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The American Legion [Volume 120, No. 5 (May 1986)] THE AMERICAN l^/May 1986 14^ __ FOR GOD AND COUNTRY m 4ANSHAW 'MICHAEL T JONES /MULHAUSER • ERNEST T DUPC L V BEASLEY - WILLIAM A BEYE • iTER R DALEY DAVID j FRISCW MITIN • JAMES P McGRATH -RK - 'HILSON ROBERT I PRAZINKC . These dead shall not have died in vain ..." BETTER THAN PAIRS OF DENIM!O JEANS Designed to G-I-V-E where you need it most! NEVER SHRINK, NEVER FADE, NEVER EVER WRINKLE! And You Thought Jeans Were Only Made to Work In! Well, look again, and LOOK CLOSER! Haband, the mail order people from Paterson, New Jersey, have ready right now, to ship direct to your door, the finest, most comfortable, best looking, versatile First Choice Deluxe Gentlemen's Jeans for less than HALF of what the department or men's stores charge — even when they have a sale! But don't let the name "Jeans" fool you! These are not meant for cleaning the garage or painting the back fence. No Sir! 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THE AMERICAN LEGION The Magazine for a Strong America Vol. 120, No. 5 May 1986 ARTICLES THE PHILIPPINES: STEERING A NEW COURSE 12 Can Aquino keep the communists out and U.S. bases in? By Philip C. Clarke SOVIET ENCROACHMENT IN THE PACIFIC 14 Rapidly expanding tentacles of the Soviet fleet worry Pacific Rim nations. By Dr. Arnold Beichman BRAVE MEN: UNCOMMON VALOR 16 Mud-sbggin' GIs who fought and died for freedom, immortalized by Ernie Pyle. HOW STRONG IS THE U.S. FINANCIAL SYSTEM? 18 Ifs holding its own, but it's badly bent, warns a leading economist. IN HONORED GLORY 20 A Memorial Day tribute to those who gave their lives in the defense offreedom. MANAGING THE BURGEONING DEFENSE INDUSTRY 22 DoD is trying to spend our defense dollars more wisely. By William H. Taft IV INSIDE THE SOVIET MIND 24 A Soviet emigre probes the communist mindset. By Dr. Gregory Raiport OUR BIASED TEXTBOOKS 27 Our school-children are not getting the whole truth. By Prof. Paul C. Vitz AMERICA IN BLOOM 28 As spring bursts forth, a carpet offlowers blankets America. By Gary Turbak CAN AMERICANS AFFORD TO STAY HEALTHY? 30 The staggering cost of medical care threatens to undermine the nation's health. By Vernon Pizer CONVENTION PLANS TAKE SHAPE 39 18 Labor Day membership rally and family outing planned for Cincinnati. RENAUD BLASTS CONGRESS FOR 'FIDDLING WITH VETERANS BENEFITS.' 42 Legislative rally stirs Legionnaires at Washington Conference. EPA T M E N T 5 BIG ISSUES Should We Limit Contributions By Political Action Committees? 10 LETTERS 4 LEGION NEWS BRIEFS 40 VETERANS ALERT 48 COMMANDER'S MESSAGE 6 VETERANS ADVISER 44 ORBEN'S WORLD 59 DATELINE WASHINGTON 8 POST OF THE MONTH 46 PARTING SHOTS 64 VETERANS UPDATE 33 LEGIONNAIRES IN ACTION 47 THE COVER 27 ." A Memorial Day Tribute: . These Dead Shall Not Have Died In Vain. Illustration by Tom Bookwalter The American Legion Magazine, a leader among national general-interest publications, is published monthly by The American Legion for its 2.6 million members. These military-service veterans, work- ing through 16,000 community-level posts, dedicate themselves to God and country and traditional American values; a strong national security; adequate and compassionate care for veterans, their widows and orphans; community service; and the wholesome development of our nation's youth. MAY 1986 1 . THE AMERICAN The Metropolitan Guild For Collectible Art Issues An Original Masterwork LEGION MAGAZINE Editorial Offices 700 North Pennsylvania St. P.O. Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-635-8411 Dale L. Renaud National Commander Daniel S. Wheeler Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Michael D. LaBonne Editor Raymond H. Mahon Managing Editor Margaret Bradbury Associate Editor Joe Stuteville Associate Editor Simon Smith Art Director William L. Poff Production Manager \l.uie Enti VMN(, SPAN OVKR6" Advertising Inquiries Bernice Holbrook The EAGLE The American Legion Magazine GOLDEN Advertising Department • Strict P.O. Box 7068 Limited Edition OFFICIAL Indianapolis, IN 46207 ISSUE PRICE • OVER 1,000 FEATHERS The American Legion each layered in PURE 24K GOLD 95 Magazine Commission • Collectors Item 19 Milford A. Forrester, Chairman, Greenville, SC; James V. Kissner, Vice Chairman, Palatine, IL; James R. Kelley, National Commander's Rep- The Metropolitan Guild for Collectible Art has commissioned nationally renowned sculptor Carver resentative, Wayne, PA; George F. Ballard, Tripp to create a sculpture that captures the raw power and winged majesty of the American Eagle. Belleville, IL; Adolph F. Bremer, Winona, MN; The artist has meticulously carved over 1000 feathers onto the body of "The Golden Eagle". The wings Victor Broom, Fulton, MS; Donald Conn, South open gracefully to a span of 6 inches and each feather is layered in pure 24K Gold. Bend, IN; James W. Conway, Charlestown, MA; Eugene J. Kelley, Savannah, GA; Halbert G. "The Golden Eagle" is engraved with the artist's authentic signature and each piece is individually Horton, Topeka, KS; Frank J. Holcshuh, numbered. Each statue is accompanied by an OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION. Youngstown, OH; Russell H. Laird, Des Moines, IA; J. Fred Mitchell, Brewton, AL; J. H. Morris, CARVER Baton Rouge, LA; Wayne J. Painter, Milwau- STRICT LIMITED ED1TON* EDWARD kee, Wl; Bruce E. Penny, Seattle, WA; Dr. James 1987, the original Tripp molds will be TRIPP On JULY 4, D. Shafer, E. Stroudsburg, PA; George G. Sin- destroyed and no more sculptures will be created. Carver Tripp opoli, Fresno, CA; Ralph L. Smith, Bartlesville, Collectors Note: the lower serial numbers will ship first; OK; Dewey C. Spencer, Mabelvale, AR; Ben- developed a therefore it is important to reserve your statue now. Each jamin B. Truskoski, Bristol, CT; Nathaniel J. love of art statue comes with an unconditional money back guarantee. McKee, Consultant, Princeton, NJ; Casimir F. early in life. Sojka, Consultant, New Rochelle, NY. He nurtured this special THE METROPOLITAN GUILD with talent by studying some of the The Metropolitan Guild for Collectible Art now offers you a unique Copyright 1986 by The American Legion world's finest teachers. He has created opportunity to own limited edition works of art. We have commis- many beautiful pieces, but even he ad- sioned renowned artists from around the world to create these one mits the Golden Eagle "... has its own of a kind masterpieces. Our works of art are individually numbered, Price: annual subscription, $1 2.00; single copy, $1 .50. To subscribe, send $1 2.00 ($1 8.00 in for- magic!" engraved with the artist's signature and produced in strictly limit- eign countries) to Circulation Dept., P.O. Box ed editions; thereby ensuring their continued value. 1954, Indianapolis, IN 46206. THE METROPOLITAN GUILD DEPT. GF 57 Change of Address: Notify The American 535 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017 Legion's Circulation Dept., P.O. Box 1954, Indi- Please send me "GOLDEN EAGLE"(S) anapolis, IN 46206. Attach old address label, Each only $19.95 plus $2.00 shipping & handling provide old and new addresses and current N.Y. Resident Add Sales Tax membership card number. Allow 8 weeks for change of address to take effect. Also notify your enclose Check Money Order local post adjutant directly at local post's address. CALL 24 HOURS A DAY Please Charge my: Mastercard Visa Am Ex 7 DAYS A WEEK 0 Exp. Date To request microfilm copies, please write to: CREDIT CARD ORDERS Name University Microfilms, 300 N. 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