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If EMBAHLEO BOY SCOUTS MOVING AHEAD interview Chief Boy Scout Roy L Williams discusses one of America's most honored institutions. PROSTATE CANCER WAR WINNABLE By Phyllis Zauner Medical researchers making headway on disease that strikes one in six men. THE By James v. Carroll LEGIONNAIRES TO REMEMBER ALAMO' Qi Historic San Antonio delivers a great mix of flavors and fun for the 200 1 Convention. m Z— D n BIG ISSUES Should the death penalty be abolished? VE1V0ICE ! ON DUTY "ii COMRADES COMMANDER'S MESSAGE 1 1 VETERANS UPDATE i PARTING SHOTS WASHINGTON WATCH 1 1 LEGION NEWS 11 COUER Staff Sgt. Juan Pena practices a drop kick on Sgt. 1st Class Max Rasberry as Staff Sgt. Stephen Holbrook observes during an Army Ranger hand-to-hand combat demonstration at Fort Benning, Ga. A contingent of Legionnaires visited the Army post as part of The American Legion's Reconnect Program. Photo by Tom Strattman The American Legion Magazine, a leader among national general-Interest publications, is publistied monttily by Ttie American Legion for its 2.55 million readers. Ttiese wartime veterans, working thiroughi nearly 15,000 community-level Posts, dedicate ttiemseives to God and Country and traditional Ameri- can values; strong national security; adequate and compassionate care for veterans, ttieir widows and orphians; community service; and the wtiolesome development of our nation's youttis. • • FEBRUARY 2001 THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE J NEW! CORDLESS ELECTRIC MOWER! mmm The American The DR^ WHISPER LITE^ is the CLEAN. QUIET. EASY WAY to mow your lawn! LeaFor Cod and Country • STARTS INSTANTLY, with the push of a button! • SO QUIET it won't disturb neighbors! 700 N. Pennsylvania St. P.O. Box 1055 • LIFT-OUT BATTERY Indianapolis, IN 46206 costs pennies to recharge. 317-630-1200 • HALF THE WEIGHT OF GAS MOWERS. National Commander Ray G. 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