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R J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Winston-Salem. N. C DEAD ENDERS Sir: My reaction to your recent article on the UN was to think that I needed glasses Sir: I was discharged recently from Camp or my head examined. I couldn't believe YlcCoy and what I can't see is why the my eyes that such a vicious article could civil service workers don't just take the be published by vhat I had considered a Army over including fighting on the front responsible organization. The more I read lines. I have seen coffee-sipping civil serv- it the more I realize that you people who ice workers sit on their dead end for hours use your considerable power to express at Camp McCoy and Fort Sam Houston. yourselves through insinuations based on In the latter place I had a civil service half truths are the dangerous ones in this lady for a boss, the same as many other country. GIs. It's a sad day in our Army when civil Mrs. D. C. Logue service people tell GIs what to do. Woodland, Calif. Clayton Mezger Marble Falls, Texas Sir: A few prayers are now in order for the editor of The American Legion Maga- zine, after printing United Nations, Boon TOOL TO FIGHT COMMUNISM or Boondoggle? How dare you criticize Sir: In combatting communism, the com- the UN and expose the "sacred cows" pro- plaint is heard that the tools are not av ail- moting it? More power to you! able, and that the activities of reds are not Dorothy M. Waymire,

adequately explained and pin-pointed. I Appleton, Wise. respectfully suggest that you are in an ex- cellent position to assist in setting us NEEDS SUGGESTIONS straight. You can do so by publicizing the Legion's ow n bi-weekly publication The Sir: In our Post 380 we have some 100 paid Firing Line. Here are the facts for fighting up members yet an average of only about communism, furnished by experts assigned 18 are present at meetings. We have tried to that task by the National Americanism various ways to induce members to attend, instance. Prince Albert is specially Commission of The American Legion. It with no marked increase in any treated by the patented* tips to is especially necessary that The Firing Line I w ould appreciate any on how "No-Bite" process to in- be made available to, and used by, every bring members out. sure against tongue bite! worker on the Americanism Committees Noel W. Wiliams of all levels. To these men and women Box 806 Crimp cut Prince Albert the publication is indispensable. Andrews, Texas packs just right in your Vincent A. McNamara pipe. Smokes cool, mild and mellow! New York City GOOD MOVIES

T Our thanks to Mr. McNamara for an ex- in Sound Sir: If J. A. Walker who wrote Prince cellent suggestion. The Firing Albert gives you Line can be Off! for November will put his shoes on more choice tobacco in obtained the from National Americanism and tear himself away from the little old every pocket tin. More Commission, American The Legion, 700 No. set he could find some very fine anti- smoking pleasure for TV Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis (i, Indi- entertaining as your money! communist movies that are ana, and the subscription price is $3.00 a well as educational. 1 recommend Walk year. The Editors East on Beacon, Retreat Hell, Diplomatic You can't beat Prince Courier, Narrow Margin, A Yank in Korea, EASY Albert for a "makin's" My Son John, Atomic City, The Red cigarette! Rolls easy . . . UNITED NATIONS stays put ... doesn't drib- Menace, Behind the iron Curtain, I Was a Sir: I wish to express my appreciation of ble out the ends! Communist for the FBI. 1 say hats off to B. Matthews' article United Nations, J. Hollywood for doing such a wonderful •Process Patented July 30, 1907 Boon or Boondoggle? in the November job of showing up communist tactics. issue. The article states that 85 percent of Elstnn Dodge the American people favor remaining with Cincinnati, Ohio the UN. It would be a good thing for America if these people would awaken and BITTER join the 15 percent who consider the UN a festering sore of alien ideologies set in Sir: I'd like to congratulate Gene Gilmore the heart of our largest city and sending on his article Vm Bitter in the November out cancerous tentacles into all parts of issue. However, Gilmore was an officer. ALBERT re- the nation. A notable example is the ac- Doesn't he realize that when he was America's largest-selling tivity of UNESCO in our public schools. called there were thousands of enlisted G. W. Sawyer personnel recalled too? The only people smoking tobacco/ Temple City, Calif. (Continued on page 50)

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Maybe it was because the issue had be- come so important in the recent election campaign, but in October the New York World-Telegram and Sun started giving more attention to news from Korea. In big black headlines, night after night, readers were told of mounting American casual- ties, dead, wounded and missing.

It is our hope that this policy will be continued by this and every other news- paper. So long as American men are being killed and maimed by communists in Korea, the people at home can't be allowed to forget. We submit that it's even more im- portant than Rita Hayworth's latest tiff with Aly Khan, another brawl at the Stork Club or how Frank Sinatra stands with Ava.

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF REDS

When the Sovictskys go in for propa- ganda the results are usually pretty heavy- handed and obvious. Typical is a tract we Welcome HOME, Sergeant! recently received from Prague, Czecho- slovakia, which bears the imprint of the "Red Cross Society of China." Inciden- tally, this outfit lias no connection with the American Red Cross and the inter- Sergeant Donald Mclntyre, former telephone in- national organization frowns upon such propaganda. staller, returned home from Korea a few months ago. The booklet is supposed to be the "reve- He served with the 1st Marine Division and was twice lations and confessions written by Ameri- can soldiers of torture, rape, arson, looting awarded the Purple Heart. and cold-blooded murder of defenceless civilians and prisoners of war in Korea." He was welcomed back to his telephone job, of Since this magazine goes into decent course. But in a certain sense he had never been away. American homes, we won't quote some of its more lurid passages. In fact, postal au- For his new pay check reflected the increases he would thorities might object, even though U.S. have received on his old job if he had not joined the mail facilities were used to spread these Soviet calumnies against our GIs. How- Marines. ever, the following quotations, obvious lies obtained under customary communist There are some 16,000 other Bell Telephone men or duress, will give you an idea:

and women now in the service who will receive a similar 1. "The soldiers (American GIs) . . . pulled out their .45 cal. pistols and used warm welcome on their return home. the Chinese POWs for target practice. Then they all laughed." 2. "The next morning the men who had been chasing the girl were bragging about Family in A Telephone Chicago. the battle she had put up in their attempt Sergeant Donald Mclntyre to rape her." got a real family welcome from 3. "They never told us that it was the that his sister, Mary, a Service mass heroism of the Soviet Red Army had defeated the Germans in Russia." Representative; his mother, 4. "And if the people who lived in these who was an Operator for houses didn't move out we were ordered seven years; and his brother, to shoot them, and we could do nothing Angus, a Plant Assigner. but obey orders." Sergeant Mclntyre's father 5. "But the Chinese didn't kill us, instead was also a telephone man. they fed us, treated our wounds and shared

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The American Legion Magazine • January. 1953 my pistol and chased the children out, but before I could get to the mother the chil- MCWG'S dren returned with three South Korean soldiers." 7. "We saw freshly dug graves and were told that they had been dug by over 200 Korean civilians who were now being put TOPRWff?PtAW/s against the wall and we saw with our own eyes U.S. troops commence shooting with four 50 calibre machine guns. We could THE 270 OFFENHAUSER do nothing but watch and the Americans were throwing the bodies of these people into the graves*" Not main - years ago we recall having read the same dismal stuff during World War II in the Soviet Information Bulletin. Only at that time Stalin's well-trained liars were not talking about American GIs. We also recall that Item 7 sounds a lot like the massacre at Katyn Forest, where the Rus- sians butchered 15,000 Polish officers and then hypocritically accused the Germans of the atrocity.

NO ENCOUNTER The motion picture Encounter men- tioned in this column in December has been withdraw n. This film, made in Italy, brought protests from the Hollywood AFL Film Council, because of certain people connected with its production. Act- ing on these protests, United Artists, which had been contemplating the release of the movie, cancelled irs plans.

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Legion Post No Lrrcion Card No The young Japanese was just a servant, but human beings don't come any

few years ago I found myself opening my Valpac in a Japanese hotel somewhere in the heart of Japan. I had arrived as aide-de- A camp to the Commanding General of the Occupation area and this, the Bachelor Officers' Quarters, was to be my home for the next two-and-a-half years. As I studied the oddly harmonious arrangement of American furniture in an eggshell-and-black-lacquer Japanese room, the sliding door opened and the manager of the hotel appeared, smiling and blinking through his heavy glasses. "Here is your boy-san, sah," he said. "He has worked before with Sergeant MaGinty who go home. His name is Sato." The slim lad beside him had a wide smile, quick black eyes and thick black hair, shining and heavily scented with oriental pomade of a peculiar and penetrating odor. I shook his hand and felt in mine the small, heavily calloused palm of the rice-field worker which somehow party. Once again Sato was proving that he could produce results.

continued MY BOY, SATO

did not match his rather finely bred the pistol, the uniform with its four- announced, "Hey, chow ready down- little figure. rageres. They were finally stowed away stairs!" with a broad, happy smile.

Sato, accepted, disappeared immedi- in what Sato imagined were their ap- That evening I began what I imag- ately into the bedroom with my bag- propriate places, mostly according to ined was to be the education of Masao gage. For the next hour there was form rather than function. The electric Sato. What actually did begin was my complete silence. Finally, curious, I razor had evidently been too much for own education, w hich was to become wandered in and found him on the him. He had finally tucked it in a closet an ineradicable part of my life. floor with the contents of the bags spread with the tennis racket and the ski boots. Somehow I never did actually' get to out as he carefully examined each item A little while later, Sato appeared in teach Sato any thing. He knew my mind with intense interest—the electric razor, the doorway of the living room and and his little body raced up and down ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN McDERMOTT

they tumbled out the door, around in a rice paddy. It was during

was mine, I shall never know. planting time and the fields had just

But he did, and when I re- been fertilized in Japanese style. I col-

turned home that night I might lared him and dragged him into the expect an offhand remark dur- outdoor bathhouse.

ing supper, such as, "Today, I was trying to drag him under the sah, you no make such good shower with the aid of a few smart

jump, I think." raps of the crop when he bolted and Little by little, Sato's speech faced me with a fang-baring snarl took on a more genteel note. which momentarily stopped me. Then Soon he was saying (to my Sato appeared in the doorway. "Sah, surprise) "Sah, you care take you want Giru take bass?" he asked dinnah?" helpfully, after which he walked up to One day he reluctantly ex- the dog, grasped him by the ear, twisted plained why he quit the ser- it and said "Lieutenant McNarry say geant. "Sergeant he verry nice you take bass. You go hubba-hubba!"

man. I like work for him. But whereupon, to my astonishment, the pretty soon oksan (wife) come husky meekly rose and walked under from States. She all time yak the running water.

yak yak. Sato, go PX! Sato, On nights when I came home late and go Commissary! Sato, play tired, Sato would bring supper to my with baby-san! I quit!" room. On certain all-too-frequent

As I began to accumulate nights he would announce "Tonight 1 "souvenirs" of Japan, Sato think maybe suppa no good. Livah!" quietly took over. Every now (He had soon found out my loathing and again I would demand to for this wholesome meat so beloved by know what had happened to the Army Quartermaster.) Then he

some particular art object I would produce a substitute he had en- had acquired and would get ticed from the cook. the reply, "Maybe too much When, some time later, the manage-

stuff in room, sah. 1 put in ment of the hotel was given to me (in close-et," and little by little addition to my other duties, of course) my room took on the simple, Sato branched out. When one of the clean lines of Japan. officers, about to return to the States,

I used to give him a sort of lost his military school ring, I turned

cigarette ration consisting of the hotel upside down searching for it.

several packs of cigarettes each Finally, when I was about to call in the

week. Once, when I had been Provost Marshal, Sato spoke up. "Sah.

on a maneuver for several I think I know where Lt. Wilson's ring

weeks, he faced me on my re- go." 1 asked him to explain. "Sah, turn with flushed face and schoolteacha on Post, Miss Mack-aye, stairs at my whim, often unexpressed. tears hovering in his eyes. He had a she like Lt. Wilson verry much. Now

My uniforms, after a few disastrous confession to make. He had, I gathered, he go home. I think maybe she verry scorchings, became known as the best- betrayed me in some fashion during my sorry. Maybe take ring so do not for- pressed on the Post. My paratroop absence. I finally understood. 1 had get Lt. Wilson." Here was a quandary. boots glittered, my buckles gleamed. neglected his ration and thus would I could hardly suggest to Lt. Wilson Whenever I left for a field problem, have caused him to lose "face" unless that his girl friend had stolen his ring. even my combat clothes, theretofore he took four packs from my footlocker I finally suggested that perhaps he had bearing marks of being stuffed in a to tide himself over. In his hand he loaned it to Miss Mackay and had for- barracks bag, were pressed and spot- held the moist yen notes to pay for gotten about it. A few days later a less. On mornings when I made a para- them. somewhat abashed young officer asked chute jump, Sato rose in I the darkness had an Akita-bred dog, a husky me to please drop the investigation . . . to prepare my gear and would accom- weighing almost a hundred pounds. My everything was all right. As we shook pany me to the front door, proudly pride and joy, he was nonetheless a hands in farewell, I felt the heavy ring. carrying the harness and jump helmet. trial because he loved to chase small (Continued on page $7) Later, he would hook or beg a ride to Japanese children until they fell to the jump field and, from one corner, the ground, hysterical with fear, would watch the jump. How he was and I had to chastise him often ever able to determine which of the with a riding crop. One day, after tiny figures, black against the sun as chasing a few children, he rolled Memo: To the Acwt Secretary

oe STATE By EDWARD HUNTER

What is back of our diplomatic failures in Asia?

An authority on Asia and Asians urges a more realistic approach.

4 W ou must be a good uncle, because ing to others who are not so fortunate," The Indian editor's reference to giv- I you are rich, but you don't under- the editor went on. "This is nature's ing was in the Asian concept of it, stand us, and shouldn't tell us what law, to maintain a balance. But you which is no more understood by the to do with what you give, or interfere mustn't tie strings to your aid," he Westerner than are the gamelan tones in our lives." stressed. "We have to decide, in our of a Bali orchestra. This sounded like plain speaking by own way, what to do with what you A yellow-robed Buddhist monk, for the Indian editor of a leading newspaper give us. As Asians, we know Asia best." instance, who goes from house to house on the lush island of Penang, in Malaya. Further conversation developed that in Thailand to fill his beggar's bowl, We were both guests at a United States what lie actually meant was, "We want does so as a right, and the poor house- Information Service cocktail party, and your aid, but we don't want the re- holder who shares what she can ill were discussing the aid program, as it sponsibility that goes along with it, if afford does not feel that she is doing concerned Asia. we can avoid it. We'd like to close our the monk a favor or being unfairly de- By uncle he meant Uncle Sam, using eyes to what is happening in red China, prived of anything; they are both ful- a connotation heard mostly in Europe, hoping that others will solve that un- filling what is required to store up to designate anyone, not necessarily a pleasant problem for us." merit. relative, who takes a generous interest Bargaining enters everything in Asia, I have often seen a beggar squatting in a person, on w hom he showers gifts and this was part of the process. Only on the curbstone of a Chinese teahouse and money. we didn't know it, and were like the as if he owned the place, exchanging The person may be a baby, student American tourist who amazes a Chinese wisecracks with guests and waiters or pretty girl. Here it meant Asia. curio dealer by agreeing to the first while waiting to go into his conven- "America is a very wealthy coun- price asked. By the time we learned, it tional act of despair for a few coppers. trj , and so has the responsibility of giv- was almost too late. When the coins were not forthcoming, )

he was quick to vent his indignation, Thakin Nu frankly admitted his per- prayer. After all, that's the god's job. which was sincere. sonal, self-seeking motive of gaining The Indian editor's remarks about Such a beggar didn't feel that he was merit for his own family, and gained American aid had to be understood in being done any favor. He was making tremendous popularity by letting the this framework. He wasn't being rude; it possible for people to gain merit. public contribute to help pay the ex- he was merely expressing what seemed This could be done by easing the plight traordinary expense of building this tall, self-evident to him. Giving for the sake

of another, or by religious works such thin-spired w at, with its roofing of oure of giving, because it is good, is a Chris- as repainting a temple deity. Without gold leaf. tian concept, as are hospitals and nurses, sufficient merit, you couldn't hope to This made sense to the Burmese, for for which no words existed in Asia be- improve your condition after death, or it helped them gain merit too. But what fore Christian missionaries brought in your rebirth. the Americans have told them about them in. Only in the U.S. has giving Premier Thakin Nu of Burma spent our foreign-aid program is too com- become such a stupendous public phe- a fabulous fortune at a time of national plicated to make sense, and what the nomenon. Foundations and philan- impoverishment to construct a huge, communists say about it is plain enough, thropy on the grand scale, contribu- new temple in Rangoon, where there and frightens them. tions for medical missions and foreign are already numerous temples. That There is a great deal of materialism education. Red Cross drives and com- Rangoon had been pathetically hit by in Asia's spirituality, much more so munity chests, are bound up with the the war, and was so horribly behind in than in ours. We of the West would American way of life. There has been housing accommodations that huts of never be as practical as the Chinese, no explanation of this abroad. How straw, mud and flattened tin cans lined who knock a god off his pedestal and could this Indian editor, or any other the main sidewalks, was wholly irrele- replace him with another if he doesn't Asian, be expected to know about it? vant. fulfill the requests they have made in f Continued on page 42

In a Red Chinese propaganda booklet, this strip tells Asians that we dump unwanted surplus milk in China to ruin thei TheABCs (/APPLIAXC

By F. J. SCHLINK and M. C. PHILLIPS

It's a good idea to buy from a dealer you know. The price-cutter is not obliged to give service.

F. ]. Schlink, engineer-physicist, one of the au-

thors of The ABC's of Appliance Buying, is the president and technical director of Consumers'1 Research. "CR" is the pioneer consumer organi- zation set tip for the testing of goods and appli- ances used by ultimate consumers, which had its origins in that historic best-seller, Your Money's Worth, of which Air. Schlink was co-author. Miss M. C. Phillips has written several books in the consumer field, including Skin Deep, and is an editor of Consumers' Research Bulletin.

view of the amount of money tied up in electrical ap- same for both the deluxe and the standard model. The trim- In pliances, it is economicallj prudent for the family to give mings and "sales features" are extra and sometimes not some careful study to the problems involved in making worth their cost. As one observing housewife commented: an effective purchase of any major piece of equipment be- "Our new range with its 27 push-buttons is something! Some- fore signing on the dotted line of an installment or purchase thing the salesman sold my husband! My old range had all

contract. Since the life of a major appliance is placed at 10 the control features any practical cook needs. I don't like years or more, making a selection of a model, make or brand complications and non-essential auxiliaries with trouble should be given the same thoughtful consideration as any liability, and I'm not old-fashioned either."

long-term investment. Remember that the more complex an appliance is me- Whether you are contemplating a new vacuum cleaner chanically and electrically, the more essential that it should or an electric range there are a few general observations be reliably serviced with respect to promptness, competence, that apply to the selection of any appliance. and reasonableness of the charges, and also that the parts

First of all if there is a choice in your locality or in the needed for repair be readily available. It is important to be appliance you are going to buy between electricity or gas, sure that good and reasonable repair service can be had. evaluate the probability of breakdowns of electric service Never assume that because something is offered for sale

due to storms. at much less than the customary price, it is a good bargain. Next decide whether the appearance factors and gadget It is nearly always unwise to purchase a high-cost item, features of a particular model are functionally important either w ell-known or off-brand merchandise, at a very sub- and worth the extra price charged. It very commonly hap- stantial reduction from the usual price; such an offer on pens that the essential working units in an appliance are the an unused appliance may often mean that the appliance is

16 Buying

Some money-saving hints to guide

you in deciding which appliances will

.. , . prime consideration is the appliance's worth to you. 1 ! ™ A iielp make yOUr home more emCieilt. A small refrigerator for a big family is money wasted.

An appliance such as a freezer is only a good Some household appliances require special Some items, such as an electric iron, investment when you can utilize its potential. installation. These can add to the cost. can be efficient but not desirable.

obsolete or was a manufacturing or marketing failure. that he had to have heavy-duty 230-volt wiring run into

It is well known that servicing is the poor relation of the his kitchen. appliance industry and the problem is usually dumped in Always obtain instruction sheets or booklets immediately. the dealer's lap to handle as best he can, with inexperienced If they are not supplied, ask for them and read them, and help and inadequate tools and instruments. Often the buck operate the equipment as instructed. With increasing com- is passed from dealer to manufacturer and back again, since plexity of appliances, it has often happened that the house- neither wishes to take the loss involved in making the cus- wife has found an appliance unsatisfactory chiefly because tomer's appliance work when it gives trouble. she has not read the instructions carefully. Knowledge of Avoid, if possible, buying "off-brand" items and articles the equipment, including its method of operation, keeping which do not have the manufacturer's name and address it clean (dirt in the wrong places can cause excessive wear), clearly indicated; the model number, too, is often of great properly lubricated, and utilizing all the operating capabili-

importance in establishing that the appliance is of up-to-date ties and conveniences will increase both usefulness and manufacture, in determining turn-in value later, and above length of life of the equipment. Consumers should bear in all in obtaining repair parts promptly and correctly. mind that two years added by proper lubrication and main- W hen your choice has narrowed to two makes of a par- tenance to the life of a ten-year appliance is equivalent to ticular appliance, consider the servicing offered by the two a 20 percent saving in its cost — a fact that many rend to dealers. What is the reputation of each for prompt, efficient, forget. economical attention to a customer's needs? Will your In your selection of electrical devices, you cannot afford dealer act as your representative in presenting your case an investment in a lazy appliance. How many times a year to the manufacturer if you get a ''lemon," as sometimes will your family eat waffles? Freqentlj enough to warrant happens in this age of mass production? The man in your spending $25 and providing shelf room for an electric waffle community who has the reputation for standing squarely maker? Is the family large enough to make the purchase of behind the appliances he sells and w ho makes them work an electric orange reamer a good buy? properly from the day they are installed or takes them Consider the usefulness of food mixers. In the opinion

back is the man who deserves your patronage even if he of some household experts, an electric mixer in a small

charges a bit more than the cut-rate dealer in a nearby household where only a little food is prepared at a time

big city. is a labor-saving device that is hardly worth the trouble Plan in terms of final installed cost. In some cases the of keeping it clean. On the other hand, w here there arc cost will be high if no provision has been made for such a number in the family, and considerable baking is done, an installation previously — such as the case of the man who an electric mixer can be a good investment. bought and paid for an electric stove before he discovered {Continued on page 39)

17 moth armies IIAVI

JAMES W. CAMPBELL

The end of another human wave of Chinese reds in Korea.

With good communications and close air support, our forces have been able to compensate for in- six under arms behind ferior numbers in many actions. I ore than million men are the Iron Curtain. In event of war with the M United States, Soviet Russia and her satellites could mobilize more than thirty million men. We are outnumbered. We are out-gunned. Would our Army have a chance against the mass armies of Russia and her satellites? Korea may have given us the answer.

For almost eight restless hours — since the sun had set behind the snow-covered hills near Wonju, Korea — Captain Wayne D. Norwood of Idabel, Oklahoma had worried about an order he knew was coming. Now he had received it: "Take Hill 255." Norwood was commander of E Company, 187th Regimental Combat Team, which had been fighting from one hill to another for days in the bitter cold of February, 1951. One more hill wouldn't have made much of an impression on Norwood — but 255 wasn't just an ordinary hill. "There wasn't any cover on the approach," Nor- wood said. "You couldn't move ten feet without exposing yourself, and the last two hundred yards were up a seventy-degree slope."' Getting up Hill 255 without opposition w as a job in itself, but dug in atop 255 was an entire regiment of Chinese communist troops — more than 2,000 of them. These troops w ere fully equipped and eager for their first taste of American blood. Norwood's command consisted of 132 tired infantrymen. counted by Norwood, his battalion commander, and his

It was a little after midnight when he got the dreaded regimental commander. In the distance, they could see a order to destroy the enemy forces on Hill 255 or drive long column of retreating Chinese carrying hundreds of

them back. At 3 A.M. the attack began. litter patients. fourteen hours later, what was left of E Company was Little E Company had suffered, but for each American entrenched atop Hill 255. Norwood counted his men. killed it had exacted a toll of forty Chinese dead. For this Sixty-two remained. Twenty had been killed, six of them action, the unit later received the Presidential Unit Citation. tumbling more than 200 yards dow n the steep sides of 255 Throughout Korea for more than two years this story after they had been hit. Thirty-one had been wounded has been repeated over and over again — beginning July 5, seriously. Fifteen others had slight wounds, among them 1950, when Lieutenant Colonel Charles Bradford Smith of

Norwood, lour were missing. In all, E Company had suf- Lambertsville, N. J., flew to Korea with a task force from fered seventy casualties in the fourteen-hour battle. Japan. Task Force Smith mauled two tank-led North Korean But dotting the white summit and hillside of bloody 255 divisions of ten thousand men each and, in che words of were more than eight hundred Chinese dead. They were General MacArthur, destroyed the enemy chances of vic-

18 we a. Chance •?

More than 6,000,000 men are under arms behind the Iron Curtain. In the event of war with the United States, the Soviet and her satellites could mobilize more than 30,000,000 men. But manpower isn't everything.

Getting there A life-saving helicopter dramatizes our concern for our men.

tory. Smith had exactly 540 soldiers under his command! and nine 12.7-millimeter anti-aircraft guns. E Company had A single regiment of the Second Infantry Division — the eight Browning Automatic Rifles, eight grenade launchers, Twenty-Third — destroyed a three-division Chinese army 41 carbines, and two 57-millimeter recoilless rifles. in the famous Wonju "shoot" in February, 1951. In numbers of weapons alone, the communists had 1,742. Everywhere Americans have fought in Korea they have E Company had 115. been outnumbered and out-gunned, but every time they How many artillery pieces and mortars the communist have slaughtered the enemy — at Heartbreak Ridge, the regiment had in support is not known, for their full force Punchbowl, the Iron Triangle, Chipyong, the Pusan Perim- never was brought to bear. Norwood had only to speak eter, and hundreds of lesser known battle-grounds. into a microphone to summon the help of 24 howitzers, Communist casualties in Korea total approximately 1,450,- five mortars, four heavy machine guns, one 75-millimeter 000. U. S. forces — which represent 90 percent of the United recoilless rifle, and five fighter-bombers. Prior to the attack. Nations' fighting strength — have- suffered approximately 18 additional how itzers bombarded the enemy-held hill and 128,000. A ratio of ten for one! five other fighter planes which appeared in the area were If firepower alone would win battles. Norwood never called in to assist the operation. would have had a chance against Hill 255. Firepower wasn't what counted at Hill 255. It was killing E Company had S3 rifles. The communists had 1,263. power that counted, and E Company had it as a result of E Company had no submachine guns. The communists had excellent communications that put firepower w here it was 303. needed when it was needed. Firepower became killing power. E Company had three light machine guns. The commu- The armies w hich U. S. forces arc destroying are soviet- nists had 71. armed, soviet-equipped, soviet-trained, soviet-supplied, and E Company had no heavy machine guns. The commu- soviet-supervised. They are Russian armies in every sense nists had 63. except blood and language. These are armies w hich some E Company had three mortars. The communists had 27. say are more efficient in combat than our Army. These are also six The communists had 57-millimeter anti-tank guns ( Continued on page 45 j

19 Mr.Walker's ,\Mb^DERFO

If you're a hoimd-dawg man you don't have

to be told about the Walker. You may not know

that this famous strain started from a stolen dog.

The low-toned i ai.k came to a husli of a hill in the valley below, the rushing Nature can arrange and a "hound-daw g around the thin-flamed fire b) the river of melodic melee rolling to a man" fully appreciate. There were side of a country road. Old Tal crashing crescendo. Individual hound whispers of "Lissen to that squall-mouth Murray had raised his hand. cry became distinguishable. bitch of mine cry! OF Tempest is in All eyes turned to those deep-set in "They've jumped him," said one. No there and givin' im the dickens. Whose the weather-beaten face of the seasoned one disputed the obvious fact that some bell-tenor dog is that? Mine, by golly, old fox hunter now intentiy bor ng into twenty-odd game-to-the-core fox and never a gamer hound ever put a the darkened distance far beyond the hounds had hot fox scent in their noses nose to the ground." This was hound- fire-lit shadows. and Master Reynard was "up and run- dawg talk at the peak of enjoyment A green chunk spewing in the fire ning." where everybody chimed in. If one broke the silence. "I think I hear 'em "Dr. Martin's Martha has got the bragged too much that was all right, coming," murmured Tal. He rose and lead by a good hundred yards," said too, perfectly understandable. You only strolled to a little prominence beyond Tal Murray. "Don Kessel's Hippie is hoped his dog would not let him dow n. the tree-line's darkness. The others fol- runnin' second and Jim Bell's Buck The unseen pack passed a couple of lowed silently. dawg's a good third."' Doctor Martin hundred > ai ds below the gathering. From out of the south came a low cleared his throat with nervous pride. The might\ cascade of savagely spine- murmur, not unlike the humming drone A few other throats were cleared, too tingling and primeval music thinned to of a band of bees, rising in intensity as — not for the same reason. But no one a rippling ribbon of high-pitched hound

it topped a high point to resemble the disputed that statement, either. cry and faded our into the northerly fantastically disordered gaggling of a For the next few minutes the eager distance. "But they'll be back. Old flock of wild geese. On they came, listeners were treated to an orchestration Sharp-nose will loop and loop again be- closer and closer. Now the running of hound tone that only a benevolent fore this night's over. For that is the foxhound pack surged over the crest ILLUSTRATED BY BOB KUHN habit of the gray fox."

20 )

the hunt club member who rides to hunt (2) the hunt club member who By HENRY P. DAVIS DOG hunts to ride (3) the gunning hunter with a well- furred pelt as his goal and (4) the "hill- topper," the "hell-or- The little group straggled back to with many of today's high-water" fox hunter kick up the fire and wait, conversation enthusiasts. who hunts for the sheer again at enthusiasm's high. It was the Even more than a hun- joy of the chase. season's first meeting of fox hunting dred years before that Number one loves friends in the Sundown Hills, one of Hernando DeSoto had hound, horse and fox, the gnarled fingers of the wide-stretched "hounds" with him when and all that goes with hand of Arkansas' Ozark foothills. For he discovered the Missis- them. In fox hunting he the time being, at least, all was well in sippi River. These were not used for finds an avenue on which to enjoy the world. sport, however, but for hunting Indians! them all. He can afford the hunt club This little scene, or one bearing a With the wide distribution charac- type of sport, with its handsome trap-

reasonable semblance, is being reen- teristic of both the red and gray fox, pings, splendid mounts and club and acted time and time over again during it is only natural that fox hunting is a field formalities. Drag hunts and hunts the fall, winter and early spring months favorite sport in many areas. To the on liberated foxes are within his realm throughout the breadth and length of uninitiated mind the term "fox hunter" of enjoyment and a good stiff gallop

this land. For fox hunting is certainly brings a picture of a well-mounted with a "field" of kindred spirits, in brisk one of the oldest, if not the oldest, sportsman, coated in hunting scarlet, morning air, over open-paneled coun-

forms of American outdoor sport. Long topping post-and-rail behind a flashy try behind hounds is manna to his before this country threw down the pack. This is only one part of the pic- sporting soul. Hounds are important gauntlet and declared itself to be "a ture. Enjoyment of the sport is not con- but not the main show. free and independent people" fox hunt- fined to any one type of personnel. Its Number two is a socially-minded ing was firmly established in the sport- enthusiasts range from the wealthy gent who measures his fox-hunting ing hearts of the American public. To sportsman who is master of an organ- pleasure in terms of the number of be exact, it was on June 30, 1650, that ized hunt which supports a well-disci- fences cleanly taken by his valued

Robert Brooke, by appointment of plined pack and a stable of spirited hunter. He is a horseman, for whom Lord Baltimore, a member of the hunters to the one-gallused share crop- the hunt club atmosphere provides "Privy Council of State within our said per who kennels a couple of ill-fed but added charm and grace to his favorite province of Maryland," brought the true-trailing hounds under his own pastime. As a fox hunter, however, he first pack of fox hounds to American house. couldn't even light a "hill-topper's" shores. A strain known as the "Mary- In fact the fox hunting "fancy" could pipe. still favor said to fall into land fox hound" holds high be four categories: ( 1 (Continued on page 54)

21 Leo Jodoin of Harry B. Bentley Post, planned to re-roof his home

last summer, then fell ill. Fellow Elmira (N.Y.) Legionnaires raised a "Leo's Roof" fund for shingles, set a day aside to roof Jodoin's house themselves. Then 18 carpenters (above) who work for Harry Burgess,

Post member and builder, offered to do the job. It took them 1 1/2 hours, with three volunteer Legionnaires passing up shingles. Jodoin's friends held a "final inspection" and "roof warming" at his house the next Sun- day. Fifty "inspectors" showed up and ate a feed spread by the ever- faithful Auxiliary. It was good medicine for Leo Jodoin.

For the 3rd time in 9 years, the Junior Base- ball team of Robert E. Bentley Post, Cincin- nati, coached by Joe Hawk, outlasted more than 16,000 other Legion youth teams to win Total number of regular the Little World Series. The Bentley team American Legion publications is seen below, en route to the title, during final series in Denver on Labor Day. Bentley- is unknown. National maga- i§ teams also won in 1944 and 1947. zine has nearly 3 million cir- Hawk culation, while 750 state, county and post publications are members of American Legion Press Association. Un- counted others are not mem- bers. Here, at right, Jack R. C. Cann reviews 438 entries for annual Legion journalistic awards. Cann, executive secre- tary of press association and member of national public re- lations staff, supplies regular clip sheet, news release and mat service to Legion Press Ass'n member publications. 22 Dr. Damon C. Schwindler tells Fredericka Koch, director of nurs- ing services at Indianapolis Methodist Hospital, that if Lois Gansert (center) is accepted for nurse training, the 40 & 8 will pay her tuition and give her a small monthly pocket allowance. Dr. Schwindler, of Indiana Voiture 145, spearheaded state 40 & 8 program to sponsor nurse trainees as one attack on problem of national nurse shortage. 142 Indiana girls are now in training under this program. Miss Gansert, of Connersville, had Voiture 1040 backing.

m Earl Wagner and F. Clinton Knight (above) doing bit in Legion's huge part in non-partisan Get Out Vote campaign that contributed to smashing turnout at polls Nov. 4. They are members of Gadsby Tavern Post, with HQ in colonial inn of that name in Alexandria, Va. Legion's "vote" cam- paign began 13 months before Election Day. By November, Legionnaires were on radio (Mutual net- work tied in with Legion), canvassing towns, distrib- uting literature door-to-door all over America. The Legion joined other national service organizations in liaison with the American Heritage Foundation, which coordinated national effort. It was the most effective joint national civic campaign in history. SYMBOLS

The story behind the trademarks

By TOM MAHONEY

||ntil Queen Elizabeth's portrait ap- doing so ever since in person, on radio, tions. Every big American company pears on all British Empire postage and lately on television. Now 39 years needs trademark counsel and firms like stamps, the most widely pictured old, he is so valuable that his raucous General Electric have trademark de- woman in the world probably will be voice is insured for $50,000 and his 47- partments in which dozens of persons a Mrs. Ralph L. Foster, a television inch person for another $50,000. work full time seeing that company actress and housewife of Darien, Con- Nipper was a black and white fox emblems are produced accurately and necticut. The man seen and heard terrier owned by Francis Barraud, a legally and are affixed properly to oftenest in the United States, at least London artist. When Barraud bought products and displays. Clipping bureaus outside of political circles, is a Brooklyn an early phonograph, Nipper cocked his are employed by many manufacturers midget named Johnny Roventini. The head and listened to the sound coming to check on the use of their trademarks most widely known dog in the world from the big horn. Barraud painted the by retailers and others. is a long dead British fox terrier called dog in this pose and titled the canvas Coca-Cola regularly spends a portion Nipper. "His Master's Voice." By chance, it of its advertising appropriation in jour- Never heard of them? came to the attention of the Gramo- nalistic trade magazines urging editors

You probably haven't as such but you phone Company which bought it for a and writers to capitalize and respect its know them as three of the world's best trademark and later gave Barraud a trademark. At times, those who do so known trademarks and among the fore- pension as well. American rights were correctly are rewarded with a free case most examples of the successful use of acquired by the Victor Talking Ala- of Coca-Cola for each mention, and symbols to sell goods. chine Company, now the RCA Victor those who do not always receive a let- Mrs. Foster is the girl in the Red division of the Radio Corporation of ter from a company attorney pointing

"S" of the Singer Sewing Machine America. The immortal dog appears on out that even if the name is shortened Company. She got into the trademark instruments and records. Some of the to Coke it should be capitalized. In the a decade ago as a model when a Singer latter for children are "Little Nippers" same vein, the Chesebrough Manufac- advertising man chose her as a whole- and "Little Nipper Juniors." turing Company reminds editors that some type who could sew. She now does While conservative accountants usu- Vaseline is a trademark for the firm's so for herself and her two daughters ally value trademarks at just $1 in com- petroleum jelly and also for its hair born since she became part of the trade- pany balance sheets, many of the 500,- tonic, camphor ice and other items and mark. This has been translated into 000 trademarks now registered in the sends along a gift box of these products. fifty-four languages and appears in ad- United States obviously represent mil- "While a rose," as Shakespeare noted, vertising in every country outside the lions of dollars in good will. Scores of "by any other name would smell as Iron Curtain. astute attorneys, advertising men, ar- sweet," it would not be so readily ap- Roventini is "Johnny" of Philip tists and designers in New York, Wash- preciated nor so easily sold to flower Morris. He was a hotel bellboy until ington and elsewhere are employed in lovers. Casanova, the worldly-wise an advertising man heard him paging the creation and protection of trade- wooer of women, also had a thought somebody and asked him to announce marks. These are the subject of both on nomenclature. "Men who have an "Call for Philip Morris!" He has been federal law and international conven- ill-sounding name, or one which pre

24 ) that Sell

identify the products you buy

sents an indecent or ridiculous idea," trademark for pre-shrunk cotton, is de-

he wrote, "are right in changing it if rived from the name of Sanford Cluett they intend to win honor, fame and of Cluett, Peabody & Co. The new filter fortune." cigarette, Kent, is named for Herbert This indicates some of the value of Kent, retired president of P. Lorillard. trademarks and of trade and brand Ciba, the name and trademark of the names, the latter being simply the read- Swiss-founded dye and pharmaceutical

able or spoken-word portion of the firm, is a contraction of "chemical in- former. By definition, a trademark is dustry, Basle." Even Soviet Russia has basically a word, symbol, picture, or markings of this sort in the labels that combination of these, used to distin- its industrial trusts put on their prod- guish one manufacturer's product from ucts. But all the brands are state-owned. others of the same class. Nearly all Kodak, Sanka, Vaseline and Koroseal trademarks fall into these groups: are among the many coined words that

L. A family or business name, some- have become valuable trademarks in the times the initials or a contraction, United States. General Food's Jell-O, "when written in distinct or fanciful Borden's Starlac, for non-fat dry milk,

form." The latter is a necessary legal and Lederle's Lederquin, for a new requirement. anti-malarial drug for use instead of 2. A coined word or "a word or quinine, are among the trademarks sug- words suggestive but not descriptive" gestive but not descriptive. Argus, the of the article. name of the Greek giant with 100 eyes, 3. A picture, symbol, portrait or other makes a good mark for cameras. illustration, perhaps of a mythological Pictorial trademarks are numerous or historical character, usually accom- and have the advantage of being rec- panied by a word or phrase. ognizable by customers who can't read Ford, Chevrolet, Simmons, Schlitz, English or perhaps any other language.

Blatz, Chrysler and Squibb are among One of these is White Rock's lovely the first group. So is General Electric's Psyche. Executives of the Wisconsin famous "GE"" monogram. This was mineral water company saw the now- dashed off one day by a company artist famous painting of "Psyche at Nature's who previously had initialed similarly Mirror" by Paul Thumann, a German a bag for a friend named G. E. Gebest. artist, at the Chicago World's Fair in

The artist drew a circle around the two 1893. They bought it and she has been

initials and "further embellished it with White Rock's trademark ever since. four dingbats." Another famous mono- But Psyche, like the girl in Singer's gram is the Texaco star of the Texas "Red-S" trademark, gets streamlined

Company. Sanforized, the well known ( Continued on page SI

25 Ve moved in

Well aware of the tremendous power of television,

the reds and pinks have not neglected this medium.

«j§»KSTiF YiNG before a Senate committee two years ago, FBI Video production) and Cosmopolitan Theater (a Louis

Director J. Edgar Hoover sounded this warning: "The Cowan production) on TV. He has recently shifted his Communist Party has, through its increased activities, field to Broadway. endeavored to exploit . . . radio, television. ... In the com- Big Story was formerly written, both on radio and TV, munications field, they have as their primary objective the by one of the most important communist-fronters in broad- control of communication facilities in the event of an casting, Arnold Perl. On June 29, 1951, Perl drew his last emergency." |1,000 from Pall Mall (and, in effect, from the public) fol- Fifty million TV sets are expected to be in use by 1956. lowing audience protests. Subsequent Big Story writers have For each set, reckon an average of three viewers. For each included Jack Bentkover, Abe Ginnes and Ernest Kinoy. viewer, reckon that TV has twice the impact of radio. All ran for office in the Radio Writers Guild (RWG) in TV's impact is obvious from the sales records it has 1950 on a platform which refused to take a stand against chalked up. But of far greater significance has been its communism. In 1941, Bentkover was active in the Chicago phenomenal influence on our national life. When the Senate Repertory Group, which provided entertainment for CP

Crime Investigating Committee held open hearings in New and front functions. "J. Bentkover" was listed in 1939 as an York in March 1951, many businesses virtually suspended instructor in the (communist) Chicago Workers School. operations, as hundreds of thousands of people flocked Until March 17, 1952, the Prockter office's script editor was around TV sets installed in offices, restaurants, department Allan Chase, described in an official report of the House stores and display windows. Housewives neglected sink, Un-American Activities Committee as "a well-known com- stove and sweeper for TV, as Counsel Rudolph Halley and munist" and "a former Communist Party political candidate." senators grilled top mobsters. Largely because of his TV- Communist-fronters who have performed on Big Story impact, Halley was later elected president of the New York include Elliott Sullivan and Al Ottenheimer (both named in City Council. Sen. Kefauver emerged as a leading candidate sworn testimony as CP members), Adelaide Bean, Adelaide for the Democratic Presidential nomination. Major details Klein, Ann Shepherd, Howard Wierum, Michael Lewin, of the Democratic and Republican national conventions of William Redfield, Salem Ludwig, Roger de Koven and 1952 were shaped by the yardstick of TV. TV played a (Miss) Lee Grant. critical role in the campaigning which followed. Big Story has been an entertaining show. John Crosby ac- That sinister forces would try to exploit the most influen- claimed it in his nationally syndicated New York Herald tial medium of mass communications in human history was Tribune radio-TV column as "the best and certainly the to be expected. most honest [TV show about newspapermen] to come to

In this article I shall analyze certain TV shows which my attention." have featured a startling number of communist party (CP) T-Men In Action is another Bernard J. Prockter produc- members or those linked with communist fronts and causes tion, sponsored over NBC-TV by the Borden Company. Its

(communist-fronters). I shall summarize the problem of the first two leads (under prior sponsorship) were the late influence of such individuals in the TV trade unions, and J. Edward Bromberg, identified communist biggie, and Sam note basic communist aims and directives relative to TV. Wanamaker, conspicuous figure in CP cultural fronts. Fol-

Finally, I shall indicate what Legionnaires and others have lowing protests, Bromberg and Wanamaker were dropped. done to safeguard TV. David Pressman was formerly director of T-Men. Its writ- A few communists or fronters may appear in the ordinary ers formerly included Abe Ginnes and Howard Rodman, course of events on almost any network TV show. Un- another supporter of the 1950 RWG platform which refused American affiliations of established writers, actors, etc., may to take a stand against communism, for specious reasons. not be known, or may be considered irrelevant by naive Actors on T-Men formerly included communist-fronters employers. But what about those programs which have Robert Donley, John Randolph, Will Lee, Alfred Saxe, shown an unusual incidence of such individuals — for in- Adelaide Bean, Phoebe Brand, Howard Wierum, Stanley stance, The Big Story and T-Men in Action. Prager, Herb Armstrong, Earl Jones, Al Nadler, Jerry Big Story was formerly produced by David Pressman. Wayne, Joshua Shelley, William Redfield, Anita Grannis, Born in Tiflis, Russia, Pressman has been on the social staff Lee Grant, Neil Polidori and Alan Manson. of the communist Camp Unity; has taught at the communist- The Prockter office has used, among others not such, a front Stage for Action; and has directed "agit-prop" theat- startling aggregation of May Day paraders, functionaries of ricals, including the "cultural" portions of the 1947 Lenin communist schools and camps, participants in party-line Memorial Meeting sponsored by the New York State CP. theatricals and pioneers of the "revolutionary theater." Pressman has also directed Comedy Theater (a World The word "formerly" has been used several times above.

26 Rita Gam), who started off at the age of 13 with the Group Theater, cited as a communist front, and in 1951-1952 was listed as a faculty member of the Drama Lab, New York theatrical school staffed preponderantly by CP members and fronters. When Mark Hellinger's Paper Box Kid was twice done on Danger, John Crosby beamed that he "suspected much of the power and clarity of the story were contributed by the adapter (whose name I don't seem to have on me), by Mr. Ritt's acting and by Sid- ney Lumet's direction." The adapter just happened to be the notorious com- munist-fronter Walter Bernstein, who in 1948 signed a May Day open letter to Soviet writers, expressing his desire to share their "social responsibility," and violently attacking American poli- cies. Versatile Martin Ritt, whom John Crosby has plugged as "maybe the best actor on television," has also per- formed on City Hospital, produced by Julian Funt for Carter Products (Arrid, Rise), written by Robert Newman, named in sworn testimony as a CP member, directed by party-line stalwart Curt Conway, with scenic designs in part by veteran fronter Ralph Alswang, and presented over CBS-TV. To TV-viewers who have protested the appearance of communist-fronters on Danger and City Hospital, Block Drug Company and Carter Products

It is emphasized that Pall Mall and the Borden Company, have answered that these programs are packaged shows over when alerted by Legionnaires and others to the situation on which they have no direct control. They have stated that Big Story and T-Men, obviously finally took all appropriate they have directed those responsible (CBS-TV) to correct measures to correct the situation. They did not "pass the the situation. More than two years ago, CBS stated, "We do buck," as some other sponsors have done, whose only answer not knowingly engage any Communists or Communist sym- to protesters is that their programs are "package shows," pathizers in any of the programs which we broadcast." produced by an independent producer over whom they CBS unquestionably has undertaken certain measures to have no control. Anyone knows that the man who pays the correct the infiltration which had proceeded over many bill always has control, if he really wants to exercise it! years. Whether those measures have been completely ef- Judging from the fine talent now used on Big Story and fective is another question. The problem of curbing infiltra- T-Men, it seems evident that the sponsors (Borden's in tion is not an easy one, as witness the number of CP mem- particular) have an effective policy not only of providing bers and fronters who have appeared on the NBC-TV and splendid entertainment, but also of making a positive con- ABC-TV networks. tribution to Americanism. For this they deserve the support Space limitations forbid detailed analysis of other TV of all patriotic Americans. shows which have manifested a marked incidence of com- Another TV show deserving of analysis is Danger, spon- munist-fronters, including Studs' Place, Studio One, Philco sored over CBS-TV by Block Drug Company (Ammident, TV Playhouse, and a few others. No reflection is cast on Py-co-pay tooth brushes, Minipoo shampoo, Green Mint the entertainment qualities of these programs. Many of mouth wash). On Danger have appeared communist-frent- them were praised lavishly by John Crosby. ers Michael Lewin, Martin Ritt, Howard Wierum, Salem From the prevalence of identified communists or com- Ludwig, Lee Grant, Alan Manson, Alice Childress, Maxwell munist-fronters on some programs, it might not unreason- Glanville and others, as well as many performers not such. ably be inferred that CP directives to infiltrate TV have in

Danger was formerly produced by Martin Ritt and directed fact been put into operation. J. Edgar Hoover has stated by Yul Brynner. Ritt's communist-front career can be traced bluntly: "Many Communist fellow travelers and stooges from the Workers Alliance in 1938 and the Group Theater have been able to secure positions enabling them to actually in 19*9, through the "Waldorf Peace Conference" in 1949, control personnel and production." unions. to People's Drama in 1 95 1 . He has also directed Somerset Space permits but the briefest analysis of TV trade Maugham Theater (for Tintair), Celanese Theater and Television Authority (TvA) was a trusteeship represent- Starlight Theater. Brynner, the king of The King and I, ing TV performers, pending final determination of union served as an International Volunteer in the Spanish Civil jurisdiction. TvA took form in 1948, based on a plan pro- War and once performed for the Joint Anti-Fascist Refugee posed by Philip Loeb (linked with more than 20 fronts and Committee, cited as subversive and communist. He has also causes) and Nelson Case. Loeb and actor Sam Jaffe were directed Actors Studio and Studio One. Danger's more re- named in the Congressional Record in 1940 as "communists" cent director has been Sidney Lumet (husband of actress and leaders of a movement to (Continued on page 61)

27 IF YOU HAVE AN INTERESTING IDEA OR SUGGESTION OUR OUTDOORS EDITOR the Number 5 Match, the National Indi- vidual Pistol and Revolver Match, to be CAN USE ON THIS PAGE, HE'LL PAY OFF WITH HUNTING AND FISHING ACCESSORIES fired in March. American rifle pistol quali- Victor Aloench, famous dog breeder and David Blade reminds you to dip your Legion and fication courses have been set for both trainer, from Orchard Park Road, Buffalo, matches in paraffin before going on the up seniors and juniors. These may be fired New York, has a tip for dog owners that hunting, fishing or camping trip. Then if any time during the year. Billfold size cards is worth passing on. It has to do with dogs they get wet, they'll still strike and produce will be sent to those qualifying indicating and skunks — a combination that cause a flame. He also says that he has found it Marksman, Sharpshooter or Expert. trouble around the house, and put both handy to crack eggs in an extra thermos Legionnaires may secure patches for the you and the dog in bad with the little bottle. This naturally protects them from Legion cap designating their rating. Shoul- woman for a few smelly days. getting broken and wasted en route; when der patches for juniors are available. "If your dog does tangle with one of the you want them you merely have to pour hundred and eighty rifle and striped critters," Victor says, "bathe him them from the thermos. One new pistol clubs have well with soap and water, then wash the been formed in the past dog again using nothing except strong black "The barrels of guns in which black powder year, bringing the total to 2491 clubs in forty states, two Possessions and four for- coffee — the stronger the better. After he's or blank cartridges are used can be effec- been well coffeed, wash him with soap and tively cleaned with ordinary household eign Departments of the Legion. This is the greatest ever registered in the water again and the skunk smell will disap- ammonia," says Sergeant Dean D. Fish of number Legion Marksmanship Program. a pear." Victor also says that one of the the Quentin Roosevelt Post in Washington, Many boy squeezing off bullets at the commies giant cans of tomato juice will do the trick. D. C. The bore should be thoroughly in Korea, first learned to shoot in a Legion The method is identical. swabbed with patches saturated in the so- lution, flushed well with hot water, care- club. As General Devine said in the De- fully dried and oiled. Ammonia works bet- cember American Legion Magazine "Let's ter than most commercial powder solvents train them to live!" For information write which are intended for guns using the up- George Sweeney, 1598 Olympian Circle, to-date smokeless ammunition. Remember S. VV., Atlanta, Georgia. to do the cleaning outdoors or in some place The state of Michigan came up with a where there is good ventilation, as there is few facts recently that have caused com- an accumulation of fumes resulting from ment in both hunting and fishing fraterni- this procedure. Legion firing squads using ties. Michigan Conservation Department black powder blanks in drill and ceremonies officers arrested 265 sports for breaking the will find the ammonia method of bore law during the month of September. And cleaning will remove the residue of burnt In the September issue of the official $8,068 in fines were dropped into the state's powder salts in the barrel. These salts draw magazine of Kentucky's Department of Fish treasury. Most flagrant violation was the moisture into the barrel and cause a fast and Wildlife Resources appeared this tart transportation of firearms into the game rust. statement: "Conservation will become a areas before the season opened. Some were Sergeant Fish suggests that small gun universal achievement when more people arrested for carrying loaded weapons in parts such as buttplates, floorplates, barrel learn the obvious fact that our wildlife cars; the rest were picked up for "shining" bands, sights, screws, can be reblued by does not possess the magical reproductive deer (shooting the animals at night by polishing bright with an emery cloth, de- talent of the comic book 'schmoos.' Wild- blinding them with powerful flashlights), greasing with carbon tetrachloride or gaso- life is expendable, but only to a point." and for actually killing deer out of season. line and placing the objects on the broiler We've been trying to point this obvious Prior to this, only 22 persons were arrested rack of your stove. The heat should be at fact out for many years now. Kentucky says for fishing without a license. Exactly what the highest temperature and your rebluing it well. Looking ahead to varmint shooting does this mean? Using sports-conscious subjects should be exposed to the heal for in the summer, I'd like to hazard a guess:

Michigan as a cross-section state, can it be fifteen minutes — or until the metal turns With the utter abandon with which the said that the fisherman is a better sports- dark blue in color. The parts that contain plinkers have been killing woodchucks dur- man than the hunter? alloys or are likely to lose temper can be ing the past couple of seasons, it won't be quickly reblued with a commercial cold long before those wily and fascinating ani- Coming up: Three tips that may be of rebluing solution. mals will move onto the rare list. And when help, offered by fellow sportsmen. Allen this happens, the cottontail rabbit popula- LeLande suggests that you place in your tion is going to be slimmed down. For the gun cabinet a small can, punctured with cottontail doesn't have the ability to dig holes (Vt -pound or small can will do the its own warren. Abandoned woodchuck trick) and fill it with anhydrous calcium holes have been their castles for years. chloride which is available in drug stores. George Sweeney, National Director, If jou have problems or questions connected with the outdoors: hunting, fishing, dogs, etc.. Allen says that the chemical is 100 percent American Legion Marksmanship Program don't hesitate to send them on to The Outdoor effective as a moisture inhibitor and will announces the Number I Rifle Match Editor, American Legion Magazine, 580 Fifth keep the interior of the cabinet dry, there- known as the Paul V. McNutt National Avenue. New York 36, N Y. We will do our best to help. Please enclose a stamped, self- by eliminating the old bugaboo rust. Rifle Match to be fired in February and addressed envelope for reply.

28 • The American Legion Magazine • January. 1953 The Nationae ,A Legionnaire

Legion, this change is certain to cut Survey Released by Gray; red tape and streamline the adminis- VA Management tration of medical and hospital services. "3—Inclusion of special services under Only Part Accepted in Reorganization Plans the Department of Medicine and Sur- gery. The transfer of special services The long-awaited report of the Booz, regional office procedure now in force. from its former status as an indepen- Allen & Hamilton management survey We trust that this action will give the dently operating division makes admin- of the Veterans Administration was offi- lie permanently t» recurring and mis- istrative sense and should result in a cially released by Carl R. Gray, Jr., chievous rumors that the VA's 71 re- clear gain both administratively and Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, at gional offices should be abolished. in treatment received by veteran pa- a press conference on November 26. Re- "2—Autonomy for the chief medical tients for whom these related hospital lease of the report, embracing some director of the VA in directing func- services are intended. 1,300,000 words in 10 fat volumes com- tions of the Department of Medicine "4—The trend toward decentralization piled at a cost of approximately $600,000 and Surgery. By clarifying and of death claims. The American Legion after months of labor and covering strengthening the authority of the chief has long advocated decentralization of most phases of the VA administrative medical director in line with repeated death claims to the regional offices of operation, was definitely on the anti- recommendations of The American the VA." climactic side. At the same press conference Admin- istrator Gray announced his own VA reorganization plan. This followed some Legion Will Introduce New UMT Bill in 83rd of the recommendations of the Booz, Allen & Hamilton report but rejected Congress as a Major Legislative Objective one of its key proposals calling for abolishing 71 VA Regional Offices. The The American Legion will introduce Legion since its inception. Provision has Administrator said these offices were its new Universal Military Training been made in the new bill for an orderly the heart of VA operations and would Bill early in the first session of the reduction of our Regular Armed Forces be retained as one-stop service stations Eighty-third Congress. The Bill differs as graduate trainees are assigned to the for veterans. in many respects from the legislation Reserve. This reduction will be on a Administrator Gray's reorganization which was recommitted in the last ses- ratio of one Regular for each three plan called for setting up three major sion, and was written so that it con- trainees entering the Reserve. departments in the VA to replace the forms to the mandates of previous Civilian control has been stressed former 12. One will handle medical and National Conventions. throughout the bill. Budgets for the surgical care for veterans, one will be The primary purpose of Universal civilian National Security Training in charge of all insurance affairs, and Military Training is to provide a steady Commission and for the operation of the third will manage such benefits as flow of basically trained manpower into the training program must have the claims, loan guarantees and vocational the Reserve components. This policy of approval of the Commission before they training. The Administrator announced having a large, well-trained Reserve and will be submitted to the President. The that his reorganization plan would re- a small Regular service has been con- Commission will have a group of in- sult in $10,000,000 administrative sav- sistently advocated by The American spectors to visit training facilities to ings a year. ascertain that training is consistent Immediately after the press confer- with the policies and standards estab- ence, attended by members of the press IMPORTANT NEW BOOKS lished by the Commission, and that and representatives of veterans' organi- trainees are receiving the proper treat- zations, National Commander Lewis K. Do your local libraries carry the ment. Gough directed the National Rehabili- latest and best books on communism Under the plan, all men between the and Soviet Russia? tation Commission to make a study of ages of 18 and 26 will initially register The Research Division of the Na- the 10-volume management survey re- with their local Selective Service Board tional Americanism Commission port. and receive their physical examination highly recommends these titles as outstanding and important contribu- preparatory to their induction for train- Gough Comment tions to literature on various aspects ing. Subsequently all young men, upon of the world communist menace. attainment of age 18, will be required National Commander Gough issued They also can be used in connection to register. the following comment on the Gray re- with the Legion's Memorial Book The training period will be for four organization plan: plan in addition to the regular rec- months, or the shortest time required ommended list. "A complete evaluation of the VA re- to give sound basic training, but not less organization plan made public by Ad- Conquest by Terror, Leland Stowe, than 1,000 hours. ministrator Carl Gray on November 26 Random House, $3.50 Educational material is being sent to must wait upon thorough analysis of The Enemy Within, DeJaegher & all Posts and Units of The American Doubleday, our rehabilitation authorities. On the Kuhn, $3.75 Legion and Auxiliary to familiarize From Maj. Jordan's Diaries, Maj. basis of preliminary observation, how- them with the provisions of the UMT Jordan, Harcourt Brace, $3.50 ever, The American Legion believes that bill and to urge their support of this The Organizational Weapon, Selz- the plan is basically sound if and prop- nick, McGraw-Hill measure by letters, postcards and tele- erly carried into effect will increase the One of the 15,000,000, Prychodko, grams to their Congressmen and two efficiency of VA services to the nation's Little Brown, $3.00 Senators. Information and UMT ma- veterans. No Secret Is Safe, Mark Tennien, terial can be obtained by writing to the "We of The American Legion are Farrar Straus Young, $3.50 National Security Division, The Ameri- particularly gratified to note that Gray's Philosophy of Communism, various can Legion, 700 N. Pennsylvania, In- reorganization authors, Fordham Univ., $5.00 plan includes four ma- dianapolis 6, Indiana. May God Forgive Us, W. M. Welch, jor provisions which we have tradition- A meeting of the Executive Section Regnery & Co., $1.50 ally championed as being basic to good Commission Meditations of Stalin, Emile Watson, of the National Security administration of veterans' laws. These Leveque, Lincoln Tower, Colum- has been called to assemble at Washing- are: bus, O., $1.00 ton on January 25-27, when the UMT "1—Re-affirmation of the decentralized proposal will be further reviewed.

The American Legion Magazine • January, 1953 • 29 PLANS FOR CONVENTION AT Memorial Book Plan Broadened to Honor Men ST. LOUIS WELL ADVANCED

Plans for the 35th National Conven- Who Serve in Korea Against Communism tion of The American Legion in St. Louis, Missouri, August 30 to Septem- Responding to a demand from many of funds for this Memorial Book Plan ber 3, are making gratifying progress, Posts, the Legion's Memorial Book Plan should be made. according to Dave Fleischer, Past Na- has been broadened to include presenta- All correspondence, orders and in- tional Vice Commander and General books to public and school libra- quiries should be made directly to the tion of Chairman of early arrangements. ries dedicated to and in honor of service Emblem Sales Division, The American Convention corporation will be men and women who have engaged in Legion, Box 1055, Indianapolis, Indiana. A formed in the near future, Chairman the war against the communist hordes In ordering books the donors should Fleischer said, and an operating head- in far Korea. The original plan was to print the name of the service man or quarters will be set up. commemorate the services of men and woman who is to be honored in order women who died in that conflict, but in that the bookplate can be correctly made The Housing Committee, already or- many communities, through happy cir- and placed in the book. Also designate ganized, is working on plans to house cumstance, there were no fallen heroes which bookplate is to be used, and print and entertain 150,000 American Legion to commemorate. name and number of the Post or Unit delegates and visitors. National Con- The original plan will be continued, making the gift and the name of the vention Chairman Joe H. Adams of with the original bookplate memorializ- public or school library to which the Miami, Fla., who surveyed the housing ing the services of a man or woman who book or books are to be presented. Check facilities declared after a tour of the died while with the Armed Forces. In or money order should accompany the entire metropolitan area that St. Louis expanding the scope of the program, order. would have no trouble in accommodat- another bookplate will be used which is ing all visitors. Life Cards for Past designed to honor a service man or Commanders Chairman Adams visited St. Louis woman who is fortunate enough to come Gold Life Membership Cards were re- along with Assistant National Adjutant through the cauldron of war with his or cently presented to 7 Past Commanders William E. Sayer and Frank Hale, Ad- her life. of Oaklyn-Bettlewood (New Jersey) ministrative Aide to National Comman- The Memorial Book Plan is a joint Post No. 84. The old-timers honored der Lewis K. Gough. They met with American Legion and American Legion were Ernest H. Talbot, Charles S. Jones, Missouri and St. Louis American Legion Auxiliary program and is designed to Eugene Conlin, Howard S. Wilson, officials who included Fleischer, Depart- accomplish a great public service in both Wildrick Dildine, George E. Waibel and ment Commander Harold Butterfield, library assistance and public education Walter Keane, all WW1 vets and each Jr., of Sumner, Missouri, and Truman of the evils of communism. It is de- with more than 25 years of service to Ingle of Fulton, National Executive signed also, by making available for the Post. Presentation was made by Na- Committeeman for Missouri. tional Executive Committeeman Wil- reading and study, books from a selected The 1953 American Legion National list dealing with liam G. McKinley, Jersey City. the communist menace Convention is expected to be highlighted not readily obtainable in hundreds of by the visit of General Dwight D. Eisen- communities. Colors in 28 Parades hower, who will then be President. Ten- New Memorial Bookplate The colors of Dick Munkres Post No. tative plans also call for a record parade 287, Savannah, Missouri, have been car- and the largest "Tournament of Music" The new bookplate will be the same as ried in 28 of the 34 National Conven- in American Legion history in which that used for the hero dead except that tion parades, which Post Adjutant hundreds of bands and drum and bugle the wording within the wreath will be Keith K. Stanton thinks is a national corps will compete. It will be the second changed to "Dedicated to (name of serv- record. If any Post has a better record National Convention in St. Louis, the ice man or woman) For Honorable Adjutant Stanton would like to know first having been held in 1935. The or- Service in the Armed Forces of the about it. ganizing caucus was held there in 1919. United States in Perpetuating the Ideals of Freedom and Liberty." The distinc- tive bookplates in both classes, for the 5 NAVY BROTHERS ON ILLINOIS POST MEMBER TEAM living or dead, bear the Legion emblem for use when the presentation is made by a Post and the Auxiliary emblem for gifts by Units. Books donated to public or school libraries under this plan will be selected by donors from a list of recommended reading on communism prepared by the Legion's National Americanism Com- mission. Since the program was launched in early June, 1952, several books listed have gone out of print, and other important works have been issued. A new list, with a message from Na- tional Commander Lewis K. Gough and National President, Mrs. Rae Ashton, has been prepared by the Americanism Commission and will be sent to all Posts and Units about January 1. The books will be available to Posts, Units and individual members (who When Leslie G. Woods Post No. 217, Streator, Illinois, held its annual dinner to kick contribute through or in the name of off the membership campaign the five Schmoeger brothers, all Navy veterans of WW2 the Post or Unit) from the National and all members of the Post, turned out to enroll among the active workers. Member- Emblem Sales Division at National bership Chairman Edward Oster set a goal of 700 members for 1953 and started a Headquarters. Expenses of the program lively competition between competing member-getting teams. In the picture above, at the Post and Unit level is expected to left to right, Chairman Oster, Otto, Floyd, Vernon, Robert and Fred Schmoeger, and be borne by the organization funds and Post Commander George Quaife. Fred Schmoeger, youngest of the sea-going brothers, voluntary contributions. No solicitation recently completed another 14 months tour of duty, making him a two-war veteran.

3Q • The American Legion Magazine • January. 1953 JAMES R. WILSON NAMED Juvenile Delinquency Problem First Target NATL SECURITY DIRECTOR

James R. Wilson, 33, Wilkinsburg, of Child Welfare Workers; Plans Discussed Pennsylvania, has been appointed Di- rector of the National The million or more children who get "This means that American Legion Security Divi- sion by National in trouble with the police each year are Posts must provide leadership or sup- Commander Lewis K. Gough. He succeeds Martin B. the first target of a nationwide crusade port in coordinated local efforts through- Buckner, Flint, Michigan, who resigned against juvenile delinquency to which out the country to improve police serv- on Sep- tember 1 to accept an executive position The American Legion's National Child ices for juveniles, detention facilities, with the General Motors Welfare Commission has pledged all- juvenile courts and training schools for Corporation in Detroit. Wilson out support. delinquents." had served as Buck- ner's assistant since Samuel S. Fried, Rehoboth Beach, 1950, and had been Delaware, Child Welfare Commission serving as Acting Director since the Chairman, points out that the unprece- WISCONSIN POST HONORS resignation of his chief. Director Wilson was the first WW2 dented birth rate since World War II CHARTER MEMBER AGED 89 assures that in another ten years the veteran to join the National Head- United States will have 50 percent more A Silver Life Membership Card and children in the 10 to 17-year age group, certificate was presented to Dr. M. R. where practically all juvenile delin- Wilkinson at a meeting of Edwin L. quency occurs. Jones Post No. 91, Oconomowoc, Wis- "Thus," says Chairman Fried, "even consin, on the evening of October 16. if there is no increase in the rate of The meeting was held in honor of Dr. juvenile delinquency, in another ten Wilkinson, charter member and first years our increased population of teen- Post Commander. The Life card was agers will bring us 50 percent more dated from September 29, 1952-his 89th delinquents. When you couple this with birthday. the fact that during the past three years At the same meeting a class of 67 new James R. Wilson Martin B. Buckner juvenile delinquency rates jumped 19 members were initiated. The ritual cere- percent, you begin to realize the urgent monies were conducted by the national quarters staff in Indianapolis, October need for action." champion initiation team of Naval Post 13, 1943, as Assistant National Ameri- A two-hour sssion on juvenile delin- No. 372, Chicago, Illinois. canism Director. He held that position quency at the Legion's Western (Area Dr. Wilkinson is a veteran of WW1, until 1945, when he became Executive "E") Child Welfare Conference in Salt as is his son, Dr. J. Francis Wilkinson, Secretary of the National Field Service Lake City December 4-6, spelled out who is also a charter member and 7-star under Director Jack Oakey. In Novem- some of the specific remedies being rec- Legionnaire. Three other sons, Dr. ber, 1950, he became Assistant Director ommended by The American Legion in Philip, Dr. Donald and Clarence Wilkin- of the National Security Division. cooperation with other national civic son, and one grandson, James Francis A member of John M. Clark Post No. organizations. A similar session is Wilkinson, Jr., are veterans of WW2. 305, Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, Di- planned for the Middle Western (Area Four grandsons, Jack, Ned, Jerry and rector Wilson has been a Legionnaire "D") Child Welfare Conference to be Halford Wilkinson, are currently in since his discharge from the hospital held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Jan- service. in 1943. An Air Force veteran, he was uary 9-10. shot three times during an aerial battle ********* * r » r * **************-*-***t^. over Rabaul, New Britain Island, in the Long Range Plan far Pacific, on the first anniversary of LEGION PLAYED BIG ROLE Community action on the juvenile de- Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1942. linquency front was mandated by the IN GETTING OUT THE VOTE He was hit in the arm, shoulder and 1952 National Convention of The Amer- lung and spent many months in hospi- The American Legion's "Get Out ican Legion in City. tals. New York On the Vote" campaign has been ac- He was educated in Schenley High November 17 and 18 representatives of claimed one of the major factors in School, Pittsburgh, attended the The American Legion met with repre- rolling up an all-time record num- and sentatives of 35 other national organi- ber of ballots cast at the November University of Pittsburgh before joining zations on the call of the U.S. Children's 4 elections. The campaign carried on the Air Force. He is a member of Bureau in Washington to map a long- for more than a year, mandated by Irvington Presbyterian Church in In- range concerted drive. the 1951 National Convention at dianapolis, and is also a member of Miami, was stressed on every level "We all recognize the need for pre- Voiture No. 145, 40 and 8, Indianapolis. of Legion operation—Posts and Units vention," Chairman Fried reports, "But Director Wilson is married and is the geared their drives to their own unfortunately father of three children. no one is yet wise enough community needs, including trans- in the ways of human beings to prove portation for voters, baby-sitters, just what is the cause of delinquency. stand-ins and other aids. Richard F. Paul Dead In any individual case the experts can Nearly every one of the 4,000 Richard F. Paul, 64, of Boston, Mas- probably trace back and find some of Legion-sponsored Boy Scout Troops sachusetts, died on election day. He the things which contributed to an indi- were actively engaged in the cam- paign in many ways, from personal served the Department of Massachusetts vidual child's delinquency. The trouble service to hanging Liberty Bell re- as its Department Commander in 1930- is that each child is different, and we minders on door knobs. The Scouts Vice find that there are 31, and as National Commander just about as many did yeoman service. in 1931-32. An AEF veteran of WW1, causes for delinquency as there are de- Forty and Eight boxcars were with the 76th and 78th Divisions, he linquent children. pressed into service on election day, held his Legion membership in Edward "We don't underestimate the impor- touring the streets with loudspeak- J. Beatty Post No. 24, Canton, Mass. tance of good recreation, good housing, ers appealing to citizens to turn out education for parenthood and adequate and vote. Some millions of "I Pledge to Vote" buttons were distributed schools in the prevention of delinquency. 20-Year Scout Troop by Posts before the election, and "I However, for the present at least our Have Voted" tags were given by For 20 years Bridgeville (Pennsyl- major effort will be directed toward Legionnaires and Scouts when the vania) Post No. 54 has sponsored Boy community action to guarantee the best voter came out of the booth. The re- Scout Troop 245, reports Commander possible treatment for sult of children from the the intensive campaign was Angelo Pennetti. At a recent meeting a time they even beyond expectations. first get into any kind of 20-year charter was presented by Scout- trouble. master Michael Medvid.

The American Legion Magazine • January, 1953 • 31 KENTUCKY POST PAYS OFF Gough Urges China Invasion by Free Forces MORTGAGE AFTER BIG FAIR Community service-minded James L. In Korean Tour Report to President -Elect Yates Post No. 9, Owensboro, Kentucky, recently put on a very successful 3-day An all-out assault by the Free Chinese Merchants and Manufacturers Exposi- forces on Formosa on the South China CRAIG NAMES W. E. SAYER tion to advertise and promote the varied mainland was strongly urged by Na- facets of Owensboro's business and in- tional Commander Lewis K. Gough in AS ADMINISTRATIVE AID dustry. The big fair had a pleasant echo reporting on his recent tour of the Governor-elect on Armistice Day when the Post cele- Korean War front to President-Elect George N. Craig brated its debt-free home by burning the prof- Dwight D. Eisenhower at his Commo- of Indiana has an- last note — a debt paid off by net dore Hotel Headquarters in New York. nounced the ap- its from the Exposition. This amphibian operation, Command- pointment of Wil- Under the leadership of Post Com- er Gough declared, should be coupled liam E. Sayer, mander Elmer Smith, a committee of with a twin-pronged Allied offensive up Indianapolis, As- 35 Legionnaires and business men pro- both coasts of Korea, possibly including sistant National moted the Exposition. A large tobacco new landings behind communist lines. Adjutant of The warehouse was made available; 81 Commander Gough said he recom- American Legion, booths were sold at $100 each, in which displayed. The mended this course of action to Eisen- as his Administra- the varied products were hower to bring "peace with honor" and tive Assistant. booths were attractively decorated and gain minimum Free World objectives in The administra- many of the exhibitors gave away sou- the Far East. tive aide will take venirs and prizes each night. The Post William E. Sayer entertain- "The General was very interested in office when past spent $2,000 for professional my recommendations along this line," ment, and Legionnaires manned four National Commander Craig is inaugu- machines, Commander Gough reported. "He was rated Governor on January 12. soft drink stands and popcorn receptive in so far as receiving informa- sold tickets and took tickets at the A veteran of both World Wars, As- up tion was concerned. But, course, the 50 cents for adults of sistant National Adjutant Sayer is also door. Admission was General his children. makes own estimates of the a veteran in Legion service. A charter and 25 cents for situation. past experience, I highlight of the was an ad- From know member of Burton Woolery Post No. 18, A show he'll come up with the right answers." Bloomington, Indiana, he served 16 dress by Vice President Alben Barkley, the Commander Gough said Chiang Kai- years as Department Adjutant of In- a fellow-Kentuckian, delivered on final night. Shek now has almost 600,000 trained diana, from October 15, 1933, until No- The cost of putting on the Exposition, troops ready to fight on the Island of vember 1, 1949, when he was appointed Formosa. He pointed out that if they Assistant National Adjutant by Na- including lumber for the booths, news- entertain- invaded the communist mainland only tional Commander Craig. paper and radio advertising, rental of warehouse and other 90 miles away, he believed "the people of A native of Chicago, Illinois, Sayer ment, South China lib- items, amounted to $4,169.97. The gross would welcome them as moved to Indianapolis in boyhood ; grad- erators with open arms and support." uated from high school there and later receipts from booth rentals, tickets and concessions totalled $11,960.26, leaving "We have seen evidence that even the received an A. B. degree from Wabash a net profit of $7,790.29. Red Chinese troops would defect and College. In WW1 he served as a 2nd Post had its inning at its splendid surrender in masses," Commander Lieutenant in overseas service, and re- The home on Armistice Day in a luncheon Gough said. "Millions of people in China, called for duty in WW2 he served with meeting to which all participants in the particularly in South China, have had the Air Force for two and a half years, big show were invited guests. The plenty — far more than plenty — of liv- retiring with the rank of Major. guests witnessed the ing in a police state." Governor-elect Craig, who was swept Legionnaires and office at the November 4 election burning by Commander Smith of the The American Legion chief said in- into ever given final $6,000 bank note, which made the dications of such Chinese support have by the biggest margin a gubernatorial candidate in Indiana, has home the fully paid-up property of the come from intelligence reports and ac- the appointment of Wil- Post. tual raids recently off the Chinese coast. also announced liam Clarkson, former Americanism Commander Gough added, "The Free Director of the Indiana Legion Depart- Chinese have learned their lesson. In Legion Toys Arrive in London ment, as his Executive Secretary. In my opinion now — and it's backed by our addition to becoming the first WW2 An airliner carrying toys from Hor- military advisers who are there — they National Commander of The American ace M. Kieffer Post No. 625, Fleetwood, now do much and say little. Before, it Legion, elected in 1949, Craig becomes Pennsylvania, landed at London, Eng- was the other way around." presents — the first WW2 veteran Governor of In- land, on November 15. The He said the United States could sup- diana. He will be, however, the second 200 mechanical toys, tops, puzzles and ply the finished training and equipment Legion National Commander to head games — are to be distributed to London needed for the assault "in a very short the State government, sharing honors orphans at a Christmas party to be time" but should not land American with Paul V. McNutt, WW1 veteran, thrown by the newly formed Gen. H. H. troops in China. A Chinese invasion, he who served as National Commander in Arnold Post of The American Legion. argued, would force the communists to 1928-29, and as Indiana Governor for redeploy a large number of troops and the 1933-37 term. supplies now held ready for Korea. This Some Gob Knows the Answer would cripple the red effectiveness on "At a recent Post meeting a chap the fighting fronts in Korea, he said. Honors For Life Saver showed up wearing a U.S. Navy foul George Hemion Post No. 112, Ramsey, weather jacket with LR636 stenciled on New Jersey, paid high honor to Chief the back with white paint," writes Le- Golf Tournament of Police Harry Voss, a 25-year mem- gionnaire Charles J. Kelly, Post 460, left argu- Antilles Post No. 1, Trinidad, British ber of the Post, for heroism in life sav- New York City. "After he an West Indies, staged its first golf tourna- ing. A citation presented at a public ment started — just what does LR636 ment on October 4 with 40 entries. Post meeting with the Ramsey Borough signify? What Navy base, ship or sta- Adjutant F. L. Van Winkle won top Council recites that Legionnaire Voss tion used such marking? Can you tell honors and the Commander's Cup with "did on the morning of October 6, 1952, us?" Navy manuals fail to give the a net score of 65 for the 18 holes. J. W. at the extreme risk of his life save a answer. If anyone knows the answer Haley, U. S. Naval Station, was the nine-year-old girl from most certain write Legionnaire Kelly, 565 West 125th runner up. death." Street, New York 27, New York.

32 * The American Legion Magazine • January, 1953 CHIPILLY POST, CHICAGO, CONSECUTIVE MEMBERSHIP TREE FARM EARNS HONORS FILLED WITH MEDAL MEN CARDS DUE TO REGULARS FOR POST IN WASHINGTON

With more than 400 of its 513 mem- Arlington (Washington) Post No. bers holders of the Purple Heart Medal 76 has been awarded official certifica- —and with other decorations in propor- tion as tree farmers for their American tion-Chipilly Post No. 310, Chicago, Legion Memorial Forest project, spon- Illinois, claims to have more wounded sored and carried on by the Legion unit. and decorated war veterans than any The hard-earned certificate was awarded other Post in the Legion. If there are by the Industrial Forestry Association, any challengers, Post Commander the certifying agency for privately- George F. Mundt, 7313 Harvard, would owned, taxpaying tree farms in the Pa- like to hear from them. cific Northwest, and was presented at With the exception of about 50 WW2 a dinner meeting given by the Auxiliary veterans, the membership of the Post is Unit on October 2. made up of men in the 131st Infantry, In 1949, Post Commander D. T. J. 33rd Division, in WW1. Organized in Ball and Legionnaire Will Hendrick- October, 1919, the Post took its name son learned that 100 acres of tax-title all forest cutover, from Chipilly Ridge, France, where the As the Legion enters its 35th member- property, was for 131st Infantry fought one of its tough- ship year several thousands of old- sale. Some Douglas fir seed trees had est battles. timers, members of the class of 1919, been left from the logging and suc- Among its members the Post counts become eligible for 35-year Consecutive ceeding fires, and under improved pro- one Medal of Honor winner—Jake Man- Membership Cards. Others who came tection by the State Forestry Division duschich, who is called the Illinois into the organization later are eligible a young tree growth was springing up. of Arlington Post No. 76 fell Sergeant York of WW 1—who also holds for the same cards for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 Members six other decorations from five Euro- and 30 years of consecutive member- in with plans for a memorial forest. pean countries. Others hold 25 Distin- ship. At the same time, other thousands Technicians of the U. S. Soil Conser- guished Service Crosses, 35 Silver of WW2 vets are entitled to 5 and 10- vation Service were asked to assist. Stars, 5 French Croix de Guerre, 1 year cards. With this background, the Legion French Medaille Militaire, 11 British Post Adjutants are overhauling their Post went ahead with the Memorial Military Medals, 1 British Distinguished membership records to determine the Forest program, purchasing the 100 Conduct Medal, and 2 Belgian Croix de eligibles, and some of the reports are acres for $500, with the down payment Guerre. Several operations in WW1 surprising. David D. Davis, Secretary of reducing the Post treasury to nickels with British and French troops brought the Last Man Association of New Bed- and dimes. Christmas tree sales from the foreign decoration to many of the ford (Massachusetts) Post No. 1 re- the young growth fortified further fi- Post members. ports approximately 128 original mem- nancing. The cuttings were done under James W. Hilton, a former 131st bers of the Post, all of whom now forestry supervision, as were other Post Regimental Commander who retired as carry 30-year Consecutive Membership activities on the land. Another 20-acre Brigadier General in 1951, has the dis- Cards. Jack Trendler, Adjutant of San tract was acquired. The industrial tim- seedlings for plant- tinction of having won the Silver Star Diego (California) Post No. 6, reports ber owners supplied Medal in both World Wars, in addition 48 35-year members, all paid up for ing the blank spots, and it was good con- to a string of other U. S. and foreign 1953. Nevada (Iowa) Post No. 48 lists servation management that earned the decorations. 20 WW1 35-year veterans. Other Posts 1952 tree farm certificate from the In- report varying numbers of the class of dustrial Forestry Association for the Arlington Post's DRIVE TO CREATE SENATE 1919. In these reports no account is taxpaying 120 acres of taken of the many, many thousands who Memorial Forest. VET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE have earned cards for shorter periods of consecutive membership. Renewed pressure will be put behind SECURITY COMMISSION TO The Consecutive Membership Cards the movement to create a Veterans' Af- for any length of service are issued APPRAISE DEFENSE NEEDS fairs Committee in the U. S. Senate, through Department Headquarters, and similar to the House Committee, at the The Executive Section of the National each one is signed by the Department opening of the new Congress. Under Security Commission will meet in Wash- Commander before presentation. Post present operation, most legislative pro- ington, D.C., January 25-27. officers certify their eligibles to their posals concerning veterans are handled The purpose of this meeting is to gain Department Headquarters on a form in the Senate by the Finance or Labor up-to-date information on the progress provided by the National Membership and Public Welfare Committees. being made by the various components and Post Activities Committee which Four major veteran organizations of our Defense Department in building is available from the Department Head- joined forces in urging early consider- up their military strength. Representa- quarters. ation of the proposal in a letter sent on tives who will appear before the Com- The award for continuity of member- December 1 to all Senators and Sena- mission will include: Air Force, Army, ship is evidence of the fact of continu- tors-elect. It was signed jointly by Miles Navy, Marine Corps, Aircraft and Mer- ous faithful service. D. Kennedy, Director of the Legion's chant Marine industries. National Legislative Commission, and Tom Paradine, New York, Chairman by legislative representatives of the Mortgage Burners of the National Security Commission, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled Riley-Vest Post No. 9, Bluefield, West will preside at these meetings. The American Veterans, and Amvets. Virginia, recently celebrated the final Chairmen of the various committees On the same day Senator Homer Fer- payment on its $100,000 home by stag- ara: Aeronautics, Roscoe Turner; Civil guson of Michigan announced that he ing a gala mortgage-burning party at- Defense, Niel R. Allen; Merchant would reintroduce his resolution for es- tended by more than 400 members. On Marine, Henry C. Parke; Military Af- tablishment of a Senate Veterans Af- Armistice night, Burton Potter Post fairs, Ed. J. Zoble; Naval Affairs, Ar- fairs Committee when Congress con- No. 185, Greenport, New York, ban- thur F. Duffy; National Security Train- venes in January. Senator Ferguson in- quetted 365 members and guests to wit- ing, Granville S. Ridley; and Law and troduced such a resolution in May, 1951, ness the burning of the $19,500 mort- Order, William S. Todd. with 35 co-sponsors, representing both gage on the Post home by Commander Following the briefing sessions, the political parties, but it was killed by Hugh Campbell. The Legion building Commission will prepare a report set- the Senate Committee on Rules and includes a roller rink and is called the ting forth its conclusions and recom- Administration and did not reach the "Recreation center of Eastern Long mended action based on the information floor for consideration. Island." presented to it.

The American Legion Magazine • January, 1953 • 33 band, the procession was timed similar * * to military changing the guard. Flags * * * LEGIONITEMS * were purchased by the Post and will be kept in Post custody for display on pa- triotic occasions. Helen Fairchild Nurses Post No. 412, Breaking a tradition of 34 years of k k k k Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at its solid masculine leadership, San Fran- October meeting awarded Gold Life cisco (California) Post No. 1 has Boy Scout Troop No. 42 at the New Membership Cards to three of its Past elected and installed Peggy A. Lovelace York State Training School for Boys at Commanders — Florence E. Wagner, J. as its first woman Commander. Com- Warwick was awarded citation honors Isabel Stambaugh, and Ella H. Thomp- mander Lovelace takes over with a long for Scouting excellence by the New son — all members since 1919. Presenta- record of constructive Legion service on York Legion Department. Presentation tion was made by Past National Vice Post and Department levels — she is a was made by Orange County Com- Commander Walter E. Alessandroni. Past Department Vice Commander for mander Eugene F. Arnold, Highland

. . . Back in the early 1930s Legion- Women, and an overflow crowd turned Falls, in a ceremony at the institution naires of Essex County, New York, out to see her installed as skipper of attended by ranking Legionnaires and urged the construction of a road up San Francisco No. 1...... When Jerome civil officers. Troop 42 of 20 members Whiteface Mountain, one of the tallest Kruger took over as Commander of has been sponsored by the Orange peaks of the Adirondacks, with a Per- Nebraska's 1st Legion District, at the County Legion Organization for the petual top the mountain in received Light on of District meet at Crawford he past three years. . . . Muscogee, Okla- memory of the dead of all wars. The from the outgoing Commander, Clarence homa, put on the State's first Civil De- road was completed in 1935, but the E. Kerr, a paid-up membership amount- fense show to quicken the home defense light was not installed. Starting with ing to 70 percent of the District's quota. program through its area. Leaders in Major Reuben Sanford Post No. 1774, That's a headstart for a record. the demonstration were James F. Smith ~ the Essex County Legion put a move- k k k k Memorial Post No. 15 and its Auxiliary to ment on foot complete the memorial Unit. . . . Patrick Henry Post No. 244, Boy Scout Week — a national observ- project — result: the Perpetual Light Brooklyn Park, Maryland, held a home- ance in which the 4,000 Legion-spon- was installed and put in operation on coming and welcome back to civilian life sored Troops will have a part — will be September 25. for Corporal Angel (Andy) Gomez, first celebrated February 7-13. The theme triple-amputee of the Korean war and * * k will be "Forward on Liberty's Team." member of the Post. Hero of fighting Back in 1940, at the request of local The Scout enrollment is 3,250,000 boys with the 7th Division at Pusan, Legion- police authorities, Modesto (California) and leaders. . . . Irving Kove, Adjutant naire Gomez is, after long hospitaliza- Post No. 74 organized a 50-man Reserve of Neversink Valley Post No. 1053, tion, able to take a few steps, but for Police Unit under Captain Albert L. Fallsburgh, New York, reports that the most of the time will be bound to his Pedersen. The outfit has functioned con- 1952 membership was 160; 1953 De- wheel chair. tinuously, still a 100 percent Legion out- partment quota, 184; County quota, 218, fit and still under Captain Pedersen, but by Armistice Day the enrollment * * * * though only ten of the original WWl was 223, all quotas passed and still "Operation Flagpole" — a plan to place members are left. The Reserve Police climbing. . . . Okanogan (Washington) a flagpole and appropriate plaque in Unit, provided with special caps, badges Post No. 56 made an impressive appear- every cemetery in Ulster County, New and leather jackets, serves without pay ance in its home city on Armistice Day York, in which veterans are buried — has as auxiliary police at special events, when nearly 100 Legionnaires, each been initiated by Past Commander Don flag, fires, floods and other catastrophies. . . . bearing a street marched through Duignan, Marlboro, New York, Graves It was a proud moment when Past Com- the streets to place the flags in previ- Registration Officer of the Ulster County mander Arthur Braverman had the dis- ously prepared sidewalk sockets. Pre- Legion Organization. He hopes to have tinction of installing his son, Legion- ceded by color guard and high school every cemetery fitted up by Memorial naire Morton Braverman, as Commander Day. . . . Arlington (Vermont) Post No. of Isaac Gimbel Memorial Post No. 1206, PUBLIC BOOTHS USED FOR 69 is looking for some used drums for New York City. . . . Legionnaires of FLAG-RELIGIOUS PROGRAM its new drum and bugle corps; 2 Scotch Amaral-Bailey Post No. 113, Manchester- bass, 4 parade drums and one pair of by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, unveiled a cymbals. Ellery R. Lawrence, East Ar- plaque at the new million dollar Man- lington, Vermont, is the manager of the chester Memorial School, dedicated in corps. . . . More than 300 Legionnaires memory of the 13 boys of Manchester sat down to a turkey dinner at the an- who gave their lives in WW2. nual banquet of the Last Man Club of k * * * St. Mihiel Post No. 103, Superior, Ne- braska, on November 17. National Ex- For more than year Point a Hunts ecutive Committeeman John E. Curtiss Post No. 58, Bronx, New York, has been was the guest speaker. . . . Porter-Kelly sending out its announcements and other Post No. 204, Seminole, Oklahoma, re- notices on a post card. The address side cently made formal presentation, using of the card carries, neatly printed, the to Post Everlasting Ceremony, of awards Preamble to the Legion Constitution- to next of kin of Korean war dead on al! idea that could well be adopted by behalf of Governor Johnston Murray. other Posts over the country. Past Com- mander Sam Katz inaugurated the plan k k k k during his term of office. . . . Warren Memphis (Tennessee) Post No. 1, an F. Hoyle Post No. 82, Shelby, North active worker in the Back-to-God pro- Carolina, plans to organize a drum and gram, has planned a program to stimu- bugle corps. Commander J. B. Spangler Display booths in connection with pub- late religion for the next eight months, is interested in hearing from other lic meetings are used by Sidney G. balance of the term of Post Commander Posts which have such equipment to Holder, Chairman of the Flag Etiquette Henry Loeb. Post's Religious Emphasis dispose of, at rock-bottom prices. . . . Committee, Department of Alabama, to Committee is composed of 35 members Scio (Ohio) Post No. 482 presented a actively promote two Legion programs with Chaplain Saul Berry and Rev. Vin-

Life Membership card to Past Com- — Back-to-God and flag education. The cent Hines as co-chairmen. . . . Blum- mander Lyle Ourant for faithful serv- picture above showing flag and Bible field Post No. 229, Saginaw, Michigan, ice over 31 years of membership. Pres- was part of the display at the Alabama increased its membership from 28 in entation was made by Post Commander State Fair in September, where it was 1951 to 48 in 1952, and is heading for Byron Gibson. shown for a full week. an increase in 1953.

34 * The American Legion Magazine • January, 1953 , ;

THE AMERICAN LEGION MISSING IN KOREA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS COMRADES IN DISTRESS OCTOBER 31, 1952 Hdqrs. Co., 57th FA-Pfc. Virgil Robert Julian, U27th Guard Sqdrn., Sheppard Field, Texas missing since Dec. 6, 1950, near Hagarau-ri; will ASSETS —Will Schereifer, formerly Iowa, please appreciate word from men who knew him or Kenneth write. Need statement for claim. Clayton F. parents of men in same Company at that time. Cash on hand and on deposit. . . .$ 375,660.64 Koch, Rt 3, Vilonia, Ark. Write C. Peter Slater, Service Officer, Post 143, Receivables 425,977.18 233rd Searchlight Bn., South Pacific-Will The American Legion, RFD 3, Fairfield, Conn. Inventories 483,231.98 others Battery B, 57th FA Bn.-Cpl. Gerald Raey- Invested Funds 459,482.11 Capt. Charles O. Churchill, Chaplain, and who knew me in service please write; was jeep maeker, missing since Dec. 1950, in vicinity Permanent Trusts: 6, Claim pending. Eugene Colby, Loyal, Wis. of Hagarau-ri; will greatly appreciate any word Overseas Graves Decoration driver. S. Navy—Need to locate men who served from men who knew him or from parents of Trust Fund $ 255,484.18 U. with me, particularly Chief Machinist Mate Frank men in same Company. Write his mother, Mrs. Employees' Retirement Merrell; S/2c Joe Legg, Carpenters Mate 3/c Arthur Briggs. 12 Seel St., Dunkirk, N. Y. Trust Fund 1,263,869.37 1,519,353.56 Carpenters 3/c L. Clem- Co. M, 38th Inf. Regt., 2nd Div.-Will appre- John Williams, Mate R. Real Estate 973,972.66 mons, and SF Bernard C. Rice. Statements ciate any word from men who knew Pfc. Don Furniture and Fixtures, less needed. Herschel S. Moore, Rt 1, Box 58-B, Glade- Kinsey, missing since Dec. 1960, in North 2, depreciation 288,217.67 water, Texas. Korea action. Please write his parents, Mr. and Deferred Charges 116,572.92 Co. E, 123rd Inf., 31st Div., (WWl)-Will Mrs. Frank Kinsey, 704 Cherry St., Pana, 111. Capt. Sevelle, Lt. James or Sgt. Mack O'Neil, 38th FA, 2nd Div.-Pfc. Dale C. Brown was $4.642.468.70 believed to be in Mobile, Ala., please write. State- reported missing Nov. 30, 1950; no further word; ments needed for claim. Louie G. Roberts, 385-F last letter written from Yongdok, Nov. 19, 1950; will greatly appreciate word from anyone who LIABILITIES, DEFERRED REVENUE Maple St., Warner Robins, Ga. U. S. Navy, Little Creek, Va.—Will men who knew him or knows what happened to him. AND NET WORTH were with me at this station, August and Sep- Write his mother, Mrs. Daisy Brown, Box 58, tember, 1946, when I suffered an injury to right » Xenia, 111. Current Liabilities $ 396,828.17 shoulder, please write. Claim pending. Norman Co. K, 21st Inf., 24th Div.-My son, Pfc. Arthur Funds restricted as to use 115,876.62 (S/lc) 38 West St., Woonsocket. R. I. L. Bishop, was reported missing near Chochiwon, Deferred Income 1,208,693.64 L. Plouffe, Park Naval Hospital, San Diego, Cal. July 11, 1950; not reported a prisoner. Will any- Permanent Trusts: Balboa —Will who was in hospital with my late one who knows what happened to him please Overseas Graves Decoration anyone husband, John Sadoski, in Dec, 1944, and Jan. write. Mrs. Joseph P. Cory, P. O. Box 312, Trust $ 255,484.18 please write. Need help to obtain widow's Danville, 111. Employees' Retirement 1945, Sadoski, 213 West 5th St., Co. B, 32nd Inf. Regt., 7th Div.-Mother of Trust 1,263,869.37 1,619,353.56 pension. Mrs. John Frankfort, 111. Pfc. Donald J. Dupont, missing in action at West Net Worth: Co. C, 318th Inf., 80th Div., (WWl)-Will any- Chosen Reservoir, Dec. 2, 1950, asks for informa- Restricted Capital: tion about him. Will anyone one who was with me in Nov., 1918, when I was who knew him or Reserve Fund .. 23,464.13 circumstances of gassed, please write. Need help to complete claim. his disappearance, please write. Restricted Fund. 17,939.98 Mrs. Joseph Staruch, 2927 Hartman St., N. S. Pitts- Kena Dupont, Alma Center, Wis. Reserve for construction 1st Cav. Div.—Will sincerely appreciate any burgh 12, Pa. Wash. Office. . 58,213.44 Flight D498, Kessler Field, Miss. word from men who knew my nephew. Pvt. John 591st TSS, Real Estate 973,972.65 remembers me having a P. (Whitey) Harrick, Jr., missing in action since —Will anyone who back, Sept., 1942, while in basic train- ug. 16, 1950, near Waegan. Arrived in Pusan 1,073,590.20 sprained pending. James E. Perry, ug. 11, 1950, as member of 8069 Replacement Unrestricted Capital: ing, please write. Claim Holly, Ark. Bn. Write Mrs. Otto C. Cox, 525 N. Dauphin Excess of Income over Expense P. O. Box 52, Mt. St., Allentown, Pa. 10 Months 328,126.52 1,401,716.72 1st Signal Bn.—Need information about and present address of Minor H. Poole, vet., Co. G, 7th Regt., 1st Marine Div.—Am very $4,642.468.70 WW1 last known address Akron, Ohio, in 1918. Settle- anxious to hear from anyone who can tell me contact Poole, 66 anything about my husband, Pfc. Gerald R. ment of estate. Please A. Hermitage, Camden, S. C. Brookamire, missing since Oct. 6, 1952, or from Co., Germany to Manila anyone who knows about this company. Write 830 Amphibian Truck Manila to Kure, Mrs. Gerald R. Brookamire, C/o Henry Gluyze, 75th Amphibian Truck Co., Houtzdale, Pa. Japan; 818th Ordnance Depot Co., Kure to Yo- Base; 3019th Ordnance BE It Co. H, 5th Infantry-Pft. William A. Shaffer, kohama Ordnance Will remembers me missing since April 22, 1951; Sister will appre- OUTFIT REUNIONS Co., Yokohama— anyone who write. ciate any word about him. Service comrades being sick while with these outfits please statements. Claim pending. John Vitomski, please write Mrs. George W. Seitz, P. O. Box 32, Need Metzger Road, Red Hook, N. Y. Englishtown, N. J. Adkins, wounded Co. C, 8th Cav. Regt., 1st Cav. Div.-Put. Society of the 28th Division—Annual conven- 77th Div.—S/Sgt. Carl Douglas later died in hospital. Basil Keklak was listed as missing in action Aug. tion, Harrisburg, Pa., July 22-25. Includes vets in action on Okinawa and with him at 2, 1950; three months later was declared dead; both WWs and Korea. Reservations from Robert Will any service comrade who was or please write. no further word received. Will appreciate hear- Laskowski, Treas., 13 S. Market Sq., Harrisburg, the time of wounding death ing from service comrades who know anything Pa. Need statement. Mrs. Orville Adkins, Thealka, about him, and from parents of boys were 94th Div. Assn., (WW2)—Reunion, New York Ky. who John with this company. Mrs. Mary Keklak, 227 City, July 23-26; New Yorker Hotel. Information Field Hosp. Co. 3, 1st Div., (WWl)-Will ad- Lackawanna St., Jermyn, Pa. from Bernard Frank, Chairman, Commonwealth Patrick, or anyone who knows his present claim. Co. E, 23rd RCT, 2nd Div.-Will service com- Bldg., Allentown, Pa. dress, please write. Need statement for Luis PI., rades of Pvt. Roger J. Kraft, missing since July USS Ommaney Bay, (CVE 79), and Composite Anton J. (Tony) Forgon, 4913 San 24, 1951, while on patrol near Oryu, Korea, Squadron 75, Task Force 77.7—Annual dinner N. W., Alburquerque, N. Mex. please write. Six men were reported missing commemorating 8th anniversary of ship's sink- Co. E, 165th Inf., (WWl)-Will anyone who Scully, please contact his from patrol, body of one was found later; three ing, New York City, Jan. 3, 7 p.m.; 77th Divi- remembers Thomas D. for claim. Write Mrs. others were on PW list-Pfc. Donald sion Club, 28 East 39th St. Details from John J. wife who needs statements L. Ander- Bronx son, John R. Dunn, Jose A. Hinojosa. Will Cassidy, N. Y. State Div. of Vet Affairs, Room Mildred Scully, 1228 Commonwealth Ave., parents or friends of these men please write, 1115, 111 Broadway, York 6, N. Y. 72, N. Y. New Seymour, they may have information. John F. Kraft, 4928 113th Cavalry—Reunion, Des Moines, Iowa, Station Hospital, Freeman Field, address of Capt. Annelle N. Kedvale Ave., Chicago 30, 111. Jan. 10-11; Hotel Fort Des Moines. Eligibles in- Ind.—Urgently need 1943; also Gran- U.S. Military Advisory Group to Rep. of Korea, clude ex-members and wives of 1st Iowa Cav., Haralson, Chief Nurse in Dec, Appalachicola, 8th ROK Army Div.-Will anyone who has in- 113th Cav. Regt., 113 Cav. Group, Mecz., 113th ville C. McCollum, Post Surgeon, formation regarding our son, Capt. Fred Donald Cav. Sqdrn, Mecz., and 125th Cav. Sqdrn, Mecz. Fla., in October, 1944. Claim pending, please Susens, Minong, Wis. Pickering, (one of advisory group to 8th ROK Info and details from The Red Horser, Inc., 3207 write. W. Rose Goodman to locate Div.) cut off in the vicinity of Hongchon, Feb. 5th Ave., Des Moines 13, Iowa. 1848th SCU, Fort Hood, Texas-Need Fowler and others 13, 1961, please write to his parents. Mr. and 308th Infantry Post No. 308-34th annual re- Lt. Koons, CO, M/Sgt. George Statements needed to com- Mrs. Fred R. Pickering, 13 Chestnut St.. Pitts- union dinner, New York City, January 31; Grand who remember me. Mansee, P. O. Box 31, field, N. H. Street Boy's Club, 106 West 55th St. Reservations plete claim. Write Earl from A. Clayton, 28 East 39th St., New York Parsons, Kans. City. 21st General Hospital, Medical Center, Exposi- 557th Bomb Sqdrn., 387th Bomb Grp., (M) — tion Grounds, Naples, Italy—Will the Army Nurse Refresher Reunion, New York City, Feb. 13-15; Hotel who helped me at evening Mass in Medical Center Course for Vets Governor Clinton. Contact Bob Sarason, Hotel chapel, Sept., 1944, please write. Your help is Governor Clinton, 7th Ave. at 31st St., New needed. Charles Boyle, 38 Mozart St., Jamaica Midland County Selective Service York 1, N. Y. Plain 30, Mass. Board No. 58, Midland, Michigan, under 713th Railway Operating Vets— 8th annual re- 24th Co., 7th Battalion, Ordnance, (WW1)- union, Fort Worth, Texas, June 12-13; remembers me please write. the Chairmanship of Texas Will anyone who George F. Metcalf Hotel. Write Marvin Krinke, 1200 LaFond Ave., Need help for claim. Camillo S. Battisto. Vico II has set up a GI educational service that St. Paul 4, Minn., for details. Santa Maria 4, Chieti, Italy. 89th Chemical Mortar Bn.—7th annual reunion, 7th Armored Div.-Need to seems to be the best approach to the 147th Signal Co., Indianapolis, Ind., June 26-27; Hotel Severin. Con- hear from men with me in France when I hurt problem of assisting new vets to get tact Willis D. Barrett, 1751 East Run Parkway, my back and received treatment for it, particu- Indianapolis, back into schools. With the cooperation Ind. larly Cpl. Theodore Gorley, Pfc. James Rooker Naval Flotilla, Base 6, USS Dixie, Newport, and Pfc McCormack. Claim pending for service- of the Midland High School and the R. I., T. S. (WWl)-Reunion and banquet, Fort connection. Anton Pencik, Rt. 3, El Campo, Wayne, Ind., July 4. Write Levell, Board of Education, the Selective Serv- R. O. Chair- Texas. man, Box 163, New Castle, Ind. 43rd Station Hospital—300th Gen. Hospital, ice Board has 187th Airborne Regt. organized a refresher Combat Team Assn.— 1st Naples—Need to locate Capt. (or Major) Mat- annual course for vets who are high school convention, San Francisco, Cal., July 3-5. thew Debusky, MC. formerly Baltimore; was with (In service in All Korea). members write Paul 43rd in North Africa and Italian campaigns, graduates and who plan to go to college C. Deramo, Secy., 359 West 9th St., Pittsburg, 1943. Need statements for claim. Catherine M. next year under the Korean GI Bill. Cal. Pothier, R.N., U.S.V.A. Hospital, Bedford, Mass. 912th Ordnance HAM Co.—2nd annual reunion, Co. M, 137th Inf., 35th Div.-If you served in First class started on November 3. The Berkeley, Cal., July 11; Claremont Hotel. Info and this outfit between July, 1944, and May 9, 1945, reservations contact Alfred J. Musante, Chair- vets pay their own way, so that when kindly contact Irvine Kessler, 1507 36th St., man, 3020 Colby St., Berkeley 5, Cal. time N.E., Canton, Ohio. Needs help in proving claim. comes to take advantage of the Co. E, 222nd Inf., 42nd (Rainbow) Div., 12th Photo Sqdrn.-Need to get name and ad- GI training they will start out without (WW2) -Reunion, Chicago, III., July 12-14. Write Anthony dress of the Medical Officer with this outfit in deductions. P. Milauskas, 25 Canton St., Brockton 39, Mass. (Continued on page 36)

The American Legion Magazine • January, 1953 • 35 SANDLIN ANNOUNCES POST AIR SERVICE POST PAYS HISTORY CONTEST FOR '53 62 WAR VETERAN MEMBERS HONOR TO ARTHUR GODFREY Details of the 1953 Post History Con- ENROLLED IN NEW SENATE A high tribute was paid tc Arthur Godfrey, one of America's best known test have been announced by Monte C. When the new U. S. Senate meets celebrities, Air Service Sandlin, of Florence, Alabama, National on January 3 for the first session of radio and TV by Historian of The American Legion. He the 83rd Congress, 62 war veterans Post No. 501, New York City, at a din- urged all American Legion Posts to will answer the roll call. Of this ner meeting at the Hotel Astor on the enter the contest. Deadline for entries number 60 are members of The evening of November 4. More than 600 American Legion, according to a of is August 15. Legionnaires, guests, and an array survey made by Miles D. Kennedy, Actually there will be two contests — notables which included General Hoyt Director of the Legion's National histories cover 34 S. Vandenberg, Chief of Staff, U. S. Air one for Posts whose Legislative Committee. There are 34 Force, in attendance. Legionnaire years and the other for Posts 10 years non-veteran members, completing were of Air or younger. In the first category, the the entire membership of 96. Survey Godfrey, who is Vice Commander grand prize will be $150 for the national of war veteran and Legionnaire Service Post, was presented the Post's winner, $100 for the runner-up, and $50 membership in the House has not McGough Memorial Award as "avia- for third place. In the other, the top been completed. tion's best friend of 1952." The presen- At least 29 of the Governors of prize will be $100 for the winner and tation was made by Past Post Com- the 48 States are members of The $50 for the runner-up. mander Harry Bruno, who is himself a American Legion, 21 of them as a All histories entered must include a holder of the coveted McGough Award. result of the November 4 elections. X title page, foreword, photograph and brief biographical sketch of the person Continuing Member Plan for whom the Post is named, a table of the November number of this magazine. Smith-Schultz Post No. 222, Canajo- contents and the Preamble to the Legion Orville C. Ackerman, Hackettstown, harie, New York, whose annual mem- Constitution. New Jersey, was discharged at Indian- bership ranges around 400, has had a All histories will be judged on the apolis in early 1919, and was in attend- continuing member plan in operation following basis: Comprehensiveness, 30 ance at the initial meeting called to se- for more than 10 years, reports Legion- points; arrangement, 25 points; accu- lect delegates to represent the recently naire Everett K. Miller. The benefits are racy (points will not be given, but inac- discharged veterans at the St. Louis not limited by age or length of mem- curacies will have a disqualifying ef- Caucus, May 8-10, 1919. When he re- bership in the Post, but is open to all fect); readability, 15 points; illustra- moved to Hackettstown in October of members who become incapacitated for tion, 10 points; table of contents and that year he found Blue Ridge Post No. any reason so that he is unable to con- index, 15 points, and special features, 164 in process of organization. Joining tinue regular employment. The Post 5 points. up at once, he has missed but few Post fund keeps the member in good stand- A complete outline of suggestions for meetings in the 34 years ; has served the ing. Post dues are fixed at $3. the preparation of a Post history may Post as Commander twice, and in many be obtained from the National Historian other capacities. He was County Com- by writing to National Headquarters. COMRADES IN DISTRESS mander in 1936-37, and is one of the pil- from page 35) lars of the Post as a membership-getter. (Continued ATTENDANCE RECORDS SET Another New Jersey Legionnaire with Italy in 1944-45. Help needed on claim. Jewel M. Barnett, P. O. Box 417, Hoxie, Ark. long attendance record is Angelo Mar- BY OLD-TIMERS IN LEGION a Sq. S 370, 5th AAF Base Unit, Lowry Field, coni, Service Officer of Mays Landing Colo.—Will anyone serving with me this station, particularly Bob Gray, please write. Statements Faithful service and regular attend- Post No. 254, whose attendance record needed for claim. Kenneth Dostert, 770 Ohio St., ance at Post meetings by a number of was almost perfect from 1925 to 1951. St. Paul, Minn. Supply Co., 4th Infantry, (WWl)-Need state- Legion veterans is reflected in the mail Skipped a few meetings because of em- ments from men who served with my late hus- in response to a news note about the ployment, but is back in regular attend- band, Roy Rodman, (Wagoner); will anyone who remembers him please write. Mrs. L. Rodman, record set by Service Officer Hermann ance. has served as Post Commander, He RD 1, Brewerton, N. Y. A. Wenige, Lawrence Capehart Post No. 10 years as Post Adjutant, and as Serv- Walter Junior Stone-Enlisted USMC, San Francisco, October, 1941; medically discharged at Jeffersonville, 35, Indiana, published in ice Officer for the last 15 years. Great Lakes Hospital fall of 1943. Will anyone who knows his present address please communi- cate with Horace J. Eggmann, Jr., Attorney, 400 Metropolitan Bldg., East St. Louis, 111. Settle- ment of estate. KNOW YOUR NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM 1 Harvey Lee Kirk—Enlisted for WW2 service from Clewiston, Fla. Will relatives please con- tact D. G. Pearcy, Hendry County Service Offi- Here's how you can do it with ease and convenience. In ten minutes' reading cer, Box 1250, Clewiston, Fla. time, the Legislative Bulletin will bring you a bi-weekly inside story on the Donald Eugene McLellan—Served with 20th left Brentwood VA introduction, analysis, and status of legislation sponsored or opposed by The Engineers, AEF, in WW1; Hospital, Los Angeles, Cal., Sept. 3, 1951; was American Legion. in Bethlehem. Pa., in Dec, 1951 but gave no This authentic service can be had for only $3 per complete Session of Con- address. Rated 100 percent disabled; in hospitals Will anyone who has gress. The next Session starts on January 3rd. Every Post should be a sub- most of time since 1923. information about him, please write. Bennett scriber. Use the coupon below, today! McLellan, (guardian). Route 1, Box 605, Aptos, Cal. National Legislative Commission Date 115th Air Force Base Unit—Will anyone who The American Legion remembers me in service while stationed in England, please write. Need statements to estab- 1608 K Street, N.W. lish claim. Frank E. Hancock, 289% Main St., Washington 6, D. C. Somersworth, N. H. Battery D, 13th AA Training Bn., Fort Eustis, Attached find check (money order) for three dollars ($3.00) for which enter Va., 1943—Will anyone who remembers Walter C. subscription to the Legislative Bulletin of The American Legion for the entire Meadors, student cook, who fell and suffered in- 1st Session of the 83rd Congress which convenes January 3, 1953. Send same to: juries while running obstacle course in Oct., 1943, please write. Need statements for claim, particu- larly from Capt. Silby J. Gillis, CO., Lts. R. V. Humphreys. G. K. Wulliams, E. A. Gidcump, R. Name. M. Gerhart, and 1st Sgt. R. S. Harris. Write Walter C. Meadors, Rt. 1, Clinton, S. C. (please type or print) 335th Field Hospital, 309th Sanitary Train, 84th Div. (WW1)—Men who served in France with Richard S. Wedding are urged to write, Address., particularly Luther Wolf, Harry Mell. Elmer Budd Address Wayne Ridgway, 384 N. 19th (please type or print) and Hahn. St., Springfield, Ore. Med. net.. 317th Sanitary Train, 92nd Div., (WW1)—Will the two medical officers on duty at Fort Des Moines, Oct., 1917, while on 4-day hike at Iowa State Park, and truck driver who hauled Subscriber is member of: Legion; Auxiliary sick scldier back to Fort Des Moines, please write. Statements needed to prove claim. Shelby Lockett, 1310 E. Alamo, Brenham, Texas.

30 * The American Legion Magazine • January, 1953 Veterans JANUARY, 1953

A DIGEST OF EVENTS WHICH ARE OF PERSONAL INTEREST TO YOU

HIGH COURT RULES ON GI BENEFICIARIES* certificates will serve notice to the lender that the veteran's Supreme Court of the United States handed down entitlement is subject to reduction owing to VA's liability decisions on November 17 in two NSLI insurance cases of on the original loan. . . . However, if no default or claim

is loan on the importance to every vet policyholder. . . . Court ruled in the outstanding on the WW2 date the new two cases that GI insurance policies may be paid only to application is received from the lender, VA will issue a living persons — not to the estates of intended beneficiaries. commitment for the full guaranty requested. . . . Veterans who sell their real property and pay off their original loan . . . Cases heard were in suits brought up from Massachusetts and New York where the beneficiaries died before making will be issued unconditional certificates of eligibility. . . . claim for insurance of dead servicemen, whose deaths oc- WW 2 vets who qualify as post-war Korea vets and who still hold title to property will not receive the balance of curred before July 31, 1946. . . . Highest Court held under law then in effect that beneficiary did not have vested right in pay- guaranty remaining under the original GI Bill. . . . This ment of benefits and that benefits did not pass to his estate, balance will be cancelled and re-issued under the new Korean GI Bill. but reverted to the estate of the insured. . . . Justice Clark, in majority decision, said "Congress said what it meant WW2 vets who have business loans not involving real and meant what it said. We hold that the award of accrued property still outstanding may obtain full guaranty benefits installments to the estates of deceased beneficiaries cannot for homes or farms under the Korean GI Bill without dis- stand." posing of their businesses. . . . Deadline for using loan

However, effect of decision in the two specific cases is guaranty benefits under the WW2 GI Bill for most veterans

who have not served since June 27, 1950, is July 25, 1957. . . . not as sweeping as newspaper reports indicate. . . . NSLI Act was amended on July 31, 1946, permitting insured WW2 vets who also served since the beginning of the servicemen and veterans to designate anyone, including Korean campaign, like all post-Korea veterans, have until 10 years from the end of the present emergency — a date estate of the insured, as beneficiaries. . . . Therefore, no to be determined by either a concurrent resolution of deaths after July 31, 1946, are affected by the decision. . . . The decision stands as a warning signal to each one of the Congress or Presidential proclamation — to use their loan millions of USGLI and NSLI policyholders to re-check guaranty benefits. their policies and make sure that the designated beneficiaries

. . EXEMPT: — including alternate beneficiaries — are properly entered. . STATE VET BONUSES INCOME TAX

An hour spent in putting the policies in order may save War veterans, both WW1 and 2, have received a bonus

months of wasting litigation. or gratuity from several States within the past year. . . . Inquiries coming to Vet Letter indicate that many vets are uncertain about listing the payment as part of their income WW2 VET LOAN RIGHTS UNDER KOREAN BILL: for Federal income tax purposes. . . . Commissioner of WW2 veterans who have had service si nce the outbreak Internal Revenue has ruled that the war bonus is, in effect, of the Korean war, June 27, 1950, who have sold the homes a gift — and therefore is not to be included in the taxable or farms they purchased with guaranteed loans under the income of the veteran receiving such a bonus. . . . This will WW2 GI Bill may now have new and full loan guarantees be good news to a lot of vets who are beginning to worry under the Korean GI Bill. . . . Same renewal of rights about making up their 1952 Federal income tax returns. applies to veterans who have disposed of real property purchased with the aid of business loans which were guaran- )|C Sf! 3|E 3)C

teed or insured under the WW2 GI Bill. . . . New amount GI STUDENTS TO GET PAY FROM START: of guaranty available under the Korean GI Bill to vets Veterans training under the Korean GI Bill will get who used their loan guaranty benefits under the old law their GI allowance checks from the date they started class, will be reduced by (1) The initial amount of guaranty on even though there's been an unavoidable delay by the

real property to which the vet still holds title. ... (2) The States in approving schools. . . . VA has announced that

initial amount of guaranty which is in default, and. . . . it has authorized its Regional Offices to back-date school (3) The initial amount of the guaranty on a loan on which approvals, when they are finally received from State agencies

the VA has paid a claim. responsible for making them. . . . Retroactive approvals

WW2 vets who sell their homes and the purchasers may go back to either August 20, 1952, date the new GI assume the 4 percent GI loans will be given conditional training program became effective, or to the date when the certificates of eligibility when they apply for loan guaranty veteran enrolled in class — whichever came later. ... In that

benefits under the Korean GI Bill. . . . These conditional way. vet-students may be paid for all the time they spent in

37 the classroom—so long as it was after August 20—and not ship Corps, SS, SD. . . . Funds for award, as in the case just from the date the State approved their school. of U.S. awards, derived from German and Japanese repara-

State approval of a school is a "must" under the tions and assets seized during the war. . . . Applications Korean GI Bill. ... In many instances the flood of fall from The War Claims Branch, Secretary of State's Depart- enrollments came about before the State agencies had a ment, West Block, Ottawa, Canada. vets chance to act. . . . Result was that a large number of $ $ $ $

had not been approved. . . . started classes in schools that WW2 POWS NOW IN SERVICE NOT PENALIZED: VA has emphasized that even though a vet may be entitled Prisoners of War of WW2 who are in active duty in to retroactive payments, he can't get his money until after Korea, or are now held as prisoners of war again, will not the State has approved his school. . . . But when he does be deprived of benefits due them under the forced labor and get it, the check will cover all the time he's been in training inhumane treatment provisions of Public Law 303 because after August 20. of inability to file claim on or before deadline, April 3, 1953. S|6 8§8 S|6 ,9§C

. . . War Claims Commission's regulation takes care of GI INSURANCE: STILL TIME TO CONVERT such eligible claimants on submitting satisfactory evidence Millions of veterans who hold 5 -year or 8-year WW2 that the WW2 POW was in active service in Korea, or had GI term life insurance still may convert to permanent plans been recaptured and was being held by enemy forces. of GI insurance with guaranteed values that term policies * * * * do not have. . . . The only GI life insurance which may not NEW CIVIL SERVICE APPEALS PROCEDURE: be converted under present laws is the special 5-year non- Civil Service Commission has adopted new procedures convertible term policy that is issuable to vets with service to handle veterans' appeals in dismissal and demotion since June 27, 1950 under Servicemen's Indemnity and

cases. . . . New program restricts duplicate hearings and Insurance Acts of 1951. . . . Conversion rights of NSLI requires presentation of all pertinent evidence at the first were not affected by this law. . . . Therefore, nearly 5 million

stage of the appeal. . . . Agencies must give full-scale hear- NSLI term policies, with face value of $38.6 billion, now ings to all veterans, with all the evidence presented at that in force by payment or waiver of premiums may be time. ... If the decision within the agency where he works converted to one or more of the 6 permanent plans—ordinary is adverse to the veteran, he may still take the case to the life, 20-pay life, 30-pay life, and 3 endowment plans. . . . Commission, but the Commission believes the new system These policies may be converted upon application to VA at will end most cases at the agency level. any time before the term periods expire. . . . No physical examination is required, but vet must pay the first premium ¥ •¥ H- of the converted policy with his application. NO NEW YORK STATE BOUNTY LANDS: Other millions of NSLI term policies which have been Someone, some place, started a rumor that New York permitted to lapse for non-payment of premiums may also State had bounty lands for distribution to war veterans, be reinstated and converted upon application to VA before and thus started a string of inquiries to service offices, their terms expire. . . . Two monthly premiums are required Vet Letter, and to the State offices at Albany. . . . Secretary with such applications—one for the grace month of coverage of State Thomas J. Curran set the matter right when he after lapse of the term policy and the other for the first issued a statement saying that the last of the State bounty monthly premium on the new converted policy. ... A physi- lands (authorized for service in the American Revolution) cal examination also is required if the term policy has were parceled out some 150 years ago. . . . Homestead- been lapsed three months or longer. minded veterans can still find Government land, but they Term policies seem cheaper in rate, but if the vet lives will have to go farther west. . . . Write Department of the until his 50s and 60s the cost will be very much greater. . . . Interior, Washington 25, D. C, for list of reclaimed and WW2 vets can do well to take a tip from the experience of homestead lands available. WW1 vets who held their USGLI in term policies, who now »ji 3|S ^ «i« pay nearly double the monthly premium that ordinary CALIFORNIA GI HOME LOAN RATE: life would have cost them 25 or 30 years ago. . . . Term Interest rate paid by California veterans who finance policies provide coverage against death only. . . . They will continue at percent until September, must be renewed every 5 years at progressively higher farms and homes 3

. . . since is reviewed each year premium rates, based on attained age at time of renewal. 1953. Rate, unchanged 1946,

by California Veterans' Board. . . . Interest rate applied . . . Permanent plan policies have a fixed rate from the to some 38,000 long term contracts held by California war beginning. . . . And they have guaranteed values—loan, cash surrender, extended term insurance and reduced veterans. . . . Vets born in California and those who enter that to for paid-up insurance—which term policies do not have. service from State can borrow up $8,500 home purchases and up to $15,000 for farm financing under their * * * * State entitlements. CANADIAN POW MALTREATMENT AWARDS: * * * * Canada is paying its WW2 servicemen who were ROTC FIRING SQUADS FOR LAST HONORS: prisoners of war of Germany and Japan a maltreatment Volunteer ROTC firing squads—eight riflemen and a award of $1 a day, similar to the current award being paid bugler—are authorized to perform the military honors at to U.S. veterans by the War Claims Commission. . . . burials of servicemen and women who have died while on veterans' . active duty or on the retired list, when Army or Americans who served with Canadian forces are eligible. . .

organizations squads cannot attend. . . . Addition of ROTC Payment automatic to POWs held by Japan. . . . Vets held in Europe eligible only if prisoners of organizations declared squads to the list of those authorized was recently announced criminal by Nuremburg Tribunal, such as Gestapo, Leader- in an amendment to Service Regulations.

38 The ABCs of Appliance Buying

( Continued from page 17)

A n electric iron is one appliance that upon a hot plate, which converts it in- returned more than once for repairs is found in almost every home where stantly into steam. The flash-boiler type before tests could be completed. The there is electricity. Because its life is is considered safer than the kettle type mechanisms that controlled the "color"

relatively long, it should be carefully because there is less danger that steam of the toast (light, medium, dark), selected, even though its initial cost, pressure will be built up within the iron. failed to meet minimum requirements comparatively speaking, is not large. An electric toaster of some type is of fairly uniform toasting of successive First of all, it is important to purchase in common use in nearly every house- pairs of slices. In fact, of 13 makes an iron of correct weight. Since iron- hold. There are three general types of tested only two gave fairly good per- ing is accomplished by heat usually in electric toasters: the old-fashioned or formance in this respect. It is the opin- the presence of water vapor, any pres- non-automatic kind which toasts one ion of some observers that many re- sure above that required to flatten side of the bread at a time and is oper- cently-made automatic toasters do not wrinkles and make good contact be- ated manually; the semi-automatic kind provide as dependable operation as did tween the cloth and the soleplate of the which toasts both sides of the bread at the best automatic toasters of fifteen iron is unnecessary. Experts consider once and has a timing mechanism in- years ago. Apparently there still re- that there is no advantage in a heavy tended to turn off the current at the mains much development work for the iron or one weighing more than 3 to proper interval; and the automatic engineers and scientific experts in this

3y2 pounds. The automatic thermostat toaster which toasts both sides, shuts field. The consumer is especially ad- control of heat on an iron is, of course, off the heat, and in addition moves the vised to purchase an automatic toaster a primary requirement. Non-automatic toast to a position partly outside the from a reputable dealer who will un- irons are unsatisfactory in many re- appliance when toasting is finished. The dertake to replace the appliance if it spects and their use involves a definite two types first mentioned are consid- fails to perform satisfactorily from the fire hazard. In order to achieve light ered somewhat obsolete, although it first. weight and still obtain even heat distri- should be noted that the old-fashioned, Back in 1937, it took twice as many bution, aluminum is extensively used non-automatic type has the advantage kilowatt-hours and cost three times as instead of chromeplated iron for sole- of being simple and inexpensive, and much to operate an electric refrigerator plates. Some users, however, prefer the requires little or no servicing. It should as for an equivalent box today, accord- chrome-plated irons because they are be given consideration where a toaster ing to tests carried out by Consumers' less susceptible to scratching. In select- is needed for only temporary or occa- Research, which has reported perform- ing an iron, be sure that the tempera- sional use or where economy in outlay ance characteristics of over 100 refrig- ture settings for various fabrics are is a primary consideration. erators in that interval. clearly marked and easily read. The The fully automatic toaster, however, An important consideration in choos- many new synthetic fabrics require is the most popular type today, in spite ing a refrigerator is the size to pur- that careful attention be given to the of the fact that it sells at a price sev- chase, and the present trend is toward temperature applied to them and in- eral times as high as a good non-auto- larger-size units. As a general rule, it deed, some, like acetate (formerly called matic toaster. is suggested that the 6-cubic foot size "rayon"), are permanently ruined by The first requirement of any electri- is the minimum for a family of two, and too hot an iron. cal appliance is dependability and it has one extra cubic foot is necessary for The combination steam and dry irons been the experience of experts at Con- each additional two persons. Other which run $6 to $9 higher in price than sumers' Research that automatic toasters points to be considered in making a the conventional electric iron are con- tend to be somewhat variable in quality. choice are the amount of entertaining sidered to be worth the extra charge In the course of laboratory tests, some a family does, the kinds of fresh food to the homemaker who does consider- models of high-priced brands had to be and the quantities to be stored, and the able home pressing. In tests made by Consumers' Research, the steam iron feature was found to be superior to a dry iron for work on nylon, silk, and some rayon materials. No dampening was necessary. In addition, the steam iron saved the bother of using a press cloth on some woolens. The same ad- vantages, however, did not always ap- ply to ironing linen, some cotton, and some rayon fabrics. Practically speak- ing, the decision of whether to buy an iron with the steam iron feature should be determined by how much home pressing is done by a particular family. There are two types of steam irons. One called the "kettle" type is essen- tially a vessel containing water, mounted over a heated soleplate. The water is heated inside this vessel by the electric current until it boils and steams. The other type is known as the "flash- boiler" iron, which has a reservoir, either separate from the iron or con- tained within the iron itself, so arranged that the water drops from the reservoir

The American Legion Magazine • January, )953 • 3g frequency of store purchases. There is amount to something like $2.25 per The latrt r feature is helpful, but for a trend in many sections toward mak- month. The cost per pound for freezing most users not worth the discarding of ing major purchases only once a week. and storing food is put at 11 cents to 25 a functioning vacuum cleaner for a In the new refrigerators, the auto- cents. The University of Connecticut more expensive new one. It is worth matic defrosting device is making its Extension Service has reported that a noting, too, that a powerful motor does appearance as an inherent part of the 20-cubic-foot freezer would cost about not in itself assure fast, efficient clean- refrigerator design. Probably it will be $140 a year to operate, and if used to ing. It should be kept in mind also that a useful feature, for most homemakers store 700 pounds of food per year, the it is unlikely that a paper or cloth filter regard the defrosting operation as an freezing and storing cost would be 20 or any other dust-removal method used unpleasant chore. At the present time, cents per pound. in a vacuum cleaner will be effective in however, automatic defrosting is a T he chest-type freezers are a better removing all the allergy-producing somewhat dubious advantage, for most choice for many homes than the up- dust and pollen from the air in a room, of the automatically defrosting refrig- right ones, though they may seem less or in "purifying" the air. erators so far available have shown sig- convenient. On the other hand, the long The prospective purchaser will be nificant and somewhat annoying faults. units of the chest type are often very wise not to allow his decision to be in- Probably within a year or two, these hard to get through doorways and into fluenced by colorful demonstrations of difficulties will be cleared up and built- cellars. Chest-type freezers, as a rule, floor polishing, disinfecting, deodoriz- in automatic defrosting devices will be cost substantially less to operate than ing, fumigating, "de-mothing," humidi- more dependable and trustworthy. freezers of the upright type with a fying, spray painting, air conditioning, Nearly all the most recent refrigera- front closing door and the same thick- dust removing, and pet grooming. Such tors feature a full-width freezing cham- ness of insulation, and the chest freezer sales demonstrations prove little with ber in which the consumer is able to will also require less frequent defrosting. respect to the real worth of a cleaner, store considerably more frozen food No household today is considered which should be evaluated not for its than with earlier models. Unfortunately complete without at least one vacuum gadgets but as an appliance for quickly these chambers, with rare exceptions, cleaner. Household vacuum cleaners and effectively removing dirt from do not maintain as low a temperature are basically of two different designs. rugs and carpets. as is required for proper storage of One which uses a revolving brush de- Is it cheaper to send the family laun- frozen foods. They are especially un- pends upon both suction and brushing, dry out or do it at home? The answer, suited to the storage of ice cream, or suction combined with brushing and according to a number of time and cost which needs to be kept many degrees beating, for its dirt-removing action. studies, is that it is cheaper to do it at below the freezing point of water. On The other type depends on suction only home, provided the homemaker does this account, the homemaker will do and has no motor-driven parts inside the the work herself. well to weigh carefully a decision on nozzle through which the dirt is picked There are three types of washing ma- buying a late-model refrigerator and up. This second type is available in chines made at the present time: The discount the claimed advantages for the both upright and tank-type models. automatic, such as the Bendix; the semi- larger freezing storage space now be- Some models have an adjustable brush automatic in which the flow of wash ing furnished. or comb attached to the nozzle to assist water must be shut off manually when Tests by Consumers' Research have in removing lint, hair, and other sur- the correct amount has entered the tub. indicated that the cost of operation of face soil. Each of these kinds of vacuum such as the Blackstone; and the non- a typical combination refrigerator- cleaners has its own particular advan- automatic washer such as the various freezer was approximately twice the tage with regard to home cleaning. The wringer machines and the Easy Spin- cost of operation of a standard refrig- upright with revolving brush, among drier. The semi-automatic and fully erator. The much greater monthly ex- other advantages, will leave most rug automatic machines are about the same penditure may be justified in certain surfaces with smooth, even surface ap- in price. The non-automatic washer is cases from the standpoint of conveni- pearance. On a rug which has a deep the least expensive. ence, but the consumer should be fully pile, the nozzle of the tank type cleaner The choice between a non-automatic aware of the extra money to be paid tends to leave an irregular or mottled washing machine and an automatic- out each month in order to gain a rela- appearance. One of the definite advan- washer is a decision the housewife must tively small amount of freezer space. tages of the tank cleaners is the small make in the light of her own needs and The householder who really needs a headroom required at the point where how much she can afford to invest. considerable amount of freezer space the nozzle is attached, thus permitting Both types have their advantages and will probably be better off with a stand- cleaning closer to furniture, baseboards, disadvantages. Automatic washers elim- ard refrigerator and a small separate and radiators. The tank type is also inate much of the effort in home laun- freezer. more adaptable to the use of attachments. dering, but commonly have the incon- Looking at the purchase of a freezer In recent tests made by Consumers' venience of being able to handle only- strictly from an economy angle, it will Research, the better upright cleaners, one load of clothes in the 20-46 gallons

afford real economy only for those who with revolving brush, were more effec- (up to 56 gallons if pre-soak is included ) grow or raise a major part of their tive in removing dirt rapidly than typi- of water required and within the 30 to food supply or who can obtain fresh cal tank cleaners. 66 minutes required for complete oper- food at wholesale or near wholesale Many of the so-called improvements ation. The non-automatic washers per- prices. The cost of using a freezer is in vacuum cleaner designs of recent mit easy re-use of both wash and rinse substantial at average rates for elec- date have been brought about largely water. The non-automatic machine, tricity. Indeed, the depreciation and to provide salesmen with new talking however, will require the housewife's servicing cost of the freezer itself may points. Any vacuum cleaner, no mat- attention throughout the process, and easily run to $50 per year for a 12- ter what its age, that is still functioning the washing period needs to be proper- cubic-foot box. On a 12-cubic-foot box effectively is likely to render even bet- ly timed for most effective results. Al- priced at $400, a reasonable estimate for ter service if a few dollars are spent in though there are two automatic ma- repairs and adjustments per year is $8, having it cleaned and oiled or, if need chines that have features permitting with an expected life of 10 years. Oper- be, reconditioned. Some of the changes re-use of suds water, they require an ating costs based on an average electric in newer models include more power- additional investment in either double rate of 2

40 • The American Legion Magazine • January. 1953 connection to the drain for emptying type of fuel. No gases are produced to offers a slight advantage in this respect. the rinse water. If an automatic ma- give an odor to the air of the kitchen. Speed of heating of the surface units for chine is selected, it is important to make On the other hand, there are recognized the two kinds of ranges is now almost a proper selection of soap or detergent, disadvantages involved in cooking with equal. for the effectiveness in washing clothes electricity such as slowness in heating In view of the higher cost of "fuel" will be decreased greatly if too much as compared with gas, poor broiling in for an electric range, there are several or too little is used. Automatic washers many cases, and high cost for installa- factors making for greater efficiency with a cylinder rotating on a horizon- tion. that the prospective purchaser should tal axis are not so effective in getting Operating costs for cooking with keep in mind: dirty clothes clean as either the non- electricity and cooking with gas are 1. Make certain that the surface of automatic machines or the automatic coming closer together. It has been each burner element is accurately machines that have an agitator or a estimated that the average family uses flat. This can be checked by placing a plunger. Except in families where there about 110 kilowatt-hours per month straight-edge or steel rule along the are soiled or greasy work clothes to for electric cooking. At the estimated diameter of the element in various wash, this factor may be of minor im- average charge for electricity for cook- directions. Variations greater than portance. In homes where the flow and ing which is at the rate of about 2 14 1/50 of an inch should not be toler- pressure of water are low, automatic cents per kilowatt-hour, it will cost ated since they are likely to result washers which have a timing device about $30 per year to operate an elec- in lower burner efficiency. that controls the amount of water can- tric range. 2. Be sure to use pans and kettles with not be operated satisfactorily. The With city gas, it has been estimated flat bottoms that completely cover non-automatic washing machine with that a family of four uses 1600 cubic- the burner element. the power wringer is less expensive feet per month. This volume of gas at 3. In many new electric ranges, the than machines with the spinner or cen- $1.40 per thousand would come to deep-well cooker element can be trifugal dryer. In spite of all safety re- about the same figure of $30 per year. raised and used as a surface burner. leases, however, the power wringer is Where the choice lies between elec- It will be wise to check this feature a potentially dangerous piece of equip- tricity and bottled gas, the electric on any make contemplated for pur- ment. stove will usua'ly have a decided ad- chase, since the family may not be

If it is planned to buy an automatic vantage. enthusiastic about the food that is washer there are several requirements In the matter of installation charges, best prepared by long-time deep- to be considered: a large New York City department well cooking, such as stews, soups,

1. Hot water at not less than 140°F store, for example, reported a charge and "baked" beans, for example. should be available and the supply of $7.50 for the installation of a gas A gas stove purchased for use in the must be adequate. With a machine range. The installation of an electric home should always be one that bears which uses all or nearly all of the range may run from $50 to $200 or the approval of the American Gas As- available hot water for the washing more. sociation (A.G.A.) indicating that the of a single load of clothes (roughly According to tests made by Con- stove has met certain basic requirements 14 to 30 gallons per average capacity sumers' Research, and figures put out with respect to safety of design and

of 8 pounds of clothes), it is essen- by the Federal Power Commission, it minimum standards of performance. It tial to have a hot- water storage tank will cost about $2.15 per month to cook is important to bear in mind that opera- of adequate capacity. The 52-gallon with kerosene, $2.70 with manufac- tion of pilot lights costs money since a size is a minimum for even the tured city gas, $5.15 with bottled (pro- single pilot light is likely to cost $4 to smallest family. pane) gas, or $3.40 with electricity to $7 per year to operate with bottled 2. Machines such as the Kenmore or do the same amount of cooking. gas; or about $2 to $3.50 per year on the Whirlpool, which feature using Both gas and electric ranges give manufactured gas if properly adjusted. the wash water more than once, re- good temperature control, although gas Often one difference between deluxe quire either double laundry tubs or a single laundry tub plus an addi- tional connection to the drain for emptying the rinse water.

3. If an electric dryer is to be used, it will pay to select a washing machine which is efficient in removal of water from the clothes. All the electric dryers use very large amounts of electric power. Some indeed require the maximum amount of cur- rent allowed on one rural house cir- cuit. Dryers for 230-volt operation re- quire a special 3-wire line which may cost $40-$50 to install. Installation of a gas dryer requires extension of existing gas pipes, but gas dryers cost somewhat less to operate than electric dryers. It has been generally conceded ever since electric stoves first appeared on the market that electricity has outstand- ing advantages of convenience in cook-

ing. Very good temperature control is "Now taste some of mine, Mrs. Peevey!" provided and more even distribution of AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE heat is possible than with any other

The American Legion Magazine • January, 1953 * 41 and the standard stoves is the number ances have a depreciation factor? Last ones. If last year's model has all the

of drawers for pots and pans. In this year's model of refrigerator, even if it features that the prospective purchaser connection it is of interest to note that is sitting on the floor of an appliance wants, there is every reason from the a number of kitchen designers hold dealer brand new and unused, should standpoint of economy to make the that drawer space is uneconomical in a purchase at the indicated savings. Such range. reductions, however, are to be found Although it has been the custom to only in more or less normal times. refer to the little woman as the home When there is a scarcity of products purchasing agent, it is generally sus- as there was during the last war, the pected that it is the man of the house- laws of supply and demand affected hold, particularly if he has some engi- prices, and people were even reported neering training or a knowledge of as paying premiums above the regular mechanics, who makes an important list price. contribution in selecting for the home One last word of advice. No matter the particular make or model of a how efficient the appliance you buy, it major appliance. is not self-maintaining. Like an auto- Perhaps the reason the men of the mobile it will often need regular servic- household take such an interest in ap- •'Think I'll play it safe and take that one.' ing. Read the instruction book care- AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE pliances is that they are like the family fully to get the most from its use and

automobile in many respects. Just as to operate it properly. Have it serviced you need to learn to drive a car, you be reduced in price by a substantial per- at regular intervals. Don't expect good need to know how to operate an appli- centage if it's offered now. There is service from a complex device operated ance properly to get the maximum effi- in fact, a published Trade-in Guide to by someone who takes the attitude, "I ciency from it and it needs to be serv- help dealers throughout the country in can't be bothered with instruction iced properly and regularly. And do estimating allowances on appliances books. Just show me where to turn it you know that like automobiles, appli- turned in on the purchasing of new on and off." the end

To The Next Secretary Of State (Continued from page 15)

We have been too modest. That and the intellectuals, taking the main This over-simplification might be ex- Americans can be modest sounds fan- role in communist movements. They cusable in an informed environment, tastic. But we actually are modest when cannot help but be impressed by the which can detect the gag in the lines. it comes to this. We boast about our seeming logic in the communist analy- All too frequently the American, in skyscrapers and our blankets that heat sis, especially when about the only con- his effort to sound modern and hard- automatically, and our most miles of tact the average person has with our boiled, appears only coldly calculating railway, and our biggest this and big- stupendous programs is the way of life instead. This is only one instance of gest that. of the Americans employed in them — how we have succeeded in being our This is not what most Asians are in- elaborate homes and big station wagons, own worst publicists. In this, at least, terested in. They know that even if the rivalry for servants, and endless parties. when foreigners say we are naive, they world were in the completest harmony, The communists say simply, and re- are right. Ugly postwar impressions of it would take several generations to peat it tirelessly, that the whole thing America, spread by the calculated bring sufficient of these things to Asia is an American conspiracy to put for- propaganda of the communists, have to matter to the average family. And eign countries under economic bond- been reinforced by our failure to ex- the world isn't at harmony, and seems age and colonial enslavement. This has plain ourselves in down-to-earth terms to be more warlike daily, and so the the advantage, at least, of being specific. that ordinary people can grasp. things that Americans boast about are Too many Asians have experienced the Most Asians feel, as a consequence, not of primary concern to the Asians. loss of all their land or money to a that if we insist on these strange aid They have grave doubts, too, whether cunning usurer who first came with projects, we should pay our way, ex- our labor-saving and time-saving de- an offer to help. This is the favorite actly as one buys anything. If we want vices, and even our health-saving pro- comparison of the red propagandists. to make the port of Bangkok accessible grams, do not aggravate rather than re- Americans themselves often uninten- to big ships, and to enlarge its airport duce present problems in Asia's grossly tionally support this argument. They so that it can handle the biggest planes, over-populated areas. think that by denying any altruistic well, so long as we are willing to make In Asia nobody ever gives anything purpose, they will sound reasonable to the project highly profitable all around, away without a reason. Asians doubt, their Asian acquaintances, and the great all right. with justification, whether this is done proportion of good in our actions will Even so, the Thais hesitate, for the anywhere in the world, or ever has then be more readily recognized. All communists have been saying that our been. Our failure to tie strings to our they accomplish is to seem to confirm only purpose is to make a war base out aid, merely arouses suspicion in people the red charges, displaying ignorance of Bangkok, which will ultimately cause who haven't been told in simple, intel- of Asian mentality. the destruction of the city and all its ligible language what we wanted. The We have allowed ourselves to be inhabitants. reds are doing the explaining instead, softened up into brushing off our ideals The communists constantly say, too, as part of their Hate America campaign. as exaggerated or non-existent. How that without foreign aid programs, The answer we gave, that the U.S. often I've heard some American say, in America's economy would collapse, and wants to raise their standard of living answer to a question about the motive our unemployment would become un- because this would help eliminate the for our aid program, "Of course we're manageable. Asia, they say, is the dump- conditions that give rise to such evils selfish. The communists are our ene- ing ground for our surplus, and a means as communism, leaves much to be ex- mies, and we need friends to help us of keeping down the number of our plained. The Asians see the people fight the reds. That's why we give aid; idle, who otherwise would rise up, and whose Jiving standards have been raised, to get allies." put Washington into the Soviet orbit,

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alongside Prague and Peiping. This earthquake of 1923, as it had to numer- The questions that Asians perpetually propaganda is characterized byvits utter ous other peoples who got sure help ask, along with "Why do you give, any- boldness. The more obvious the good from the United States when calamity way?" are usually such basic matters as, seems to us, the dirtier it is smeared. struck. We could have drawn a picture "What is your country's policy?" and One of postwar China's most tragic of a typical American boy on his way "What do you Americans want us to problems was its undernourished chil- to Sunday school with an extra nickel do?" The U.S. sends its troops to die dren. America, through UNRRA, sent in his fist for a hospital or school in in Korea. "Why?" Asians ask. "To stop huge quantities of tinned milk. If we some faraway land whose name or lo- aggression" is a generalization. If it's hadn't the Chinese kids would have cation he scarcely knew. From that just to save our own neck, would Asians gone without. Yet communist China's we might have gone on to tell of how be wrong in believing they owe no best known comic strip artist drew a as they grow to maturity Americans gratitude? panel showing surplus American milk practice giving, whether to unfortunate What the Asians, and particularly stocks being callously dumped into neighbors here or abroad, or to cancer the Chinese, want most to know about Shanghai, to put the Chinese dairy in- funds, community chests, college en- us now is what we are aiming at, as a dustry — which, incidentally, didn't ex- dowments. More money is given in the nation, and what we are doing about it, ist — out of business, and lead to wide- United States to charitable causes than specifically. They are vitally concerned spread starvation. passes through the tills of any of our because, if American idealism is a fake, The only answer the Chinese were great industries, from steel to movie- as the communists say, a cloak for eco- given as to why we sent the milk was a making. Whenever I mentioned this in nomic exploitation and a lure for Ori- set of statistics, showing how many gal- conversation with an Asian, there was entals to become cannon fodder, they lons were contributed, how it was pas- surprise and thrill. want to know it. If it is honest idealism, teurized, and how it all came from This is the tradition that is the heart they want to know that, too. They have contented cows. These were good sell- of the Marshall Plan, the ECA, MSA to, because communism or the Free ing arguments, but didn't answer the and all our other gigantic relief pro- World is a choice now being forced basic question of the Chinese, "Why grams. Why not say so? upon them. Whether we are motivated did you do it?" The boasting that Americans have by idealism or by cupidity becomes a We are above explaining our good indulged in, and which has become the very practical matter to them. If the motives. The communists don't hestitate butt of innumerable jokes — principally latter, then their natural deduction will to fill the gap. So naturally, if all that written by other Americans — is stories be that the Bucharest-Moscow-Peiping the people hear is that our vast aid pro- in the Paul Bunyan vein about the un- Axis is right, and Asians will choose gram is merely to help American indus- believable size of our tall buildings, our their side accordingly. try, they see no reason to feel grateful, biggest this and biggest that. This has The Chinese people, plagued for dec- and are more inclined to keep out of nothing to do with character descrip- ades by warfare among themselves and any Free World activity, in which we tion. Exactly as the debunking that be- with outside nations, hoped that the ourselves seem so hesitant. came so popular after World War I police state the communists imposed America is never represented as a swept away much of the truth along on them would at least let plain people country that has a soul, and no effort with the false, we have allowed our- live. They have now learned the hard is made to explain the American spirit. selves, in the face of the greatest and way that their sacrifices were in vain, I met innumerable Asians in the last most organized slanders ever perpe- and are completely disillusioned. To fill few months, in many countries of the trated against a people, to be maneu- the gap in morale, they and Asians gen- Far East and Southeast Asia, and what vered into silence regarding the gen- erally are desperately, pathetically they were most interested in was what erous and heroic mainsprings of our searching for a freedom symbol, and motivated Americans, rather than de- national conduct. the still vague form in which the Asian tails about our mechanical achievements and super-colossal gadgets that are out of reach of even their well-to-do. There shouldn't be any difficulty in our finding out what Asians want to know and need to know about us. The questions they constantly bring up should be our simple guide, if we would only stop analyzing, psychoanalyzing and interpreting what they ask, and answer them in simple terms. Our in- tellectual approach is made even more confusing by the highflown attitude among our deep thinkers that there is something to be ashamed about in the homely, plain values that our fore- fathers were raised on, and that it is corny and old-fashioned to talk about such things. We regard ourselves in the supercilious, aloof manner of a New Yorker article, casual and distant, mak- ing a mockery out of our ordinary, day-to-day lives. With the billions of dollars and the tons of literature we have sent abroad over the years we haven't said anything about the basis of our generosity, which "Yeah, I wrote the letter! But I'm not mad at my tolks any more AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE came as a surprise to Tokyo in the

The American Legion Magazine • January. 1953 • 43 visualizes it has the outlines of the ing about the change in attitude among clude the whole American public. This glamorized, idealistic American. the Chinese people generally. This was is everybody's business, that of govern- These people want to believe once an extortion racket, in which the vic- ment, private enterprise, movie script more in the symbolic American, who tims were usually poor people, the writers, editors, and any other individ-

is as friendly as he is naive, as open- lower middle class, and "useless" old ual who for one reason or another have

hearted as he is reliable, and who can folk—the number of well-to-do among contact with Asians or visit Asia. This be depended upon to be around when the squeezed was comparatively small. is the business of wives as well as hus- needed most. Above all else in the world Their pathetically small life savings bands, for their words and actions carry today, they need to be told that there represented the difference between enormous weight where the grapevine is hope, and to be given faith in the starvation and a hand-to-mouth exist- is a normal channel of communication. future. They need this to survive. Be- ence. This was the money and prop- The communists consider themselves fore they can resist, they must survive. erty that the communist government, literally at war with us, and hope we

The situation seems so hopeless to with many a pious expression of politi- don't know it. They talk about this them. This attitude of hopelessness is cal theology, took from the people. war openly in communications with deliberately cultivated by the reds, and The last interview I had in Hong one another, and in their propaganda exploited by them as one of their most to the Asian peoples. In such an emer- powerful weapons. This is the secret gency, every word and action of ours of their most startling successes, such must be geared to the effect it can have as their capture of Canton without a on this fundamental fact, of which the shot being fired. more than 100,000 American casualties The communists are exploiting this in Korea, the many, many thousands of line of hopelessness for all it is worth. French losses in Indo-China, the great The psychological war they are fight- number of Britons who have fallen in ing against us, in which the Korea sec- Malaya, and the vastly more Asians tor and the All-Asia front are phases, who have been slain, are ample testi- regards anything as a -weapon that mony. achieves surrender, from leaflets to girls We must answer, too, the simple and guns. Anything that destroys hope questions which have risen during a and faith are of the utmost use as red generation of unhampered propaganda, weapons. The restoration of America when every word we uttered debunk- as a symbol of ultimate freedom for the ing ourselves was translated into all peoples of Asia would destroy these Asian languages, and reprinted in more weapons. This is what the Hate America copies than in the original. The slow, drive is out to prevent. corrosive effect of this cannot be over- The multitudes who are on our side estimated. Almost always, in any dis- in China, but are split up into isolated, cussion about the West, some Asian lonely groups, range from guerrilla will mention advertising, as if this were "For weeks now he's been looking for bands in hills and valleys to those wait- a recognized evil. Yet I have never seen some sort of hobby, and today, quite ing to show their hand. They have to anywhere in Asia a simple analysis of by accident, he stumbled onto one!" be told that they are not alone. This is AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE the vital role advertising has filled in the crucial morale factor. America, in raising our standard of liv- The odds against them, the cunning Kong was with a blind and penniless ing, giving actual news to the house- and might of the whole communist po- Chinese refugee who had been sup- wife, and constituting, indeed, the lice state mechanism manipulated from ported in the homeland by his son's yeast in our society. This should be Moscow, are so stupendous that they small bicycle-repair shop. The State easy to prove, if we weren't softened need this symbol desperately. We could stepped in, "fined" the youth all the up by our pinkos into being silent give it to them. If we Americans hadn't money he had, and confiscated his small about it. possessed these idealistic traits basically, and precious stock of wheels and parts, Another point always brought up is the symbol wouldn't have existed in the for fancied tax evasions. Squeezed dry, America's "monopoly press." Except past. Perhaps we have to learn, out of the son had to do as the communist for the few books on journalism in the need of others, to restore faith in party urged, and "voluntarily" advise general, there has been no analysis of ourselves. his aged, sightless father to try to find the role that the press plays in our so- Disillusionment became widespread a living in British Hong Kong. These ciety, of the fact that even the biggest among the overseas Chinese when the were working people, for whose wel- chains are comparatively small, and Peiping government's extortion racket, fare communism is supposed to exist. that the check and balance of press, using relatives in China as hostages, Our words must be correlated to radio, television, documentary film, became so extensive as to smash into events, and the significance to the newsmagazine and numerous other newspaper headlines all around the Asian made plain. The activities of all forms of communication extends to world, and become common knowl- on their side in Asia, from Formosa's every city, town and village, making edge. Along with this came the reali- Nationalists to the Third Force ele- a control of information a physical im- zation that unrestricted terrorism wasn't ments in overseas Chinese communities, possibility. We don't think of explain- an isolated tactic, but common practice. the Burmese, Indonesian and Filipino ing such things; it wouldn't be "pro- Hand grenades cannot be rolled down governments' resistance to communism, gressive." among innocent children in movie and all the information that seeps out "The F.B.I, is your secret police, theaters, as in Malaya, and babies can- of red China of their own resistance, isn't it?" is another point constantly not be ambushed and slain at play, as must be made known to them. This can mentioned. There should be no diffi- in Indo-China, without whole villages give them faith. culty in meeting this propaganda chal-

knowing about it. The communists' hate campaign lenge, for it is like comparing a cold The five-antis, or much-publicized against us began as a vilification of and cancer, a kiss and a rape, and call- anti-corruption campaign in communist private enterprise, then embraced our ing them similar. This sort of compari- China, was the decisive factor in bring- government, and now has started to in- son is the really big lie tactic used by

44 * The American Legion Magazine • January, 1953 the communists and fellow travelers. These things, to be meaningful, must be explained not once but often, in Advertisement many forms, and related to Asians' own lives. American business already has had wide experience domestically in com- batting attack and creating understand- From where I sit ing by goodwill and institutional ad- vertising, the setting up of foundations and other enterprises. This vision must 6y Joe Marsh extend beyond our borders, in a big way. Private enterprise has the initiative, flexibility, resources and experience to add most convincingly the facts about American idealism to our exports. Our friends abroad would pick up the mes- sage, and spread it even farther. This Left Ham Sandwich could be the most profitable line ever sent abroad, the difference between not merely profit and loss, but survival and extinction. the end Ambled over to Bob's Restaurant Have We A Chance? Tuesday for lunch and noticed a new (Continued from page 19) sign "Left Ham Sandwich, 40? . . . the armies which have us out-gunned Right Ham Sandwich, 30?." as well as outnumbered. How could Norwood with his 132 "Why the sign, Bob?" I asked. battle-weary soldiers even dream of at- tacking Hill 255 with any hope of suc- "Don't mean to tell me you believe cess? How could Smith think for an hogs scratch more with their right leg instant that he could stop a tidal wave — of communist soldiers with a handful than with their left so's the left ham of men? Outnumbered and out-gunned is more tender?" as we have been, how has it been pos- sible for us to light the communist "No," he says. "I don't take any hordes to a standstill? stock in it. But, some people have The Russians didn't think we could do it — nor did main Americans. ordered those 'left' sandwiches. When The Korean battleground has proved I explain to them that there's nothing again the U. S. Army's firm conviction that manpower and guns alone are not to that fable, that the sign is just a enough to win w ars. business-getter, and I've only one price, Because of poor communications, the they enjoy a regular, old fashioned, Russian-satellite divisions in Korea — like the Russian divisions at home — are plain ham sandwich all the more!" muscles without nerves. The Russian- satellite divisions in Korea deliver only From where I sit, stories like "right" a fraction of their artillery's potential hams being tougher than "left" ones killing power because of poor commu nications. Close air support of commu are with us because some people get nist - troops has been virtually nil ideas into their head and hang onto probably because of poor communica tions. Human sea tactics in themselves them for dear life. It's like those who have failed to overpower Americans think an adult like myself hasn't the who can shift their fire at will. Finland, in 1938, was able to inflict right to a glass of beer with my sup- terrible casualties on the Russian army per. I say let's keep our opinions — because the Russian communications system was totally inadequate. In the free from being "sandwiched- in" by war against Germany, numerically in- misinformation. ferior German forces time and again defeated Russian armies. The same thing has happened in Korea, and since the outbreak of the conflict there the Russians have tried to imitate virtually every major L'. S. technique. North Korean ami Chinese artillery units are limited principally to pre Copyright, 195-, United States Breivers Foundation

The American Legion Magazine • January. 1953 • A 5 arranged fire missions — because of a again in Korea. American divisions, in very short ranges and are of value in lack of communications. Red forward contrast, can sustain themselves indefi- close quarters. They normally are used observers cannot obtain fire on targets nitely in combat, rc-supplying them- in human sea tactics which result in a of opportunity. Red infantry cannot selves. The soviet-style divisions have terrific loss of life. The U. S. Army obtain quick counter-batten' fire neces- shown again that they are not a bal- has rejected these tactics and depends sary to neutralize punishing U. S. artil- anced team of arms. They are weak in instead on maneuverability, accuracy, lery fire. American break-throughs and services and have no internal replace- and concentration of fire to break up surprise attacks must be coped with by ment system, and they are dependent enemy attacks — before these short- red units in the immediate vicinity, and on non-organic support for sustained range weapons can be brought into play the result is an appalling loss of life operations. This big difference is found — and to crash through enemy defenses among communist combat units. easily in the comparative size of a U. S. with a minimum number of casualties. American artillery, on the other hand, and a Russian or Russian-satellite divi- Another disadvantage of the Russian is the most flexible the world ever has sion. W hile the Russian-type division submachine gun is its inaccuracy even seen. When it is necessary, the artillery has about 11,000 men, the U. S. division at close ranges. Because of its design of an entire Army corps can be brought has approximately 18,000. A U. S. divi- and high rate of fire, it rapidly climbs to bear at a single point and as many sion has nearly 2,300 trucks, while Rus- off target. The U. S. counterpart, the as 270 guns — ranging from 105-milli- sian-type divisions have only about 900. M3A1 submachine gun, has a slower meter howitzers to eight-inch rifles — Not only does the U. S. infantry di- rate of fire but is highly accurate and can drop literally tons of high explo- vision get more killing power out of its has virtually no climb at all. sives on the enemy, striking the target weapons, but it also has more of them The U. S. Garand rifle — standard at the same instant. The result is mass than a Soviet-patterned division. While issue to front-line infantrymen — has no slaughter. the U. S. unit has 149 tanks, the com- equal. The Russian rifle, the .30-caliber Direct communication between munist division has only 44. The U. S. M1944, is a bolt-action, manually-oper- ground troops and fighter planes brings division has 210 artillery pieces — in- ated, rive-shot weapon whose accuracy close air support to American troops cluding "hip pocket" recoilless rifles — leaves much to be desired because of in a matter of minutes, but the apparent while the Russian force has only 165. a poor sight. lack of it has confined communist air- A U. S. division has 160 mortars, com- While U. S. machine guns have un- craft largely to interception of Ameri- pared to 111 for a red division. A U. S. dergone steady improvement and are can bombers anil fighters. division is equipped with 552 rocket highly accurate, the standard Russian Communist mortar fire also lacks launchers, but only 36 are found in a machine gun is basically a 1910 model flexibility, and one U. S. mortar platoon similar communist force. A U. S. divi- mounted on a clumsy two-wheel cart. can cover effectively the same ground sion has 64 anti-aircraft machine guns. It weighs about 150 pounds, compared that would require several red mortar The Russians have only 27. \\ irli 95 pounds for our machine gun. platoons. While it is not necessary for The reds show a big "superiority," Faulty ammunition has caused many American mortarmen to see the target however, in submachine guns. A Rus- problems among red forces in Korea. they are firing on, Russian mortarmen sian division — slightly more than half Jammed guns — rare in the U. S. Army must depend on a primitive aiming de- as big as a U. S. division — has 2,997 of —are common among the North Korean vice and can cover the ground only to these fast-firing weapons. The U. S. and Chinese communist units and pre- their immediate front. unit has only 929. sent a serious problem. Each commu- A basic weakness in organization of But any infantryman can explain nist rifleman carries a cleaning rod at

Russian-style divisions has shown up quickly and satisfactorily that this pre- all times, but its primary purpose is not again in Korea. Just as in World War ponderance of submachine guns docs to clean the w eapon — it is to drive stuck II, w hen Russian divisions rolled to a not give the communist forces any de- cartridge cases out of the breech. halt every five days because they were gree of superiority in killing power. During World War II, a high-rank- not self-sufficient, so is it happening Sub-machine guns are effective only at ing German Army officer— captured by General Patton's Third Army — was asked by interrogators what he thought of the Russian A run. His shocking

reply was, "One German division is worth ten Russian divisions — but, un- fortunately, they usually had twenty." At first glance, his statement would appear to be a boast. But the facts sup-

port it. German) lost two million, seven hundred and fifty thousand sol- diers killed on all fronts — against all the Allies. Russia lost six million dead and nearly four million permanently dis- abled — and her only enemy on the bat- tlefield was Germany. The red armies in Korea have fared little better. General Eisenhower, in his book "Crusade in Europe," related a conver- sation with Soviet Marshal Zhukov which is typical of communist thinking. "When we come to a mine field," Zhukov was quoted, "our infantry at-

tacks exactly as if it were not there. The

losses we get . . . we consider only equal to those we would have gotten

4g • The American Legion Magazine • January, 1953 from machine guns and artillery if the Germans had chosen to defend that particular area with strong bodies of New Greaseless Way To troops instead of with mine fields." Such tactics are unthinkable to an American commander. "Great victories, they seemed to Keep Hair Neat All Day think, inevitably require huge casual- tics," General Eisenhower said. The U. S. Army has proved the op- posite is true. The American people and the U. S. Army place a high value on human life, and this is reflected not only in Ameri- can tactics but also in its medical serv- MARCH OF DIMES

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Amazing Red armies on the march either live is coming from, and he knows that mail Pazo* acts instantly to relieve such misery off the land or for their meat call with news from home is something Soothes inflamed tissues. Lubricates hard- depend ened.dry parts. Helps heal cracking, reduce supply on herds of cattle, sheep and he can depend upon — even though at swelling, soreness. Don't suffer needless hogs driven along with the army. Live- times it is necessary to use tanks to agony from simple piles. Get Pazo, get real comfort is under un- get the mail up front. , right away. Ask doctors about it. stock slaughtered, often Suppository form or tube with perfor- — sanitary conditions, as it is used. The A soldier who is worrying about his ated pile pipe for easy application. *Pazo Ointment and Suppositories® U. S. Army provides its soldiers with folks at home, about what will happen

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to him if he gets hit, about dirty, lice- ridden clothes, or whether he will have 1 HOMES oil BBIIOWO oStt food for supper is likely to have little CtfPfO-ff c with all stomach for fighting. This is one of the Build your own home and save house complete lumber, the builders' profit — plus savings roofing, nails, glass, hardware, biggest differences between the U. S. in lumber and labor with Sterling paint, doors and windows, marked and red armies. Ready - Cut - Homes. Anyone can ready to erect. Freight paid. assemble with simple, easy to Complete building plans ready for The U. S. Army believes the effec- follow plans furnished. Every riling at low cost. Sold separately if desired. Write today! tiveness of its soldiers also is in direct ORDER NOW ratio to the educational level of its SAVE UP TO soldiers and that an informed soldier is PRICED FROM a better fighter. As a result, two officers $2150 up and nine enlisted men are on full-time Five Easy duty in each division to conduct an in- Payment Plans Send 25c for NEW formation and education program. The INTERNATIONAL MILL AND TIMBER CO. COLOR CATALOG DEPT. A.L. 13, BAY CITY, MICHIGAN Russian equivalent of an I & E officer is a political commissar who preaches the party line incessantly. AREA SALES MANAGER WANTED DO YOU HAVE A FRIEND If you have sales and management abil- you receive practical field training in who ought to have a subscription to the will ity, even though inexperienced . . . and famous Realsilk selling methods. You Legion Magazine? If you send $1.50 to- desire to use your talents to best advan- also be given personal sales management gether with his name and address to — tage ... to find your future in a man- assistance. The American Legion Magazine agerial position . . . we invite you to Circulation Department write us about yourself. The person we Personal Interviews — Your application 700 North Pennsylvania seek is interested in getting into an upper will be handled in strict confidence. Your Indianapolis 6, Indiana income bracket and in full charge of a present employer will not be contacted. it will bring him a year's subscription. growing business of his own. You will be interviewed by a direct fac- tory field executive. ** Pay While Training — Those selected will Another important morale item is the take over established areas, handling our Write In Detail — Give full information in monthly pay day. Wherever a U. S. entire line of men's and women's apparel first letter — age, experience, etc. Also soldier finds himself, he is paid on time . . . plus new products being developed. state phone number for making appoint- and allotments to the folks back home Our program offers generous pay while ment. Address: arrive on schedule. G. H. Bradner, Sales Mgr., REAL SILK HOSIERY MILLS, Inc., 61 5 Park Ave., Indianapolis 6, Ind. Justice is just as important in the Army as in civilian life, and a small staff of officers and enlisted men in each division supervise the administration of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. 1 WORK CLOWES BARGAINS! Justice in a red division is of no im- portance to red commanders. Another very important morale build- er in the U. S. Army is its special serv- ices section, manned by one officer and two enlisted men. They arrange for entertainment and recreation in off-duty hours. Even the Russians have recog- nized the value of special services and have tried to imitate the U. S. system. The fundamental differences between communist armies and a democratic army account for the seemingly little services found throughout the U. S. Army and which are conspicuously ab- EffllTiTiq Elmhurst. Detroit 6. Mich. . YOUNG DISTRIBUTING CO. 2605 sent in the red armies. But the value of the "little" things has been shown where it counts — on the battlefield. In Korea, the communist forces de- ploy an entire army on the same front 1953 GOVERNMENT JOBS! where a U. S. division is deployed. In FIRST Korea, the equivalent of thirteen U. S. AS HIGH AS $3,795 YEAR divisions have battled 82 communist di- RAILWAY POSTAL CLERKS visions to a stalemate and have inflicted Veterans Get Special Preference ten casualties on the reds for every one they have suffered. / FRANKLIN INSTITUTE. jSKftu. / Dept. T-62. Rochester 4, N. Y. The United States cannot hope to / (Not Government Controlled) M / Sirs: Rush to inc. without charge, copy Of 32-pane many/ .. ,. match the ||onl ]Imv fll ., s Government .lob." list communists, man for man, w- ornery ^ „| positions, and full particulars tellinK how to on the Government/ qualify tor them. battlefield. Experience shows it . Jobs. City and/ isn't necessary, for the U. S. has Rural Carriers — Army Postoffice Clerks — / Name overwhelming superiority it Meat Inspectors — where Accountants — Border. Stun counts — in killing power. the end Patrolman — etc. Prepare/ now for 1953 Examinations./ City \ge?

The American Legion Magazine • January, 1953 • ^Cj (Continued \rom page 4) ary so I do not want to renew my mem- he mentions w ere officers. He thinks he had bership at that Post. Therefore, I'd like to it bad. Think of the married men with know if there is a "member-at-large" cate- children that were recalled in the lower gory' in the Legion. If so, how do I go enlisted ranks. When I was recalled I was about applying for such membership? a corporal, with a wife and a child and T/Sgt. Roger F. Levesquc, USMC another on the w ay. I was bitter too at FPO, Sav Francisco

being recalled. 1 haven't my old job to go Membership in the Legion is in the local back to. My former employer was recalled Posts; no National Headquarters Post for so the paper I worked on is closed. I'm menibers-at-largc is maintained. It is sug- trying to do some photograph) but that is gested that men in service keep their mem- a tough business. berships in their home town Posts; their Mearl T. Luvaas current cards will permit club privileges Denison, la. wherever they are stationed. The Editors Sir: Vw Bitter should bite at the heart strings of those who were bitterly opposed FACTORY TO YOU *79.95 GOOD WORK to UMT. 1 have always supported UMT SUPERSHOP offers yon a precision-built Sir: Just a note of praise for members of complete power tool workshop. 100% bail and will continue to do so. bearing. RUGGED. Accurate. Rig capa- The American Legion of Oklahoma. city. 15 day FREE trial. Money back Mrs. Archie Reynolds They guarantee, Mall postcard for FREE cata- are fine log. Buy on easy pay plan. Waldo, Obi- doing a job by their fine work in the Legion Home for Children in Ponca 1243 Yates Avenue Sir: I cannot express full and POWER roots, INC. VERTICAL my hearty City. this time. Beloit, Wisconsin They have 99 children at DRILL PRESS appreciation of Vvi Bitter. It really hit The children are adopted by Auxiliary- home. My husband is a reserve officer now groups who buy their clothes for a year serving in Korea. must the Why reserves and they furnish spending money- for their receive such shabby treatment: adopted children yvho stay- within the

1 INGS Personalized signatures in Mrs. James M. Lister Home and attend school in Ponca City. Gold sell on sight' Featured with PRIZE or PASTEL PARCH- Kingsport, Tern?. MENT assortment and other EVERYDAY GREETING CARDS School supplies and everything else is tor every purpose PLUS over 50 other MONEY-MAKERS lor

1 Sir: furnished through the you Exclusive. Easy-to-Sell PARTY NAPKINS", Gift Wraps. In reply to the article by Gene Gil- Home. Gift Items. Stationery, etc Card Assortments on approval more, who forced him to sign as a reserve Name Withheld FREE PARTY NAP Samples Start Earning 1 Write Today 1 officer? Bra/nan, Okla. CHAS. C. SCHWER CO., 15A Elm St.. Westfield. Mass. Gilbert J. Shald Stuart, Nebraska TO END THE WAR

Sir: I propose that the Legion hold a con-

NO SLUR INTENDED test yvithin its membership for the best solution or solutions to end the yvar in Sir: There are approximately 40 to 45 vet- Korea and that the award be a Citation of erans under treatment at the USPHS Hos- Merit. We are all soldiers, many of us NEW pital at Carville, La., for Hansen's disease , CHEMICAL MITT Sensational £>ItY 1 trained in tactics, logistics, strategy and all ! Window ('leaner! Uses *^ nowater.no nu-s (leprosy). For years they have been fight- -y ,«„,.!<. «-|„.„„.-.„ y -I r-;.t...|. Amply e|j d. o.er w~ dowi,: leaves class sparkling clear. No heatinc water no the facts that our buddies today are using 1 ing for a better deal. " 1,uckl,ts to >:j rry. N»rj», powders, sponees, Cham- The American Legion iJ Nn^ in actual combat, and many of us have had and other veterans' organizations have to get out of just such situations simulating SAMPLES FOR TRIAL ^SSHi^J^iZ given their unstinting help toward that l m" •W*"' wi dn Mi - " - SEND NO INK Y C»?/'**' vmr,r? tamr. KRISTEE Korea . . . but only because w e were CO.. Dent. 1466. AKRON 8, OHIO end. However, now you have let that alias banged hard up against the act of thinking. of ill repute, "leper," slip through your Name Withheld fingers and into The American Legion OLD LEG TROUBLE Los Angeles Magazine of October 1952, in your use of Easy to use Viscose applications may the phrase "political leper" in the article heal many old leg sores by relieving Reds in Khaki. We know the author used SHOE ON OTHER FOOT venous congestion if caused by vari- it without malice, but that is excuse cose veins, leg swelling or injuries. no for Sir: Ever since the close of the Civil War the editor, is it? Send to-day for book and trial plan. in 1865 the South (and Texas in particular) Gertrude C. Hornbostel L. E. VISCOSE COMPANY has lambasted and ridiculed the Damyankce 140 N. Dearborn St., Chicago 2, Illinois Hans G. Hornbostel for everything from interference in its Major, C e, AI S, Ret. domestic affairs to the practice of shoveling North Bellmore, N. )'. MAKE BIG MONEY .;•<.. snow in the yvintcr. I have never noticed a Sharpening Lawn Mowers... . uli Southerner take exception to such \ iews Mr.G.E. of Ark. writes, 'I have had my BLAMES THE yvhether spoken, written, or humorously Universal Grinder 2 mos. and made a net, NORTH profit of $227.** Be your own boss ina or maliciously presented. I hay e been ac- business of your own in your garage Sir: I'm sure you northerners don't know or basement witli the Universal cused of being the author of the "Cluttered Lawn Mower Grinder. No ex- that you might be the cause of all the perience necessary. Send for a National Parks" letter in your September pruvrn sueeess plan KUKK. swamps we have down here in Louisiana, Sound Off! It would be useless to confirm ROGERS MFG. CO. Dept. A-13 LINDSEY. OHIO by giving us all your w ater. Waters drain- or deny this, but I would appreciate your ing more than two-fifths of the area of the advising your Texas readers that the shoe United States flow dow n into our state. is now on the other fc it. NOBODY IS JUST I don't think that we are doing too badly Clyde J. Bagby, Jr. for such a swampy region since Louisiana "Naturally" Eagle Pass, Texas grows more sugar cane than any other state.

It ranks first in the growing of rice and is SAD SACKS ALOFT among the leading cotton growing states. Kern (.1 SKINNY! (-million Sir: General Johnson in his tine article in Cottonport, La. the August 1952 issue wonders how we wenkllne. Look at me now. 'Dynamic Tension" [tic] it in iii-i can spend S60.000,000,000 for the military minutes o day. Let me prove I n

' Tel I lo.w 'Dynamic Ten- Cowcll Post 265 at Jacksonville, N. C. M> mechanics and miscellaneous sad sacks up sion" works. :iii pastes, with photos of All membership expires December 1952. I do for joy rides so they collect fly pay.

— i i Charles Atlas i ~4C m w w.„- A \ not know if I shall be assigned near Gcrrit A. Hamblin "World's Most CHARLES ATLAS. fc* I Jack- Perfectly Dept. 2701. 11S •'•••< 1 E. I sonville on my return to the States in Developed Man." 23rd St., N. V . L «' I Janu- Primrose, Nebr.

5Q • The American Legion Magazine • January, 1953 Symbols That Sell (Continued from page 25) HAIR TYPES and has a new hair-do every few dec- ades to keep up with the changing fash- ions in beauty. One reason why the National Lead Company decided to use a Dutch Boy as their trademark was to eliminate the problem of changing styles of dress. By using a character in quaint, traditional dress, they knew they wouldn't have to make style changes. Incidentally, the "Dutch" boy who modeled for this trademark w as a Montclair, N. J., Irish lad named Michael Brady. Then there are the hard working ani- mals like the Camel of cigarette fame. Howard Dietz studied at Columbia University where the teams are "Lions." When he became a motion picture ad- vertising executive, Dietz sentimentally picked a lion as the trademark for what is now Metro-Goldw yn-Mayer. A suc- €i ItiZ.ASE JOMi. Grease your car . . . not your cession of live ones have roared the role hair! Give your hair IDEAL care. IDEAL'S new ever since. A cigar manufacturer en- secret agent grooms without matting or gluing . . . countered a family of white owls one makes thin hair look thicker, thick hair look naturally evening and the next day christened a neat. Not an animal, vegetable or mineral oil. You FITCH new product White Owl. From a car- can't see it, feel it, smell it! Put IDEAL on . . . it's toon character in Borden's medical gone ! All that's left is all-day grooming. Hair tonic magazine advertising, Elsie the cow became a living trademark w ith enough Get New Fitch JdeaZ Hai> Tonic affairs to require a separate division of the company. •GREATEST GROOMING DISCOVERY SINCE THE COMB Rudyard Kipling, the writer, regis- tered the Ganesa, a symbol of the Hin- du god of wisdom, as a trademark and it adorned most British and American editions of his works. The Smith Brothers and Lydia E. Pinkham regis- tered their own portraits as trademarks and the likenesses of a lot of royalty and statesmen have a commercial im- mortality in trademarks for cigars and tobacco. Prince Albert and Chesterfield are notable examples of this. Trademarks have a long history. Pot- the Amazing tery 4,000 years old bearing the emblem With of the maker has been dug up near Corinth, Greece. For the protection of FLATTENING COMMANDER k the public and as an assurance of the HANDS 98 purity of their metals, goldsmiths and INTERLOCKING Only $2 OF FIRM SUPPORT* silversmiths of the Middle Ages were Test now how you'll feel required to mark their wares. In Eng- wearing the COMMANDER land, the marks were registered at I this way: clasp hands across the abdomen as shown and Goldsmiths' Hall. Some of these "hall- press up and in. Feel good? marks" survive today. Protruding stomach held in? In 1618, a court record noted: "A That's how you'll look and feel when you put on the clothier of Gloucestershire sold very COMMANDER. No leg bands, good cloth, so that in London if they buckles, straps or laces. saw any cloth of his mark they would I Changeable crotch piece. buy it without searching thereof; and r-WARD GREEN CO., Dept.P-941- another w ho made ill cloth put his mark- 113 West 57th Street, New York 19, N. Y. approval in Plain Wrapper by Return on it w ithout his privity; Rush COMMANDER on and an action If delighted with Mail. I'll pay postman $2.98 plus postage. not in for immediate refund. was brought by him who bought the immediate results, I moy return 10 days (Special large Sizes 48 to 60— $3.98.) cloth, for this deceit; and adjudged MY WAIST MEASURE IS maintainable." FREE 10 DAY TRIAL OFFER! Name yourself. the Among the oldest trademarks SEND NO MONEY ! Convince See now amazing difference with your own eyes. Try Address in use, according the appearance reducing COMMANDER at to a compilation of Zone State our expense If not delighted with the imme- City the for sizes 48 to 60) Ward Green Co. Brand Names Foundation, are diate results, return in 10 days for immediate I enclose $2.98 (or $3.98 Royal Worcester, refund. Sent in Plain Wrapper by Return pays postage. Same refund offer holds. Wedgwood and Mail. Don't wait! Act NOW! Also send extra crotch pieces. [7S{ each, 3 for $2.00.) 'TRADE MARK REG. U. S PATENT OFTICI The American Legion Magazine • January, 1953 '51 Spode, china and porcelain marks sold the June-made machine as the "Im- which date from 1751. 1759 and 1770 proved Singer." "June Singer," "New respectively. The world famous boar's York Singer" and "Philadelphia Singer," head mark of Gordon's gin dates from though he had offices neither in New 1769. Mallory hats go back to 1817; York nor Philadelphia. W ilson whisky to 1823; Knox hats to Litigation lasted nineteen years. The 1838; and International Silver's "1847 defendants contended that the name Rogers Brothers" to that year. Singer had reverted to the public with BeYour Own MUSIC Teacher As long as trade was largely local the Singer patents as in the case of the LEARN AT HOME THIS MONEY SAVING WAY and makers of articles were known per- harmonica, the macintosh coat and selections. In- Simple as A-B-C. Your lessons consist of real all stead of tiresome exercises. You read real notes—no "num- sonally to their customers, trademarks linoleum, names of once patent-pro- bers'* or trick music. Some of our 900,000 students are hanrl LEADERS. Everything: Is in print and pictures. First were of little importance. Until devel- tected articles that had become generic. vnu are told what to do. Then a picture shows you how. Soon you are playing the music you like. of Singer attorneys forth the trade- Write for big 36 papfe Free Book and FREE opment mass production and wide put Lesson — Sample. Mention vour favorite Instrument. U. S. School ol Music, BOOKLET distribution in the 19th century, there marks, introduced the full line of Studio C 461. Port Washington, N. Y. was little law on the subject. It w as not Singer machines, and argued that the until 1881 that the U. S. Patent Office name meant "the source of manufac- Wake Up began to register trademarks. ture" rather than a type. Clement One of the first widely sold articles Studebaker, one of many witnesses, To More Comfort was the sewing machine. While earlier testified that he believed only Stude- machines baker could build a Studebaker wagon Without Nagging Backache had been made, Isaac Singer's was the most practical. last and that only Singer could build a Nagging backache, loss of pep and energy, head- When the of kidney aches and dizziness may be due to slowdown patent of the pool under which the first Singer sewing machine. function. Doctors say good kidney function is very important to good health. When some everyday con- machines had been manufactured ex- In a decision by Justice Edward D. dition, such as stress and strain, causes this im- pired in 1877, it was White, the Supreme Court ruled finally portant function to slow down, many folks suffer the Singer design nagging backache— feel miserable. Minor bladder of that time that scores of imitators be- against June and Bent. Justice W hite irritations due to cold or wrong diet may cause getting up nights or frequent passages. gan to produce. They also called their concluded that Singer had become the your kidneys if these conditions Don't neglect machines Singers and imitated generic name of the Singer-type family bother you. Try Doan's Pills—a mild diuretic. Used the successfully by millions for over 50 years. It's amaz- Singer trademarks. The Singer Manu- machine of the seventies but that this ing how many times Doan's give happy relief from these discomforts—help the 15 miles of kidney tubes facturing Company filed suits riifht and did not pass to the public with the filters flush out waste. Get Doan's Pills today' and left. patents w ithout conditions, principally Hardest-fought was one against Frank that each manufacturer should indicate T. June, head of the June Manufactur- who made his machine and "unmistak- ing Company of Chicago, and George ably" inform the public. Justice White Now, at last, you can offer your friends thes P. Bent, a Chicago and Kansas City termed June's imitation of the Singer excitingly different notes! Just showing Free samples pays you $25.00 profit on only 50 boxe sewing machine dealer. Stationery of marks "an injury to private rights and He different! SELL THE UNUSUAL! New I itleas in Kklily Greetings, (James. Books; Cute Salt the a deceit Shakers, new Seeret Pal. Friendship, Eastern Star, June firm described it as "manu- upon the public." The decep- Religious cards, SI (jilts, many Hard-to-Find f items. [ Large, new line assures top sales. Send to- I facturers of the new and greatly im- tive practices of the defendants were day for FItKF Note Samples and Cards on approval. MIDWEST, 1113 Washington, Dept. 60-G, St. Louis 1, Mo. proved Singer Sewing Machine." Metal "perpetually enjoined." stands of its machines embodied the Since then Singer has kept anything word Singer and a monogram, resembling its famous trademarks not "S.M.Co.," which was explained as only off rival sewing machines bur even standing for Standard Machine Co., an off cans of sardines. A court ruled that earlier name of the June enterprise. Bent a man named Stetson, a distant relative

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52 * The American Legion Magazine • January. 1953 of the hatmakers of Philadelphia, could geographical names. Nevertheless, go into the hat business only if his Grand Rapids, for carpet sweepers; El- HUNDREDS OF NEW printed matter made it plain that his gin, for watches; and Canada Dry, for enterprise had no connection with the soft drinks became valuable trademarks. PROFIT SOURCES John B. Stetson Company. A shoe com- Present statutes recognize the possibility pany and other firms that registered of Kem as a paint and a brand of play- 1Uu> yours today in X PRODUCE | the Red Cross as a trademark before ing cards as well as a Siberian river and evicts the New 1953 the organization established itself legal- that Burma can be a shave as well as treasury of ly are allowed to use the device now an Oriental country. only w ith the tagline "no connection A start toward establishing a trade- "NEW PRODUCTS with the American Red Cross." mark can be made simply by putting it At the instance of Vick Chemical, a into use and registering it with the AND SERVICES" court barred a man named Vick from Commissioner of Patents. Unlike an in- vention, which can be patented whether using his own name in connection with This exciting new Journal of Com- the manufacture and sale of any prod- it is used or not, a trademark to be reg- merce 80-page handbook lists and de- lines uct similar to Vick's Vapo-Rub. Vogue istered must be in use. The applica- scribes 1 ,000 new money-making by 7 50 manufacturers. Yours to use, magazine recently enjoined the Vogue tion must show the first date of this and sell, produce or compete with. Get be accompanied by five specimens or School of Fashion Modeling from using your copy now— then follow the daily the name. Tiffany & Co., the famous facsimiles of the mark as well as a fee "New Products" column in The Jour- New York jewelry store, obtained an of $25. If used for five years without nal of Commerce. Your copy sent free with trial subscription of J-of-C— 10 injunction against use of the name by objection after registration, a mark be- weeks for only $5, a saving of $2.50. comes "incontestable." But use must be a motion picture firm which included Mail coupon now — keep track of new nobody named Tiffany, used a diamond profit sources. as an emblem, and advertised its pro- Here arc the products or com- ductions as "gems" and "pearls." panies whose trademarks are 3 THE NEW YORK 25: | ff Except where the public is likely to shown on page ournal at irnnmnte be deceived as to the origin of the prod- 1. White Rock Beverages 53 Park Row, New York 15, N. Y. uct, American trademark law — revised 2. Savage Arms Send me the J. of C. for the next 10 weeks plus in 1885, 1905 and 1947 -and those who my copy of "New Products and Services." 3. Armstrong Tires is enclosed. interpret it usually have allowed the Check for SS 4. Dutch Boy Paint same name and idea to be used as trade- Name. 5. Planter's Peanuts marks in non-conflicting fields. The Address. 6. Gordon's Gin Patent Office has fifty-four classifica- 7. Greyhound Bus Lines City Zone. .State. tions of these. There are Eagle pencils AL-1 8. Seagram's 7 Crown Whiskey and also Eagle brand condensed milk. 9. Hart, Schaffner & Marx Ivory stands for both soap and salt. Life 10. Ethyl Gasoline Savers are candies and also women's Can a Man Or 11. Eastern Air Lines suits. The two recently cooperated in some effective color advertising. Woman My Age continued and the registration renewed Have you a new product for which every 20 years or somebody else may Become a Hotel Executive you want a trademark? turn You can appropriate the mark as "abandoned." Even Though Without the whole problem over to one of the Trademarks also may be "abandoned" Previous Hotel Experience? trademark specialists or services and by allowing their use as generic terms, Would you like t<> step into a well- jgffl-*.: ' paid position in a Hotel. Club. De- they will come up with a list of possible hence the Coca-Cola letters. Aspirin, (H#»; ~ • fVn-e Housing Project. O Hirers' or names and, if needed, two and three- milk of magnesia and cellophane are ik. J*' as Manager, Purchasing Agent. So- dimensional art work. As there is an probably the best-known trademarks to ^HP^ cial Director. Assistant Manager. element of inspiration in the best trade- Hotel Hostess or Executive House- meet this fate. keeper. WouM you like to look for- marks, you would do well, however, ward happily to the future? The Ideal coined names are short, pleas- success of Lewis also to think about it yourself and to ant, easily pronounced and easily re- "After I grad- graduates from 20 obtain for your legal people the sug- uated from the to r>!) PROVES you membered. It is possible to buy me- Lewis School, can! gestions of your advertising agency, they placed me chanical word-finders* in which spin- in "a "Washing- Step Into a Weil-Paid sales ton hotel. Nov. department, wife, Hotel p05il i on secretary and ning dials infinite U turn up an number FREE Book Gives even office boy. In any case, 5Xr of° a they will of words in the pronounceable arrange- choice guest Fascinating Facts feel 0U Mrs a lot more warmly toward the new V »-"« - Our FREE Book, ments of vow els and consonants in Moole "Your Big Oppor- baby if they've had a , hand in naming it. three to six-letter combinations. Experts trinity." explains how you can qualify for a well-paid A new trademark must not. infringe lnam i,. r from recommend the study of Lloyd's reg- position at home, in leisure time; the U.S. Navy, an existing registered FREE I enrolled for one. No portrait or signa- ister of ships for names suggesting tells how you are Lewis National t he he wis ture of of extra cost in the a living person can be registered speed, gallantry and character. Some Placement Service. Most important, $°™ it shows how you can be a Lewis as a trademark without his written au- have resort hotel in trademarks come from lists of Certified Employee — certified to Florida." — C. thorization. good" placed in a po- W. Schaeffer In the case of a dead Presi- flowers. In many classifications, espe- "make when the coupon NOW! dent of sition. Mail the United States, if a widow cially the chemical, medicine and phar- for ALL Veteran Training. Course approved | survives, her consent is required. Other maceutical, so many trademarks have | trademark prohibitions include immoral already been registered that the new- Hotel Training School j Lewis or Room WA-4705. Washington 7, D. C. scandalous matter, representations of comer had better provide himself with ! Send me the Free Book. "Your Big Opportunity." the flag or arms of to quality the United States, some alternate names when invading I without obligation. I wish to know how in my leisure time. any I for a well-paid position at home, other nation or the United Nations, the field. the insignia of any organization, purely If a trademark is likely to be used PRINT NAME & ADDRESS) j ( PLEASE descriptive words and names that are Address *Four of these, for example, come w ith H. | "primarily geographical." Bennett's books, Trade-Marks, Brooklyn, ! City Zone State Check here if eligible for Veterans' Training The law long took a dim view of Chemical Publishing Company, 1949. J

The American Legion Magazine • lanuary, 1953 • 53 in connection with future products, for increasing the power of gasoline ^fttotvioc Folding thought should be given to this as well after 100,000 experiments, he discussed as the immediate requirements. Frigid- it with his attorney, a noted trademark aire, originally and ideally a trademark authority, and asked: Direct Prices And for refrigerators, is now a mark for "What do you think of Ethyl as a Discounts To stoves as well. Its Hotpoint rival, orig- name for the new substance?"

American Legion inally a mark for stoves and irons, is "Terrible," answered the attorney. Clubs, Lodges Hotels now also applied to refrigerators. This "It will sound to everybody like a girl's Societies Service Clubs is incongruous but in either case valu- name." Schools, Churches able good will in the appliance field "Exactly," answered Aiidgeley. WRITE would have been sacrificed if new "That's why I like it." FOR names had been chosen. "But, you'll have great difficulty pro- Manufactured by CATALOG The best trademarks are probably the tecting it," objected the attorney. the Ttlomoe- COMPANY 69 CHURCH STREET COLFAX. IOWA result of the combined thinking of "Not at all," replied the scientist. sales-minded lawyers and legal-minded "Any decent man will protect a girl's sales executives. But good trademarks name." So events proved, and the eu- also have been conceived by poets, phonious trademark helped popularize LA J BUS actors, engineers and even scientists. anti-knock fuel in one of the greatest ANIMALS, FISH, PETS When the late Thomas Midgeley, marketing successes in automobile his- Be a Taxidermist. Save your hunt- ing TROPHIES. Have a fine home- Jr. and others developed tetraethyl lead tory. THE END

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Number three is the pelt-hunting weather or fair, going from hilltop to gunner who casts his hilltop, on foot, ahorse or by car, to per hour heavy-mouthed, OWN $5 slow-trailing hound into good fox keep in touch with hound tonguing, thproof rugs ry "in the ublic build- cover and takes his stand near a known whether the race be hot or just a cold Your ings. If now employed, Own vou can operate in spare or suspected cross-way in an endeavor trail working. time and build up a per- manent profitable full- to He'll fret like until they business time business. Alert deal- bring down Sir Reynard with a load an old hen ers can average $5 hourly profit of Number 2's as he slips along, trying all come home and go hungry to feed they nd $3 on EACH if their servlcemt Na- tionai Price Guide charges, fcasy to to elude his canine pursuer. Such ac- his own and anybody else's hounds that

learn . . . quickly established. DURACLEAN cleans by absorption! tion would be a hanging offense down wander to his doorstep. He eschews no No scrubbing, soaking or shrinkage.

Dirt and grease vanish . . . matted South but in Northern sections it is a weather except a howling wind that pile rises . . . colors revive. Fur- nishings vised again same dav. dura. 'ROOF resists moths and car- respected sport in which the gunner makes the hearing of hound music diffi- etles. Your service backed by onal Money Back 4 Year Warranty. does the double-barreled job of gar- cult or even impossible. W e furnish onougl material to re- ai investment in War- nering a valuable pelt for himself and To him a good fox hunt means com- s. EASY TEKMS. Send klet TODAY. ridding the countryside of a predator plete release from worldly cares and a 3 "' DURACLEAN CO., at trip all heavens. DEERf IEL0. III. the same time. kingly to seven He And now the "hilltopper," the hard- won't dispute your opinion on high bitten dyed-in-the-wool "houn'-dawg finance or the state of the nation, but, I WANT EVERY READER of this Paper to have my big new man" who is my kin and kind. He is brother, when it comes to arguing the SENSATION TOMATO the backbone of the sport, the fellow respective merits of Walker, July, "KING OF THE EARLIES" who thinks of his hounds first, last and Trigg, Goodman, Trumbo or just plain Big solid, scarlet fruit, disease always. Hound cry to him is as hal- pot-licker you've got yourself a debat- resistant, heavy yielder. Ideal for table or canning. Send 125 SEED lowed as an angel chorus to the saints ing pardner from who-laid-the-chunk. postal today for 125 seed rprr above. He loves the chase for all it •There are a number of American fox- and codv of Seed and Nursery Catalog. ' ULL R.H.SHUMWAY SEEDSMAN, Dept. 308, Rockford, ILL. offers, good fellowship under star-lit hound strains other than those men- skies, the matching of the trailing abil- tioned above. Most likely some were I J| mm RELIEVED ity, gameness, endurance, mouth and developed from descendants of Robert IN A JIFFY M H speed of his own hounds with the Brook's first pack in America. or money back sagacity and cunning of a worthy The most popular of these strains is Very first use of soothing cooling, liquid D.D.D. quarry, a trail-seasoned the Walker. astonishing fact is that Prescription positively relieves raw red itch- red or gray fox. An caused by eczema, rashes, scalp irritation, chaf- And under conditions of "No quarter this strain owes much of its early devel- ing other itch troubles. Greaseless, stainless. — asked, but often given." Bank accounts opment to the breeding blood of a 43*! trial bottle must satisfy or money back. Ask your druggist for D. D. D. PRESCRIPTION. or family trees rate no rank in this fra- stolen hound of unknown ancestry! ternity. The man with the best hound This will be news to many fox hunters, is the "man of distinction" here. Catch- even some who breed Walker hounds. FOR ing or killing the fox is not often de- But here is how it happened: YOUR sired. Of course, "blooding" young Moonlight, streaming through the SPARE hounds or an occasional kill for the old scrawny branches of the bordering CAshJTIME ones is sometimes needed as an "incen- scrub oaks, spangled the darkness of the year 1852. MACHINE SAW FILING pays up to $3 or S4 an tive reward." But the chase is the main mountain road. It was in the With a Foley Saw Filer vou can file all Land, bar cross-cut circular saws. Easy to thing, with its exhilarating thrill of Tom Harriss, livestock dealer, jogged operate- no eyestrain. Makes afiHB ' free' primitive urge . . . and, above all, the his horse along in high humor, hum- book "Money Making ^HIw ' FACTS. •• Slums how v.u ..in .TWT Start In spare time CW",'!.* chilling, yet warming, frenzy of the ming as he rode. For he had sold his at home with small > V* ' ff Investment and l.uihl Sjjj t* ,T| flf mad music of the wild. Hound cry is cattle well in the Southern markets, his ness. No canvassing rfSgiSftlK no o his waistline . . . and \ lier 1 one e ^^gT| his bread, butter and meat. He is Tal moneybelt bulged today p — no he was headed for his "Old Kentucky salesman will call. Murray, Dr. Martin, Don Kessel and FOLEY MFG. CO. Jim Bell rolled into one. He's the fel- Home" through the mountain country 139-3 Bide Foley . Minneapolis 18, Minn. w low who'll stay out all night, shivering of Tennessee.

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Rounding a bend, his horse slowed c. Day $20 to $30 to a walk and stopped. Hound music I Moke welled over the mountain top and MAILORDER BUSINESS poured down the "bench," its musical cascade rolling straight toward horse DO PLASTIC LAMINATING AT HOME! ould you like to get orders and cash from practice—then with our Magic Mail Plan can and rider. Harriss dismounted, for like >ur mailman—then in space of hours make get mail orders pouring in daily with cash id ship the things people ordered from in every envelope. No canvassing—no sell- almost every other native of Madison »u? If you have spare time and a little ing. We even supply the circulars you mail are room in kitchen, garage, or basement, to bring back cash and orders. Don't waste County, Kentucky, he was a foxhunter >t the facts about the newest and most a minute. Rush your name. We'll send you. scinating of all home operated businesses. Fit EE and postpaid, pictures, prices, details, at heart. Here was music of a quality f >r the first time a simplified machine all the facts you need to start. Mail coupon ings the fabulous profit of Plastic Sealing or send name on postcard. No charge. to check even an impatient rider far id Plastic Laminating within the reach of e small operator. Anyone can learn to WARNFR ELECTRIC CO., 1512 Jarvis Av. from the hearth of home, and he wanted -erate the machine with a few minutes DEPT. L 221 CHICAGO 26. ILLINOIS to enjoy it in silence. WARNER ELECTRIC CO., 1512 Jorvis Av. Thousands of Beautiful Art Creations "Wind's in my favor. Maybe he'll Make Dept. L-221 Chicago 26, III. THIS MAN . . COSTUME JEWELRY • CIGARETTE BOXES At no cost to me, please rush com- cross here," whispered the Ken- TRAYS • CANDLESTICKS • COASTERS, about ... is taking out of plete details postage prepaid. I am • ..ALL IN the machine a Plas- LAMP BASES BOOK ENDS. under no obligation. tuckian to himself, as the hound cry tic Sealing Job—or- SPARKLING COLORED PLASTIC, dered by mail — only Name 11c in material cost brings hack $2.f>8 in Address cash by mail. Capac- i t v of machine: City ..Zone State.. $25.00 profit per (7 V*> hour of operation.

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The American Legion Magazine • January, 1953 • 55 in the "way back yonder" pedigree of not been confined to this country alone. MEN WANTED! almost every Walker foxhound of the They have been successfully used in present day. practically every country in the world, Make $15-$20 in Few Hours Harriss presented the hound to his and on every type of ground game, Spare Time—up to $2109° a Week FULL TIME — with Amazing staunch friend and neighbor, George where the talents of a trail-hound are D-FROST-O-MATIC! Washington Maupin, the most famous practical and desired. Millions of housewives want this foxhunter of his day, w hose memory Tennessee Lead was a medium-sized sensational new Automatic Refrig- still lives affectionately in the hearts of black dog, w ith a small tan spot over erator Defroster! No more messy hand defrosting! Just plug in D-FROST-O- all devotees of the chase as "Uncle each eye, tan on his muzzle and jaws, MATIC and refrigerator is defrosted auto- rest, matical ly every night! Sales easy, sure when you leave Wash." After a short the new- and tan points on his under-pinnings. He on TRIAL housewives D-FROST-O-MATIC FREE — comer was thrown into a red-hot fox was different from the average Walker won't let you take it out! Saves money, food, time, work! Big profits tor you— up to $210.00 a week full race with the hounds of his new owner hound of today in that he had a rather time—$15 to $20 in just a few spare hours! Start spare easily! time and build bip. prosperous business . . . quickly, and those of John W. Walker, Mr. thin coat and no brush on his tail. He Rush Name Today for Profit Details SELLY Of Maupin's close friend who lived in the was not prepossessing in appearance, and FREE TRIAL PLAN! California Garrard. started in his More than 29,000,000 prospects waiting! adjoining county of but he carried himself with dignity and spare time Kush your name and address today. We'll sure-profit almost identi- in striking and now sells airmail exciting facts, proof and Both packs were bred what he lacked looks he Free Trial plan. Nooblifration. Write today. i:,mi U-Krost- cally alike, for these two men saw "eye- made up for in that priceless quality, O-Matics a D-FROST-O-MATIC, Dept. S 10 month! 173 W. Madison Street, Chicago 2, III. to-cye" in many things, particularly "fox-sense," and in speed, gameness and WILL PAY $10.00 those that had to do with foxhound per- the other qualifications of a first-class ancestors of their dogs foxhound. a clear, EACH FOR CERTAIN LINCOLN PENNIES formance. The He had short mouth, INDIANHEADS $50.00; DIMES were brought to Kentucky from Vir- easily recognizable in the pack and 1000.00. SEND DIME FOR ginia by Daniel .Maupin, "Uncle when he did not have the lead, he was

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three hounds that looked like Tennes- arsdalls, the Gentrys, the Clays and the see Lead, thorough tests in the field Goodmans contributed much. revealed that they resembled him in These hounds were first known as WANTED nothing but appearance. the Maupin strain. With the passing MAN WITH CAR The "accident" of Tennessee Lead, of "Uncle Wash," the Walker family, while laying the cornerstone, was not including W. S., E. H., W., A. K. J. No Time Like the sole factor in the and Woods, carried on extensive breed- Q metamorphosis Now to Get In of the Walker foxhound. For several ing activities, carefully selecting their McNess Business'- years before the trim black-and-tan was broodstock for qualities of perform- It's no trick to make good money when you tied with the stock-dealer's string, ance. The strain became a family enter- use your car as a McNess "Store on Wheels." Farmers buy everything UseYour "Uncle Wash" and his friends had prise. Careful breeding records were they can from McNess Men because McNess Products are tops in quality, CAR realized that an outcross was necessary kept along with a record of the char- represent extra values. Attractive busi- ness-getting prizes and premiums; also di to Raise if the quality of their hounds was to be acteristics of individual hounds. money-saving als to customers make i selling McNessdaily necessitiesasnap. Your maintained. About this time they had No strain of American foxhounds has Supply Capital—Start We Now! PAY There's no better work anywhere. Pays I made arrangements with Billy Fleming, been so carefully documented as has well, permanent, need no exi>erience to start, and we supply capital to help you little a Philadelphia merchant with whom the Walker. In an entrancing book get started quick. You begin making inonev first dav. Write at once for McNess Dealer Book. It's l' KliE. they had traded, and who frequently entitled Walker Hounds, Their Origin Tells all—no obligation. (1) went to England, to bring back for and Develop!)lent, Woods Walker has THE McNESS CO., 43 Clark St., Freeport, III. them a pair of hounds. recorded an early history of the strain. Men's Genuine Nylon Hose Fleming secured Rifler and Marth, Field performance has always been kept respectively importance and male and female, from the a matter of paramount ""•rantood to Wear e Months Buccleuch kennels. In due time these for a full century the strain has been you get new hose FREE! dogs arrived in Kentucky and proved noted for its sheer merit and versatility. their worth, not only as producers when Most of the present day Walkers are crossed on the native Virginia and predominantly white, with markings of Kentucky stock of the Maupins, Walk- black, tan, red, lemon or gray. Occa- ers and their friends, but also as sterling sionally the black-and-tan color of field performers. Tennessee Lead and Tennessee Lead appears, but in all the English dogs were just "what the hounds any color of a good hound is a doctor ordered" to balance the blood good hound color. 25c postage, sa< and establish a strain that bred true to Just pick any Walker hound, out- LINCOLN TAILORS Dept. AM 3 Lincoln, Nebr type in hunting instinct, pedigree stamina, "fox standing in quality. Trace his \ not everyone does as well, but E. O. Lockin, / sense" and all-around high quality. No "way back yonder." And the chances ^Lu hti started a business of his oivn, reports... other outcrosses were made for forty are you'll find the magic name of Ten- for 12 months I've averaged years. Then, Woods Walker, a grand- nessee Lead, the stolen hound that son of John W. Walker, iecalls that started a strain. (tQiiii PER MONTH no less than five separate attempts were No matter what the family, the fox- made to further improve the strain by hound knows no superior on the Ameri- *OUU INCOME introducing desirable blood from the can hunting scene for versatility, nose, —most of it clear profit for me! "outside." AH were failures. stamina, natural hunting intelligence "Uncle Wash" Maupin and John W. and gameness. No dog commands more • Mr. Lockin expresses his grateful Walker were not alone in their work respect or a warmer welcome. And on thanks for the opportunity to make of originating and establishing the these crisply cold nights when the stars a decent living on his own. Many men have discovered how to be independ- Walker strain. The breeding activities seem a bit closer and the fire-glow a ent, to be free of bosses and layoffs. of Neil Gooch, Ans Martin, Colonel bit brighter, the ghost-trail-cry of a L. A. Eagles grossed more than $200 "/ Duncan, Colonel Caperton, John Ben- little black and tan hound sings in the his first week. R. E. Traynor says, made $62 gross in one day." Others nett, the Deathcrages, the Whites, heart of the never-complaining, ever- report gross up to $12,000 per year. Hamp Merritt, Sam Boon Lear, William enthusiastic "hill-topper." May his clan How much you make depends largely onyou. Irvine, the Williams family, the Van- increase! the end You need no special, skill, no large in- vestment. My Boy Sato No shop necessary-. (Continued from page 13) Our ELECTRIC RUG washer cleans rugs, carpets right Sato's interest in affairs of the heart greatness of the United States. They on floor . . . helps to show their natural was matched by his generosity. For study its pages by the hour. Girls copy color and beauty. So efficient and safe, used by largest hotels and railroads. quite some time, the PX had been out the dresses and boys learn English by You take no risk. 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He no need so much socks. lieve, $22.50. When Chicago informed • Send at once (no obligation) your FREE • booklet containing information about your * So I speak his boy-san. Each day I take us this was "not available" Sato * picked • electric rug washer and how I can start m y • one pair socks of Mr. Laconga for you. out a gabardine suit. As he took a child's own permanent, profitable business. Each night wash and put back. Every- size, the price was less than the coat. Nome. thing okay." Noting this, he had added to the list Address- To the Japanese, the "Montgummy- several pairs of socks and other items City Wah" catalogue is final proof of the that miraculously totaled exactly $22.50!

The American Legion Magazine • January. 1953 • 57 LEARN Sato w as not only my guide, he was informal affair anyway, as patients are my mentor and my conscience as well. often cared for by their families, who MEAT CUTTING There w as a heavy training schedule in come in every day and cook meals for TRAIN QUICKLY in 8 short effect at the time and all officers were them on habachis. Finally we ended up weeks for a blight future with security in the vital called upon for a great deal of extra in the tubercular ward, a huge shed >v meat business. Trained meat duty. One night I arrived home after with a wooden floor and sides open to men needed. Good pay, full- time jobs, year-around income, no Iav-offs — a prolonged field problem and came in the winter, filled with beds crowded HAVE A PROFITABLE MARKET OF YOUR OWN! tired and ready for bed, when the together, all reeking of disinfectant. In LEARN BY DOING AT NATIONAL phone rang. It was the Post Adjutant the room were patients of all ages, the Get your training under actual meat market and I had been Officer conditions in our big modern cutting and put on Duty for hopeful and the hopeless, men who had processing rooms and retail department. that night. been there for years and youngsters PAY AFTER GRADUATION Something snapped. I decided that I lying w ide-eyed and silent. Here was Come to National for complete 8 weeks course and pay your tuition in easy installments felt ill and was unable to go on duty. an example of the unconscious cruelty after you graduate. Diploma awarded. Free employment help. Thousands of successful Sato followed me up to the room. "You of the East, a reminder of how narrow graduates. OUR 28th YEAR! no go Post tonight?" he asked. "No," the margin is betw een hope and despair FREE CATALOG — SEND TODAY Send now for big new illustrated National I snarled. "I'm not going to the Post. for these people with their ready smiles School catalog. See students in training. Read I'm sick. Let them get somebody else and impassive bearing. Then Sato said what graduates are doing and earning. No obligation. Write TODAY. G.I. Approved. tor a change." quietly, "This is old men's room w here

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something in his hopeful, bewildered pool myself. I had prided myself that

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would not have to go to the "old men's 1 had also brought along my powerful time for C. P. A's examinations or executive accounting p« Previous Personal unde experience unnecessary. training room." I didn't what the Hallicrafter so that he could hear his or staff of C. P. A's. Placement counsel an *-lp. Write for free understand hook. "Accountancy, the Profession That Pays." "old men's was and as the beloved Beenga Crosbee and 1 under- LASALLE Extension University. 417 So. Dearborn St. room" Oc- A Correspondence Institution Dept. 1361-H, Chicago 5, III. cupation Forces didn't meddle in Japa- stand that the hotel staff used to gather nese affairs on an individual basis, the around it to hear programs from all o w hole thing slipped my mind. About over the w orld. Your*ABILITIES that time Sato was due to have a birth- As we drove back to the Post, 1 for Success and Happiness! day and I asked him what he would glanced at the happy little figure be- hi.' nsfo •d KNOW yi s, heeds — and answers to like . . . intending to give him another side me who had thus celebrated his iDlems, our ot'fTAnizat ion of ps; is, analysts, personnel manage Montgomery-Ward catalogue to con- birthday and 1 was sure that Sato's God, Insists and business men, lie) find your proper niche in life, i'l sult. .(Is al fa« whoever he is, must have put a golden elf. helpi To my surprise he was rather vague mark beside his father's name.

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to Yamato city. At that time I owned hotel (all of whom spoke excellent

blue it . . . Learn Facts on a and silver jeep and keeping English ) on their favorite subject shining was one of Sato's jobs. Al- democracy. For many hours we dis-

though I knew he liked to ride in it I . . in Chronic Ailments cussed its aspects . how everyone was somewhat surprised that he would America had a chance to achieve what- settle for a birthday present of a ride. his talents permitted, of the many FREE BOOK — Explains Causes, ever The next Sunday, however, wc drove opportunities open to men and women Effects and Treatment to the city. Once there he announced to make life better for themselves and that he would like to visit a friend of children, of the dignity of the Avoid their his in a hospital; would 1 like to go individual and how it is safeguarded. Dangers with him? Sato's command of English was too of Delay Somehow he couldn't seem to locate limited to enable him to participate, his friend at all and we wandered but his quick eyes would follow us as Neglected piles, fistula anil colon troubles often through the rambling structure, full of he would sit in a corner polishing boots spread infection and cause other chronic condi- tions. Write today for 171-page FREE HOOK. clattering humanity and gusts of icy or pressing clothes. One night, after Learn facts. McCleary Clinic and Hospital, C 1 150 wind. hospital is a rather what I considered had been a rather Kims Blvd., Excelsior Springs, Mo. A Japanese

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brilliant dissertation, Sato was cleaning The idea caught on like a powder let a tough job up after the rest had gone. Finally he flash. Boys and girls started to study Why spoke up. "Sah," he said quietly, "de- English with an oriental tenacity of pur- give you a chronic mocracy very wonnerful thing. Japan pose which startled me. Suggestions no have much democracy, I think." were advanced for improvements.

Somewhat surprised, 1 assured him that Waste was cut down. Service became his country was being given an oppor- even better than before. ACHING BACK? tunity to see what it was like. Then he 1 was elated with the idea until one Ever wonder why hard work makes back muscles said, "Every time hotel get new man, day Sato brought up another problem. ache and throb night after night? (It didn't when you were younger!) The reason is simple. As your Mr. Matsudo bring friend from Yamato. It seemed that under the new system muscles get older, they no longer support you Without support, your midsection can get Bar-boys and waitresses stay same job. the individual employees wanted to properly. too strained and tired to "snap back" as it once did. (Maybe in America boys and girls get talk to me from time to time, but they So you ache. Fortunately, however, there's an easy, pleasant way to get . . chance." were embarrassed because the only Instant relief. I was dumbfounded at the implica- channel led thru Mr. Matsudo, w ho in- Bracer Supporter Belt is the answer. Bracer is the s that gives firm tions in his remarks. 1 had been content terpreted for them. Again 1 sensed in kind of man garment support to the muscles that aren't supporting you. Helps re- unspoken attempt to to let the handful of educated Japanese Sato's words the lieve backache, helps you feel less tired. Helps you . . entrenched run the hotel, hire and fire employees, strike a blow at the deeply Look better, too. assign jobs, never checking up as long hierarchy which evidently still man- Bracer helps pull your stomach back to its natural position. Helps you stand straighter and taller. Its as the hotel ran smoothly . . . and here aged to run things. The problem could wide waist band is knit of cool, elastic cotton. Tube-weave leg straps can't curl or bind. Attached was Sato speaking up for all the patient, not be solved without bringing someone or detachable pouch models—each with convenient hardworking employees waiting to see else in from the outside as Sato's Eng- fly front. $3.95 and up at drug, men's wear, surgi- cal supply stores. Get your Bracer today! what democracy was really like. And lish was not good enough and besides, FREE BOOKLET For additional there was something else, too, some- he himself was a part of the hotel. lads, write today for tree book- " let, "Feel Better. Look Better thing I had been wondering about . . . Finally, as a start, I suggested a party. Bauer 8, Black, 309 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago 6, III., Dept. AL-1. that tough, smooth facade which the 1 knew the Japanese love parties and Japanese erect about their daily lives are at their best in a convivial atmos- which is so impossible for a Westerner phere. 1 felt 1 knew enough Japanese Bracer ever to crack. I seemed to sense that and they enough English so that with 0 SUPPORTER BELT Made by Bauer & Black Sato, in his instinctive their diffidence in a bit of way, was trying washed away Division of The K.-n.lall Co. to give me a glimpse behind it. saki, we could manage to talk. Sato re- Sato, like Pilate, did not stay for an ceived the idea with great enthusiasm. Now Many Wear answer that night. The next day 1 con- 1 gave him a list of names (excluding sulted the Labor Office and after sev- the managing staff) for a get-together FALSE TEETH eral conferences, 1 announced a new the following Saturday night. During With More Comfort plan in the hotel. From that time on, the week, however, I noted a diminu- FASTEETH, a pleasant alkaline (non- hiring of new employees would be re- tion of his eagerness for a party. Finally, acid) powder, holds false teeth more firmly. To eat and talk in more comfort, just sprin- stricted to menial jobs. Vacancies in on Saturday morning, 1 checked on the kle a little FASTEETH on your plates. No all positions would be filled from be- arrangements. Yes, the inn had been gummy, gooey, pasty taste or feeling. low. I had worked out a sort of "career selected. The dinner would be ready Checks "plate odor" (denture breath). Get FASTEETH at any drug store. plan" for each department whereby a but there was a problem. Mr. Matsudo's man starting as a laborer, and attending w ife was ill and he could not come, so language sessions at night, could theo- there would be no party, too bad. 0RL0N Work Uniforms retically work himself up to Mr. Mat- "What the hell are you talking Coining Money for Salesmen! sudo's job. about?" was my reply. "You know Mr. The billion-dollar work uniform business is up for grabs! Miracle ORLON UNIFORMS make wool and cotton obsolete! Outwears wool 3-to- 1; outwears cotton 5-to-l. What's more, ORLON is acid-proof, water-repellent, grease-resistant. Looks like wool, tai- & -40 like but clean in soap lors wool— washes t and water. Drys out with original fac- tory press! Everybody buys—service stations, garages, factories, etc. Huge

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The American Legion Magazine • January, 1953 • 59 Matsudo wasn't invited at all. I don't return to the States, I began to realize understand what has happened. But the how big a void would be left in my life Taking Vitamins? party will be held and with the people without Sato's nightly "Good night, I invited." Sato left without further ar- sah, see you tomorra." I had no idea Cut Your to Costs up 50% gument. of the impression Sato must have picked A Postcard Will Bring You That night I couldn't find Sato any- up of America after two-and-a-half FREE Catalog where. However, at the appointed time years of occupation forces and moving that lists practically every known combination of vitamins and vitamins and minerals. I went to the inn, located in the heart pictures, but I asked him if he would Also FREE Vitamin Guide Book of the village. There the large room like to come to America. His eyes that shows you how to read a had been beautifully prepared, the pur- lighted up for a moment and then he vitamin label and compare values. ple cushions spread on the tatamis, the said, "I like America verry much, I No longer need you pay $4. $5. $6, up to 515, per 100 capsules for the same vitamins your Doctor advises. After long, lacquered table was in place set think. But verry far away from Japan 20 minutes' reading of this Guide Book you will under- stand vitamins as you never have before. You will not be with bowls and chopsticks, glasses and and mamma-san and pappa-san. Maybe fooled again by confusing, mysterious labels; you will be able to pick up any vitamin product and know if you are blue and white saki cups. Flowers filled every night I cry." getting your money's worth. In this free catalog you are sure to find the combination of vitamins or vitamins and the tokonomo. The shojiis had been I told him I would come back and he minerals you are now using. Compare the potencies and the prices and you'll be amazed at the savings of up to drawn back and the cherry trees, heavy believed me, even on the docks at 50%. Stop buying vitamins blindly. Send postcard today for free guide book and catalog to Vitamin-Quota Dept. with blossoms, shimmered in the moon- Yokohama when the ship slowly left I6T. 880 Broadway, New York 3. N. Y. or Dept. I6T, 1125 Crenshaw Blvd.. Los Angeles 19, Cal. light. the pier and the band played "Senti- But there were no guests. mental Journey" and that most moving

manima-san was a quivering . . Syne." Earn '500 CASH The mass of all songs . "Auld Lang He plus 24 wood card of anxiety, bowing and shuffling about stood, very small and very alone, amid tables, plus double 48 in great agitation. I assured her that the hundreds of Japanese who had come decks of cards for your Legion Post! No risk. there would be a party and then sat for a last tearful goodbye to the Amer- Nothing to pay. For alone in the beautiful room sipping the icans whom they had come to love. details write F. W. jasmine tea she had brought me. I had the gods were incredibly gener- MATHERS, Dept. A.L., But Mt. Ephraim, N. J. a vague feeling of having been through ous and I did come back. This time, this before. Then I remembered what however, to Korea, and on my first

it was. It was the parable in the Bible leave I located the place where Sato FREE FOR ASTHMA about the man who prepared a feast for was working. He was a barboy at the If you suffer with attacks of Asthma and choke guests who did not come. I was just plush GHQ Club and one morning I and gasp for breath, if restful sleep is difficult because of the struggle to breathe, don't fail to about to call in the mamma-san and stood in the ornate hall as the small, send at once to the Frontier Asthma Company for tell her — figuratively, of course — to white-coated figure hurried down the a FREE trial of the FRONTIER ASTHMA MEDICINE, a preparation for temporary symp- go out in the highways and byways passage, a wide smile on his broad- tomatic relief of paroxysms of Bronchial Asthma. No matter where you live or whether you have and get some guests when the shoji slid planed little face . . . "Sah . . . you come faith in any medicine under the sun, send today back and Sato, his face flushed and back! You say before you will come for this free trial. It will cost you nothing. Frontier Asthma Co. 439-T Frontier Bldg, beaming, entered, followed by the in- back and now you come." I took his 462 Niagara St. Buffalo 1, N. Y. vited guests, each slipping off his or her small hands in mine and then 1 knew You Are Invited To Earn V\ shoes and crouching for an instant in that our friendship had survived and EXTRA MONEY EASILY the traditional Japanese greeting. would survive the barriers of language table filled and time. With CARDINAL Greeting Cards When the was with the and space BOXES It's easier to make big money in spare time smiling guests, I suggested that the He wanted to know where I was APPROVAL with our bin, new line. 21 -card $1 Every- screens be drawn, but Sato whispered staying and I told him. "That's not so Assortment, Exclusive Stationery ; Cash "W Bonus. No experience is needed. Costs Guaranteed by "A . . . "Sah, please, you leave open so good place," he said. "All time have nothi to Compare. Send for samples, y^d Housekeeping cflR0)NflL CRAFTSMEN Dep t. 59-A. people can see democratic party." So livah!" 1400 State Ave., Cincinnati 14, Ohio the screens remained open while the We had a day together in Tokyo. rice and fish, tempura and tea, came He had intended that the day be on him MEN-WOMEN, LEARN S m+ Jl a 9"1* and went. Then came the saki and the but 1 couldn't let him do that, as w party waxed loud and happy. After the day in w artime Tokyo can take many SkilWe*tP*»* MAKE GOOD MONEY At HOME first a barboy's salary. It was SECRETS OF FRENCH INVISIBLE REWEAVING toast, drunk to their beloved Gen- months of Repair burns, tears and moth holes in suits, dresses, etc. eral to talk; about a day of reminiscence, of laughter at lew No previous expene ded. Big profit c MacArsir, they began come from Homes, Clea :rs. Dept. Stores. Up to scenes and times, and for possible, spare or full time. No ov head or expense for ma- their ideas, their hopes, their sugges- remembered ie WITHOUT at home, dull gray RISK. FREE details write NOW Airmail reaches us overnighT tions — in a flood of English-Japanese me a shining respite from the SKIL-WEAVE, Sul 1 2 1 Westwood, Los Angeles 24, California. which needed no interpreter. of Korea. Finally we went to dinner at of Finally, Sato leaned over and said, Momoyama's . . . the showplacc 'How to "Sah, Mr. Matsudo's wife now O.K. Tokyo with its thick red carpet, the Become a No more sick. He can come to party rose-tinted panels, the brass-edged black now?" Even as I nodded, the shoji slid lacquer furniture and superb French Mail Order back and the manager and his wife, fol- cuisine. | lowed by the rest of the staff, entered. Tw o Japanese girls, kneeling on silk- Millionaire As I sat back and watched the laugh- cushions, plucked the strings of the

I kondo and above the clink of crystal Road the inside facts about ing, happy group, pondered on how hundreds of "little fellows" who Sato ever managed to swing such an and silver, the plangent notes of "China are running Mail Order busi- enterprise. For several weeks afterward, Night" and "Red Lights in the Harbor" nesses from their homes—many familiar spell. Sato, the making $20,000 and more ev- from words spoken here and there, I wove their old ery year! Learn how small in- managed to piece together the events proud little grandson of a samurai, sat vestments ($16.80 in one case!) of the night but when I asked him he across from me in his new blue suit, have mushroomed into profits of thousands. (odorless!) This incredible reprint from Mechanix Illustrated will merely said, "Very much work. Verry his hair shiny with pomade be sent absolutely free, along with details showing nice you ask Mr. Matsudo afterward, neatly handling the silver and napery how you can quickly master the secrets of getting or- eaten a meal of ders and money in your daily mail, in a business that's so democracy no make one Japanese as though he had never all yours. Rush your name today. A postcard will do. mad with other Japanese." rice and seaweed on a rice-paddy dike. North Clark Street TL. I IAJ CIIDlfTV 7070 When the time approached for my Finally, when the meal was over, he I 116 L. If. oUltVCI Dept. 181, Chicago 26, III.

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asked me to take him back to Korea to, so that once again he could share N with me. I described in great detail the my life. £AS£ i cold, the monotony, the danger, but to But because I have learned not to no avail. "I want come Korea with you, trust the gods of chance too far, 1 said sah," he said quietly. He was willing to goodbye a second time, standing in the 1 give up his job in the splendid GHQ warm brightness of Momoyama's while COLD Club without a qualm to live in the dark the shivering strings played a sad song. bitter winter of Korea, to get up before The Koreans believe that when a man MISERY : dawn to light fires, fill oil cans, wash goes to war he should leave his soul be- ^^^ clothes in the freezing rivers, with dis- hind him with a friend until he returns, w Take ease and danger as his daily compan- lest he lose it in the fray. ions. He had complete confidence in I hope that mine, such as it is, will

ability to simply take aboard always be in as as those TabcintkAHO my him capable hands «,,. U. S. Pol. Off. the plane with me, if I really wanted of my boy, Sato. the end AT ALL DRUG STORES * 45c and 75c SIZES

They've Moved in on TV buy direct! SAVE "HALF! (Continued from page 27) Genuine GABARDINE "turn Actors Equity Association (union lard Lampell and Sam Moore) control DRESS PANTS of stage actors) to the revolutionary RWG, as this is written. A vigorous for Year Around Wear cause." They denied it. Bob Reed (Rob- anti-communist group, however, is in- ert Caille), vho di: husband of Adelaide Bean, creasing in influence. popular Slightly Imperfect Defects very slight, do was the party organizer of TV actors CP colonization in radio and TV feet wear. Thousands or, add 5(»c per pai SEND NO MONEY . Send r waist* ]2.so Bell" size. 1st, 2d, 3d color choi of about 400 CP members and collab- nues" of communist cultural work: (1) 1 or 2 prs. (belt free with 2 prs.) Pa> postman price, plus small C.O.D. Oi FREE orators. This bloc was often able to con- Cultural activities "outside direct capi- send price plus 25c pstg. , save C.O.D Money Back Guar. 53 vrs. in business. trol important membership meetings, LINCOLN TAILORS, Dept. AMI, Lincoln and hence committees. WAIXV In September 1952, TvA merged with CARBURETOR TOO RICH the American Federation of Radio Art- LcV us Iwe A MAKES MOTORIST TOO POOR Car owners who are wasting money, getting ists (AFRA) to become the American \Me A- oor gas mileage from over-rich mixtures, will bo pleased to learn how to save gas Federation of Television and Radio VACU MATING OVER-RICH MIXTURES. please!! Vacu-matic fits all cars, trucks, tractors. Artists (AFTRA). AFRA, after sharp ^ Is Automatic . operates on supercharge minutes. struggles, was securely anti-communist. principle. Installed in a few SALESMEN WANTED! Big Profits Present indications point to control of For FREE particulars, how you can install on your own car for introducing, send name, address on postcard to AFTRA by the majority of anti-com- VACU-MATIC, 7617-1959 W. State St., Wauwatosa, Wis. munists, who are thoroughly alert to the schemes of the small but militant FREE OUTFIT STARTS YOU IN BIG MONEY SHOE BUSINESS! communist "fraction." We furnish everything FREE to set you up In 1948, William M. Sweets, notable in your own profitable full or spare time sh business. Just 3 easy sales a day brings up 1 supporter of CP fronts and causes, was $84 a week EXTRA! Repeat orders mean big steady profits. No experience or investment elected President of the Radio and needed. You feature over 150 fast -selling / styles in dress, sport, work shoes for men Television Directors Guild. He re- including beautiful Nylon mesh shoes with Air Cushion innersoles. Also spe signed his RTDG presidency on Sep- cial kinds of shoes for different occu- pations. Amazing range of sizes and tember 28, 1948, refusing to sign a non- widths. Fit customers stores are un- able to take care of . Start now by sell- communist affidavit. Anti-communists ing to friends, neighbors, relatives. W KITE Everyone is your prospect. Send post- TODAY predominate in RTDG today, opposed (Fr 1935 A.L.M.) card Today for FREE Selling Outfit! Consolidated Shoe System, Dept. CD- 125, Chtppe by a group including Peter Lawrence, a notable figure in the communist cul- talist control" and (2) Cultural activi- tural front. ties "within the scope of the great com- INVENTORS The National Television Committee mercialized organizations of the bour- If you believe that you have nn Invention, you should fin out how to protect it. We at 2 registered Patent Attorney; represents TV writers, pending final geoisie." Foster called for the utiliza- Send for copy of our Pat* nt Booklet "How to Protet Your Invention," and an ' Invention Record" form. N determination of union jurisdiction. tion not only of party members but obligation. They are y >urs for the i sking. NTC representatives from the Radio also — in certain areas — of "liberals." McMORROW, BERMAN & DAVIDSON Sd Patent Attorneys Writers Guild as this is written include Foster's 1946 directive has been im- 146-H Victor Building Washington 1, D. C. Jack Bentkover, Howard Rodman, plemented by CP Cultural Chairman Stanley H. Silverman, Reuben Ship and V. Jerome in J. published speeches of START A Milton Merlin. Merlin, 1951-1952 Na- June, 1947 and December, 1950, in tional President of RWG, once signed which Jerome indicated how "progres- BUSINESS this a CP election petition and has had a po- sives" could and must exert a "progres- Quick Way tent front record. His predecessor in sive influence" on the content of their

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