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The American Legion [Volume 130, No. 2 (February 1991)] m FOR . C AN D SOl/NTR Y Februarys 991 • * Two Dollars SKY SEARCI ARE WE ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE? * GANGLAND TERROR I ' # ' » » • • • •* I HABAND COMPANY FIND YOUR SIZE 265 North 9th Street SI34-36) MI38-40) LI42-44) XLI46-48I *Add $2 each for sizes: Paterson, NJ 07530 2XK50-52) 3XLI54-56) WHAT HOW Yes! Send me 7TL-39G SIZE? MANY? Jackets. I enclose $_ plus B Grey $2.45 postage & handling. C Burgundy Check Enclosed D Royal Visa DMC Exp.: E Black Card # Exp.: City. Zip. lOO^^factjon J^aranteedj9xJ^^ _ Windproof! Rainproof! ATTENTION: Sports Fans, Hikers, Dog Walkers, Construction Men, ALL Outdoor Enthusiasts — HURRY IF INTERESTED! 1 100% Satisfaction GUARANTEED or your money back any time! You can't go wrong. Take one, take two - GROUP ORDERS WELCOME, TOO! Send today. HABAND 265 North 9th Street Paterson, NJ 07530 The Magazine for a Strong America Vol. 130, No. 2 A R T 1 C Ln En RECOURSE FOR THE FLAG The will ofmainstreamAmerica can prevail. By Herman Belz 14 TWELVE YEARS AND OUT! Why congressmen should call it quits after six terms. By IrvingKristol 16 SAVE ENERGY 37 WAYS TO on Common-sense tips that can saveyou money. By LesterDavid 20 SKY SEARCH Man's quest in thefinalfrontier continues. By Gurney Williams III 21 GANGLAND U.S.A. Big city gangs are now in small-town America. By Robert McGarvey 25 CURBING CADLEPORN X marks the spot onyour television dm. By Robin Musiol A CHAPLAIN IS CALLED HOME One ofthe Four Chaplains was also a Legionnairefaithful. ByWyattFox 30 A CANDLE IN THE DARK The Legion helps in thefight against eye diseases. By Edward Edelson 32 CASUALTY OFWAR He survived combat, butnotaVAbureaucracy. ByJoy Powell 34 THE LEGION REMEMBERS MANUEL PEREZ A combat hero's deeds are recalled. By Rubin Torres 36 BROTHERS IN ARMS Brothers who served the nation and the Legion. 40 OPERATION MAIL CALL Legion delivery ofletters sparkspen-pal relationships. 42 RELIEF LACKED TEAM WORK Legion studyfindsproblems with FEMA's disaster assistance. 46 DEPARTMENTS BIG ISSUES Should Congress Establish a National Health-Care Systemm? 12 LETTERS 4 VETERANS UPDATE 38 LEGIONNAIRES INACTION 52 COMMANDER'S MESSAGE 6 LEGION NEWS 44 PARTING SHOTS 68 OPINIONS 8 VETERANS ALERT 50 COVER TrifidNebula. By Camerique. The American Legion Magazine, a leader among national general-interest publications, is published monthly by The American Legion for its 3 million members. These military-service veterans, working through 16,000 community-level posts, dedicate themselves to God and country and traditional Amer- ican values; strong national security; adeguate and compassionate care for veterans, their widows and orphans; community service; and the wholesome development of our nation's youths. GO FOR GOD AND COUNTRY National Headquarters & Editorial Offices 700 N. Pennsylvania St. P.O. Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-635-8411 Solution Robert S. Turner National Commander Daniel S.Wheeler For Impotence Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Joe Stuteville Managing Editor Raymond H. Mahon effective and safe, And no treatment has proven to be Simple, Associate Editor ErecAid System® can put safer in over 15 years of use. T. Douglas Donaldson impotence in your past with- ErecAid System is medically Assistant Editor out the risk and expense of surgery approved and available with a Ken Scharnberg Assistant or drugs. An excellent first step, prescription for under S400. When Editor ErecAid System may be the only medically necessary, ErecAid Anthony Miller Assistant Editor step you will ever have to take. System is approved for reimburse- Simon Smith ment by some Medicare and com- A SIMPLE NATURAL-LIKE Art Director mercial insurance carriers. METHOD, EFFECTIVE AND William L. 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Kelley, National Commander's Rep- resentative, Wayne, PA; James D. Baker, Tulsa, OK; George F. Ballard, Belleville, IL; Sam Barney, Lancaster, OH; J. Leslie Brown Jr., Louisville, KY; Joseph Chase, Hatboro, PA; Donald Conn, South Bend, IN; James W. Conway, Charlestown, MA; Lincoln Cox, KirbyWV; Orval E. Faubus, Conway, AR; James H. Hall, Hopewell, NJ; Halbert G. Horton, Topeka, KS; W.B. (Brad) Jorgens, Beardsly, MN; Eugene J. Kelley, Savannah, GA; James V. Kissner, Palatine, IL; Russell H. Laird, Des Moines, IA; J. Fred Mitchell, Brewton, AL; Everett G. Shepard, III, Woodstock, CT; George G. Sinopoli, Fresno, CA; Paul T. Woodard, Lacey, WA; Neal L. Thomas Jr., Consultant, Colorado Springs, CO. Copyright 1991 by The American Legion Price: Annual subscription, $12; Post- sponsored gift subscriptions, $4; Single copy, $2. To subscribe, send $12 ($18 in foreign countries) to Membership Processing Dept., P.O. Box 1954, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Change of Address: Notify The American Legion, Membership Processing Dept., P.O. Box 1954, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Attach old address label, provide old and new addresses and current membership card number. Allow 8 weeks for change of address to take effect. Also notify your local post adjutant directly at local post s address. To request microfilm copies, please write to: University Microfilms, 300 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, Ml 481 06 ft Member Audit Bureau of Circulations AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE . The warm heart of a country home. a Bradford Exchange recommendation The early morning sun has begun its slow ascent, iUuminat- Order Form for "Lazy Morning" ing the corners of this inviting country kitchen. Soon, its rays will dance across the beautiful pattern of a hand-made The Bradford Exchange Please respond by: February 28, 1991 quilt, awakening two sleepy kittens who have curled up Trading Floor in their favorite spot. 9345 Milwaukee Avenue "Lazy Morning," a nostalgic vision of the simple charm Chicago, IL 60648 and fascinating crafts of old-fashioned country life by artist Please enter my order for "Lazy Morning." I understand I need Hannah Hollister Ingmire, is crafted in full color on fine SEND NO MONEY NOW. I will be billed $24.90* when my china under the hallmark of Edwin M. Knowles. And like plate is shipped. (Limit: one plate per customer.) exceptional first issues that command hundreds of dollars on the plate market, "Lazy Morning" appears to have what Signature it takes to go up in value once the edition closes. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Not every plate goes up in value; some go down. But the L (Circle One) Name (Please Print) Telephone edition of "Lazy Morning" is strictly limited to a maximum of 150 firing days, and demand is expected to be strong. Address So if you wish to obtain this plate at the $24.90 issue price, the time to act is now. To order your plate — fully backed City State Zip by our one-year money-back guarantee — send no money *Plus $3.19 postage and handling, and sales tax where applicable. now, simply complete and mail the coupon at right. The plate price in Canada is $34.90. 5901-E94901^ 5 1990 BGE CQB-279 Tragic Results obtain health insurance because of a Man has a natural right to freedom, so service-connected heart problem. My long as it does not infringe We read with interest your November on the wife has been turned down by 14 dif- freedom of others. article about the savings and loan crisis ferent insurance carriers. Her last 12- By consenting to the Constitution ("S&L Crisis," November 1990), a dis- day hospital stay cost $37,412.82, not and the Bill of Rights, the people turbing problem facing all Americans. counting the doctor bill. directed the new government to We are disappointed, though, that the "secure This country is en route to one of two the blessings of liberty to ourselves writer, Miles Epstein, chose to lead the and destinations: Health care disaster or a our posterity." Democratic story with inaccurate information self-govern- British system of health care. I wonder ment is a regarding our bank. mechanism, not a freedom. who will complain the most: the doc- Freedoms do not come from San Diego Trust and Savings Bank, a govern- tors, the insurance organizations, or the ment. Indeed, governments have all too California chartered banking institu- BMW dealerships? often become a threat to our freedoms. tion since 1889, is a third generation John R. Myers family-owned company. We were John McClaughry Monroe, Ga. Concord, Vt. recently recognized as being one of the 50 strongest banks in the United States. No Justice This was based upon our cash liquidity, Tax Attacks How long will the Agent Orange equity ratio, deposit stability and loan It's time to raise hell with Congress. hoax continue? My husband died Jan. portfolio. Egypt and Israel receive almost $6 26, 1984, 21 days after he was diag- billion in aid Mr. Epstein's reference to our institu- annually from the United nosed with cancer in every body organ.
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