the loan applications are to be sent to the Central Office in signed on June 22, 1944, 3,000,000 veterans have obtained Washington where final decision as to making the loan will $18,000,000,000 in loans for homes, farms and businesses,

be determined. . . . Action is said to have resulted from the with VA guaranteeing or insuring half that amount . . . reported drop in land and home values near airports over 90 percent of the loans went to vets who wanted to buy or the country, following a series of crashes near the major build homes, and only one-half of 1 percent defaulted. . . .

Newark, New Jersey, Airport. . . . The directive to Field The default rate for farm loans was 2.6 percent, and for

Offices primarily involved commercial airports, but it also businesses 4.8 percent. . . . Loan provisions of the WW2 GI

is intended to apply to civilian and military fields as well. Bill do not expire until July 25, 1957. . . . Education and training for new entrants reached the cutoff point on July 25, * * * * 1951. . . . The third major GI Bill benefit-readjustment RESTORING GI LOAN GUARANTEE CREDITi allowance for unemployment and self -employment—ended for most vets on 25, 1949. WW2 vets ask if a GI loan guarantee can be restored WW2 July Ehiring the eight years of the program, 7,800,000 vets to a veteran's credit. . . . The answer is yes, under certain trained in schools, the job conditions. ... If the property is destroyed by fire or other on and on the farm—they took courses in nearly every field in his living. natural hazard; if it has been taken over for public use by which man cams

. . . About 9,000,000 veterans have the Federal or local government, or if it must be disposed of drawn readjustment because of other compelling reasons such as change of em- allowances. . . . Although most veterans were eligible for a full year of the allowances, only 1 in 10 exhausted his right ployment or illness, not the fault of the veteran. . . . But

to benefit. . . . in all cases VA must be free from liability on the original the The average veteran found a job after loan. being on the rolls for only a month and a half. * * * * * * * * NEW COMPENSATION RATES -A CORRECTION! VETERAN PREFERENCE URGED FOR KOREA VETSt Under Public Law 356, 82nd Congress, signed by Presi- Veterans Preference Act of 1944 automatically expired dent Truman on May 23, new compensation rates for with the signing of the Japanese Peace Treaty, April 28, for

service-connected veterans were established, amounting to .persons now entering the service. . . . Legion is actively sup- 5 percent increase for those rated 10 to 49 percent disabled, porting H. R. 7721 which would extend the provisions of the

and 15 percent for those with 50 to 100 percent disability. . . . Act to vets of the Korean "police action". ... In hearings In reporting the new rates (Newsletter, July, 1952, page 37) before the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee, a regrettable typographical error made us drop the 30 Ralph H. Lavers, Director of the Legion's National Economic percent rating, making all following in error. ... To correct, Commission, declared that "men serving in the present con-

the rates of payment after July 1 for service-connected flict should be given the same rights and benefits as those

compensation, both WWs and Korea, will be: 10 percent, who served in WW2.". . . He told the Committee that H. R. $15.75; 20 percent, $31.50; 30 percent, $47.25; 40 percent, 7721 "will clarify the situation and give to those men and $63.00; 50 percent, $86.25; 60 percent, $103.50; 70 percent. women that to which they are justly entitled."

38 Legion Rod and Gun Club

IF YOU HAVE AN INTERESTING IDEA OR SUGGESTION OUR OUTDOORS EDITOR A good book for this month: The Fishing Encyclopedia," published by the Stackpole CAN USE ON THIS PAGE, HE'LL PAY OFF WITH HUNTING AND FISHING ACCESSORIES. Company, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is the most complete book ever gotten together Let's strike a cheerful note this month: The following is taken from the editorial on the subject of fishing. If you are a Conversation about fish in the creel always page of the New York World-Telegram, sportsman, I consider it a reading must. does something to the ego. So let's say April 17, 1952 edition. Facts are forceful. facts figures you've already got your fish. Let them speak for themselves: The and boys in the Fish and Wildlife Service in Washington tell us that Take even the lowly carp. This fish is fishing license sales abundant in many waters and provides topped 16 million in 1951, and that fishing licenses sport for thousands of fishermen. But it more were has been pointed out that too often carp sold In the U. S. last year than in any other year. Which reminds of intercst'-rig are left on the banks to rot. Many of our me an States are encouraging their fishermen to quote; I don't remember the source but .fie thought is take carp home to the frying pan by send- BOYS WITH RIFLES nice. An old gentleman who practice ing out colorfully illustrated folders which The tragedy in the Rainapo Hills, made a of fishing every hour he the killing of could spare was asked fun it not only instruct on cleaning the fish but one boy by another with what was un- a 22 caliber rifle, less he caught fish. describe a step-by-step procedure from has drawn attention He answered dreamily, to "I don't go to fish for fish, 1 water to dinner plate. a dangerous situation. Rockland go to fish for County authorities say the day." And I bet that of Here's one recipe I've tried, straight from from the way many you have trigger-happy kids caught some beautiful sunsets, the State of Michigan folder: have been spraying some whop- ping Baked Carp, Paprika the woods with bullets it's a wonder big quiet moments on a tranquil a lot of people haven't been killed stream or lake. 1 carp, filleted or wounded. 1 onion, sliced William E. Stern, chief criminal '/} cup evaporated milk or sour cream investigator for the Rockland County '/2 teaspoon paprika district attorney, puts the blame for 1 tablespoon shortening this on parents. He doesn't blame Season the fillets with salt and pepper. them, necessarily, for giving in to a Put in a greased baking dish and cover youngster's longing for a rifle or shot- with onion slices. Blend the paprika with During these summer months, don't feed gun. What he does hit them for, and the milk and pour over the fish. with Dot your dog too heavily. If you're giving two rightly, is that they don't follow up the fat or shortening and bake in a mod- or three cups of "fill" or commercial possession of a gun with instructions dog erate oven (350 F.) for a half hour. food mixed with the necessary meat, cut on the dangers inherent in firearms Brother, once you've wrapped a lip around down. Continue with the same of and how they should and should not amount this, old Mister will be creel Carp your meat, but don't let get too be used. your dog much companion for life. excellent recipes Many fat on during the hot months of July and writing We don't believe the answer in- can be yours simply by the Michi- August. And give him exercise. Anything volves further restricting gan Department of Conservation, Lansing, the sale of that bums me is the so-called sportsman Michigan. firearms. Better enforcement of exist- who believes that his dog is a machine to ing laws limiting the age at which a This whole business of smoking, canning, be cranked our of the kennel during the youngster can take a gun into the salting fish is as uncomplicated as a three hunting season, then garaged like woods imaccompanied by an adult an auto- cent stamp. Ju.st drop the U. S. Depart- mobile until the would help. next season. ment of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife There are ways to avoid this: Long The real solution, however, is for Service, Washington 25, D. C, a line and walks in the woods; take your parents to make sure their children, dog with will useful information. If back come you when you go swimming, give him re- on getting a gun, are properly in- a favorite recipe you've got how about trieving practice and a reprieve from the structed in its use and the responsi- it on? like to print it sending We'd for our heat. There are gun trials field bilities involved before being allowed dog and Rod and Gun Qub readers. trials probably near that to go hunting or target shooting. you you can enter your dog in to keep that polish on him and Our answer? The American Legion be- the unhealthy fat off. Go to a few and get lieves that it may have it in its National the feel before entering your dog. If you Markmianship Prog,ra7H. Over 2,300 senior don't own a dog, these trials will help in and junior rifle and pistol clubs, weekly your selection of breed and type. Shooting- instruct in the use of firearms. Thousands dog stakes are open for non-professional Want to make those fish scales drop off? of young bloods are learning the ABC's of dog handlers. You'll have fun and do your F. C. Pollard of Palmyra, Mo., sends on ammunition and the facts about proper canine pal some good. these helpful words: "Pour boiling water handling of firearms. Not only lifc-.saving, over fish. When side fins (behind gills) but nice in.surancc for the future, and very become rigid, add sufficient cold water to useful if your boy goes into the service. If you have problems or questions connected with the outdoors: hunting, Write George Sweeney, National Di- fishing, dogs, etc., bring below boiling point. Scales can be don't hesitate to send them on to The Outdoor easily brushed off with knife or even a rector, 1598 Olympian Circle, S.W., At- Editor, American Legion Magazine, 580 Fifth Avenue, New York 36, N. Y. We will do our tablespoon."' It works! gave it a try. lanta, Georgia, for information on Legion We best to help. Please enclose a stamped, self- AU you need is a fish. Marksmanship Clubs. addressed envelope for reply.

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Are We Giving Our Gl's Inferior Weapons?

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automatic rifles. In the air we were not teach us something. We've had our while the Germans built a far better

provided with adequate fighters, re- three strikes at bat. In the past the ex- 88? With the world the way it is, we connaissance planes, or long-range cuse has been that we did not appropri- had better learn the answers to these bombers. We were not prepared for ate the money. This is true for WW I questions — and fast. submarine warfare, and our losses at and partially true for WW II. But be- Observers agree that the overall in- sea during the early period of WW II tween V-J Day (August 14, 1945) and competence of the Germans was great- were catastrophic. We missed defeat by Korea we appropriated $60 billion for er than ours and hence they lost the a hair. the military. Now $60 billion is a great war, but in the field of submarines this Excuses won't hold for Korea. We sum of money, and we have the right overall theory did not apply. In the did not have an adequate tank nor an to expect the world's best tank, the case of pocket battleships the theory adequate bazooka to stop a Russian world's best bazooka, the world's best seemed to work in reverse. That famous tank. After a year and a half, we are fighter airplane, reconnaissance ship pair, the Schamhorst and the Gneise- finding that the Russian MIG Fighter and bomber. When we match the in- ?iau, were reported bombed time after is in some ways superior to our best, dustrial resources of the United States lime and sunk periodically, only to the Sabre Jet. Although winter always against those of Russia and then ac- steam up the English Channel as a final follows autumn, our people — by the knowledge that Russia has a better gesture of defiance. Then there was the record — failed to issue winter clothing tank, it is a sad commentary on the de- Tirpitz, which steamed out of Bergen, to our troops, including those on the sign and procurement departments of came down between Iceland and torturous retreat from Supung Dam on our military and on the ingenuity of Greenland, and turned east again in the the Yalu River. Can any of us ever for- American engineers. mid-Atlantic. This ship had such power get the pictures of those half-frozen Every man who has worn a uniform of offense and defense that it took a GI's fighting a rear action against the can recite many cases of inferior arma- good part of the British Navy and Air brigands and murderers of Mongolia ment, but for the moment let's not con- Force to sink her at long last. Apparent- and Siberia? fuse the issue with more evidence. ly the theory of government incompe-

Yes, I know that in time we built up Rather, let us demand an answer to this tence didn't apply to the Tirpitz. Those

our forces. I know the belief that the much and, more important, let's take who fought the Japanese Zero didn't great weight of American production steps to avoid a repetition of unpre- come back with stories that it was made and wealth, with profligate spending paredness. What is in the make-up of of bamboo and sticking plaster. It was and incompetence, ultimately comes to America that stands in the way of our a dangerous enemy to our planes of that the rescue of our people and of the producing a better tank than Russia? day. Western World. But why should we What permits us to produce the finest While competence in govertunent is always fail at first? And can we afford durable goods, motor cars, refrigera- hard to attain, we must attain it. We to fail again? The truth is that through tors, deep-freezers, vacuum cleaners, have no choice; we must have compe- this backwardness in technological de- and all the rest, but left us at the end tence or face defeat. We cannot again velopment we have been forced to spend of WW II with a military tank inferior win through profligacy, the weight of the savings of the last two generations, to the German Mark IV? Why can we numbers, and mass mediocrity. We have of this one, and of the next two. build the finest transport planes in the the brains and we have the competence, Recent reports tell us of the M-i world and yet not put a fighter in the as is proven by the superior products medium tank and the newer 50-ton air equal to the Spitfire and the Hurri- we produce for civil consumption.

T-43. They sound great! But from past cane — the two great fighters that won Having it, therefore, we must use it. experience we have the right to raise the Battle of Britain from the crack But how? two questions: Why so late? Can we German Messcrschmidt, another su- Would it not be worthwhile to select believe it? perior plane? Why could we build only an overall commission — not too large Three lessons in a generation should a fairly good 90 mm. anti-aircraft gun — of our best independent and free brains to make an inventory of our military record in the hope that from such an inventory would come sugges-

tions to avoid future calamities? Is it asking too much that the President of the United States appoint such a com-

mission to offer a program that is within the limits of our pocketbook? After all, whatever we do will in the end be limited by our pocketbook and we might as well face that fact, too. This commission should analyze our defeats and from such studies gain vital information that would contribute to the security of our country and avoid failure in the years ahead. Let there be no re- luctance, hesitation, nor feeling of in- feriority on the part of the competent engineering executive sitting opposite the military. The record of military judgment in terms of preparedness from WW I through Pearl Harbor to Korea "Funny how some people can make a dime sound like a half dollar!" is less than impressive. Intelligent civil- AMEKIOAN I^GION MAGAZINE ians can contribute much.

• Th« Amarican Legion Magazine • August. 1952 The first step in any improvement is cuse to point out that such decentral- these business men sit as exhausted lis- to acknowledge and identify our fail- ized leaders are less competent. If they teners before a congested program. ure. Without that, we cannot approach are in truth less competent, then quali- Rather, it visualizes the executive mov- the second step, which is a reorganiza- fied men should be placed in the decen- ing to Washington for a three-month tion of procedure. tralized responsibility. tour of duty every two years (with the We should put our talents to work Let's decentralize our conferences, full approval of his board of directors in the field of military procurement in too, and hold them on the local front and stockholders) to take part in high- spite of the fact that the very size of instead of at the capital. Meetings do level discussions and decisions dealing the job is so staggering that it confuses serve a purpose if properly conducted. with tables of requirements and the and depresses the casual student in or The best conference is attended by men procurement of weapons and materiel. out of military service. It is unfortunate who know their jobs and who are free Many fine men are available for this that regular officers as now trained lack to express their views across the table. type of service but would find it diffi- the foresight and competence to con- This means that the conference must cult or impossible to accept full-time ceive and develop an adequate defense. not be too large, the moderator or chair- employment. While it is a detail of Nevertheless, we must face reality and man must avoid speeches and domina- housekeeping, adequate facilities for the vital requirement that, though it be these men should be mentioned. Too a big job, it must be done well. Admin- many competent individuals have been istrative concepts must be created which asked to serve in Washington with office effectively tie together the require- space and equipment and secretarial as- ments of the combat zone and the pro- sistance totally inadequate to the re- ductive genius of the country. This sponsibilities that have been laid be- marriage has never taken place. fore them. One such administrative concept is No one can deny that we have the a selected group of civilian administra- brains, the competence, and the experi- tors outside Civil Service. They would ence in our private, free citizenry receive far larger salaries than is cus- which, when properly allied with simi- tomary, plus maintenance and adequate lar qualifications of our military lead- living facilities when on duty. To these ers, can solve this problem. We cannot men would be assigned authoritative do it when the services are forced to responsibility. The posts would be dig- place fighter pilots in procurement jobs nified with sufficient prestige to assure as their only way of retaining the fight- adequate influence. These executives er pilots' services. 1 have mentioned could be recruited from our most re- pilots specifically but only for the pur- sponsible officials in the field of purpose of example. There are countless chasing and production, as well as spe- instances where line officers were cialists in finance, engineering, inven- brought in to huge procurement re- tory control, and the technique of costs. "If you want anything to eat, lay off the sponsibilities for which they were in Admittedly, this type of program can drum — this is the third cake you made no way quahfied. be misused and become just another fall today." Perhaps an independent, government- form of high-class political patronage. AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE owned procurement corporation out- A good protection against this is to side of Civil Service should be estab- write job specifications so exacting as tion, and the objectives must be clearly lished, somewhat along the lines of the to competence, experience, and talents defined. There are always two men one in Canada, which would be man- that all but the qualified would be elim- more essential than any others — the ned by the best executives and experts inated. Place their final selection in the man who makes the weapon or product, of the nation. While in Washington hands of a departmental chief, subject and the man who uses it. during WW II, 1 was impressed with to the approval of the Joint Chiefs of Bring in the combat people. We want the fact that the Canadians seemed to Staff. to hear from the men who are flying know what they wanted. Their delega- One over-all answer is to decentral- our jets, manning our tanks, and navi- tion in Washington was small and made ize Washington back to the production gating our submarines. We need the up of top-flight civilians. Apparently front. Let Washington move to our opinion of the men who saw that boy Canada had deputized the authority of factories where the jobs are really done. aim an outmoded bazooka at a Russian decision to this group. It was a pleasure This task of decentralizing to the pro- tank only to have the shell bounce off to work with them. duction front is not only necessary from —and he died. A few attempts have been After a full study of our past failures the standpoint of better administration made to bring in the combat people to identify our weakness, our most but essential when viewed in the light but to date this procedure has not been hopeful course seems to lie in two of an enemy attack on our continent. spread far enough. Private management major directions: (1) a far greater de- However, this proposal moves against has created a new administrative tool gree of decentralization, and (2) a pro- the grain of tradition, for here we known as "test-in-use." It is an inde- curement authority staffed by our best would squarely face the need for a pendent unit not integrated with any brains. These men would sit in execu- change in attitude. Many men have had otiier. Its sole duty is to learn the faults tive session during peace and war. They this idea within the past ten years and from the user. "Test-in-use" staffs could rotate under a sound executive some improvement has taken place in should be limited in number. A few policy to gain a full understanding of moving activities out of Washington smart people are better than any army our defense requirements. They could and into district offices. The truth is of inspectors. have a periodic return to civilian in- that officials in central management There is interesting pay dirt in the dustry in order to keep abreast of rapid- seem to have an inherent appetite for possibility of part-time, high-quality ly increasing developments. the power of decision and are constant- executive service. This should not be Of one thing we may all be sure —

!>' grasping for control. It will be best confused with the habit of inviting a we cannot ask our men to face the to deputize authority to competent de- group of outstanding executives to one- enemy with anything less than the best ccarr:ili/.cd district officers. It is no ex- da\ Washington conferences. Too often weapons. the end

The American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 * 41 Let's Look At Our Foundations (Cofitinuttd from prngm 2%)

Society, and the American Association from one Carnegie fund during 1949-50 first volume of these Cornell studies. for the United Nations. and has tapped other foundations in the Congressional records reveal Gell- Hiss had a friend named Laurence H. amount of $2,000,000. As a fund-raiser, horn as a leader of the National Law- Duggan, likewise a former State De- Lattimore has no peer. What school yers Guild, which, according to the partment official. Duggan succeeded would willingly part with such a dol- judgment of the House Committee, is his father as head of the Institute of In- lar attracter, no matter what his views? "the foremost legal bulwark of the ternational Education. This organiza- Professor John King Fairbank of Communi.st Part>-." Although Gell- tion has had the financial support not Harvard, an I.P.R. trustee, a Laaimore horn 's left-wing connections were ex- only of the Carnegie Endowment for protege, and also an "expert" on the posed, the Rockefeller Foundation went International Peace and the Carnegie Far East, was denied entry to Japan last right ahead and turned over another Corporation but of more than a dozen year. The United States Army refused $20,000 grant to him in 1950. Four vol- other foundations, as well as handsome a permit, although Fairbank swore to umes of the Rockefeller-subsidized contracts from the State Department. an affidavit denying he had ever been Cornell project have already appeared. In December of 1948 Laurence H. Dug- a communist. In their one-sided treatment of all legis- gan jumped or was hurled to his death Congress might well look into the lative investigations of communism, from his New York office window. He curious reasons why the Rockefeller they have been of solid comfort to our had been questioned a few days earlier Foundation picked up the check for the communist traitors. by agents of the Federal Bureau of In- I.P.R. meeting at Lucknow, India, in When Hanns Eisler, brother of the vestigation about his association with October of 1950. The session on "Na- notorious Soviet agent, Gerhardt Eisler, AJger Hiss and other suspected red tionalism in the Far East" actually was needed funds, the Rockefeller Founda- agents. a forum in which communist speakers tion took care of him. Hanns volun- Another prominent figure who has attacked Americans and the U.S.A. tarily quit the United States when he wielded immense influence at the State Another organization bent on mold- was about to be deported as an alien Department and the White House and ing public opinion which always has its communist. Hanns received a Rocke- who has received considerable sums of hand out to the big foundations is the feller grant for a music study course. foundation money is Professor Owen Foreign Policy Association, the mo.st The man was a known communist. His Lattimore. Lattimore has denied that he powerful outfit of its kind in the coun- main distinction was that of composing is a communist, but his writings have xry. In the interest of left-wing inter- the "Comintern March" and other tunes followed the pro-Soviet line on the Far nationalism the Foreign Policy Asso- in the red song book. East. Senator McCarran told the Senate ciation distributes millions of pamphlets The Rockefeller Foundation has an that Lattimore's role in the "shaping of and sends out a small army of speakers affinity for things Russian. In 1944, the United States policy with respect to to its branches. F.P.A. publications for big trust came up with a half-million- China was a factor in the success of many years were accorded quasi-official dollar grant for the translation and pub- Communism in that land." He recalled recognition and priority by the State lication of Soviet books in the United that Lattimore had made "deliberate and Department in training and indoctri- States. The executive head of the or- adroit attempts to mold American nating its personnel. They received ganization which received the grant, thinking" on the Far East. similar recognition from some of the the American Council of Learned So- Professor Lattimore long ago jour- Armed Forces. cieties, was head of the committee neyed to China on a travel and research The Rockefeller Foundation contri- which raised funds for the defense of grant from the Social Science Research buted $625,000 to the Foreign Policy John Stewart Service, State Depart- Council. This agency has received more Association between 1934 and 1945. In ment officer mixed up in the Amerasia than $6,000,000 from the Carnegie and 1945 the foundation handed the F.P.A. stolen documents case, who was recent- Rockefeller Foundations, the Julius another grant of $200,000, following it ly dismis.sed as a doubtful security risk. Rosenwald Fund, the Russell Sage up with $20,000 in 1950. This year the Millions of American dollars have Foundation, the Twentieth Century Ford Foundation, biggest trust of them also been ladled out by the Rockefeller Fund, the Carnegie Foundation for the all, with assets of nearly 500 million P'oundation to the London School of Advancement of Teaching, the Gen- dollars and an income of 25 million a Economics. This institution has been eral Education Board (Rockefeller), year to spend, gave the F.P.A. a finan- the principal culture medium for the the Spelman Fund (Rockefeller), the cial shot in the arm of $.355,000. The breeding of communists, crypto-com- Commonwealth Fund, and the Grant money will be applied to a three-year, munists and socialists in England, many Foundation. $600,000 expansion program for devel- of whom have come to the United Lattimore continued to receive fel- oping "world affairs councils" through- States to "educate" us. The late Profes- lowships as the years wore on. There out the country. Carnegie has also sor Harold Laski, mastermind of the was one from the Harvard-Yenching pumped funds into the F.P.A. British Labour Part>', taught at the Institute, heavily endowed by Rocke- Vera Micheles Dean, not particularly London School. at the feller and Carnegie, two from the J. noted for ever having opposed or criti- One of the greediest feeders Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fund, cized Soviet foreign policy, is a prolific foundation trough was the late Louis and a grant-in-aid for field work in writer for the F.P.A. Adamic. Adamic, who either shot him- Mongolia from the Institute of Pacific One of the strangest Rockefeller self or was murdered in his New Jersey Relations. Lattimore edited the iniqui- grants was $110,000 to Cornell Univer- home, was a member of some fifty com- tous red-slanted publication, Amerasia, sity in 1948 for a study of "civil liber- munist-front organizations. He devoted largely a product of I.P.R. members. ties and the control of subversive ac- most of his literary life to glorifying The I.P.R. itself was underwritten by tivities." None other than Profe.s.sor the Soviets and became the chief apolo- both Carnegie and Rockefeller founda- Walter F. Gellhorn of Columbia Uni- gist in the United States for Tito, com- tions to the extent of $2,176,000 from versity, whose name had been unfavor- munist dictator of Yugoslavia. The 1925 through 1950. Lattimore's own ably mentioned in the investigations of Carnegie Corporation gave him grants- Department of International Relations the House Committee on Un-American in-aid while he was writing his books. at Johns Hopkins received $885,000 Activities, was a.ssigncd to write the He also received money from the

American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 jJ2 The Rockefeller Foundarion over the years. dated its 35 million dollars in assets man resigned from Columbia Univer- Adamic was editor of a magazine after the war but the memory lingers sity in protest. called Cotmnon Ground^ a publication on. Established by Julius Rosenwald, Education has privileged status with largely financed with Carnegie money. the Chicago mail order king, "for the the foundations, and any attack upon On his editorial board was Langston well-being of mankind," the trust was an institution of learning or an indi- Hughes, the Negro poet who has sus- exploited by the same type of left- vidual connected with it lights up the tained himself during much of his adult wingers that sapped the Guggenheim vested interest fires of "academic free- life on foundation grants. Hughes' best fund. A few in this category named by dom." When the communist-front links known poem, "Goodbye Christ," urges Congressman Cox were the following: of faculty members at Sarah Lawrence Jesus to "beat it on away from here Langston Hughes, W. E. B. Du College, the Yonkers school for young now" to "make way for Marx, Com- Bois, Claude McKay, Clark Foreman, ladies, were revealed recently, two munist Lenin, Peasant Stalin, Worker James Dombrowski, Ira De Reid, Lil- foundations reacted with $45,000 in Me." lian Smith, Shirley Graham, Pearl Pri- gifts. It may be significant that the Congress will find no more fertile mus, Horace Cayton, and John P. Davis. donors were kept anonymous. field for investigation of the way phi- The Rosenwald account was also The big foundations have also be- lanthropic funds have been subverted drawn upon by the Southern Confer- stowed their financial blessing upon than in the doling out of grants by the ence for Human Welfare, which was Professor Harold O. Rugg of Teach- John Simon Guggenheim Memorial identified as a communist front by the ers College, Columbia University. Rugg Foundation, a 2 5 -million-dollar trust United States government. in his foundation-financed Frontier set up by the late United States Senator A tremendous flood of foundation Thinkers' series of "social science" Simon Guggenheim and his wife. The money has gone into the coffers of the books, advocated governmental owner- foundation hands out fellowships rang- leading universities and colleges. While ship of all banlcs, heavy industries, in- ing from $2,500 to $3,000. much of it is for laudable purposes, one surance companies, and natural re- According to Congressman Cox, curious use of such funds, according sources. During 1949, the Carnegie Cor- "Guggenheim money was used to spread to the Congressional Record, involved poration allotted $450,000 to Dr. Rugg's radicalism throughout the country to Professor Ernest J. Simmons, head of department at Columbia. The professor an extent not excelled by any other the Slavic Department at Columbia boasted that more than 5,000,000 school foundation." He listed Guggenheim fel- University. children had studied his works before lows with outright communist or red- Simmons obtained a post-war grant they were "well nigh destroyed by the front connections as follows: from Czechoslovakia to finance studies patrioteers and the native fascist press." Louis Adamic, Newton Arvin, Peggy at Columbia and then decided to go It has been said in defense of the Bacon, Carleton Beals, Albert Bein, Al- after one from red Poland. He obtained foundations that many of the directors, vah Bessie, Marc Blitzstein, Kenneth a Soviet visa. His expenses were paid important cogs in American industry Burke, Jack Conroy, Aaron Copland, by the Rockefeller Foundation through and affairs, are too busy to examine Adolph Dehn, Angna Enters, Kenneth the American Council of Learned So- trusts nominally in their care. Whether Fearing, Hallie Flanagan, Mordecai cieties. this is so or whether some of these Gorelik, William Gropper, Albert Hal- Just before he sailed. Prof. Simmons people or their hirelings are sympathet- per, Josephine Herbst, Granville Hicks, rejected an offer of $1,200 from an ic to the questionable people and causes Maurice Hindus, Langston Hughes, American businessman in Georgia who benefitting from foundation money is Rolfe Humphries, and Joe Jones. wished to help an anti-Soviet Polish something that deserves the attention Also, Otto Klineberg, Owen Latti- writer give a series of lectures at Co- of the investigating Congressmen. more, Douglas S. Moore, Carey Mc- lumbia. Upon his return from Europe, Let us take, for example, the Marshall Williams, Lewis Mumford, Alexander Simmons' department received $10,000 Field Foundation, a $10,000,000 propo- North, Nathaniel Pfeffer, Bernard Reiss, from the communist Polish government. sition, with two directors having long Earl Robinson, Isidor Schneider, Harry This was followed by further grants in records of affiliations with organizations Slockover, Maxwell S. Stewart, Tom later years. Professor Arthur P. Cole- deemed subversive by the House Com- Tippett, Genevieve Taggard, Charles R. Walker, Edmund Wilson, Richard Wright, and William E. Zeuch. Some of the communists, Granville Hicks and Richard Wright, for example, have become disillusioned with communism and have left the party. That, however, does not make the foundation any the less culpable. The grants wore made when the men were active communists. The Guggenheim boys apparently haven't learned their lesson. Among those awarded fellowships this year is

Professor Thomas \. Emerson of the Yale University Law School. Emerson is the former president of the National Lawyers" Guild, which the House Com- mittee on Un-American Activities found was a legal bastion for the communist part\'. The professor has been accused by the Committee of having "an affinity" for communist-front organizations. The Julius Rosenwald Fund liqui-

The American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 • 43 ! mittee on Un-American Activities. One for many years. This trust, for example, of Rockefeller money during World of these is Justine Wise Polier, a Jus- financed the defense of William Rem- War I. Major activities have been in tice of the Domestic Relations Court in ington, former Commerce Department the fields of mental hygiene, biology, New York City, and the other is Dr. economist who was charged with per- anthropoid research, and nursing edu- Channing Heggie Tobias, an ordained jury for denying he had ever been a cation as well as fellowships in physics, minister of the African Methodist Epis- communist. chemistry, and mathematics. copal Church and director of the Besides advancing money for the de- Andrew Carnegie, the canny steel- Phelps-Stokes Fund for Negro educa- fense of communists or suspected com- master born in Scotland, established the tion and improved race relations. munists in the courts, the Marshall trust Carnegie Corporation in 1911 "to pro- A prominent personality in the Ford appropriated $100,000 to a group of or- mote the advancement and diffusion of Foundation, which has an annual m- ganizations cited as subversive by the knowledge and understanding among come of approximately $25,000,000, is Department of Justice. These included the people of the United States, Canada, Robert M. Hutchins, an associate di- the American Youth Congress, the Na- and the British colonies by aiding tech- rector under Paul G. Hoffman, the tional Federation for Constitutional nical schools, institutions of higher president. Hutchins is former chancel- Liberties, the National Negro Congress, learning, libraries, scientific research, lor of the University of Chicago. He is and the Southern Negro Youth Con- hero funds, useful publications, and by recalled at the midway institution for gress. This foundation was established such other agencies and means as shall his quixotic education theories and left- by the late Robert Marshall, a left- from time to time be found appropri- ward slant. When Hutchins was asked winger and chief of the Division of ate therefor." How far the Carnegie during a hearing of an Illinois State Recreation in the Forestry Service. His Corporation and the other trusts Legislature Committee, "Is there any estate of $1,534,070 was left to him by founded in his name have strayed from doubt that the Communist Party is a his father, Louis Marshall, a member of the original lofty aims is a measure- conspiratorial fifth column operating in the law firm of Guggenheim, Unter- ment for Congress to take. Current as- the interest of a foreign state?" he re- myer & Marshall. sets in the Carnegie Corporation alone plied under oath, "I am not instructed These are only a few of the known are in the neighborhood of $175,000,000. on this subject. I understand many incidents of foundation infiltration by Some of the large but lesser-known Communists say they do not operate left-wingers, a mere scratching of the foundations have stuck to the aims of under instructions of a foreign state." surface which should be dug more the donors. Trustees and administrators Imagine a man that uninformed dis- deeply by the Congressional investiga- alike have worked hard to bring into bursing millions of dollars of American tors. This is not meant to imply that being and maintain hospitals, sanitaria, capital all is rotten in the foundations. The big colleges, rural schools, research labora- Many strange foundation activities foundations have done a great deal of tories for studies into cancer and tuber- are carried on in the name of sweet good in this world despite the rotten culosis causes and possible cures, studies charity. Perhaps the oddest was that of apples in the barrel. for the curbing of epidemics and the China International P'oundation, John D. Rockefeller, the oil magnate, plagues, and to build museums and art which operated surplus tankers and car- once said perhaps more prophetically galleries. ried oil to red China. It will be recalled than he knew that "it is easy to do harm Among the latter group are: Charles that the lawyer in this deal was New- in giving money." He gave away a half Hayden Foundation, A. W. Mellon bold Morris, who served a few weeks billion dollars in philanthropies during Educational and Charitable Trust, Buhl as a corruption-buster in Washington his lifetime. At the outset, the Rocke- Foundation, Maurice and Laura Falk and was then dismissed by former At- feller Foundation, which has current Foundation, Daniel and Florence Gug- assets 160 million dollars, gave torney General J. Howard McGrath. of some genheim Foundation (not to be con- Also in the name of charity, the generously for the eradication of hook- fused with the aforementioned John Robert Marshall Foundation has aided worm, yellow fever, and malaria. The Simon Guggenheim Memorial Founda- communists and red-front organizations Red Cross obtained considerable sums tion), John and Mary Markle Founda- tion, Kresge Foundation, Duke Endow- ment, and W. K. Kellogg Foundation. It is the immense amount of good which many of the foundations have done for mankind that obscures the growing evil from Kremlin agents and their satellites. Only a full-scale investigation can bring the rottenness to

light. It is not within the scope of this article to say how all this happened. That is up to Congress. This country, as strong and powerful as it is, cannot afford to have individuals like Alger Hiss waxing powerful on great sums of money provided by the very system they are trying to tear down. Herein lies a tragically incongruous situation. Parents of some GI's in Korea have great difficulty scraping together enough cash to pay their income taxes with which to fight communism abroad. At the same time a foundation is allowed with ir.ipunity to parcel out tax- free funds by the millions to sources bent on spreading the doctrines of the Kremlin in this country. the end CHAMPION

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A Little Privacy < Continued from page 12) some reall>' swell times. Now and then to the right, the ladder upon which he on the ladder. Away it streaked down we have free beer for the members." stood moved to the left and continued the steep roof like a toboggan. Herbert

"Don't worry about me. I drink ni> to move in a magnificent arc until it crouched sadly on the ridgepole and beer at home," said Herbert. crash-landed in Myra's rock garden far watched the ladder whiz out of sight. Charlie's jaw dropped. "I knowcd below. "What a situation!" he cried. "No it!" he cried. "You've had cold beer in "Hey!" cried Herbert, dangling from words to describe it — \\ ell, yes there the house all these times I been to see the low er rung of the roof ladder. His are too, but w e re too close to Heaven." you and >ou don't offer me none!" He face pressed against the hot tin roof, He inched along the peak to the stamped angrih" to his car. "Darned old the ea\ es cut across his middle, paint chimne\' which was topped with a isolationist!" he muttered, and roared spilled out of the can and over him, and backdraft baffle — a flat sheet of iron on up the lane. his legs thrashed wildly in nothing but a support of bricks at each corner. It Myra turned on Herbert. "Well, are nice, fresh country^ air. made an all-right table for his water >'ou satisfied?" she asked. "Or are >"ou "Only one way to go, Herbert," he jar and paint brush. going to lay land mines next?" told himself, "and that's up!" Clinging to the chimney, he sur- "I might at that," said Herbert He gained the roof in a spectacular veyed the world about him. It was griml>-. scramble, swarmed on up to the roof- strictly vegetable and mineral — trees, The next morning, after driving peak, then sat astride it like a tin> fields and rocks. Almost like a desert AI>ra to the railroad station, Herbert horseman on a mighty steed. "Alight as island, only this island happened to be had an idea. He crajoned a large sign w ell take inventory," he said. His pipe tin and very high. and hung it on the gate that crossed was missing. "Not much paint left "Help!" Herbert shouted, then man- his pri\'ate lane out at the public road. either," he remarked peering sadly into aged a feeble grin. "Save your lungs, The sign read: NOT HOME GONE the can. "Most of it's on me, I guess." Herbert. No one can hear. You'll just

A^VA^ . That ought to do it, thought It was indeed. Herbert's whole left side have to wait until someone comes down Herbert. was brilliant with X'cnctian Red Barn the lane. And don't worry, Charlie

After a pleasant, solitary lunch, he and Roof Paint causing him to resemble Schmoyer or someone '11 show up. . . . decided to paint the roof. He set a a melancholy Valentine. As long as he No, they won't either! I clean jorgot long ladder against the house, hauled w as up here w ith no hope of getting that sign!" a shorter ladder to the roof and an- dow n until someone came along to set The sun went down in the west. Had chored it to the ridgepole. He came up the ladder, it occurred to Herbert it gone down in any other direction, dow n again, stirred the paint and stuffed that he might as well use up what little Herbert would not have been surprised. some paint rags and a brush into his paint w as left. This had been a day of surprises. "Can't pockets. He \\ ore his straw hat and "No sense brooding, Herbert," lie fall asleep tonight, or I'll roll off the took along pipe, tobacco pt)uch and said. "Let's keep bus>'." roof," he muttered, "only how will I matches. He filled a mason jar with The next few seconds were extreme- keep awake?" A raindrop hit him on \\ ater, capped it, tied a loop of t\\ ine ly busy. He unhooked the end of the the nose. "I'll keep awake all right; it s about its throat and slung it from his roof ladder to drag it along with him, starting to rain," Herbert groaned. He shoulder canteen fashion. "No sense but in doing so, the paint brush worked saved his matches by holding them un- running up and down every time I get out of his pocket. "Hey, come back der the iron plate. "Don't know w hy I thirsty," Herbert said. Then he began here!" he cried, caught tlie brusli but bother — can't eat matches," he grum- the long climb topside. dropped the paint can. It clattered bled, and this only led to thoughts of To get from the main ladder to the dow n the i^oof all the things he could cat if they w ere one on the roof, it w as necessar\" to lean "Not \'()u too!" he shouted at the available. It rained all night, a steady, out to his right, but as Herbert mo\ ed can. and in the excitement lost his grip soaking rain, the kind that is ideal for crops but not for people roosting out on rooftops. One good thing, it refilled Herbert's water iar. Herbert spent the next morning dry- ing off, and the early afternoon peering up the long lane in the anxious manner of a commuter w ho has missed the last

bus home but can't believe it. Suddenly he saw the dog. It was a large, brownish dog. Herbert would much rather have seen Charlie or someone capable of setting up ladders, but he w as in no position to be selectix e. He whistled for the dog. The dog stopped. "Here, doggie! Nice doggie," Her- bert called. The dog pricked up his ears and looked around. "Up here, doggie! Up here!" Herbert shouted down. The dog looked up and cocked his head. "Aha, cocking the head like that shows intelligence," nuised Herbert.

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• The American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 LAGER BEER

Budweiser than any other beer in history. " . .

i Coinni/ied jroz/i page 46) stop cheering until it jerked to a halt could expect Herbert Wilhs to do!" "But how much. Is he intelhgcnt below "Silly of me, wasn't it?" enough to carry a note to civihzation? "Charlie boy! Charlie boy!" Herbert "Reckon it was," said Charlie. "But

Hard to tell. After all, the dog is of a called dow n gaily. I knowed all right I knowed. I said to lower mental order than man. Still, Charlie stumbled out of the car. He myself, I said — now let's see ^\'hat was here is the man up on a roof and there appeared much more unsteady than it I said? Oh, yes, I said: Nobody but is the dog down where the man would usual, and w hen he stared up at Her- Herbert Willis would stoop so low as like to be. / should worry about bis in- to do a thing like that!" Charlie looked telligence! suddenly thoughtful. "Sa>', how 'd >ou Holding the dog's attention with a get up there without an\' ladders, hey?" cordial patter, Herbert prepared his Herbert laughed lightl> . "It's a long

SOS. He tore tlic paper cover off the story, Charlie boy. I'll tell you all about match-book, burnt several matches, it when you get me down." then used their charred ends to pencil "Get you down? Who says I'm gonna the message: Help! H. Willis. He emp- get you down?" tied his tobacco pouch, placed the note Herbert began to grow uneasy. "The inside, and tossed it down to the dog. ladders are around in the rock garden, "Catch!" he ordered. Charlie," he said. The dog misunderstood Herbert's in- "Inna rock garden, hey? What're they

tentions. He liad learned from bitter doing inna rock garden, he> ? Funniest

experience that when people started place for . . . What's inna rock garden throwing things it was time to shove anyway, hey?" off. He began to do so n(jw "The ladders, Charlie, the ladders!" "Come back here!" screamed Her- screamed Herbert. bert. He wiiistleti frantically. At last "You told me that before. You don't tlic dog retLirned warily. He sniffed the need to keep repeating ever\ thing." He pouch. waved cheerfull>' to the man on the "Pick it up, doggie; pick it up," Her- roof, then began to crawl into his car. bert pleaded. The dog obe\'ed. "Atta- "Well, don't let me keep you," Charlie "About the same as usual. One blonde, l)o> !" cheered Herbert. home! shouted. for a ride." "Now two brunettes and a little old lady who "I'm going Home! Home!" was really drowning!" "Wait! Don't go!" Herbert thought The dog dug a hole and buried the AJIERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE quickly. "There's cold beer in the ice- pouch. box! Cold beer, Charlie!"

"1 guess he thought 1 said 'Bone'," bert, even from the height of the roof, Charlie backed out of the car again Herbert sighed and collapsed back Charlie's eyes seemed to have an arti- like a frightened cra\'fish. "You don't against the chimne\'. The dog sniffed ficial look similar to that of those glass say! Whish way's a kitchen?" a fev.' shrubbery- settings and then de- ones found in a taxidermist's shop. "Straight through the house, Charlie. parted leisurely. "Alan's best friend!" "Afternoon, Herbert," Charlie called Onl>- don't forget the ladders." snorted Herbert. "I have no friends! up. "1 knowed you was home. Knowed "First things first," said Charlie, and

Just when I need them most, 1 have no it the minute I seen that sign out on the he weaved out of sight. Herbert w aited friends! Not even Charlie Schmo\er gate." impatienth' until Charlie's voice drifted ." . . As if the name had conimxd up "Thank goodness you did, Charlie," skyward again. "Hc\', where 's a bottle the man, Charlie's battered iaiopv' hove Herbert said with relief. opener?" Charlie bellowed.

into sight. Down the lane it wandered "Yep. Soon as I seen it, I figured — "Put up the ladder and I'll come down at a stately pace, and Herbert didn't now that's just the kind of thing you and get it for you."

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"Never mind, never mind. I'll find it," said Charlie. Charlie was inside a long time, and when at last he wandered outdoors again, it was plain to see the refreshments had not improved his condition. To make it worse, Charlie had not >'et finished refreshing himself. In one hand he carried a bottle of beer; in the other, a sandwich. He made it to the catalpa tree and collapsed on the grass. "Found the fixings for a sandwich 7?a//er ifWng /s more too," Charlie remarked happily. "Glad you did, Charlie," Herbert contfortad/e than e(/er. called down. His mouth w atered' and his stomach ached for a sandwich just like it. Charlie waved the bottle. "My second," he explained. "Had one inside while I made the sandwich." "Good for you, Charlie," said Her- bert. It had not occurred to him that Charlie was in no condition to fool around with ladders. Herbert wanted down. "Now how about those ladders?" Herbert pleaded. "The ladders're inna rock garden," said Charlie know ingly. He took a bite of sandv\ ich and washed it down with beer. Then he capped the mouth of the bottle with his thumb, shook it, and played a stream of beer about him play- fulh'. "Alake the gra.ss grow," he said. "Charlie! Will you kindly get me H£AT down!" Herbert's voice was sharp with \)0(/t\CGS thdftkstO SILVERCOTE It was the proper tone impatience. not WHEN IT HITS to use in view of Charlie's sensitive, SILTERCOTE Have you ever wondered what living in a trailer coach is overwrought condition. It turned him like? Wondered if it's comfortable . . . cool in summer . . belligerent. snug and warm in winter? "Don't rush me, >'ou darned old iso- Today, thousands no longer wonder about a trailer lationist!" Charlie bellowed. coach . . . they own one. To them, trailering is a luxurious reality, living. Especially, if their Herbert did not like one bit how an improved way of trailer home is insulated with Silvercote. things were going. "Charlie," he

Silvercote is more than just insulation . . . it's a supe- soothed, "Charlie boy, we're friends." rior type of reflective insulation used in better trailer With tremendous dignity, Charlie coaches. It's backed by a written warranty. Silvercote is struggled to a semi-standing position. also specified by leading architects and contractors for He flung down the remains of the sand- use in homes, farms and industrial buildings.

it. wich and trampled "No, we ain't Silvercote keeps heat where it belongs . . . inside in friends!" he cried, and suddenly his winter . . . outside in summer. Heat bounces when it hits cheeks were wet with tears. "You hate reflective Silvercote insulation. That's why you'll enjoy me, Herbert Willish!" four season comfort in permanent homes or mobile homes that are insulated with Silvercote. "I don't, Charlie!" Herbert protested. ." "I don't . . FOR THE ULTIMATE IN COMFORT "Yes, you do too hate me! That sign Be sure to see these Quality Trailer Coaches was to keep me out! You don't want me Rollaway • Rollohome • Schult • Smoker • Streamlite • Travelmasler around! I'm not good enough for you!" Va-ko-shun-ette • Ventura • Vindale • Whitley • Yellowstone "Charlie, please," Herbert pleaded, "I ABC • All States • Wood • Angelus • Bell Aire • Bost • Buckeye love you like a brother." Budger • C & M • Castle Coach • Colonial • Columbia • Edwards General • Glider • Griffith • Indian • Kenskill • Kings • LoSalle "I'll not stay here and be insulted! Liberty • Lighthouse • Limco • "M" System • Mars • Miller I'm going home," Charlie announced, Ownahome • Palace • Peerless • Piatt • Prairie-Schooner • Rollalong and got into his car and started the Send today for "Four-Season Comfort" circular. Also free samples motor. f%ee of Silvercote, made by the pioneer of coated reflective insulation. "Charlie, don't go!" Herbert begged. Charlie turned the car and headed for the lane. "Charlie!" Herbert screamed. "Come back!" SILVERCOTE^ "You wanted privacy. Now you got REFLECTIVE INSULATION it!" Charlie retorted, and the car rolled 161 EAST ERIE STREET • CHICAGO 11, ILLINOIS on.

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The American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 • beat on Herbert too, but he was be- straw hat to the flames. He peeled off Herbert, and suddenly a spotlight shone i yond caring. All that seemed certain his shirt, undervest and dungarees; he in his eyes. At the same moment, he : was that he would expire up here — removed his shoes and socks, and heard Charlie shout: "Never mind the \ friendless, forgotten by all but Myra. heaped them on the p>'re t(jo. Ow ing to hoses, boys. Just the ladders." '

"And I wonder how soon shell re- their thorough soaking of paint, the Someone said: "Hey, look up there— i marry?" sighed Herbert. "1 hope her clothes flared up in a thrilling p> rotech- he's naked as a turkey egg!" next husband is a more sociable guy nic display, and sparks sailed into the "No, he's got shorts on," argued an- ^ than 1 was. Myra alwa\ s liked people; black sky like Roman candle balls. It other fireman. , guess she had a point there. Oh, well, was not a blaze of long duration, but "Only how come he's all red down \

it it this is the end. Darn Charlie anyhow. while burned, burned fiercely. To one side?" asked someone else. \ little sign any watchers it must that Just because of that old and have appeared "Hurry up with those ladders!" !

silly I Willises some remarks made yesterday the were opci^ating a small blast Charlie roared. ]

. . . a in'miite! it! furnace at home. about Wait Thafs Herbert's descent was slow and cau- I Never say die, Herbert!" "But are there any watchers?" tious; he had lost a lot of faith in lad- ] In a few hours it would be dark thought Herbert. The answer was ders. But he made it down at last, and enough to try, and Herbert willed those forthcoming. Suddenly a siren screamed was reveling in the feel of the good, hours to pass quickly. Shortly after and growled across the summer night. solid earth beneath his bare feet when dusk, he heard the phone ringing down- "Oh, boy!" Herbert exclaimed. the 'phone began to ring again. "Now ] stairs. "Call back later," he said hope- I wonder how long they toot that thing "Come along inside, boys, while I j fully. before they comer" answ er it," Herbert said to the firemen. 1

Then it was dark. The rich, solid Not long. Not long at all. The siren "Oh, and Charlie," he went on, "you < black before moonrise. Herbert climbed had just begun to die away when they start setting out all the grub and stuff j up on the chimney top. It was risky but came roaring down the lane in jeeps and you can find for the fellows. You ought j

' he had to chance it. He recalled his pickup trucks and family cars— a noisy, to know your wa)' around our kitchen fears that his chimney might show above glowing, bumper-to-bumper cavalcade by now." Charlie grinned sheepishly ; the trees, only now he noted with satis- led by Charlie Schmoyer's old sedan and retired to the kitchen. Herbert \ faction that indeed it did come mighty which seemed to have been given a new answered the phone. close. There, far to the east, he made lease on life plus an extra speed forward "Hello," said Herbert. out the lighted windows of the for this special occasion. Directly be- "We're going to have a baby," said ]

' Schmoyer farm. To the south he saw hind Charlie thundered the fire engine, a woman's voice. a cluster of lights. That would be the glowing dark, rich red in the light from "Wrong number," Herbert replied, ; village. And way up there through an the cars behind. The motorcade halted. and started to hang up. But the phone ] ebony scrim of foliage he glimpsed an "Herby boy, you all right? You up made such a squawking noise that he \ occasional moving shaft of light. The there yet?" It was Charlie's voice, and put it back to his ear. 1 public road. now he sounded cold sober. "Don't hang up, Herbert! It's me— 1

"Here goes," said Herbert. "Lucky I "Of course I'm up here," Herbert Myra. 1 tried to call before ..." i saved my matches." called down. "Oh, hello, honey," said Herbert. "I j He wrapped a paint rag around the "Don't know what got into me," thought it was someone saying some- j a bristles of his paint brush, set it on fire, Charlie said. "Honest, 1 meant to come thing about baby." j and waved the blazing torch until it back for you but it plain jumped my "It was. I mean 1 did. I talked it over ] ." 1 . . grew too hot to handle. He dropped it mind. All night sat drinking black with Beth here ]

—still burning—onto the iron plate, and coffee and trying to remember what it "Talked what over with Beth? \ crawled down to the roof again. He was I ought to do." What?" ; added the rest of the paint rags and his "Will you kindly do it now?" said "The baby, Herbert. And she agreed j it might be better to tell you about it '

." • by long distance . . "That's nice," said Herbert, "so your sister's having a bab>'?' \ "No, no! We are^ Myra waited. "Herbert, are you still there?" ^ "Myra! How soon?" Herbert j squeaked. *

"Oh, not for months yet." - "\\'ell, \'ou hurr\' anyway, home \ hone>'!" He turned proudly to his

guests. "Did you hear that, fellows? A •

baby!'' \

"Herbert, who're you talking to?" j asked Myra. "Who's with you?" j "Only the firemen," said Herbert. |

"Fire///ei/!" Alyra screamed, and the I line seemed to go dead. j "Oh, no, honey, it's not what you're | thinking!" Herbert assured her. "It's— ' uh, more like a social call. I— well, I just joined the fire company." He turned for confirmation to Charlie who had just appeared in the kitchen door- "You can wear this little beauty cither up or — oops, you rascal — down." wax. "Right, Charlie?" he asked. AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE Charlie nodded. "Right, Herby. Now

find me that bottle opener. ' the end

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54 * "^^^ American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 salesmen sometimes become automo- Many carefully planned parties obvi- for the publicity man who had been bile editors just for these events. ously are both pleasant for the press their host on the trip. One of the smoothest automotive and profitable for the host. A party of Adroit press parties contributed press parties is an annual dinner given greatly to the success of the Paramount to Detroit automobile writers by Dear- picture, SiTinson and Delilah, a film tiiat born Motors, a subsidiary of Ford. some critics thought just "a run-of- Each guest is asked in advance his pref- DeiMille epic." There were parties at erence as to pheasant, venison, steak, which fashion writers were painlessly turkey, etc., and he is served the food given the low-down on Hedy Lamarr's of his choice cooked to his taste. Even scanty costumes. There were even par- this, however, is not always entirely ties for religious editors at which the free of grief, as attested by a telephone DeMillc revisions of the Bible were ex- call from one of the hosts to Siler Free- plained. In consequence, many publica- man, automobile editor of the Detroit tions that usually pay no attention to Tbiies, on the day after one such ban- movies published something about this quet. one. It all helped Samson and Delilah "How do you feel. Si?" asked the to gross $11,000,000 in 1950, not a very host. good movie year, and to become one "Fine," replied Freeman. "Why do of the greatest box-office films of Holly- you ask?" wood history. "Well, two United Press men who A refrigerator manufacturer, rather ate the same thing you did aren't feeling new in the field, earned important no- so good." tice b\' filling a huge refrigerator with "Oh," said Freeman, "don't worry the $2,000,000 cash involved in a con- about that. Those guys are just not used test and showing it dramatically to the to eating pheasant." press. A press party on a New York

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i Continued from page 13) the cause of the expelled, rebellious used for the destruction of the only counteract this very real danger, the Yugoslav communists. All that happened remaining capitalist, the independent United States signed with the commu- before Tito's break with Russia is for- small landowner, the farmer; farms nist government of Yugoslavia on gotten and forgiven. will be confiscated and the farmers November 14, 1951, a "military equip- American economic assistance to sent to slave labor in factories erected ment assistance pact." Armament and Tito amounted in the fiscal year that with American taxpay ers' money sent military equipment is to be sent to ended on June 30, 1952 to one billion as a gift to the ct)mmunists in Yugo- Yugoslavia. Everyone who followed dollars, UNRRA aid included. America, slavia. this development seemed to be anxious together with Great Britain and France, America will be doing in Yugo- to know if Tito really intends to fight. is underwriting the deficit in tlie Yugo- slavia exactly the same thing that Strangely enough nobody is asking, are

slav budget to the tune of $190,000,000 Russia is doing in all the other com- the people of Yugoslavia willing to fight a y ear. The French and tlie British, of munist-controlled countries in in support of Tito and his communists, course, obtain their dollars from Wash- Europe. It will have provided the under their leadership? ington. Capital investments for the de- means for the communist party to The people of Yugosla\"ia are not just velopment of industry in Yugoslavia maintain itself in power against the anti-communist like a Republican is are being planned. will of the large majority of the anti-Democrat in America. For y ears In part, the money comes from funds population. they have been offended, hiuniliated, appropriated for the Mutual Defense American political support w ill as- persecuted, castigated, imprisoned and Assistance Act of 1949 and the Mutual sist the communists in their ruthless killed. Nothing is stronger than the Security Act of 1951 and is supposed suppression and ultimate destruction avalanche of hatred — long accumulated "to strengthen the defense capability of of the democratic-minded farmer. and contained — w hen suddenly un- Yugoslavia." Since 1945 the communist judges and chained by such a national catastrophe The Yugoslav commimist party in- police officers have handled, accord- as w ar. sists on large scale industrialization of ing to official statistics, 5.000,000 This deserves a great deal of atten- tiic coimtr\- in the shortest possible "criminal cases"; one out of every tion and should be considered the fun- time. Their insistence can be easil)' ex- three citizens had to appear before damental issue when military or eco- plained. As long as the country remains the communist prosecution in the last nomic assistance is being contemplated. predominantly agricultural they will be six years. If Yugoslavia is attacked by a com- faced with the strong opposition of tiie Thus our policy of actix cly promot- munist country, or a group of commu- farmer. Industrialization means mo\ ing ing communism can create nothing but nist countries, the great majority of the

the farmer to the factory, w here he w ill confusion and resentment among the Yugoslavs will not fight. It w ill be made be silenced, controlled and made en- large anti-conuiumist majority of the perfectly^ clear to tiieni in advance that tirely" dependent on the communist population. the attack is aimed at the communists factory boss. There arc no free labor Since June 1948 the communist party and their leaders and not at the people unions in a communist state. Industrial- of Yugoslavia has been under an inten- of Yugoslavia. The masses of the popu- ization in Yugoslavia is only a method sive propaganda attack from Russia and lation could and would remain passive. to enslave more and more people. It her European satellites. Bulgaria, Ru- They would have nothing to fight for. is a political, not an economic necessity. mania and Hungary are being armed by Nobody in Yugoslavia would take such Unless Congress takes the most serious Russia for an eventual attack on Yugo- an attack as an act of aggression against step to prevent this by refusing to ap- slavia. There are frequent border inci- the \\'estern democracies or against the propriate money for imlustrialization, dents. As with Korea, Russia would not United States. To the democratic- the following will happen: be directly involved, in what at first minded masses such an attack would be

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Baseball's Hall of Blame (Continued from page 15) singled, and McCorniick crossed the in on Collins. But crafty Eddie, seeing plate in wild excitement with what that neither Benton nor Holke had should have been the winning run. troubled to cover the plate, sprinted for But Merkle, \\ ho had been on first, home. ran toward the clubhouse without Nothing was left for Zimmerman but 3 touching second base. Seeing this, to start a futile chase. He ran Collins Johnny Evers of the Cubs called for right across the plate. The Sox followed the ball. The Giants' Joe McGinnity with two more runs and the Giants intercepted the throw and heaved the were never able to recover. FREE! ball into the left field seats. Evers Once again McGraw defended his hustled another ball and touched maligned player. "Don't blame Zimmer- up PRIZED SET 4 (;«,(,.( ,v« ^ / /.I.; — lUii.' 1. second. Umpire Hank O'Uay ruled man," he said. "The mistake was made OF 4 OFFICIAL Merkle out on a force play. by Holke, who stood at first base The jubilant and pushing crowd was watching instead of covering the plate." by now all over the field. Although Heinie too had his own answer for United Nations Stamps technically the game was tied, it was the critics. Unusual "first Issue" Stamps Sent free impossible to continue. O'Day ruled a To Secure Names for Our Mailing List tie and following bitter arguments MAIL coupon at once. We'll send you this very among league officials, the game was SCHOOL desirable set of 4 newly-issued United Na- ordered replayed. In the replay, the FOB, tions Stamps. NO COST TO YOU! Most talked physical about stamps of the year ! Can be used in ONLY Cubs defeated New York and won the culture: ONE post-office in entire world — official U. N. National League pennant. station in New York. Supply limited. We'll also include other interesting offers for your inspec- 15 Merkle was heartbroken. He lost tion, PLUS FREE BOOKLET, "How to Colkci pounds within a few weeks. He wor- Stamps." This offer may have to be withdrawn

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Who \\ as the third base coach and made no effort to tag Lemon. Bob No Experience Needed To what was he doing? slid over the plate with the run which was Manager McCarthy and he 2 YOUR He beat the Tigers, to 1, and knocked PRINT OWN was leaping in joyous celebration of them out of the race. POST CARDS Gehrig's homer. He had his back to The year before. Municipal Stadium runners. The GEM STENCIL DUPLI both had seen another king-size boner when CATOR saves money . . . gets Aleanwhilc, Gehrig, presuming that the Indians' Doby tried to steal home results quickly! Hundreds of uses for every type of business Lary already had scored, rounded third against the Yankees. Stealing home is and organization. We ship the and was out for passing the runner. His fine; but as learned— GEM complete with all supplies, not— Doby when Guide accurate printing Board for hit was scored not as a home run, but your team is four runs behind and the and 60-page Book of Ideas at the special I'.w prir.' of .-nh $8.50 a triple. Instead of winning his first bases are loaded with none out. -1(1 ^,,|u. (a sr.. ) home run championship Lou finished Equally heated happenings enliven tied with Babe Ruth at 46 homers each. the real estate in so-called staid ole Bos-

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Larry Doby out. Thus, the In- "when I don't even know it myself." mind from terrible pain popped dians had three men on and one out Perhaps Binks should have played in Easter Brookhn, where daffy didoes grow at until I found Pazo!" when Luke came to bat. He says Mrs. F. L., Brooklyn, N. Y. grounded to first ba.seman Don Kollo- the acreage enclosed by Montgomery Itching of simple piles drive you mad? Is way who fielded the ball, jabbed the Street, Sullivan Place, Cedar Place, and agonizing pain daily torture? Amazing bag with his foot and retired Easter. He Bedford Avenue— or, if you prefer, Eb- Pazo* acts instantly to relieve such misery Soothes inflamed tissues. Lubricates hard- threw to Robinson at home in plenty bets Field. Outside this ball park a cab ened, dry parts. Helps heal cracking, reduce of time to nail Lemon. driver, hearing an unusually loud roar, swelling, .soreness. Don't suffer needless However, the Detroit catcher had not looked up and yelled to a fan on the agony from simple piles. Get Pazo, get real comfort, riylil aiimy. Ask doctors about it. seen Kollowa\- touch first (Easter top row of the stands. Suppository form or tube with perfor- — blocked his view). Thinking he had a "AVhat happened?" ated pile pipe for easy application. *I'a:o Oiidinent and Suppoailuries® simple force out at home, Robinson "Dodgers have three men on base," gQ • The American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 !

reported the observer, obviously satisfied. the 1941 World Series. The Dodgers "Which base?" asked the cabbie. led by one run as tlie Yankees faced Perhaps that's why legend insists that Hugh Case>' in the ninth. Casey retired Babe Herman of the Dodgers once the first two batters easily. Then he tripled into a triple play when, as a mat- went to work with care on Tommy ter of fact, he merel>' doubled into a Henrich. The count moved to three double play. It was quite a scene with and two. Casey dealt a low curve to three Brooklyns sliding into each other Henrich. Tommy swung and missed. at third base. The game was over. But was it? Hold

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The American Legion Magazine August, 1952 • Three >cais ago their over-enthusi- Yankee fans remember when Left\ head in w onder. "There's no play here." asm cost the Phils a ball game. With the Gomez pulled a skull which provided a "1 know," said Gomez with a shrug

Giants leading, 3 to 1, in the ninth Joe laugh for everybody. The A's were of his shoulders. "But Fve always heard

Lafata of New York hit a low liner to playing the Yankees and had a man on you were the brain of this team and I center. In rushed the Phils' Richie Ash- third with one out. Mule Haas laid didn't know what to do with the ball. burn and made what seemed to be a down a squeeze bunt. The runner from I thought you'd figure out a play." diving catch. But George Barr, first third was across the plate before Even umpires have their off-moments. base umpire, motioned Lafata safe, rul- Umpiring boners are the rarest, but ing Ashburn had trapped the ball. there have been some real rocks by the Fans began to boo and throw bottles, DO YOU HAVE A FRIEND men in blue. This one happened in cans and paper. Each time the park Pittsburgh. Babe Pinelli, one of the fin- who ought to have a siibstription to the order, est announcer tried to speak to bring Legion Magazine? If you send $1.50 to- umpires, was beginning his National his voice was drowned out. Grounds- gether with his name and address to — League career. The ex-third baseman keepers and players could not pick up The American Legion Magazine was umpiring the bases. Suddenly' a Circulation Department the trash as fast as it was thrown. A grounder came toward him. His in- 700 North Pennsylvania hit Barr. bottle landed on the stincts answered their call. tomato A Indianapolis 6, Indiana Pinelli back of Umpire Lee Ballanfant's neck. it will bring him a year's subscription. scooped up the ball and threw it to first After 15 minutes the umps forfeited the —just in time to nip the runner. game to New York, a game which You can imagine the howl after that. could be charged to the fans. Gomez reached the ball. He looked to Yes, the boner is always with us. Compared to Shibe Park and Ebbets first and saw no play there. So, he These accidents emphasize the human Field, the Yankee Stadium is the formal turned and threw the ball to second side of baseball and attract nation-wide garden of an English estate. But funny baseman Tony Lazzeri. attention. No wonder the 14 corner lots tilings happen even in "the House that "Why'd you do a crazy thing like which are big league parks play a \ ital Ruth Built." that?" Lazzeri demanded, shaking his role in American life. the end The Common Tummy-Ache (Continued from page 27) the large intestine, finally, after absorp- tic ulcers (more than 90 percent in an that peptic ulcers are practically un- tion, to be excreted. This muscular ac- actual count made by studying the cases heard of among the natives of the "un- tion of passing the food along from one of some 15,000 ulcer sufTerers) occur in civilized" portions of the world. "Ulric stage to the next in the digestive tract the duodenum—the first few inches of the ulcer" is most prevalent among the is called "peristalsis." small intestine leading off from the workers, the thinkers, and the doers.

Human digestion is a miracle of care- stomach—rather than in the stomach It is, as one doctor has so aptly put it, fully timed, natural chemical and physi- itself. "the wound stripe of civilization." cal reactions, but it also is a sensitively Just what causes a peptic ulcer, no Where you find the greatest tensions in balanced process that can be knocked one really knows. There are at least working and living, you will find the out of kilter by any irritant—including thirteen separate theories. However, highest percentage of ulcer sufferers. the irritation caused by upset emotions most modern doctors and medical re- As a result, the peptic ulcer is Ameri- or a troubled mind. searchers agree that the pace of our ca's Number One Tummy Ache. Un- Unfortunately, sometimes the diges- modern way of living, with its worries, fortunately, from a digestive point of tive process goes awry, the stomach be- frustrations, and never-ending hurry, view, we happen to be a nation of gins to digest itself, and a peptic ulcer hurry, hurry is one of the major con- workers, doers and worriers. And, we forms. Although generally referred to tributing causes. also, again unfortunately, happen to be loosely as a "stomach ulcer," most pep- Backing up this contention is the fact a nation that as a whole has forgotten how to relax and enjoy a meal. Most of us eat the way we work—in a hurry. Too often, we combine the two. Peptic ulcers in the U. S. today rank as the tenth most common cause of death and the twelfth cause of lost days at work. One out of every ten Ameri- cans, it has been estimated, will eventually be the victim of an ulcer. Statistics

also show that the modern man is three times more prone to peptic ulcer than the modern woman, and the percentage

is on the increase. On the face of it, that seems like a grim outlook for the male sex. How- ever, out of those same statistics has come a new hope for all ulcer sufferers, both male and female. About twenty years ago Dr. David Sandweiss of the Harper Hospital in Detroit, Mich., got interested in that thrcc-to-one figure. During the course of his research he made a startling discovery. He foimd that when a woman with a peptic ulcer became pregnant the

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ulcer symptoms disappeared completely. sters in the Detroit area. Pregnant This and other clues led Ur. Sandweiss women are paid to visit the Parke, Davis to the conclusion that perhaps female laboratories to provide the necessary hormones had something to do with it pregnancy extract that is the drug's and that if they could be isolated they basic and potent ingredient! might provide an ulcer cure. Working Given half a chance, the medical pro- along these lines, he eventually devel- fession is well equipped to cope with ©riAVORS^ oped a drug which he named Anthe- our national tummy aches—but wc have fairly w ell, but had one to give that half chance. Too DESIGNS FOR lone. It worked them I

COMPLETELY NEW AND I major drawback. It had to be admin- many of us are prone to do too much ORIGINAL WAR MEMORIALS istered by injection, which meant the self-diagnosis and too much self-doc- AND HONOR ROLL TABLETS PRESENTED ON REOUEST services of a nurse or a doctor. toring. Besides that, we overtax our di- BV Two New York medical men, taking gestive systems not only with food but FLOUR CITY ORNAMENTAL IRON CO. Sandweiss' trail, then developed with worries and anxieties. We not only up Dc DEPT. L MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. a similar drug that could be taken orally, just as easily as one takes an aspirin BUY YOUR NEXT SUIT? tablet. Just a little over a year ago that How To Keep Well m.H\ WHY drug, called Kutrol, was offered to the Here are seven simple rules for medical profession by Parke, Davis & MAKK HK; CASH I'Kd KITS, TOO! Just good digestion as set forth re- show beautiful fulnicfl anil lati-st fashions to Co. Sold only on a doctor's prescrip- friends. They'll order fast. You keep up to cently by the health experts of $n.50 profit per suit. Perfect fit and satisfac- tion, it is today doing an amazing job tion cuaranteed. Send no money— iiet complete sell iPLr outfit [-'RKE. Start earnincbiir cash prof- one of the country's big insur- Pants at onie. Write today ! of clearing up peptic ulcers. Patients its an.l B..nus Suit or ance companies: O.K.TAILORINGC0..325 S. Market St.. who have failed to react favorably to DEPT. 110 CHICAGO 6, ILLINOIS other treatments, even after months of 1. Avoid eating when in a rush doctoring and careful dieting, have re- or when mentally upset. sponded to Kutrol in a matter of weeks. 2. Keep your teeth in good con- INVENTORS new drug. X-ray studies have dition so >'ou can chew your If you believe that you have an Invention, you should find The out how to protect It. We are registered Patent Attorneys. food thoroughly. Send for copy of our Patent Booklet "How to Protect shown, not only alleviates the pain and Your Invention,*' and an "Invention Record" form. No removes the symptoms but actually 3. Drink plenty of water and es- ohllfiatlon. They .Tre yours for the asking;. BERMAN tablish McMORROW, & DAVIDSON promotes the healing over of the ulcer regular habits of elimin- Replstered Patent Attorneys Victor Building crater. What's more, a patient under the ation. 146-C Washington 1. D. C. Kutrol treatment—which consists simp- 4. Don't eat too much or too ly of taking two capsules four times a often. OLD LEG TROUBLE day— is not limited to the usual bland 5. Cultivate an appetite for a wide Easy to use Viscose Application heals many old leg sores caused by leg con- ulcer diet for an extended period. To variety of foods. gestion, varicose veins, swollen legs and injuries or no cost for trial if it contrary, he is to re- 6. Avoid strenuous exercise after the encouraged fails to show results in 10 days. De- sume a normal three-meals-a-day sched- eating. scribe the cause of your trouble and get a FREE BOOK. 7. Avoid ule just as soon as his ulcer sj niptoms j self-treatment. L. E. VISCOSE COMPANY subside. 140 N. Dearborn St., Chicago 2, Illinois A few years ago, before the new drug eat unwisely, but we eat when we are DOES YOUR CAR BUR was released, 16 patients suffering from upset, angry, and tired. Many times, TOO MUCH OIL? duodenal ulcers were selected to act as • cut oil use sharply • save e^s when the going is rough, we would guinea pigs in a carefully controlled r RESTORE COMPRESSION be better off to settle for a glass of clinical test of Kutrol. They were se- WRITE TODAY FOR FREE COMPLETE DETAIL.S water instead of that filet mignon, gou- about the remarkable way the original HOLT'S lected because they all had long his- PISTON SEAL can make your car young again! Low lash, or fried fish. And it would help cost — easy — safe — sure! tories of peptic ulcers (from 3 to 29 LEONARD & POWERS to avoid future complications if we 35 East Ave., Attica, N. Y. Dept. AL-5 years) that would not respond to nor- took the advice of a good doctor rather mal ulcer therapy. After taking Kutrol, than the recommendations of friends Learn Profitable Profession 15 of those patients were completely who "swear by" their favorite stomach- in QO days at Home symptom-free in from four to six weeks, trouble nostrum. MEN AND WOMEN. 18 to 60 Swedish Massage y^raduates make big money and their ulcer craters no longer showed working full or spare time with doctors or in A joke currently going the rounds hospital;-, health resorts, sanatoriums, clubs, up on X-rays! _ liiivate practice. A dignilied. interestinjf sums it up nicely. It ^B^k LMreer! Qualify for your graduiition cer- seems that an exec- ^'HHI^ titicate. 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The American Legion Magazine • August, 1952 • So the manager let the man and his pooch remain for the show, but when they were leaving he stopped the man and told him how astounding he found it that a dog should enjoy a movie so. "Yes," nodded the man, "I'm really surprised myself. You know, he didn't much parting "h care for the book." — Harold Helper NO HOD LABOR

In a college course for masons Billy Jones LUCKY ME The girl blushed, then pointed to a bras- was educated. siered mannequin on tiie counter and But the lectures had him puzzled and the Tickets oil raffles like that blurted, "Do you have anything lessons had him floored. I buy iiiore than lilenty. for beginners?" — R. E. Martin He flunked in every study and he never "I'f V the winner, ''20." graduated 1 always have —He got so bored with mortar that he got — Herb Gochros DOUBLE VALUE no mortarboard. „ n — Berton Br.\ley In television these days some singers not THEY DON'T ADD UP only shoiv off their best arias but also their best areas. — Rose Green A business college once displayed a large PRIMARY TARGET sign outside its building saying: "A Short A farmer was sitting on his front steps Course In Accounting For Women." FUNNY STORY eating a sandwich when a hen zoomed by The sign was taken dow n when one with a rooster in hot pursuit. morning the iiead of the school saw writ- TF/.10 is it who's loving the story so? Suddenly the rooster put on the brakes, in convulsions':' ten across the sign in a bold unmistakably ]f'ho rolls on the floor slid to a halt, and began picking up the masculine hand: Whose laughter makes noises come, all in crumbs from the sandwich. a row. "There is no accounting for women." "Dern," muttered the farmer in disgust, — Dan Bennett Like a series of jet propulsions? "hope I never get that hungry." When the story is finished, who claws at — Morris Past the chair? HOW-DY TF/.10 by far is the loudest yeller? Who laiighs till he's utterly out of air Tho this lite has its THAT'S TEMPUS FOR YOU Quota of woes, And has tears in his eyes? The teller! Analysis clearly reveals — Richard Armour The outstanding hit of the year, 'twould appear. That the man who is voiv that ive'll see it ivlien it Up on his toes We comes MOVIES ARE BETTER THAN EVER near; Very seldom is down Through ads u'e peek tlie moi'ie lue seek; At the heels! The theater manager was, of course, for When is it coming? Oh! Last week. — Henry A. Courtney quite astonished to discover that a patron — had somehow managed to bring his dog Arthur Frederic Otis into the place. He was on the verge of THE BUILD-UP booting the twosome out when it came to YES, INDEED A girl about 12 years old was walking him that, not only was the canine behav- back and forth in front of a counter in the ing itself very orderly, but tiiat he actually While it may be true that there are. two lingerie department of a large New York seemed to understand the film, seeming to sides to every argument, it is equally true store, e\ idcntlv' trying to reach some sort brighten up during the comedy scenes and that there is no end to some of them.

of decision. Finally a salesgirl asked if she to grow somber during the dramatic mo- — T. J. McInerney could help. ments.

HISTORICAL FACT The bright student looked long and thoughtfully at tiic second examination question w hich read: "State the number of tons of coal shipped out of the United States in any given y^ear." Then his brow cleared and he wrote: "1492 — none." r — F. G. Kern.\n

HORSE OF A DIFFERENT HUE Though we are annoyed By our kith and oin- kin, Who are passing through town And decide to drop in; When we take a trip, Oiu' kin and our kith Are very convenient For visiting with. — BuRGE BuZZELLE

HIGH CLIMBER

Our standard of living is so high today 'He always takes it that way vhen he has a cold — the rest ol the time he that most of us can't afford it. drinks it straii;ht out of the bottle." — Glenn R. Bernhardt

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More Doctors Smoke CAMEIS than any other

cigarette!

^[x)u'll enjoy Camels for the same Doctors in every reasons so many doctors enjoy them: branch of medicine cool mildness and rich, full flaror, were asked, "What pack after pack. Make this sensible test: Smoke cigarette do you only Camels for 30 days and see how

smoke?" The brand well Camels please your taste, named most was how well they suit yo//r throat as Camel! your steady smoke. You'll see how enjoyable a cigarette can be!

THE DOCTORS' CHOICE IS AMERICA'S CHOICE!

MAUREEN O'HARA says: DICK HAYMES stales: "I RALPH BELLAMY re- "I pick Camels. They get more pleasure from ports; "Camels suit my agree with my throat and Camels than from any taste and throat. I've

! taste wonderful!" other brand smoked "em for years."

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