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THE AMERICAN LEGION 52nd National Convention

for^Er. OD and /COUNTRY

WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES

to To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America ;

perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism maintain law and order ; to foster and

ars; to to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great W

to the community state and nation; inculcate a sense of individual obligation ,

to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY 50tb master might to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard of ; National Convention

and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and

democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship

by our devotion to mutual

helpfulness.

52nd NATIONAL CONVENTION

AUG. 28-SEPT. 3, 1970 PORTLAND, OREGON LA BOUTIQUE DES HUIT CHAPEAUX ET QUARANTE FEMMES 49th Marche Nationale The American Legion Portland Convention Program

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Airline Information 90 8 and 40 Program 65

Annual Report 90 Final Contests, Parade of Auxiliary Program 52 Champions 32

Board of Directors 30 First Aid 64

Business Session, The Legion 34 Free Awards 79

Church Directory 4 Officers, Portland Corporation 28

Commission and Committee Parade Orders 84 Meetings 20 Patriotic Program 24 Committee Chairmen 50 Registration, Information, Contests, Uniformed Groups 22 Tickets 6 Convention Commission 14 Reunions and Dinners 26 Convention Committee Meetings.... 23 “The Decision Makers,” Directory, Delegation Hotels 16 Department Commanders 76

Distinguished Guests 37 Youth Leaders 49

ABOUT THE COVER: Majestic Mt. Hood seemingly floats in the special photograph furnished for The American Legion Convention Program cover by the Oregon State Highway Department. A1 Marshall, Art Editor of The American Legion Magazine, designed the cover which highlights the colorful business section of downtown Portland. Portland has gone all out to host the 52nd Annual National Convention of The American Legion. This will be the third time for the “City of Roses” to serve as the Convention City for The American Legion. Legionnaires gathered here in 1932 and 1965 for their annual conclave. Based on these two previous conventions, we are sure that Legionnaires, members of the Auxiliary and their families will enjoy themselves in scenic Portland. We thank the De- partment of Oregon and the City of Portland for inviting us back.

2 Welcome to the

52nd Annual

National Convention

The American Legion gathers once more in National Convention in the City of Roses, and as we come together for this Fifty-Second Annual Convention we will do well to take inventory once again of accomplishment, and of work as yet unfinished. From the very beginning, this organization has considered its own work, to a large degree, to be the work of America. We still have that feeling, and well we should, for as citizen-soldiers we have a unique investment in this great land. That investment is a portion of our lives given in service to the land we love. Largely as a result of that service, we felt the need and the desire to be of continuing service to America and there is no reason to be unique in that respect for our country can use the enlightened concern en- of all of her citizens in the ceaseless struggle to maintain and to large upon our priceless freedoms. This was a part of the basic thinking that led to selection of our theme for my term of office as National Commander: Unity and Service for America—U.S.A.” As we launched upon our second half-century of service to God and Country we felt the need to provide a rallying point in the local community around which men and women of good faith and goodwill, men and women concerned with the preservation of the Republic and of the ideals and principles upon which it was founded, could unite in the common cause for the common good.

We felt too that a theme and a program such as that which we have promoted this year would help to provide a smooth transition out of the fanfare of a golden anniversary observance into the less spectacular, but no less important, matter of continuing effective service. We believe we have achieved a measure of success toward both objectives, and it is our fondest hope that work begun in this year of the life of the Legion, particularly the plans for implementing the recommendations of our Task Force for the Future, will be construc- tively productive for America for many years to come.

J. MILTON PATRICK National Commander

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Following is a partial list of churches and synagogues in Metro- politan downtown Portland, including those which may easily be reached from most Convention Hotels. For a more complete listing, please consult the telephone directory.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH OF CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS First Assembly op God Central Church of Jesus Christ 1315 S. E. 20th 5231 S. E. Stark Latter Day Saints 234-7329 235-2681 Central ADVENTISTS 2514 S. E. Madison CONGREGATIONAL 232-3745 Stone Tower Church First Congregational Church 3010 N. E. Holladay (United Church of Christ) 232-6018 LUTHERAN 1126 S. W. Park 228-7219 Augustana (LCA) BAPTIST 2710 N. E. 14th First Baptist Church GREEK EASTERN ORTHODOX 288-6174 909 S. W. 11th 228-7465 Holy Trinity 3131 N. E. Glisan METHODIST Hinson Memorial Church 234-0468 First Methodist Church S. E. 20th at Salmon 232-1156 1838 S. W. Jefferson EPISCOPAL 228-3195

CATHOLIC St. Stephens Cathedral St. Mary’s Cathedral S. W. 13th and Clay PRESBYTERIAN 223-6424 1716 N. W. Davis First Presbyterian Church 228-4397 Trinity Church 1200 S. W. Alder St. Mary’s Magdalene N. W. 19t.h and Everett 228-7331 3123 N. E. 24th 222-9811 281-3317 UNITARIAN Sanctuary of HEBREW CONGREGATIONS Our Sorrowful Mother Unitarian Church First (Reformed) 8840 N. E. Skidmore 1011 S. W. 12th Temple Beth Israel 254-7371 228-6389 1931 N. W. Flanders 222-1069 CHRISTIAN SALVATION ARMY First Christian (Conservative) Church Harbor Light Center 1314 S. W. Park Neveh Shalom 134 W. Burnside 228-9211 2900 S. W. Peaceful Lane 246-8831 223-2043 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE (Orthodox) FOUR SQUARE CHURCH First Christian Church of Science Sharrie Torah 1819 N. W. Everett 920 N. W. 25th S. E. 13th and Ankeny 227-6229 226-6131 235-3133 A

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5 WHERE to REGISTER, OBTAIN INFORMATION and PURCHASE CONTEST TICKETS

Six Registration-Information booths and ticket sales points will be operated in Portland for the convenience of Conventioneers. You may register for the convention ($3.00 per adult), find the answers to your questions, or purchase tickets for the Junior-Senior Drum and Bugle Corps Final Contest.

Booths will be located in the lobbies of: Hilton Hotel New Heathman Hotel Benson Hotel Sheraton Hotel

Booths, as listed above, will open at 1 :00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27 and will operate daily until taken out of service at the direction of the Convention Corporation. In addition to the above locations, one booth will be operated in National Headquarters office, located in the Exhibit Hall section of Memorial Coliseum and one booth will be maintained at Corporation Headquarters in Masonic Temple. Booths located at the New Heathman and Benson Hotels will terminate operations in those locations at 5:00 p.m. on August 31. The operators of these two booths will resume operations on the morning of September 1 at the concourse and ground level entrances to Memorial Coliseum. All persons (except those under the age of 12) are to be reminded that the official convention badge, or other approved credentials are required to gain entry to General Convention Business Ses- sions scheduled for Memorial Coliseum on Sep- tember 1, 2 and 3. Tickets for the Junior-Senior Drum and Bugle Corps Finals are $2.50 for Reserved Section and $2.00 for General Admission. A coupon included in each registration packet (within the official convention program) may be used to reduce the price of either the $2.50 or $2.00 ticket by 50c. The coupon must be presented at the time of ticket purchase.

The show is scheduled for Civic Stadium commencing at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.

TOP FACILITIES are available for the three day business sessions of the Convention at the Memorial Coliseum during The American Legion’s 52nd National Convention in Portland,

September 1 , 2 and 3. The ultramodern facility has undergone expansion since The American Legion last met here for its 1965 National Convention.

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The 1970 National Convention Commission James V. John H. Robert L. Demarest Geiger Parker Chairman Vice Chairman

George E. Frank C. Tommy E. Robert H. William Maurice Osborne J. Momsen Jones Hazen Rogers Stember Ex-Officio Advisory Advisory Consultant Consultant Consultant

Louis E. Drago Daniel A. Dr. Almo J. Deming Smith A. L. Starshak William H. Chairman Drew Sebastianelli Contest Distinguished NEC Liaison Miller NEC Liaison National Supervisory Guests Chairman National Commander’s Chairman Convention Representative Director 14

DIRECTORY OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION NATIONAL CONVENTION ARIZONA HEADQUARTERS OFFICE (East) Dunes Motel Convention Hall—Memorial Coliseum 1525 N. E. 37th 1401 North Wheeler 288-6751 233-8312 (Bryant B. Barron—Adjutant) CONVENTION CORPORATION HEADQUARTERS ARKANSAS Masonic Temple Cosmopolitan Motor Hotel 1119 S. W. Park Avenue 1030 N. E. Union 224-0644 235-8433 (Arthur THE AMERICAN LEGION R. Cross, Jr.—Adjutant) HEADQUARTERS HOTEL CALIFORNIA Portland Hilton Hotel Portland Motor Hotel 921 S. W. Sixth Avenue 1414 S. W. Sixth 226-1611 226-1411 (Edward Sharkey—Adjutant) DISTINGUISHED GUEST HEADQUARTERS Portland Hilton Hotel CANADA 921 S. W. Sixth Avenue Portland Hilton Hotel 233-8312 921 S. W. Sixth 226-1611 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS STAFF (John Ragsdale—Adjutant) Thunderbird Motor Inn 1225 North Thunderbird Way COLORADO 235-8311 Corsun Arms Motor Hotel AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY 809 S. W. King- HEADQUARTERS HOTEL 226-6288 (E. Dean Hunter—Adjutant) Ramada Inn 310 S. W. Lincoln CONNECTICUT 222-4311 Hyatt Lodge Sessions 431 N. E. Multnomah 233-5121 Civic Auditorium (Hugh C. Graham Adjutant) 222 S. W. Clay — 226-2876 DELAWARE EIGHT AND FORTY HEADQUARTERS HOTEL Portland Hilton Hotel Sheraton Motor Inn 921 S. W. Sixth 226-1611 1000 N. E. Multnomah Street 288-6111 (Garland D. Bloodsworth—Adjutant) Sessions DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Sheraton Motor Inn Saharan Motel 1000 N. E. Multnomah 1889 S. W. Fourth 288-6111 226-7646 (H. Victor Conwell—Adjutant) NATIONAL CONVENTION PHOTOGRAPHER Gladys Gilbert Studios FLORIDA 2075 S. W. First Avenue Thunderbird Motor Inn 223-0129 1225 North Thunderbird Way 235-8311 OFFICIAL DELEGATION HOTELS (Ralph A. Johnson—Adjutant) ALABAMA FRANCE Washington Motor Hotel Portland Hilton Hotel 1129 S. W. Washington 921 S. W. Sixth 223-7133 226-1611 (Lawson M. Lynn—Adjutant) (Benjamin H. Chain—Adjutant) ALASKA GEORGIA Continental Motor Hotel Continental Motor Hotel 800 East Burnside 800 East Burnside 235-8421 235-8421 (Joseph M. Briones —Adjutant) (George E. Osborne—Adjutant) 16 HAWAII MASSACHUSETTS Park Haviland Hotel Portland Hilton Hotel 731 S. W. Salmon 921 S. W. Sixth 226-7831 226-1611 Adjutant) (John P. Swift—Adjutant) (Bernard J. Peron— IDAHO MEXICO Beach Thunderbird Motor Inn—Jantzen Portland Hilton Hotel Island Drive 1401 North Hayden 921 S. W. Sixth 283-2111 226-1611 (Lou Babb—Adjutant) (Melvin Pine—Adjutant)

ILLINOIS Sheraton Motor Inn MICHIGAN 1000 N. E. Multnomah Roosevelt Hotel 288-6111 1005 S. W. Park (E. V. “Skip” Kiesling—Adjutant) 223-7141 (Thomas A. Kouri—Adjutant) INDIANA Imperial Hotel 400 S. W. Broadway 228-7221 (Richard C. Smidley—Adjutant) IOWA Congress Hotel 1024 S. W. Sixth 228-0181 (Glenn M. Duggar—Adjutant)

ITALY Portland Hilton Hotel 921 S. W. Sixth 226-1611 (Carmine Casolini—Adjutant)

KANSAS Holiday Inn of Portland 10 North Weidler 234-9881 (Kenneth L. Young—Adjutant) KENTUCKY Mel’s Motor Inn 5205 North Interstate 285-2556 (Ray A. Beyer—Adjutant)

LOUISIANA Royal Inn of Portland 420 N. E. Holladay 233-6331 Adjutant) (Wilson J. Hebert— MAINE Park Haviland Hotel 731 S. W. Salmon 226-7831 Portland Hilton Hotel, one of the Northwest’s Adjutant) The (Anthony J. Rumo— finest, will be the National Headquarters Hotel for the 1970 American Legion National Convention. Many official MARYLAND Convention functions will be conducted at the Hotel which Riverside West Motor Hotel also will house most National Officers of the Legion and 50 S. W. Morrison distinguished guests to the Convention. 226-6833 (Daniel H. Burkhardt—Adjutant) 17 MINNESOTA NORTH DAKOTA Mallory Motor Hotel Holiday Inn of Portland 729 S. W. 15th 10 North Weidler 223-6311 234-9881 (Frank C. Momsen—Adjutant) (Vernon Useldinger—Adjutant)

MISSISSIPPI OHIO “400” Imperial Motel Benson Hotel E. Holladay 518 N. 309 S. W. Broadway 234-4391 228-9611 (Frank W. Chambers—Adjutant) (J. P. “Pat” Hone—Adjutant) MISSOURI OKLAHOMA Congress Hotel Cosmopolitan Motor Hotel 1024 S. W. Sixth 1030 N. E. Union 228-0181 235-8433 (Aubrey W. Sullivan—Adjutant) (C. J. Wright—Adjutant) MONTANA OREGON Thunderbird Motor Inn Jantzen Beach — Motel 1401 North Hayden Island Drive Jamaica 283-2111 415 S. W. Montgomery 226-4751 (Stuart M. Hall—Adjutant)

NEBRASKA Sixth Avenue Motel City Center Motel 2221 S. W. Sixth 226-2979 3800 N. E. Sandy Blvd. 287-1107 (Glenn H. Howe—Adjutant) (Ray Oltman—Adjutant) PANAMA NEVADA Portland Hilton Hotel Imperial Hotel 921 S. W. Sixth 400 S. W. Broadway 226-1611 228-7221 (George A. Black—Adjutant)

(Dr. J. E. Martie—Adjutant) PENNSYLVANIA NEW HAMPSHIRE Portland Hilton Hotel Palms Hotel 921 S. W. Sixth 3801 North Interstate 226-1611 288-5711 (Edward T. Hoak—Adjutant) (Hubert S. O’Neil—Adjutant) PHILIPPINES NEW JERSEY Portland Hilton Hotel New Heathman Hotel 921 S. W. Sixth 712 S. W. Salmon 226-1611 228-5262 (Carlos S. Garcia—Adjutant) (Morris W. Kuzbyt—Adjutant) NEW MEXICO PUERTO RICO Portland Hilton Hotel Portland Travelodge 921 S. W. Sixth 949 East Burnside 226-1611 234-8411 (Eduardo Cuchi Coll—Adjutant) (John L. Martinez—Adjutant) NEW YORK RHODE ISLAND Benson Hotel Sheraton Motor Inn 309 S. W. Broadway 1000 N. E. Multnomah 228-9611 288-6111 (Louis R. Adjutant) (Maurice Stember—Adjutant) J. Malo— NORTH CAROLINA SOUTH CAROLINA Cosmopolitan Motor Hotel Cosmopolitan Motor Hotel 1030 N. E. Union 1030 N. E. Union 235-8433 235-8433

(J. Carroll Wilson—Adjutant) (James A. Hamilton—Adjutant)

18 SOUTH DAKOTA New Heathman Hotel The American Legion 712 S. W. Salmon 228-5262 National Emblem Sales Adjutant) (Cyril J. Paul— Locations TENNESSEE HOTEL Regency Inn LEGION HEADQUARTERS S. W. Broadway 1410 Hilton 228-2185 Portland (Barney W. Greene—Adjutant) Main Lobby 921 Southwest 6th Avenue TEXAS Thursday, August 27, through New Heathman Hotel Thursday, September 3 712 S. W. Salmon 228-5262 Open: 9:00 A.M. Daily (W. H. McGregor—Adjutant) AUXILIARY HEADQUARTERS UTAH Portland Civic Auditorium Portland Travelodge 949 East Burnside Entrance Lobby 234-8411 222 Southwest Clay Street (Dean C. Hall—Adjutant) Sunday, August 30, through September 3 VERMONT Thursday, Sheraton Motor Inn Open: 9:00 A.M. Daily 1000 N. E. Multnomah 288-6111 EXHIBIT HALL- (H. Carlyle Lawson—Adjutant) MEMORIAL COLISEUM

VIRGINIA N. Broadway & N. Wheeler Streets New Heathman Hotel Tuesday, September 1, through 712 S. W. Salmon Thursday, September 3 228-5262 (Bernard H. Gollinger—Adjutant) Open: 8:00 A.M. Daily

WASHINGTON For Your Convenience During Inn at the Quay (Vancouver, Washington) the 52nd Annual National Convention Foot of Columbia Street 289-0303 (Portland) All locations will have a complete stock (W. H. “Bill” Dunn—Adjutant) of American Legion and American Le- Auxiliary merchandise available. WEST VIRGINIA gion are shirts, ties, Park Haviland Hotel Among the many items 731 S. W. Salmon uniform trousers, jackets, cap insignia, 226-7831 official jewelry, gift items, etc. A supply (Tommy E. Jones—Adjutant) of CAPS lettered for all states, and a COMPLETE stock of blazers will be WISCONSIN available at the PORTLAND HILTON Riverside West Motor Hotel 50 S. W. Morrison ONLY. 226-6833 (Robert G. Wilke—Adjutant) The American Legion National Emblem Sales WYOMING P. O. Box 1055 Thunderbird Motor Inn—Jantzen Beach 1401 North Hayden Island Drive Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 283-2111 (Clayton D. Miller—Adjutant)

19 M E E T I N G S Standing Commissions and Committees

Americanism Commission: Convention Commission: Aug. 28 and 29, 9:30 a.m., Ballroom “B,” Aug. 28-Sept. 3 inclusive, 9:30 a.m. Forum Hilton Hotel. Room, 3rd Floor, Hilton Hotel. Chairman: Daniel O’Connor, Jackson J. Chairman: James V. Demarest, New York, Heights, New York. New York.

Americanism Screening Committee: Distinguished Guest Committee: Aug. 26 and 27, 9:30 a.m., National Head- Aug. 28-Sept. 3 inclusive, 9:30 a.m. Dis- quarters Office, Exhibit Hall, Memorial Col- tinguished Guest Headquarters Suite, Hilton iseum. Hotel.

Chairman: A1 Starshak, Chicago, Illinois. The American Legion—NEA Joint Committee: Aug. 27 and 28, 9:30 a.m. Parlor “D,” Ball- Economic Commission: room level, Hilton Hotel. Aug. 28 and 29, 9:30 a.m. Parlor “C” Child Welfare Commission: Mezzanine, New Heathman Hotel. Chairman: Clarence C. Campbell, Barre, Aug. 28 and 29, 9:30 a.m. Parlor “E,” Ball- Vermont. room level, Hilton Hotel. Chairman: Earl D. Franklin, Jr, Sterling, Economic Screening Committee: Colorado. Aug. 26 and 27, 9:30 a.m. National Head- Constitution and By-Laws Committee: quarters Office, Exhibit Hall, Memorial Col- iseum. Aug. 28 and 29, 9:30 a.m. National Judge Advocate’s office, National Headquarters Emblem Committee: Office, Exhibit Hall, Memorial Coliseum. Aug. 27 and 28, 9:30 a.m. Petite Suite, 3rd Chairman: Judge Alfonse F. Wells, Chicago, Floor, Hilton Hotel. Illinois. Chairman: Julius Levy, Washington, D.C. Contest Supervisory Committee Headquarters: Finance Commission: Aug. 17-Sept. 3, Convention Corporation Aug. 28-Sept. 3 Office, Masonic Temple, 1119 S .W. Park inclusive, 9:30 a.m. Avenue. National Adjutant’s Suite, Hilton Hotel. Chairman: Churchill T. Williams, Oelwein, Contest Committee Meetings: Iowa. Aug. 26 and 27, 9:30 a.m. Convention Cor- American Legion Life Insurance poration Office, Masonic Temple. and Trust Aug. 28, 9:30 a.m. Parlor “B,” Mezzanine, Committee: New Heathman Hotel. Aug. 28 and 29, 9:30 a.m. National Head-

Sept. 1, 9:30 a.m. Convention Corporation quarters Office, Exhibit Hall, Memorial Col- Office, Masonic Temple. iseum. Chairman: Deming Smith, Sioux Falls, Chairman: Albert V. LaBiche, New Orleans, South Dakota. Louisiana.

20 Rehabilitation Commission: Foreign Relations Commission: Aug. 28 and 29, 9:30 a.m., Studio Room, Aug. 28 and 29, 9:30 a.m., Cambridge Mezzanine, New Heathman Hotel. Room, 2nd Floor, Benson Hotel. Chairman: William F. Lenker, Sioux Falls, Chairman: Thomas E. Whelan, St. Thomas, South Dakota. North Dakota. Rehabilitation Screening Committee: Internal Affairs Commission: National Aug. 26, 27, 28 and 29, 9:30 a.m., Aug. 28 and 29, 9:30 a.m., Galleria No. 2, Headquarters Office, Exhibit Hall, Memo- Ballroom level, Hilton Hotel. St. rial Coliseum. Chairman: Donald J. Smith, Johns, Michigan. Resolutions Assignment Committee: 9:30 a.m., Legislative Commission: Aug. 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31, National Headquarters Office, Exhibit Hall, Aug. 28 and 29, 9:30 a.m., Directors Room, Coliseum. 3rd Floor, Hilton Hotel. Memorial Dixon, St. Petersburg, Chairman: Clarence C. Horton, Gulf Shores, Chairman: Melvin T. Alabama. Florida.

Membership and Post Activities Committee: Sons of The American Legion (One Aug. 28 and 29, 9:30 a.m., Galleria No. 3, Aug. 30, 10:00 a.m., SAL Caucus Ballroom level, Hilton Hotel. official representative as designated by each Chairman: William F. Gormley, Philadel- American Legion Department.) Meeting phia, Pennsylvania. place to be provided by Bill Miller. Workshop National Security Commission: Aug. 31, 10:00 a.m., Annual SAL (Open to all members of SAL, interested Aug. 28 and 29, 9:30 a.m., Mayfair Room, American Legion and American Mezzanine, Benson Hotel. members of Meeting place to be pro- Chairman: Emmett G. Lenihan, Seattle, Legion Auxiliary.) Miller. Washington. vided by Bill “Spirit of ’76” Committee: Publications Commission: Aug. 29, 2:00 p.m., Petite Suite, 3rd Floor, Aug. 28 and 29, 9:30 a.m., Council Room, Hilton Hotel. 3rd floor, Hilton Hotel. Chairman: A. Jones, Weirton, West Chairman: James E. Powers, Macon, Geor- John Virginia gia.

Public Relations Commission: Aug. 28 and 29, 9:30 a.m., Pavilion Room, Hilton Hotel. Chairman: C. D. DeLoach, Alexandria, Virginia.

National Executive Committee

Aug. 30, 2:00 P.M. Pavilion Room, Hilton Hotel

Chairman: National Commander J. Milton Patrick Skiatook, Oklahoma

RANGE CASCADE MOUNTAIN U-nity Oregon’s most impressive topographical feature is the Cascade Mountain Range. The range divides the state into two distinctive regions. Although all the major peaks S-ervice are of volcanic origin, most are extinct and the higher end ones are snowcapped perpetually. Near the southern A-merica of the Cascades is Crater Lake National Park.

21 NATIONAL CONTESTS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 AND 30, 1970

JUNIOR COLOR GUARD CONTEST Saturday, August 29, 8:00 A.M., Lents Park, 92nd and Holgate.

AMERICAN LEGION COLOR GLIARD CONTEST Sunday, August 30, 9:00 A.M., Lents Park, 92nd and Holgate.

AMERICAN LEGION FIRING SQUAD CONTEST Sunday, August 30, immediately following Senior Color Guard Contest. Exact time to be announced at Repre- sentatives’ Meeting, Friday, August 28.

JLINIOR BAND CONTEST Saturday, August 29, 9:00 A.M., Lincoln High School, 1600 S. W. Salmon.

AMERICAN LEGION BAND CONTEST Saturday, August 29, immediately following Junior Band Contest. Exact time to be announced at Representatives’ Meeting, Au- gust 28.

AMERICAN LEGION MOTORCYCLE DRILL TEAM CONTEST Saturday, August 29, 2:00 P.M. S.P. Yards parking lot.

JUNIOR DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS PRELIMINARIES Sunday, August 30, 8:00 A M., Mar- shall High School, 3905 S.E. 91st Ave.

AMERICAN LEGION DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS PRELIMINARIES Sunday, August 30, immediately following Junior Drum and Bugle Corps Contest. Exact time to be announced at Representatives’ Meeting, Friday, August 28.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY CHORUS AND QUARTET Sunday, August 30, 9:00 A M., Hilton Hotel Ballroom.

AMERICAN LEGION CHORUS AND QUARTET CONTEST Sunday, August 30, 1:00 P.M, Hil- ton Hotel Ballroom. AMERICAN LEGION DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS FINALS (SENIOR AND JUNIOR) PA- RADE OF CHAMPIONS Sunday, August 30, 7:00 P.M, Portland Civic Stadium. The final contest will be composed of a combination of twelve senior and junior corps as noted in Rule 14 of the 1970 Jun- ior and Senior Drum and Bugle Corps Contest rules.

In case of rain, this event will be held the following evening, August 31, 7:00 P. M. at the Portland Civic Stadium.

Portland’s Civic Stadium is the site of the Parade of Champions, National Finals of The American Legion’s 1970 Junior and Senior Drum and Bugle Corps contests. The same site was used for the event at the 1965 National Convention, but was then known as Multnomah Stadium. Substantial improvements have been made on the facility, including installation of synthetic turf.

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Meetings of Convention Committees

from each Department. The following Convention Committees will be composed of one delegate and place as shown below. Sub- Initial meetings of the Convention Committees will be at the time the call of the chairmen. sequent meetings will be at . all except committee members.) (Meetings of Convention Committees normally will be closed to

Americanism Finance and 10:00 a.m., Council Room, Aug. 30 and 31, 10:00 a.m., Ballroom “B,” Aug. 30 31, Hilton Hotel. 3rd floor, Hilton Hotel.

(Baseball and Recreation Sub-Committee): Foreign Relations Aug. 30, 1:30 p.m., Ballroom “B,” Hilton Hotel. Aug. 30 and 31, 10:00 a.m., Cambridge Room, 2nd floor, Benson Hotel. (Education Sub-Committee) Aug. 30, 1:30 p.m., Ballroom Checkroom, Hilton Hotel. Legislation and Rules (Immigration and Naturalization Sub-Com- Aug. 30 and 31, 10:00 a.m., Directors Room, mittee): 3rd floor, Hilton Hotel.

Aug. 30, 1 :30 p.m., Studio Room, 3rd Floor, Hilton Hotel. National Security Committees Joint Meeting

(Counter-Subversive Activities Sub-Com- (Aeronautics and Space, Civil Defense, Naval mittee) : Merchant Marine, Military Affairs, Aug. 30, 1:30 p.m., Ballroom “B,” Hilton Affairs) Hotel. Aug. 30, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Mayfair Mezzanine, Benson Hotel. (Youth Activities and Community Services Room, Sub-Committee) (Aeronautics and Space): Aug. 30, 1:30 p.m., Petite Suite, 3rd Floor, Aug. 30 and 31, 11:00 a.m., Executive Room, Hilton Hotel. Lower Level, Benson Hotel. (Civil Defense) Child Welfare Aug. 30 and 31, 11:00 a.m., Kent Room, Hotel. Aug. 30 and 31, 10:00 a.m., Parlor “E,” Ball- Mezzanine, Benson room level, Hilton Hotel. (Merchant Marine): Aug. 30 and 31, 11:00 a.m., Mayfair Room, Constitutional Amendments Mezzanine, Benson Hotel.

Aug. 30 and 31, 10:00 a.m., Parlor “D,” (Military Affairs) Ballroom level, Hilton Hotel. Aug. 30 and 31, 11:00 a.m., Crystal Room, Lobby Level, Benson Hotel. Credentials and Internal Affairs (Naval Affairs) (Credentials and Other Internal Matters): Aug. 30 and 31, 11:00 a.m., York Room, 2nd Aug. 30 and 31, 10:00 a.m., Galleria No. 2, floor, Benson Hotel. Ballroom level, Hilton Hotel. National Security Committees Joint Meeting (Membership)

Aug. 30 and 31, 10:00 a.m., Galleria No. 3, Sept. 1, 9:00 a.m., Crystal Room, Lobby Ballroom level, Hilton Hotel. Level, Benson Hotel.

Economic Rehabilitation (Employment and Veterans Preference) (Claims and Rating) Aug. 30 and 31, 10:00 a.m., Parlor “C,” Aug. 30 and 31, 10:00 a.m., Studio Room, Mezzanine, New Heathman Hotel. Mezzanine, New Heathman Hotel. (Other Economic Matters) (Hospitals and Medical Services) Aug. 30 and 31, 10:00 a.m., Parlor “A,” Aug. 30 and 31, 10:00 a.m., Parlor “D,” Mezzanine, New Heathman Hotel. Mezzanine, New Heathman Hotel.

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ADVANCEMENT OF THE COLORS PLACING OF THE MEMORIAL WREATHS Archie Claussen THE National 2310 Fuller Lane AMERICAN LEGION— Commander Milton Patrick, National Adjutant William F. Sanpiam Post #51 J. Lebanon, Oregon Hauck THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY—Na- tional President Mrs. H. Milton Davidson, National Don Eva Secretary Miss Doris Anderson George Taylor—accomp. LA BOUTIQUE DES HUIT ET QUARANTE INVOCATION FEMMES—Le Chapeau National Mrs. James A. Rev. Harvey Goodling DeForce, La Secretaire Caissiere Mrs. Robert C. Snow Dept. Chaplain—Oregon PATRIOTIC SONGS THE BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC “This Is My Country” The Combined Vocal Groups || “America The Beautiful” I “God Bless America” The American Legion and the American Legion Aux- BENEDICTION iliary Combined Vocal Groups Rev. Howard F. Hutchins ADDRESS Rose City Post #35 H Fr. William D. Curtis National Chaplain, The American Legion TAPS

MEMORIAL PRAYER Dorothy Lohner

Mrs. William D. Chester, Jr., National Chaplain American Legion Auxiliary RETIREMENT OF THE COLORS

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NATIONAL COMMANDER S DINNER FOR WORLD WAR NURSES DISTINGUISHED GUESTS Thunderbird Motel Portland Hilton Hotel Columbia Room Grand Ballroom Breakfast-Meeting Tuesday, September 1 —7:30 P.M. Monday, August 31 —7:15 A.M.

AMERICAN LEGION PRESS ASSOCIATION SOCIETY OF AMERICAN LEGION FOUNDERS (ALPA) Portland Hilton Hotel Sheraton Motor Inn Saturday, August 29 California Room (Lobby Level) Studio Room, Business Meeting—2:00 P.M. State Association ALPA Meeting Parlors C and D, Reception—6:00 P.M. Saturday, August 29—2:00 P.M. Parlors C & D, Dinner—7:00 P.M. Awards Banquet Pacific Suite (Lobby Level) Saturday, August 29—7:00 P.M. PAST COMMANDERS’ LUNCHEON Thunderbird Motor Inn Jantzen Beach Breakfast (Executive Board Meeting) — Willamette Room Room 240 Tuesday, September 1 1:15 P.M. Sunday, August 30—9:00 A.M. — Georgie Jessel—Guest of Honor Meeting and Election of Officers— 1:00 P.M. California Room (Lobby Level) ANAVICUS HISTORIANS’ BREAKFAST Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada Congress Hotel Portland Hilton Hotel Pompeiian Room Parlor F, Business Meeting— 10:00 A.M. Sunday, August 30—7:30 A.M. Galleria Room No. 1, Cocktails—11:00 A.M. Galleria Room No. 1, Luncheon— 12:00 Noon Sunday, August 30 FODPAL Portland Hilton Hotel Galleria Room No. 3 EIGHT AND FORTY Breakfast—Meeting Sheraton Motor Inn Tuesday, September 1 —8:00 A.M. Grand Ballroom La Marche Nationale Banquet International Reception Saturday, 5 7:30 P.M. Masonic Temple September — Sunken Ballroom Wednesday, September 2—5:30 P.M. -7:30 P.M. TWENTY AND FOUR New Heathman Hotel AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Committee Meetings and Registration STATES DINNER Friday and Saturday, August 28 & 29 Portland Hilton Hotel Annual Bivouac Banquet Grand Ballroom Studio Room Wednesday, September 2—8:00 P.M. Saturday, August 29—7:30 P.M.

THE NATIONAL YEOMEN F NATIONAL CHAPLAIN’S BREAKFAST Reunions Luncheon Portland Hilton Hotel Benson Hotel Studio Room Wednesday, September 2— 1:00 P.M. Monday, Aug. 31, 8:00 A.M.

26 .45 Heritage Picture History of World A day any Pacific Theater Finished in gleaming nickel, the Colt on War II—a 640-page, illustrated veteran will remember forever. How he features palm leaves engraved an engraved list of chronicle of the war. and his buddies won it the hard way. the slide, and The entire package is available Inch by inch. Beach by beach. historic actions in the Pacific. are of exotic Brazilian Rosewood. from your Colt’s Registered Dealer. It was a proud victory and each man Grips Retail price $250. Also available—the performed his individual bit of heroism. This collector’s item comes packaged European Theater Commemorative. To honor everyone who had in a rich Obeche wood case along nickel-plated Ask about it. a part in that victory, Colt's is offering with seven, deactivated Colt's Small Arms Division, a limited-number, 25th anniversary cartridges. Also included is a special Commemorative. Colt's edition of the American Hartford, Connecticut 06102.

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Officers

President Vice President Robert H. Hazen Lawrence Antonelli

Vice President Vice President V. A. McNeil Guy C. Rea

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General Chairman General Counsel George E. Freck Don Eva

Treasurer Secretary Stan W. Baumhofer Joyce A. Wollum

29 The American Legion 1970 National Convention Corporation of Oregon

Board of Directors

Guy C. Rea V. A. McNeil

30 Glad you’re here, Legionnaires.

Enjoy your stay in Portland, home of Hyster Company.

HYSTER COMPANY

Teamwork Spells Success in Rehabilitation

at a hearing Teamwork is a necessary ingredient for the suc- mission representing a veteran claimant cess of The American Legion’s Rehabilitation Pro- before the Board of Veterans Appeals. Incidentally, in 29 gram. Through this program assistance is rendered The American Legion represented claimants of Veterans to, and representation is provided for veterans and percent of the cases certified to the Board their dependents in their efforts to secure Federal Appeals, in the past year. to or desire benefits to which they may be entitled. The American If you believe you may be entitled Legion’s team performing such service consists of information regarding a Fede ral benefit, it is suggested Post, County, and Department Service Officers, you contact your respective Post, County, or Depart- together with claims representatives on the staff of ment Service Officer, as soon as possible. Don t be willing, the National Rehabilitation Commission. hesitant - these men and women are ready, desire. Here you see a member of the staff of the Com- and able to provide you with the assistance you

A Service of the National Rehabilitation Commission DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS FINALS AND PARADE OF CHAMPIONS

7:00 P.M., SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 1970 PORTLAND CIVIC STADIUM

See the 12 finest American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps compete for the National Championships.

During the evening, four new Ford automobiles will be presented to members of The American Legion or the American Legion Auxiliary by the Seagrams Posts of The American Legion.

National Commander J. Milton Patrick will make the presentation of awards to the winning organizations.

GRAND FINALE

Admission

Reserved Section $2.50

General Admission $2.00

Coupon in Convention packet good for reduction of 50c on all purchases of tickets.

Transportation

Excellent public transportation available to and from Portland Civic Stadium.

CONTEST MEETINGS

Representatives of the competing units will meet in Parlor B, New Heathman Hotel, Fri- day, August 28, to receive final official information and instructions at the times indicated below:

1:30 p.m. Junior and Senior Bands 1:45 p.m. Choruses and Quartets

2:00 p.m. Motorcycle Drill Teams 2:15 p.m. Firing Squads 2:30 p.m. Senior Drum and Bugle Corps 3:00 p.m. Junior Drum and Bugle Corps and SAL 3:30 p.m. Senior and Junior Color Guards

Official Protest Hearings Briefing of Judges

11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 1, 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 28, Masonic Temple Parlor B, Mezzanine New Heathman Hotel

52ND NATIONAL CONVENTION PORTLAND, OREGON— AUGUST 28, SEPTEMBER 3. 1*70

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22- Addressing a session of the 51st Annual National Convention of The American Legion in Atlanta, Georgia, Aug.

28, 1969, is the Honorable Melvin R. Laird, Secretary of Defense.

33 AGENDA Singing Selection: “Lord’s Prayer” 52ND ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION OF The Singing Legionnaires, Post No. 15 THE AMERICAN LEGION Sioux Falls, South Dakota MEMORIAL COLISEUM Lighting of Convention Peace Candle PORTLAND, OREGON 10:15 a.m. REPORT OF NATIONAL COMMANDER MILTON PATRICK J.

10:30 a-m. GREETINGS Mrs. H. Milton Davidson (New Mexico), National Presi- dent, American Legion Auxiliary Donald E. Johnson, Administrator of Veterans Affairs Robert W. Span ogle, National President, National Asso- ciation of Collegiate Veterans, Inc. Thomas W. Miller, National President, The Society of American Legion Founders Howard L. Topping, Member, Board of Governors, The 8:30 a.m. American National Red Cross CONCERT Brig. Gen. James L. Melville, Honorary Dominion Presi- dent, Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada Greater Kansas City American Legion Band, Jerome P. Donald E. Morrison, National President-elect, National Dobel, Jr., Manager, Keith House, Director Education Association 9:00 a.m. A. Boyd Hinds, National Director, Boys’ Clubs of America CALL TO ORDER Alden G. Barber, Chief Scout Executive, Boy Scouts of America J. Milton Patrick (Oklahoma), National Commander ADVANCEMENT OF COLORS 11:30 a.m. National Championship Color Guard, The Jersey Chev- PRESENTATIONS rons of Post No. 40, Ridgefield Park, New Jersey From: Colt Firearms STAR-SPANGLED BANNER By: Richard H. McMahon, Vice President, Marketing, Small Arms Division, Colt Firearms, Inc., Hart- The Singing Legionnaires, Post No. 15, Sioux Falls, South ford, Connecticut Dakota To: J. Milton Patrick (Oklahoma), National Commander INVOCATION From: Muscular Dystrophy Associations of America, Inc. Father William D. Curtis (Minnesota), National Chap- By: Miss Viola Moltzen, District Director and Scotty lain Swift, National Poster Child. To: Milton Patrick (Oklahoma), National Commander CALL FOR CONVENTION J. William F. Hauck (Indiana), National Adjutant 11:45 a.m.

9:30 a.m. PRESENTATION of Medallion to the City of Atlanta, Georgia, the city in which the 1969 National Convention ADDRESSES OF WELCOME was held The Honorable Terry D. Schrunk, Mayor of Portland By: William C. Doyle (New Jersey), Past National Com- The Honorable Tom McCall, Governor of Oregon mander Loren L. Kuske, Past Department Commander, Depart- To: George S. Osborne, President, The American Legion ment of Oregon 1969 National Convention Corporation of Georgia Robert H. Hazen, President, The 1970 American Legion National Convention Corporation of Oregon 12:00 Noon 9:45 a.m. PRESENTATION of Representatives of The American RESPONSE TO ADDRESSES OF WELCOME Legion Youth Programs Oratorical Contest Winner—Michael Patrick Gallagher Charles L. Bacon (Missouri), Past National Commander (Massachusetts) 10:00 a.m. President, 1970 Boys Nation—David R. Bruegel (Michi- an NATIONAL CONVENTION MEMORIAL REMEM- g ) BRANCE Representative, Sons of The American Legion—Ferdinand F. Peters, Jr. (Minnesota) Memorial Prayer: Father William D. Curtis (Minnesota) Representative, American Legion sponsored Boy Scouts of National Chaplain. America—Jack Bothwell (Oregon) American Legion Baseball 1969 Winner of the James F. NOTE: Times of subsequent sessions and times of Daniel, Jr. Memorial Sportsmanship Award—William

Convention Committee Reports are subject i McKinley McCord III (Oregon) to change by the Chair. Outstanding Boy of B o y s’ Clubs of America—James Heath (New York)

34 REPORT OF CONVENTION COMMITTEES REMARKS Mrs. Michael K. McCuistion (Alabama) 12:15 p.m. CREDENTIALS AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS REPORT OF CONVENTION COMMITTEES (except resolutions) 11:00 a.m. LEGISLATION AND RULES REHABILITATION (except resolutions) Claims and Rating Hospitals and Medical Services 12:30 p.m. ADDRESS 11:30 a.m. PRESENTATION Distinguished Service Medal Milton Patrick (Oklahoma), National Commander SALUTE TO COLORS By: J. To: The Honorable Olin E. Teague, Member of Congress, Recess Sixth District of Texas COMMITTEES 7:30 p.m. REPORT OF CONVENTION

National Commander Patrick’s Dinner to Distinguished 12:00 Noon Guests ECONOMIC Place: Grand Ballroom, Portland Hilton Hotel Employment and Veterans Preference Other Economic Matters Speaker: Richard “Red” Skelton 12:30 p.m. PRESENTATION—“Employer of the Year Award for 1970 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, Hiring Veterans” Milton Patrick (Oklahoma), National Commander 9:00 a.m. By: J. To: William L. West, Plant Manager, Dayton Tire and CALL TO ORDER Rubber Company, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Patrick (Oklahoma), National Commander J. Milton Patrick (Oklahoma), National Commander By: J. Milton SALUTE TO COLORS To: Henry G. Heedy, Vice President, American Enka Enka, North Carolina INVOCATION Corporation, Father William D. Curtis (Minnesota), National Chap- REPORT OF CONVENTION COMMITTEES lain 12:45 p.m. REPORT OF CONVENTION COMMITTEES CHILD WELFARE 9:15 a.m. 1:00 p.m. CREDENTIALS AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS Credentials and Other Internal Matters ADDRESS Membership The Honorable Luis A. Ferre, Governor of Puerto Rico 9:30 a.m. REPORT OF CONVENTION COMMITTEES

LEGISLATION AND RULES 1:30 p.m. 9:45 a.m. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

AMERICANISM 2:00 p.m. 10:15 a.m. FINANCE PRESENTATIONS SALUTE TO COLORS William Randolph Hearst Americanism Trophy Recess By: Lou Guzzo, Managing Editor, Seattle Post-Intelli- gencer, Seattle, Washington THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1970 To: Winning Department (Oklahoma), National Commander By: J. Milton Patrick 9:00 a.m. Appreciation Certificate of CALL ORDER To: Father William D. Curtis (Minnesota), National TO (Oklahoma), National Commander Chaplain J. Milton Patrick

10:30 a.m. SALUTE TO COLORS ADDRESS INVOCATION National Chap- H. Ross Perot, President, Electronics Data Systems Cor- Father William D. Curtis (Minnesota), poration lain

35 REPORT OF CONVENTION COMMITTEES 12:00 Noon 9:15 a.m. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS FOREIGN RELATIONS ELECTION OF NATIONAL OFFICERS 10:00 a.m. National Commander PRESENTATION ACCEPTANCE SPEECH OF NEWLY ELECTED The American Legion Fourth Estate Award NATIONAL COMMANDER By: Milton Patrick (Oklahoma), National J. Commander Five (5) National Vice Commanders To: James G. Stahlman, President and Publisher, The National Chaplain Nashville Banner, Nashville, Tennessee To: Jenkin Lloyd Jones, Editor and Publisher, Tulsa 1:00 p.m. Tribune, Tulsa, Oklahoma PRESENTATION OF COLORS TO INCOMING NATIONAL REPORT OF CONVENTION COMMITTEES COMMANDER

10:15 a.m. RESPONSE BY NEWLY ELECTED NATIONAL COMMANDER NATIONAL SECURITY Military PRESENTATION OF NEWLY ELECTED Naval NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF AMERICAN LEGION Aeronautics and Space AUXILIARY Civil Defense Merchant Marine UNFINISHED BUSINESS Special 11:00 a.m. Awards ADDRESS BENEDICTION The Honorable Henry M. Jackson, United States Senator, State of Washington RETIREMENT OF COLORS

11:30 a.m. FINAL ADJOURNMENT PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE AND COLORS TO OUTGOING NATIONAL COMMANDER NOTE: The National Executive Committee will By: Preston Moore J. (Oklahoma), Past National Com- meet within twenty-four hours after the mander close of the Convention, upon call of the Response by: Milton Patrick J. (Oklahoma), National National Commander. Commander

After Portland —

It’s Klamath Falls

Oregon’s Klamath Country includes the “Youth Base- ball Capital of the World, Klamath Falls” . . . as well as Crater Lake National Park.

Enjoy both when you attend the 1970 Legion World Series on Sept. 5-10 in Klamath Falls’ Kiger Stadium, recently renovated to house in comfort nearly 5,000 fans.

Klamath Falls is a smooth and scenic five-hour drive from Portland.

For top-notch baseball and wondrous Pacific North- west scenery, it has to be Klamath Falls and Crater Lake

in 1970 . . .

36 Distinguished Guests

R. Carr Stanley Adams, President Patrick Michael Patrick Gallagher Deputy Chief American Society for Composers, 1970 National Oratorical Contest Winner Police Bureau Authors, and Publishers Portland Somerville, Massachusetts

E. Collins Henry R. Albert Clarence Regional Administrator Deputy Executive Assistant to the Deputy Ray Gallagher Administration Postmaster General Manpower Past Commander-in-Chief United States Department of Labor Veterans of Foreign Wars of the USA Mr. and Mrs. Gene Allison Eldridge Colston Admiral L. R. Geis Indianapolis, Indiana Rear National Executive Committee Chief of Information Oklahoma The American Legion of Department of the Navy A. Leo Anderson Washington, D. C. John J. Corcoran Bernard R. Goodman, Vice President The General Counsel Warner Bros., Inc. L. J. Andolsek Veterans Administration Commissioner, United States Civil Service Robert C. Goodwin Commission George H. Cornelius, Jr. Associate Manpower Administrator Indianapolis, Indiana for Unemployment Insurance Labor Charles L. Bacon United States Department of Past National Commander Mrs. H. Milton Davidson Colonel C. Grant, USA The American Legion National President Lt. John Department of the Army American Legion Auxiliary Edith Green John V. Ballard, Director The Honorable Representatives Office of Veterans Reemployment Rights Edward M. Davis, Chief House of United States Department of Labor Los Angeles Police Department Oregon

Oscar Greene, Assistant to the President Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Barnes Mrs. Marvin Davis Schenley Industries, Inc. Richland, Washington Seattle, Washington Charles Griesmeyer, Director Charles Baron James V. Day J. D. Veterans Administration Regional Office Las Vegas, Nevada Washington, C. Portland, Oregon Guy della-Cioppa Raymond Bell, Vice President J. Burbank, California Columbia Pictures Corporation Lou Guzzo, Managing Editor Post-Intelligencer John M. Dervan, Director Seattle Benson Dr. George S. Loan Guaranty Service Searcy, Arkansas Administration Veterans Mrs. Nellie Haefliger, Manager Masonic Temple Association Harold Berentson Bernard B. Direnfeld Oregon Trail Chapter Past National Commander American Red Cross James R. Harrison, Director Jewish War Veterans of the USA Veterans Administration Hospital Portland, Oregon Joseph A. Bernard The Honorable Robert Docking National Secretary-Treasurer Governor, State of Kansas The Society of American Legion Founders Robert H. Hazen Ben F. Dorris President Lincoln City, Oregon 1970 American Legion National Bothwell Jack Convention Corporation of Oregon Boy Scouts Program Representative Grants Pass, Oregon William C. Doyle Past National Commander The American Legion James Heath Frank M. Brandstetter “Outstanding Boy” Acapulco, Mexico Boys’ Clubs of America Josh M. Drake, Jr. Catskill, New York Commander John C. Brogan, Chairman of the Board Immediate Past Department Youngberg-Carlson Company, Inc. The American Legion of Oklahoma

Henry H. Dudley Henry G. Heedy, Vice President American Enka Corporation David R. Bruegel Past National Adjutant 1970 Boys Nation President The American Legion East Lansing, Michigan Lt. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, USA (Ret.) The Honorable Ed Edmondson Washington, D. C. House of Representatives P. Budd J. Oklahoma Chief Data Management Director National Director Veterans Administration A. Boyd Hinds, Gordon R. Elliott Boys’ Clubs of America Oakland, California Edgar G. Burkhardt National Commander Frank Fabrizio Veterans of of the USA, Inc. The Honorable Henry M. Jackson WWI Typewriter Royal Office United States Senate Dr. Robert Caldwell Washington Liaison Coordinator of Organizational Irving Feist, President Department of State Boys Scouts of America S. L. Jerpbak National President-Elect of American Legion Founders Maj. Gen. James F. Cantwell, President The Society National Guard Association The Honorable Luis A. Ferre Georgie Jessel of United States Governor, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico the New York, New York

37 Don Jewell, General Manager Joseph L. McKernan David B. Patrick Memorial Coliseum Group Sales Manager Skiatook, Oklahoma Portland, Oregon The Leterman-Gortz Corporation James Milton Patrick Skiatook, Oklahoma Donald E. Johnson Richard Administrator of Veterans Affairs H. McMahon, Vice President Veterans Administration Colt Industries, Inc. J. C. Peckarsky Deputy Chief Benefits Director Veterans Administration

Donald I. McNamara, Chief Jenkin Lloyd Jones, Editor and Publisher Portland Police Bureau Tulsa Tribune H. Ross Perot, President Electronics Data Systems Corporation

Colonel Douglas T. Kane, USMC Brig. Gen. James L. Melville Policy Analysis Division Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Ferdinand in Canada F. Peters, Jr. Sons of Don Kendall, President The American Legion Representative PepsiCo., Inc. Cold Spring, Minnesota Basil Miaullis, General Manager Robert Konkle, Superintendent Benson Hotel Indiana State Police Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Phoebus Crisfield, Maryland Thomas W. Miller, National President Loren L. Kuske The Society of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Immediate Past Department Commander O. Rambo American Legion Founders Anderson, Indiana The American Legion of Oregon Harold Redden Colonel and Mrs. Waldron Leonard Longmeadow, Massachusetts Miss Viola Moltzen, District Director Alexandria, Virginia Muscular Dystrophy Association E. W. Ridgway, Chairman of America, Inc. Veterans John A. Llewelyn Committee, Interstate Conference of Employment Security Occidental Life Insurance Company Agencies of California Ford Montgomery, General Manager William J. Rogers Portland Hilton Hotel United States Brewers Lt. Commander Joseph Lynch, USN Association, Inc. Department of Defense Mrs. James T. Ruffin Montgomery, Alabama Warren H. MacDonald Preston J. Moore Special Assistant to Administrator Past National Commander The Honorable Veterans Administration The American Legion Don Samuelson Governor, State of Idaho John G. W. Mahanna Mr. and Mrs. Billie L. Office of Civil Defense Saxon Ken Morrell Anderson, Indiana Nashville Banner L. W. Mallett Mr. and Portland, Oregon Mrs. Louis Schippers Brockton, Massachusetts Donald E. Morrison Robert M. Marr National President-Elect Earnest N. Schmit Indianapolis, Indiana National Education Association Past National Adjutant Dr. Theodore Marrs The American Legion Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Robert F. Murphy Chelmsford, Massachusetts The Honorable Terry D. Schrunk Mayor, City of Portland Julius Mattson Portland, Oregon Dr. M. J. Musser, Chief Medical Director Veterans Administration General Frank R. Schwengel William P. McCahill Scarsdale, New York The President’s Committee on Edward L. Omohundro, Chief Employment of the Handicapped Lt. Commander Beverly F. Sheppard, Veterans Employment Service USN Department of the Navy United States Department of Labor The Honorable Tom Lawson McCall John D. Shytle, Controller Governor, State of Oregon Joseph H. O’Neil Veterans Administration Manchester, New Hampshire Richard “Red” Skelton William McKinley McCord, III Burbank, California American Legion Baseball 1969 Winner George S. Osborne, President of the James F. Daniel, Jr. Memorial The American Legion 1969 National Judge John Sloan Sportsmanship Award Convention Corporation of Georgia Baltimore, Maryland

James V. Smith, Administrator Farmers Home Administration Mrs. Michael K. McCuistion Daniel R. O’Sullivan United States Department of Agriculture Montgomery, Alabama National Sales Manager Seagram Distillers Company Robert W. Spanogle, President Edward F. McGinnis National Association of Washington, D. C. Olney B. Owen, Chief Benefits Director Veterans Administration Collegiate Veterans, Inc.

Raymond J. McHugh Vice President and Bureau Chief Mr. and Mrs. Claude B. Patrick Frank J. Specht Copley News Service Vienna, Virginia Schenley Industries, Inc.

38 Harold J. Warner Teague James G. Stahlman The Honorable Olin E. Portland, Oregon Representatives President and Publisher House of The Nashville Banner Texas Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Watson Skiatook, Oklahoma Vern Toedtemeier, Manager J. W. Stancil, Chairman of Veterans Appeals Civic Stadium Board William L. West Administration Veterans Dayton Tire and Rubber Company Howard L. Topping A. L. Starshak, Chairman Member, Board of Governors National Distinguished Guests Committee American Red Cross The American Legion The Frank W. Whatton Vice President and General Manager Anthony Stasio Howard Traver Fawcett-Haynes Printing Corporation Administrator Deputy Associate Executive Assistant to the Administration Small Business Mayor of Portland The Honorable Philip C. Wilkins Federal District Court Edwin W. Steidle, President B. I. Trotter, Jr. Sacramento, California Meier & Frank Department Stores Veterans Employment Service United States Department of Labor Lt. Col. Cameron Stewart, USAF Rufus H. Wilson Administrator Washington, D. C. Lt. Colonel Richard G. Vandermeer Associate Deputy Administration Ft. Lewis, Washington Veterans Dr. John Sullivan National Education Association President George J. Vavoulis, Maj. Gen. Winston P. Wilson, Chief Interstate Conference of Employment National Guard Bureau Scotty Swift Security Agencies National Poster Child Wallace C. J. Wright, Jr. Muscular Dystrophy Association G. C. Confidential Assistant to Administrator Department Adjutant of America, Inc. Veterans Administration The American Legion of Oklahoma

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48 Youth Leaders Attend Convention

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D. Bothwell William M. McCord III James Heath Jack Grants Pass, Oregon Portland, Oregon Catskill, New York

participant in A career in Science and Marine 1969 winner of James F. Daniel A leader and active the Boys’ Club program. Engineering are in the future. Jr., Sportsmanship Award.

/ J David R. Bruegel Michael P. Gallagher Ferdinand F. Peters, Jr. Minn. East Lansing, Mich. Somerville, Mass. Cold Spring, Commander Frank President, Boys Nation, 1970. A Winner, National High School Squadron of Squadron 455. dynamic leader. Oratorical Contest. Kray

49 Committee Chairmen The American Legion 1970 National Convention Corporation of Oregon

Registration & Information Exhibit Badges & Packets Distinguished Guests

George T. Taylor Richard E. Younts W. F. Bushnell Maurice E. Druhl Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman

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Ted Brice Harry E. Williams E. W. Anderson Leo S. Wynans Co-Chairman Co-Chairman Chairman Chairman

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V. A. McNeil Bruce L. Plumb Everett Mitchell Howard P. Traver Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman

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Antone Larsen Nate Lakefish Harold Kelly Bud Mallett Co-Chairman Co-Chairman Vice Chairman Chairman

50 Committee Chairmen The American Legion 1970 National Convention Corporation of Oregon

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Patrick R. Carr Rod Norwood Donald I. McNamara Harold Berentson Co-Chairman Co-Chairman Co-Chairman Co-Chairman

Legal Post Participation Concessions Insurance

Plato William H. Lilly Don Eva Jack Don S. Willner Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman

Publicity & Transportation Tour Public Relations Decorations & Floats

Kinkade Clyde C. Wyant William R. Stevens Vince Harlow Schillios Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman

American Legion et 40 Reunions Out-State Hospitality Memorial Services Auxiliary 8

Davis Miss Emma Zara Friesen Rev. Harvey Goodling Mrs. E. B. Bigalow Mrs. Orlie A. C. Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman

51 The American Legion Auxiliary

National Officers

MRS. H. MILTON DAVIDSON National President

MRS. MRS. RICHARD MRS. MRS. J. T. MRS. HARRY GEORGE W. GEARHART RAYMOND AMACKER ESTES GIBBS National LORY National National National Vice President National Vice President Vice President Vice President Western Division Vice President Southern Division Northwestern Division Eastern Division Central Division

MRS. WILLIAM MRS. WILLIAM MISS DORIS MRS. MYNER COYNER CHESTER, JR. ANDERSON FREEMAN National Historian National Chaplain National Secretary National Treasurer

52 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY FIFTIETH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION Portland, Oregon

Saturday, August 29, 1970 4:30 P.M.

PRE-CONVENTION NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Ballroom—Ramada Inn

Sunday, August 30, 1970 PRE-CONVENTION NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS

(Located in either the Civic Auditorium or the Ramada Inn—as indicated)

9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Inn- AMERICANISM—2nd Floor South—Auditorium PERMANENT ORGANIZATION—Ramada Ballroom Section 1 Mrs. Merrill K. Smith, Chairman — Mrs. Alvin Moltzen, Chairman Floor North- CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS—2nd PUBLICATIONS—Box Level—South—Auditorium Auditorium Mrs. Lynn Ransdell, Chairman Mrs. Jacqueline Hultquist, Chairman RULES— 1st Floor North—Auditorium CREDENTIALS—Box Level—North—Auditorium Mrs. John Mazzie, Chairman Mrs. Richard S. Jones, Chairman NATIONAL SECURITY— 1st Floor South—Auditorium Chairman CHILD WELFARE—Civic Auditorium—Main Mrs. B. M. Jarrett, Auditorium AUXILIARY EMERGENCY FUND—Ramada Inn- Ballroom Section 2 Mrs. R. L. Parker, Chairman — Mrs. O. L. Roger, Chairman

11:00 A.M. -1:00 P.M.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING—2nd Floor South- COMMUNICATIONS—Box Level—North—Auditorium Auditorium Mrs. Maurice Kubby, Chairman

Mrs. John J. Adams, Chairman POPPY— 1st Floor—South—Auditorium LEGISLATIVE—2nd Floor North—Auditorium Mrs. James E. Warner, Chairman Mrs. Malley T. O’Connor REHABILITATION—Civic Auditorium—Main MEMBERSHIP— 1st Floor North—Auditorium Auditorium Mrs. Bernard F. Kennedy, Chairman Mrs. Charles Shaw, Chairman

53 EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS—Box Level- PAST PRESIDENTS PARLEY—Ramada Inn South Auditorium — Ballroom—Section 2 Mrs. Paul Brown, Chairman Mrs. William H. Corwith, Chairman HISTORIANS—Ramada Inn—Ballroom—Section 1 Mrs. William T. Coyner, Chairman

1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.

CIVIL DEFENSE AND EMERGENCY PLANNING— FOREIGN RELATIONS— 1st Floor North—Auditorium 2nd Floor South—Auditorium Mrs. Alan M. Schanel, Chairman Mrs. Stanley Staidl, Chairman JUNIOR ACTIVITIES— 1st Floor South—Auditorium CHAPLAINS—Box Level—North—Auditorium Mrs. Walter Stolte, Chairman Mrs. William D. Chester, Jr., Chairman COMMUNITY SERVICE—Box Level—South- GIRLS STATE—2nd Floor North—Auditorium Auditorium Mrs. T. G. Chilton, Chairman Mrs. Hans K. Lemke, Chairman

1:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M.

FINANCE—Ramada Inn—Ballroom—Section 1 RESOLUTIONS—Ramada Inn—Ballroom—Section 2 Mrs. Harold S. Burdett, Chairman Mrs. Norton H. Pearl, Chairman

3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.

MUSIC Box Level—North—Auditorium REORGANIZATION—Box Level—South—Auditorium Mrs. Dan Herrin, Chairman Mrs. A. J. Ryan, Sr., Chairman

NEW LUXURY MOTEL—Ramada Inn, a 257-unit Legion Auxiliary’s 50th National Convention to be held motel recently completed at a cost of $4.5-million, will in Portland, Oregon, August 28-Sept. 3. Convention ses- serve as the National Headquarters Hotel for the American sions will be held at the Civic Auditorium.

54 PAGES REHEARSAL AND RECEPTION P.M. 1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M.-4:00 Rehearsal Pages Tea National and Department Pages Green Room Main Auditorium Civic Auditorium Civic Auditorium

MUSIC COMMITTEE SCHEDULE Committee Meeting Contests for Trios, Quartettes, Pre-Convention Music P.M. Sextettes and Choruses 3-00 Level North 9:00 A.M.-12 Noon Civic Auditorium—Box Portland Hilton Hotel Ballroom

4:30 P.M. THE AMERICAN LEGION AND AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY JOINT PATRIOTIC SERVICE Portland Hilton Hotel Ballroom

The PORTLAND HILTON HOTEL is Portland’s newest and grandest hotel, located in the very heart of downtown Portland. Truly everything that happens in Portland happens at the HILTON. National Headquarters for the 52nd Na- Franklin tional Convention of The American Legion will be at the Hilton. National Robert H. Hazen, Pres. • 12 Branches * Phone 224-3333 distinguished guests will be officers and Home Office: Franklin Bidg., Portland, Oregon 97204 housed here.

55 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY FIFTIETH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION Portland Civic Auditorium Portland, Oregon

MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 1970

8:30 A.M

OFFICIAL PROGRAM

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Earl Bigalow, National Convention Chairman

CONVENTION PROCESSIONAL Mrs. Richard W. Sherman, Convention Organist

(Order of Processional: Past National Presidents

National Officers

Department Colors

National Colors

National President)

INTRODUCTION OF NATIONAL PRESIDENT, Mrs. H. Milton Davidson by Mrs. Earl Bigalow, National Convention Chairman

INVOCATION Mrs. William D. Chester, Jr., National Chaplain

Moment of Silence in Memory of our Departed

Pledge of Allegiance Led by Mrs. Merrill K. Smith National Americanism Chairman

The National Anthem The Audience

Preamble to the Constitution Led by Mrs. Jacqueline Hultquist, National Constitution and Bylaws Chairman

WELCOME—“A Salute to the Red, White and Blue” Mrs. H. Milton Davidson, National President

56 INTRODUCTIONS AND GREETINGS—“The Legion Blue”

Patrick, National Adjutant William F. Hauck, National Commander J. Milton The American Legion The American Legion

Mr. Robert H. Hazen, 1970 National Convention Corporation Chairman

“A STAR-SPANGLED WELCOME”

Mrs. Earl Bigalow, National Convention Chairman Mrs. C. Ray Wilson, President, Department of Oregon

The Honorable Tom McCall, Governor of Oregon The Honorable Terry Schrunk, Mayor of Portland

GREETINGS OF THE NATIONAL OFFICERS

National Vice Presidents: Southern Division Mrs. Raymond N. Lory, Central Division Mrs. J. T. Amacker,

Mrs. George W. Gibbs, Eastern Division Mrs. Richard Gearhart, Western Division

Mrs. Harry L. Estes, Northwestern Division

Mrs. William T. Coyner, National Historian Mrs. William D. Chester, Jr., National Chaplain

Miss Doris Anderson, National Secretary Mrs. Myner Freeman, National Treasurer

Mrs. Vernon H. Randall, National Parliamentarian

INTRODUCTION OF PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS

Mrs. Robert Walbridge Mrs. Norman L. Sheehe Mrs. Boyce Ficklen Mrs. Willis C. Reed

Mrs. William H. Biester, Jr. Mrs. E. A. Campbell Mrs. Albin Charles Carlson Mrs. Harold S. Burdett

Mrs. Oscar W. Hahn Mrs. J. Pat Kelly Mrs. James Morris Mrs. Alexander H. Gray Mrs. William H. Corwith Mrs. Henry Ahnemiller

Mrs. Louis J. Lemstra Mrs. J. Howard McKay Mrs. Mark W. Murrill Mrs. O. L. Koger Mrs. Lawrence H. Smith Mrs. L. D. Johnson Mrs. Charles B. Gilbert Mrs. Walter Wild Andrews Mrs. Walter G. Craven Mrs. Walter H. Glynn Sr. Mrs. Norton H. Pearl Mrs. A. J. Ryan, Mrs. Lee W. Hutton Mrs. Vernon H. Randall

GREETINGS FROM THE PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS:

Mrs. Arthur B. Hanell, Junior Past National President

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11:00 A.M. NATIONAL CONVENTION PARADE

57 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1970

8:30 A.M.-10:30 A.M.

8:15 A.M. -8:30 A.M.

ORGAN RECITAL Mrs. Richard W. Sherman, National Convention Organist

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. H. Milton Davidson, National President

INVOCATION Mrs. William D. Chester, Jr., National Chaplain

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mrs. Merrill K. Smith, National Americanism Chairman

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM The Audience, Accompanied by Convention Organist

PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION Led by Mrs. Jacqueline Hultquist, National Constitution and Bylaws Chairman INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUEST CHAIRMAN

Mrs. J. Pat Kelly, Past National President INTRODUCTIONS

National Chairman of Pages Mrs. Thomas Gear

National Vice-Chairman of Pages Mrs. William Stevens

PERSONAL PAGES TO THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Mrs. Robert Crownover Mrs. Anthony P. Genta

Mrs. Robert M. Marr Mrs. Harold W. Catcott

Miss Leslie Marr Miss Kathy Jones REPORT OF CONVENTION COMMITTEES PERMANENT ORGANIZATION Mrs. Alvin Moltzen, Chairman

RULES Mrs. John Mazzie, Chairman

CREDENTIALS Mrs. Richard S. Jones, Chairman MUSICAL PRESENTATIONS

Salute to the Winning Musical Groups

A SPECIAL SALUTE IN PATRIOTIC APPRECIA- Presented and Introduced by TION TO THE CONVENTION COMMITTEES Mrs. Earl Bigalow, National Convention Chairman

NOMINATION OF NATIONAL OFFICERS FOR 1970-1971

National President

National Vice-President

National Historian

National Chaplain

10:15 A.M.—MEMORIAL SERVICE

Conducted by Mrs. William D. Chester, Jr., National Chaplain

Tribute to Mrs. John William Macauley Mrs. Lawrence H. Smith, Past National President

Tribute to Mrs. Carl W. Zeller Mrs. Norton H. Pearl, Past National President

10:30 A.M.—RECESS

58 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. JOINT SESSION WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION Portland Memorial Coliseum

3:00 P.M. -5:00 P.M. DIVISIONAL CAUCUSES CENTRAL DIVISION—2nd Floor North NORTHWESTERN DIVISION— 1st Floor North Inn Ballroom EASTERN DIVISION— 1st Floor South SOUTHERN DIVISION—Ramada WESTERN DIVISION—Main Auditorium

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1970

8:30 A.M.

8:15 A.M.-8:30 A.M. ORGAN RECITAL Mrs. Richard W. Sherman, National Convention Organist CALL TO ORDER Mrs. H. Milton Davidson, National President

INVOCATION Mrs. William D. Chester, Jr., National Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mrs. Merrill K. Smith, National Americanism Chairman THE NATIONAL ANTHEM The Audience, Accompanied by Convention Organist PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION Led by Mrs. Jacqueline Hultquist, National Constitution and Bylaws Chairman

ELECTION OF NATIONAL OFFICERS FOR 1970-1971

REPORTS OF NATIONAL CHAIRMEN “THE PATRIOTIC AND POPPY RED OF OUR AUXILIARY” REHABILITATION Mrs. Charles Shaw, Chairman

GREETINGS

The Honorable Donald Johnson, Administrator of Veterans Affairs

POPPY Mrs. James E. Warner, Chairman AMERICANISM Mrs. Merrill K. Smith, Chairman

59 GREETINGS FROM OTHER NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS REPORT OF NATIONAL CHAIRMEN

“In Patriotism for All Americans”

LEGISLATIVE Mrs. Malley T. O’Connor, Chairman PAST PRESIDENTS PARLEY Mrs. William H. Corwith, Chairman

FINANCE Mrs. Harold S. Burdett, Chairman

“TO THE ROADRUNNER—Color it Red, White and Blue”

MEMBERSHIP Mrs. Bernard F. Kennedy, Chairman

RECESS—4:45 P.M.

8:00 P.M. STATES DINNER—Ballroom—Portland Hilton Hotel

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1970

8:30 A.M.

8:15 A.M.-8:30 A.M. ORGAN RECITAL Mrs. Richard W. Sherman, Convention Organist CALL TO ORDER Mrs. H. Milton Davidson, National President

INVOCATION Mrs. William D. Chester, Jr., National Chaplain

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mrs. Merrill K. Smith, National Americanism Chairman

NATIONAL ANTHEM Audience, Accompanied by Convention Organist

PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION Led by Mrs. Jacqueline Hultquist, Constitution and Bylaws Chairman

GREETINGS

Mrs. James A. DeForce, Le Chapeau National, Eight and Forty

“A SPECIAL SALUTE—FOR PATRIOTIC LEADERSHIP”

Presenting: The Department Presidents, 1969-1970

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FINAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORTS

CREDENTIALS Mrs. Richard S. Jones, Chairman

CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS Mrs. Jacqueline Hultquist, Chairman

RESOLUTIONS Mrs. Norton H. Pearl, Chairman

60 “THE GLOWING WHITE HOPE FOR OUR FUTURE” CHILD WELFARE Mrs. R. L. Parker, Chairman LIAISON WITH CHILD WELFARE FOUNDATION Mrs. Alexander H. Gray, Chairman GIRLS STATE Mrs. T. G. Chilton, Chairman

GREETINGS

President, 1970 Girls Nation

JUNIOR ACTIVITIES Mrs. Walter Stolte, Chairman EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS Mrs. Paul Brown, Chairman LEADERSHIP TRAINING Mrs. John Adams, Chairman

“THE BLUE OF LOYALTY FOR SERVICE TO OUR NATION” NATIONAL SECURITY Mrs. B. M. Jarrett, Chairman CIVIL DEFENSE AND EMERGENCY PLANNING Mrs. Stanley A. Staidl, Chairman

Greetings: The Honorable John Davis, Director, Office of C.D. and Em. Plan.

COMMUNITY SERVICE Mrs. Hans K. Lemcke, Chairman

Greetings: The Honorable William E. Galbraith, Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional Relations

“AS OTHERS SEE OUR COLORS” PUBLICATIONS Mrs. Lynn Ransdell, Chairman FOREIGN RELATIONS Mrs. Alan M. Schanel, Chairman COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Maurice Kubby, Chairman MUSIC Mrs. Dan Herrin, Chairman WOMEN’S FORUM ON NATIONAL SECURITY Mrs. Walter Wild Andrews, Chairman

RECESS—12 NOON

1:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. H. Milton Davidson, National President

REPORTS OF NATIONAL CHAIRMEN

“A Star-Spangled Look at Ourselves” CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS Mrs. Jacqueline Hultquist, Chairman

REORGANIZATION Mrs. A. J. Ryan, Sr., Chairman AUXILIARY EMERGENCY FUND Mrs. O. L. Roger, Chairman FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY Mrs. Walter H. Glynn, Chairman

“A PATRIOTIC SALUTE” The Golden Awards Ceremony

Mrs. Maurice Kubby, Communications Chairman, Presiding

61 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

INSTALLATION OF NATIONAL OFFICERS FOR 1970-1971

Mrs. Norman L. Sheehe, Installing Officer

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PRESENTATION OF COLORS TO THE RETIRING NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Mrs. Henry Ahnemiller, Past National President

BENEDICTION

Mrs. William D. Chester, Jr., National Chaplain

RETIREMENT OF THE COLORS

ADJOURNMENT

Mrs. H. Milton Davidson, Retiring National President

2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. POST CONVENTION NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Ramada Inn Ballroom—Section 1

2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. POST CONVENTION MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Ramada Inn Ballroom—Section 2

1970 NATIONAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

NATIONAL CONVENTION OFFICERS NATIONAL CONVENTION CHAIRMAN Mrs. Earl Bigalow NATIONAL CONVENTION VICE-CHAIRMAN Mrs. Jack Plato

62 NATIONAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE SECRETARY AND OFFICE MANAGER Mrs. Roland West CONVENTION COMMITTEES HALLS AND SEATING LOST AND FOUND Mrs. Herman Hllken, Chairman Mrs. Cleo Babb, Chairman Mrs. Noel Frost, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Harold Leach, Vice-Chairman

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS MUSIC CONTESTS Mrs. Walter Waite, Chairman Mrs. A1 Friesen, Chairman Mrs. F. E. Erickson, Vice-Chairman Mrs. George Lohner, Vice-Chairman

EIGHT AND FORTY NATIONAL CHAIRMEN S LUNCHEON Mrs. Orlie Davis, Chairman Mrs. Jack Goger, Chairman Vice-Chairman Mrs. Herman F. Edwards, Mrs. Jess Edington, Vice-Chairman

EXHIBITS NATIONAL OFFICERS’ DINNER HISTORIES Mrs. R. H. McConnell, Chairman Mrs. Ted Spinning, Chairman Mrs. Robert Jones, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Harold Larsen, Vice-Chairman

JUNIOR HANDWORK/DOLLS PACKETS Mrs. William Fleming, Chairman Mrs. Richard Jewell, Chairman Mrs. Adams, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Armand Falleur, Vice-Chairman James

POPPY DISPLAYS/CONTESTS PAGES Mrs. Eda Zolezzo, Chairman Mrs. William Stevens, Chairman Mrs. Kenneth Pugh, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Richard Eddy, Vice-Chairman PRAYER BOOKS PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS’ DINNER Mrs. Leonard Brooks, Chairman Mrs. Ewald Funk, Chairman Mrs. Veston Anderson, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Hugh Murchison, Vice-Chairman

FINANCE PUBLICITY Mrs. Wm. Burdick, Chairman Mrs. Norman Bland, Chairman Mrs. Oscar Lins, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Elmer Peake, Vice-Chairman

FIRST AID RADIO-TV Mrs. Anson Ingels, Chairman Mrs. Chester Lloyd, Chairman Mrs. R. E. Scribner, Vice-Chairman Mrs. C. Ray Wilson, Vice-Chairman

FLAG REGISTRATION STATES DINNER Mrs. W. E. Wilkins, Chairman Mrs. Nick Mariani, Chairman Mrs. Ron Dreeszen, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Leonard Martien, Vice-Chairman FLOWERS/DECORATIONS TRANSPORTATION Mrs. H. Wildermuth, Chairman Mrs. Sven Kvarnstrom, Chairman Mrs. Lee Kelley, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Fred Schmidt, Vice-Chairman

HOSPITALITY UNIT PARTICIPATION Mrs. Keith McDonald, Chairman Mrs. Joe Marcroft, Chairman Mrs. Clark Walker, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Jack Fishman, Vice-Chairman

INFORMATION DIVISIONAL CAUCUSES Mrs. Robert Oswald, Chairman Mrs. Cecil Ruef, Chairman Mrs. Phillip Jones, Vice-Chairman Mrs. S. E. Carlson, Vice-Chairman CONVENTION COMMITTEE OFFICE Mrs. Millard Magness, Chairman

63 LIVE THE GOOD LIFE

Located on the Willamette River near its confluence with the mighty Columbia, Portland, Ore., is blessed with a year-round equable climate. Evenly distributed rainfall makes the Rose City the northern gateway of a green valley of farms, orchards, dairies and timbered tracts.

Less than 10 miles to the west of Portland is Oregon’s

spectacular 400 miles of shoreline . . . sandy beaches, separated by rugged rock cliffs . . for its whole length of playground.

Almost in Portland’s backyard is Mt. Hood, in the Cascade Mountains, location o f Timberline Lodge, a mecca for winter sports enthusiasts throughout the year. There are many other snowcapped mountain peaks, lakes and resorts in the mountains, which bisect the state. Far- ther east is great plateau, drier and with more pronounced Legionnaires can share this spectacular scenery when weather extremes. Here can be seen lava beds and petri- they attend the National Convention. This view from fied forests of bygone ages. Ecola State Park, north of Cannon Beach, is typical of Only 40 miles from Portland, reached via the famed the costal scenery.

Columbia River Scenic Highway, is the great Bonneville

Dam. Besides its huge power turbines, its ship locks and Many vacationists never leave Portland. They enjoy fish ladders are of interest. themselves to the fullest. There are 56 parks within the Whether the traveler wishes to see the awesome city, some of them inspiringly natural and others land- Oregon Caves in Southern Oregon, blue Crater Lake in scaped and restfully pleasant. They provide play facilities. the Cascades, the wheat lands of Eastern Oregon, or the For instance, 103-acre Washington Park, near the city Pacific Ocean surf, he can reach them in a few hours from center, boasts the International Rose Test Gardens, and Portland. Highway and transportation facilities are excel- famous statuary. The New Zoological Gardens are only a lent. mile and a half away and contain a very fine zoo and

Fishing is good . . . either in the ocean or in the many aviary, and a miniature railroad. Mt. Tabor Park on the

lakes and streams throughout the state. Big game hunting city’s east side is on the site of an extinct volcano and con-

is good, much of it in the fourth of the nation’s saw tains three reservoirs of Portland’s pure water from the timber which stands in Oregon. Small animals and game Bull Run River, a mountain stream. In many parks are birds abound. Natural coverage and conservation methods natural elevations which command magnificent view of

guarantee a perpetual supply of wild life. the surrounding country.

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The 1970 Oregon-American Legion National Conven- tion First Aid coverage will be provided by volunteer nurses and first aiders from the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross. The First Aid and Sanitation Committee, with Mr. Harold Berentson of the American Red Cross and Mr. Rod Norwood, Norwood Insurance Agency in St. Helens, as Co-Chairmen, is working closely with City of Portland officials and agencies, as well as many volunteer groups. The Police and Fire Departments, ambulance personnel, and the Multnomah County Medical Society are cooperat- ing fully to ensure quick and efficient emergency aid service. Zera Iund, Director of Nursing Programs and Frank Nickel, Director of Safety Programs, are co-ordinating the activities of the volunteers who will man the Emergency Mobile and First Aid Stations. Mobile Aid Stations will be established at all outdoor activities. A First Aid Station will be in operation at the Memorial Coliseum, Civic Stadium and Civic Auditorium during the hours that programs are in session.

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Monday, August 31, 1970 - 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

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Friday, September 4, 1970 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Thursday, September 3, 1970 PRE-MARCHE COMMITTEE MEETINGS CHILD WELFARE and NATIONAL JEWISH PARTNERSHIP HOSPITAL LIAISON Mrs. Russell Haslam, Chairman

Mrs. James W. Collins and Oregon Room—3 : 00 P.M. to 4 : 00 P.M. Mrs. Mayro Cox, Chairmen West Ball Room—3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. PERMANENT ORGANIZATION CONSTITUTION and BYLAWS Mrs. Kathryn C. Kucera, Chairman Room 244—4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Mrs. Jerome Allen, Chairman Washington Room—3 : 00 P.M. to 4 : 00 P.M. RESOLUTIONS— CREDENTIALS Mrs. Premo Kelly, Chairman Mrs. W. S. Lewis, Chairman California Room—3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M California Room—4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. RITUALS and EMBLEM FINANCE Mrs. Henri Laperruque, Chairman Mrs. Stanley E. White, Chairman National Headquarters Suite—3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Oregon Room—4:00 P.M. to 5 : 00 P.M.

65 RULES and ORDER REHEARSAL—LA CONCIERGE Mrs. Marie Smith, Chairman LES MARECHALS and PAGES Room 240—4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Mrs. Owen W. Gleason HISTORY, SCRAPBOOK and Main Ball Room—Thursday, 4:00 P.M. TROPHY PLAQUE AWARDS DISPLAY Mrs. M. L. White, Chairman HANDBOOK STUDY 242 Room —Thursday, 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Mrs. William J. Staley

Friday, 9 : 00 A.M. to 9 : 00 P.M. Room 244—3 : 00 P.M. to 4 : 00 P.M. SCHOLARSHIP Mrs. Charlotte Barton, Chairman Room 240—3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. PRE-MARCHE POUVOIR

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Opening Session—Friday, September 4, 1970—1:30 P.M. PROCESSIONAL OF NATIONAL OFFICERS, GREETINGS CHAPEAUX NATIONAUX PASSES AND Mrs. Orlie B. Davis, La Marche Nationale Chairman DISTINGUISHED GUESTS Mrs. Herman F. Edwards, Honorary Chairman, Mrs. Orlie B. Davis, La Marche Nationale, Chairman, La Marche Nationale presiding Honorable Tom McColl, Governor of Oregon Honorable Terry D. Schrunk, Mayor of Portland CALL TO ORDER Mr. Robert Hazen, President, Portland Convention Mrs. James A. DeForce, Le Chapeau National Corporation Mr. William Miller, National Convention Director, INVOCATION The American Legion Mr. Loren L. Kuske, Department Commander of Mrs. Lucien J. Landry, L’Aumonier Nationale Oregon, The American Legion PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Mrs. Earl Bigalow, American Legion Auxiliary Led by Mrs. Owen W. Gleason, La Concierge Convention Chairman Nationale Mrs. C. Ray Wilson, Department Auxiliary President of Oregon THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Mr. Randel Shake, National Director, Miss Mary E. Julian The American Legion Child Welfare Division Mr. Earl D. Franklin, Jr., The American Legion FLANDERS FIELD National Child Welfare Chairman Mrs. Howard B. Shuster, Le Demi Chapeau National PRESENTATION OF LES DEMI CHAPEAUX AMERICA’S ANSWER NATIONAUX and INTRODUCTION OF LES CHAPEAUX DEPARTEMENTAUX Mrs. Emmett Barr, Le Demi Chapeau National Mrs. Howard Shuster, Eastern Division ROLL CALL Mrs. Kent Heffron, Southern Division Mrs. Emmett Barr, Central Division Mrs. Robert C. Snow, La Secretaire-Caissiere Mrs. Ybarra, Western Division Nationale Albert Mrs. A. H. Dumke, Northwestern Division READING OF CALL TO LA MARCHE PRESENTATION OF CHAPEAUX NATIONALE 1970 NATIONAUX PASSES READING OF THE MINUTES OF LA MARCHE Mrs. Harry Kehm NATIONALE of 1969 Mrs. Walter L. Davol

66 NATIONAL Mrs. George Murphy NOMINATION OF OFFICERS FOR 1971 Mrs. Albert Pico OF LES MARECHALS Mrs. Hugh McClung PRESENTATION Ronald Aichholz Mrs. Robert N. Haws Mrs. Mrs. William Staley Mrs. Raymond Chenault J. PAGES Mrs. Dee P. Davis PRESENTATION OF CHAIRMAN OF Mrs. Valentine Delles Mrs. Marie C. Ciccone Mrs. Edsell Swanner PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL PAGES Mrs. D. A. Craig Mrs. Warren Harris Mrs. Leo C. Colton Mrs. Alton Junot Mrs. Herman C. Edwards Mrs. Garnet Grant Mrs. Clell Holmes Mrs. Otis R. Aaron Mrs. Lola Dunbar Stratton Mrs. Ray Miss Inez Martin Mrs. Robert C. Snow Mrs. Mills Baldwin Hunnicutt Mrs. M. Stephen PRESENTATION OF LE CHAPEAU Mrs. Charles E. Titlow, Sr. NATIONAL PERSONAL PAGES Mrs. Mayro Cox Miss Emily J. Carey Mrs. James Michelet Mrs. Michael Suvak Mrs. C. P. Andrew PRESENTATION OF LA SECRETAIRE- Mrs. George G. Speir CAISSIERE PERSONAL PAGE Mrs. Joseph M. Voit Mrs. Clarence W. Kates Mrs. A. L. LaVaque NATIONAL OFFICERS Mrs. William J. McKinley REPORT OF Mrs. Premo Kelly Le Chapeau National—Mrs. James A. DeForce Nationale Mrs. Robert C. Mrs. James C. Gleason La Secretaire-Caissiere — Snow Mrs. T. Clyde Finley L’Avocate Nationale—Mrs. Otis Aaron Mrs. Allen Jerome L’Archiviste Nationale—Mrs. Ruby Eastman Lucien Landry REPORT OF SPECIAL MARCHE COMMITTEES L’Aumonier Nationale—Mrs. J. La Concierge Nationale—Mrs. Owen W. Gleason Rules and Order—Mrs. Marie Smith Hat Box Editor—Mrs. Jane A. Kyffin Credentials—Mrs. W. S. Lewis Permanent Organization—Mrs. Kathryn Kucera -RECESS-

LA MARCHE SESSION—Friday, September 4, 1970—7:30 P.M.—West Ball Room INVOCATION ADDRESS Cooke, R. N., Head Nurse, Pediatrics De- Mrs. Lucien Landry Miss Peggy J. partment, University of Oregon Medical School Hos- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG pital, Portland, Oregon Led by Mrs. Owen W. Gleason Mrs. Mary Erlandson, R. N., Public Health Coordi- nator, Oregon State Board of Health, Pediatrics De- PRESENTATION OF LOCAL MARCHE Hos- COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN partment, University of Oregon, Medical School pital, Portland, Oregon Mrs. Orlis Davis, Chairman REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND Mrs. Herman Edwards, Honorary Chairman INTRODUCTION OF AREA CHAIRMEN— GREETINGS CHILD WELFARE—Mrs. James W. Collins Mrs. Jerome Patrick, National Commander of The CONSTITUTION AND BYLA WS— Mr. J. Milton American Legion Allen Mrs. H. Milton Davidson, National President of the FINANCE—Mrs. Henri Laperruque American Legion Auxiliary NATIONAL JEWISH HOSPITAL LIAISON—Mrs. Mrs. Rae Shaw, National Rehabilitation Chairman, Mayro Cox American Legion Auxiliary PARTNERSHIP—Mrs. Russell Haslam Mrs. Robert Parker, National Child Welfare Chair- RITUALS EMBLEMS Mrs. Stanley White man, American Legion Auxiliary AND — Miss Doris Anderson, National Secretary, American TROPHY PLAQUES AND AWARDS—Mrs. M. L. Legion Auxiliary White Mrs. Myner Freeman, National Treasurer, American SCHOLARSHIP—Mrs. Charlotte Barton Legion Auxiliary HANDBOOK FEASIBILITY STUDY—Mrs. William National Executive Commit- Mrs. Keith McDonald, Staley Oregon J. teewoman, Mrs. Lucien Landry Assistant Director, The Amer- MEMORIAL SERVICE— J. Mr. J. Edward Wieland, ican Legion Education and Scholarship Program —RECESS—

67 LA MARCHE SESSION RECONVENES—Saturday, September 5, 1970—9:00 A.M. West Room

REPORT OF RESOLUTIONS CHAIRMAN UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Mrs. Premo Kelly Report of Judge of Elections—Mrs. Maurice Egbert REPORT OF CREDENTIALS CHAIRMAN NEW BUSINESS Mrs. W. S. Lewis Ratification of Election of Les Demi Chapeaux ELECTION OF OFFICERS Nationaux Presentation of New Officers ADDRESS SONG—Blest Be The Tie That Binds Mr. Richard N. Bluestein, Executive Vice President, National Jewish Hospital, Denver, Colorado —RECESS—

POST MARCHE POUVOIR- Saturday, September 5, 1970

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Installation of Officers

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68 SPECIAL MARCHE COMMITTEES

CREDENTIALS Mrs. W. S. Lewis, Illinois, Chairman Mrs. John Hobble, Kansas Mrs. Helen Shannon, Missouri

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS Mrs. Charles E. Titlow, West Virginia, Chairman Mrs. Leo Colton, New Jersey Mrs. Herman Edwards, Oregon Mrs. Ray Stratton, South Dakota Mrs. Mayro Cox, Colorado Mrs. Valentine Delles, Florida Mrs. Premo Kelly, Washington Mrs. T. Clyde Finley, Illinois Mrs. C. P. Andrew, Virginia Mrs. George Speir, Illinois Mrs. A. L. LaVaque, California Mrs. Freda Kehm, South Dakota Massachusetts Mrs. William J. McKinley, Mrs. Joseph Voit, New York Mrs. James Gleason, New Jersey Mrs. Jerome Allen, New Mexico Mrs. James Michelet, New Mexico Other Chapeaux Nationaux Passes attending

PERMANENT ORGANIZATION Mrs. Kathryn Kucera, New York, Chairman Mrs. Jackie Holt, Colorado Mrs. Raymond Trigge, Florida

RESOLUTIONS Mrs. Premo Kelly, Washington, Chairman Mrs. Clara Brumley, Oklahoma Mrs. Nancy Porow, Texas

RULES AND ORDER Mrs. Marie Smith, Pennsylvania, Chairman Mrs. Anna Lawler, Massachusetts Mrs. Lola Matuska, South Dakota

LES MARECHALS Mrs. Ronald Aichholz, Ohio

Mrs. William J. Staley, Virginia PAGES Mrs. Marie C. Ciccone, District of Columbia, Chariman Mrs. Warren Harris, Tennessee Mrs. Alton Junot, Louisiana Mrs. Lola Dunbar, Arizona Mrs. Garnet Grant, Kentucky Mrs. Clell Holmes, Washington Miss Inez Martin, Arkansas Mrs. Mills Baldwin, Nevada

LES MUSICIENNE Mrs. T. Clyde Finley, Illinois Mrs. George Lohner, Oregon

District LE CHAPEAU NATIONAL Miss Emily J. Carey, of Columbia Personal Pages Mrs. Michael Suvak, New York

LA SECRETAIRE-CAISSIERE NATIONALE Mrs. Clarence W. Kates, Illinois Personal Page

JUDGE OF ELECTIONS Mrs. Maurice Egbert, Indiana

Tellers Mrs. John Rush, New Jersey Mrs. Otis Stiefel, Ohio

Mrs. M. J. Saunders, New Mexico Mrs. L. D. Wise, California 69 1970 La Marche Nationale Local Committees

LA MARCHE CHAIRMAN Mrs. Orlie B. Davis

HONORARY CHAIRMAN Mrs. Herman F. Edwards, Le Chapeau National Passe LA SECRETAIRE Mrs. Arthur E. Paulbach LA CAISSIERE Mrs. Edward Kettleberg LE HOSTESS CHAPEAU Mrs. Forrest Bradley AIDE TO LE CHAPEAU NATIONAL Mrs. Joseph Di Filippi AIDE TO LA MARCHE CHAIRMAN Mrs. Dan Michelsen AIDES TO L’AUMONIER Mrs. Eda Zolezzo Mrs. W. E. Wilkins Mrs. Kenneth Pugh BADGES Mrs. Noel Frost Mrs. Dorothee Burbidge BANQUET Mrs. William Burdick Mrs. Clarence McLaughlin DECORATIONS Mrs. William Schmidt Mrs. Lee Kelley Mrs. Shirley E. Carlson BANQUET RESERVATIONS Mrs. Herman Hilken ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mrs. Raymond Scribner Mrs. Pauline Popp Mrs. Juanita Benevento Mrs. Lyle Knox HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Les Chapeaux Departementaux Passes Les Petit Chapeaux HALLS AND SEATING Mrs. Ewald Funk Mrs. William Fleming Mrs. Ralph Griffith

FIRST AID Mrs. J. Otto George Mrs. Lee S. Irvin INFORMATION—LOST AND FOUND Mrs. Harry F. Bahlman

Mrs. Lester J. Hawkins BALLOTS Mrs. Adolph Still PLAQUES, HISTORIES SCRAPBOOKS Mrs. Millard Magness Mrs. Emil Nelson DIVISIONAL BREAKFASTS Mrs. Herman F. Edwards Mrs. Ada Hartley Lee RECEPTIONS Mrs. Pauline Popp Mrs. Joseph Di Filippi Mrs. Carroll Robinson MUSICIENNE Mrs. Goerge Lohner FAVORS Mrs. Thomas DiFabio HOSTESSES AT HEADQUARTERS Mrs. Fum Bjomevik Mrs. Grace Leibee Mrs. H. M. Lind PUBLICITY Mrs. Herman Edwards REGISTRATION Mrs. Harold Larsen, Chairman Mrs. Wayne Tatom Mrs. Carl Nelson Mrs. William Kehrli Mrs. Robert Jones Mrs. Claude Parrott Mrs. Lyle Knox Miss Elizabeth Heath PROTOCOL Mrs. John R. Thompson Mrs. Arthur Steele 70 DIN6RS dCHg)ICe: Best wishes for a Portland’s Be^SON on Broadway

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72 TUCSON, ARIZONA— (Special)—Indians long have Indian made their home in Tucson, but a special brand of more takes over in the spring and is the ruling tribe for Indians than six weeks. We’re talking about the Cleveland Cor- who have used the facilities at Randolph Park’s Hi watches bett Field for 21 years now. Here a large crowd play. Usually as the tribe shapes up for the regular season providing the opposition in the March and April games — (special) —Franciscan Padres, Cali- TUCSON, ARIZONA are the San Francisco Giants; Chicago Cubs or the smiling Papago Indian youngsters and solid bright-faced, fornia Angels. Xavier del Bac. This could gleaming white Mission San (Tucson Chamber of Commerce Photo) have been a scene from 1768 when the Franciscans first minister to came to "The White Dove of the Desert” to has changed the spiritual needs of the Indians. The Padre grand- since then and the Indians are great-great-great HI-CORBETT FIELD built the mission. But she stands Indians dur- children of those who Hi-Corbett field is the home of the Cleveland Tucson as she stood in those years. just as proudly today near ing spring training and has been for over twenty the spiritual needs of the Indians on the res- League entry, the days serving It is also the home of our Pacific Coast and historical and in- ervation. Masses are still said daily Tucson Toros. A new electronic scoreboard has recently presented for the information formative lectures are also been installed. The lighting facilities far exceed specifica- who visit the mission an- of the hundreds of thousands tion for Triple A professional baseball. Seating for over nually. 6,500 fans, along with fine parking, also is provided. We Commerce Photo) ( Tucson Chamber of know that your stay in Tucson will greatly be enhanced because of this fine baseball facility. We hope to see you Baseball in Tucson enjoying the 1971 American Legion TUCSON, ARIZONA Con World Series, September 2, 1971. Until then, “Vaya progressive metropolis, one Tucson, Arizona is a modern, Dios.” of the most rapidly growing cities in the nation today, with a population of over 340,000. Tucson is renown for most century before our nation won its independence from Eng- its superb weather. It is warm and sunny throughout was also a rancher, humidity, and mild, land. A man of God, Father Kino of the year, with a very low relative The Kino for builder, astronomer, cartographer and teacher. remarkably dry air. Tucson has been rich in history Mission honors this Jesuit missionary who laid the ground- more than 250 years, actually since the introduction of the missions as he rode horse or muleback across the Indians who lived in Arizona and Mex- work for Christianity to over more Mission. the Sonoran desert visiting the outposts spread ico, most of which is wrapped up in our Kino a than 5,000 square miles. Father Kino first came into our area in 1692—nearly

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74 Cluster and a Wearing the Silver Star , Oah Leaf guts that s Viet Nam few miles of old-fashioned , the U.S. Army veteran Captain John V. Drupa , of Rangers talking. arrived here with his mother Born in Latvia , John having escaped in- and sister when he ivas eight , vading Russians. His father died in a Siberian prison camp. his way to the In Binghamton , IS.Y., John found local Boys’ Club. Seven years later he was our national “Boy of the Year.” what we John is—truly—one of our boys. He’s mean when we say “Boys’ Clubs of America Build Juvenile Decency.” Today some 870 Boys’ Clubs — many of them strongly supported by local American Legion stronger safer Posts are helping build a better , , America. And more Captain Drupas.

here but I’m . . “I was not born , villing to die for this country to pre- BOYS' CLUBS OF AMERICA .” erve its way of life

National Sponsors of American Education Week THE AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS UNITED STATES OFFICE OF EDUCATION

it has shared with other ma- For nearly as long as The American Legion has been in existence of American Youth. American Education jor organizations a deep concern for the proper education “Shape Schools for the 70’s” will be the theme this Week is a major by-product of that concern. schools during this special week. year. More than 30,000,000 citizens are expected to visit their participate with the co-sponsors for the Each American Legion Post is urged to plan early and observance.

Since 1921 The American Legion Has Sponsored American Education Week

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Roberto Gonzalez Henry H. Hill Vazquez TEXAS PUERTO RICO

Ronald C. Murphy Leon Reed Robert C. Ayers Lyle Seymour Joseph Akiona Robert W. Wilson ARIZONA ARKANSAS INDIANA KANSAS HAWAII LOUISIANA

Joseph F. Ward C. E. "Bud" Morris L. Robin Raymond H, Don H. Harmeyer James McMahon NEW JERSEY Thompson, Jr. CONNECTICUT Trabbold IOWA MAINE NORTH CAROLINA DELAWARE

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Norris J. Walbert Frank Dee John H. Cook Arthur H. Euler Robert A. L. H. "Rennie" MARYLAND NEBRASKA NEW HAMPSHIRE OHIO Bergeron Baker VERMONT WISCONSIN

76 B. Cain Robert E. Pope George D. Miller Harold W. Fann William Eugene L. Lieb Marvin W. KENTUCKY TENNESSEE VIRGINIA PHILIPPINES Mackner MEXICO SOUTH DAKOTA

Richard M. Pedro Thomas P. Malloy Henry R. Woods Rudolph Zern Lyman W. Henry J. Field NEW YORK WEST VIRGINIA PENNSYLVANIA MISSOURI Marquart SOUTH CAROLINA NEW MEXICO

Loren Kuske Edward J. their Departments Here are the Commanders who led OREGON Murphy, Jr. sixth consecutive RHODE ISLAND in making major contributions to the Legion. year of membership gain for The American Under a point system established by the National Mem- 1970 the bership and Post Activities Committee for — year for "Decision NOW"—these Commanders earned berths on National Commander J. Milton Patrick's "De- for at cision Maker" Team. Departments were shooting National ieast 100 points by 30 days prior to the 52nd Convention. Points were earned by meeting specific membership target date goals, for topping 1969 s final nationally-assigned member- total, for meeting the 1970 Jack D. Woodhams William C. Carl J. Studer Legion FRANCE ship goal, and for chartering new American WASHINGTON Bouwens ALASKA Posts.

John M. Lindsay Robert E. F. Gerrit Veldman Willis E. Burgess GEORGIA NEYADA Southern MICHIGAN UTAH

77 IN PEACE

AND IN WAR . . .

The United States Coast Guard has

served the nation since 1 790.

The smallest of the nation's Armed Forces, the Coast Guard 38,500 strong,

is on duty in all parts of the world.

In Vietnam, patrol craft and major cut-

ters prevent enemy infiltration of men and supplies. At home, the Coast Guard continues its many peacetime duties including law enforcement, oceonography, icebreaking, merchant marine safety, and the always important search and rescue.

The United States Coast Guard is proud to salute The American Legion on its 52nd Anniversary. Bet CO/W£VT 10V W/AMEfc YOU CANT SEE THE NEW MAVERICK GRABBER BUT YOU CAN WIN ONE!

Your drawing form, properly completed and WHERE? Here at the National Convention deposited, qualifies you for the four big National Convention. WHO? Registrants to the 52d Awards to be presented at the close of the registrant must be a member of The (A Convention. All you need do is be present American Legion, or of the American Legion when your name is called and have proper Auxiliary, or a member of the immediate identification. family of such member, or a Distinguished Guest.) Employees of the National Organization and

their families are ineligible to participate in HOW? Complete drawing form when you register these Awards. and deposit in the container provided.

WHEN? Thursday, September 3d

YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN home following introduction GRAND AWARD —A new Ford Maverick Grabber—delivered to your SECOND AWARD —A large screen color television set

THIRD AWARD —A set of matched golf clubs Commander J. Milton Patrick FOURTH AWARD An instant color Polaroid Camera courtesy of National

' PARADE OF CHAMPIONS competition are required to appear in the National Con- vention Parade, which is the major order of Convention The national finals of American Legion Junior and business on Monday, August 31. Senior Drum and Bugle Corps competition will be con- While tabulators are working up scores ducted in the Portland Civic Stadium (formerly Multno- on competing units in the Parade of Champions, there will be the tradi- mah Stadium), at 7 p.m., Sunday, August 30. tional drawing for four new Ford automobiles sponsored The Parade of Champions, featuring the twelve top- by the Seagrams Posts of The American Legion. This will rated Junior and Senior Drum and Bugle Corps, as deter- be the 24th consecutive year in which the Seagrams Posts, mined by preliminary competition in the Convention City, will be a pulse-quickening performance featuring the finest precision musical and marching units in the land.

Always a premier performance of patriotic pageantry, Legionnaires and non-Legionnaires alike never cease to thrill to the colorful and beautiful spectacle which is The

American Legion’s Parade of Champions. In an all too rare display of genuine appreciation for a patriotic performance, the crowd at last year’s National Convention in Atlanta, Ga., gave a standing ovation to two of the com- The National Championship Senior American Legion peting corps upon conclusion of their performance. band is the A. R. McAllister Memorial Band of Post 1284, Portland’s Civic Stadium, which seats approximately Joliet, III. 35,000, is expected to be filled to near capacity for the show which lasts approximately three hours and which will climax with the determination of the 1970 American Legion National Championship Junior and Senior Drum and Bugle Corps.

Admission to the Parade of Champions will be $2.50 for reserved seats and $2.00 for general admission. A coupon in the Official Convention progam is good for a cent 50 reduction on all ticket purchases. This is the only session of two days of preliminary and final competition for the Legion’s uniformed groups for which admission is charged.

Preliminary and final competition in other categories of Uniformed groups, including Junior and Senior Bands, Firing Squads, Junior and Senior Color Guards, Motorcy- cle Drill Teams and Choruses and quartets, are scheduled in the convention city on Saturday, August 29 and

Sunday, August 30. A complete schedule of times and sites The Yankee Rebels, representing American Legion Post may be found elsewhere in this program, and Convention No. 20, of Baltimore, Md., presented a stirring perform- delegates, guests and the general public are invited to wit- ance at the 1969 American Legion National Convention in ness these events for which there is no admission charge. Atlanta, Ga., to win the Legion’s Senior Drum and Bugle All units that participate in the Uniformed Groups Corps National Championship.

The Lake Band, sponsored by Post No. 180, Milwau- can Legion Junior Band. kee, Wis., is the defending National Championship Ameri-

80 located in New York, Illinois and California, have provided this added attraction to the Parade of Champions. American Legionnaires and members of the American Legion Auxiliary in good standing are eligible for the drawing.

National Championship Chorus, The American Legion National Champion Junior The American Legion’s another category Legion Uniformed Groups competition Color Guard, the Troopers, of Post No. 2, Casper, Wyo., of Post No. is the Champions of Song of Alonzo Cudworth are shown in the center of this expanding marching forma- Corps. 23, Milwaukee, Wis. tion of the Casper Post’s Junior Drum and Bugle

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81 The United States

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82 The American Legion Honors Top Students at Military Academies

Stanley B. Weeks of Jacksonville, Florida is the win- Naval the U. S. Military Academy ner of The American Legion Award at the U. S. Cadet Dean J. Nickles of Vice Commander Roland D. Marble, receives The American Legion’s award from National Academy. National award. Executive Committeeman Daniel A. Drew of Pennsylvania. Mississippi, presents the

National Vice Commander Raymond F. Mudge, New National Vice Commander Kent Lundgren of Michi- Hampshire, gives Philip E. Sherer of Crestline, Ohio, The

the . S. gan presents The American Legion’s award to Lt. William American Legion Award at ceremonies held at U Coast Guard. F. Rowell of the United States Air Force.

83 Parade Information

The American Legion 52nd National Convention

DATE: Monday, August 31, 1970

TIME: 11:00 A.M.

FORMATION AREA: North Parking Lot (Broadway Side) Memorial Coliseum.

ROUTE: From Memorial Coli- seum across Broadway Bridge—South on Broadway to Southwest Main Street.

REVIEWING STAND: Broad- way Entrance— Portland Hilton Hotel.

DISBANDING AREAS: Broad- way at Southwest Main Street.

84 PARADE ORDERS THE AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL CONVENTION PARADE

Monday, August 31, 1970

11:00 A.M.

PARADE CHAIRMAN PARADE VICE CHAIRMAN Battaglia L. W. “Bud” Mallett Joe B. L. K. Valley Decorating Co. J. & Portland Portland j

234-9264 222-1831

GRAND MARSHAL GRAND MARSHAL HONORARY Lt. Gen. Stanley P. Larsen

William C. Doyle Commanding General 6th United States Army Past National Commander The Presidio New Jersey San Francisco, California

DEPUTY GRAND MARSHALS

Maj. Gen. Willard Pearson, USA Brig. Gen. Henry W. Hise, USMC Commanding General Commanding General USA Training Center (Inf) Marine Corps Air Bases

' Ft. Lewis, Washington (Western Area) Marine Corps Air Station R/Adm. Patrick Hannifin, USN J. El Toro, California Commandant 13th Naval District Mai. Gen. Archie M. Burke, USAF Seattle, Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Donald N. Anderson, NG 25th NORAD Region (ADC) Adjutant General, Oregon McChord Air Force Base Military Department Washington

State of Oregon Salem, Oregon UNITED STATES COAST GUARD i

COORDINATING COMMANDER HONORARY MARSHAL Brig. Gen. Thomas M. Tarpley, USA Deputy Commanding General Terry D. Schrunk

USA Training Center (Inf) Mayor of Portland | Ft. Lewis, Washington

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PARADE ORDERS (d) Floats will be assembled on the west side of the The official parade of the 52nd National Convention of north parking lot of Memorial Coliseum facing The American Legion will be governed by the instructions east. Floats will be fed into their proper Delega- contained herein, together with the Organization and tion as the Delegation passes. March Time Table and Assembly and Disbanding Area Map, which are made a part hereof. ORGANIZATION:

(a) All elements have been assigned to Divisions each 1. TIME: (All times in these orders are Pacific Daylight under the direction of a parade official. The com- time.) position of these Divisions, order of march and (a) The leading element of the parade will move from time and place of assembly is shown on the the “Initial Point” (Memorial Coliseum) Organization and March Time Table and Assem- promptly at 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 31, bly and Disbanding Area Map supplied to 1970, regardless of weather conditions. Department Parade Chairmen. (b) The time place and of assembly for each Depart- (b) All Department of Defense units will be governed ment or element of the parade will be shown in by applicable regulations. detail on the Organization and March Time (c Each Department or Table, a copy of which has been sent to each ) Commander appointed parade Department Adjutant and to the Department representative will be responsible for the order of march and Parade Chairmen. A meeting of all Department promptness of arrival at the assembly area of all Parade Chairmen will be held at 10:00 A.M., units of his Department—all units will conform to the following Sunday, August 30, 1970, in the Pavilion Room of distribution the Portland Hilton Hotel. and formation.

(c) A liaison man (PAL) has been assigned to each (1) MASSED COLORS: Eight (8) abreast Department by the Parade Committee. This liai- A 1 1 American Flags, the Department and son man will contact each Department well in Post colors of each Department and the advance of the parade and offer every assistance. Department and Unit colors of each Depart- (d) A parade official will meet his assigned division at ment of the Auxiliary, will be massed at the head of the assembly area, following unloading. He will, each Department Delegation in that with the assistance of the liaison man who has order. been assigned to the Department, direct the busses (2) American Legion Units within Departments toward the route of the disbanding area. will march in formation eight (8) abreast, (e) Because of the nature of the assembly area, accu- one and one-half yards between ranks. rate logistics are essential. PROMPTNESS IN (3) BANDS AND DRUM CORPS: As directed ARRIVAL AT THE ASSEMBLY AREA IS MANDATORY. by Drum Majors, but not to exceed eight (8) abreast. (3) 2. ROUTE: (4) Authorized floats and automobiles in single From the initial point at Memorial Coliseum south to column. No unauthorized floats or automo- predesignated, numbered disbanding areas. biles will be allowed to participate. All vehicles participating in the parade must be 3. ASSEMBLY AREAS: equipped with identifying signs on sides thereof and must also carry an “OFFICIAL CAR” (a) Assembly areas within the north parking lot of sticker on the windshield. Memorial Coliseum are indicated on the Organi- zation and March Time Table and Assembly Area (5) No maneuvers except for a forward move- Map. ment—THIS IS A MUST. All violators will (b) Additional instructions for each Department will be summarily dismissed from the parade. be furnished by the Parade Committee at the meeting of Department Parade Chairmen on (d) DISTANCES: Sunday, August 30, at 10:00 A.M., in the Pavilion ( 1 ) Between Divisions 30 yards Room of the Portland Hilton Hotel. (2) Between Departments 20 yards (c) Signs carrying Department name will designate the head of each Department assembly point. Between elements of a Department.... 10 yards

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of intoxi- (2) Participants under the influence 5. DISBANDING AREAS: cants. Disbanding areas are designated and transportation shocking storage areas are as follows: (3) Use of water pistols and electric devices. ZONE #1 Parade Units: West on Main Street to then north either Park Avenue or 9th Avenue (4) Female impersonators. toward Taylor Street and disband. Firecrackers and other explosives. TRANSPORTATION STORAGE: Main Street— (5) representation either 9th to 10th Avenue. (6) Any presentation or EXIT ROUTE: West on Main Street to 14th Avenue, immoral or in bad taste. optional. or then (7) Distribution of souvenirs, promotional material either from floats or by ZONE #2 Parade Units: West on Madison Street to advertising marching units. either Park or 9th Avenue, then north toward Jefferson and disband. Main or south toward (c) Violators of any of the above rules will be sum- TRANSPORTATION STORAGE: Southwest 9th marily dismissed from the parade. Avenue—Madison to Jefferson Street. EXIT ROUTE: South on 9th Avenue to Columbia 8. FIRST AID STATIONS: Street then east to Harbor Drive, then north to First Aid Stations will be established at the assembly Steel Bridge and east. area, at intervals along the line of march and the dis- ZONE #3 Parade Units: East on Main Street to 6th banding areas. Avenue, then north toward Taylor Street and dis- OR POST BUSSES: band. 9. PARKING OF CHARTERED TRANSPORTATION STORAGE: Southwest Salmon After unloading in the assembly area, busses will pro- Street—5th to 6th Avenue. ceed to storage areas at the disbanding location as EXIT ROUTE: East on Salmon Street to 1st Avenue indicated in Paragraph 5. The liaison official (PAL) then south to Madison Street, then east to Haw- will meet his assigned Division at the disbanding area thorne Bridge and east. to conduct it to its parked bus or busses (personal be- longings and all equipment must be removed from the Parade Units: East on Madison to 5th ZONE #4 busses when unloading at the assembly area) Avenue then north toward Main and south toward Jefferson and disband. MARCH ORDER TRANSPORTATION STORAGE: Southwest Madi- DIVISION son Street—5th to 6th Avenue. ESCORT EXIT ROUTE: East on Madison Street to 2nd Assemble— 10:00 A.M. Avenue, then north to Alder, then east on Morri- Departure— 11:00 A.M. son Bridge to East Bank Freeway. A. MOUNTED ESCORT

6. OFFICIAL REVIEWING STAND: *B. HONORARY MARSHAL stand will be located at the The official reviewing *C. GRAND MARSHAL Broadway entrance of the Portland Hilton Hotel. Ele- *D. HONORARY GRAND MARSHAL ments will render a salute to the National Commander while passing the reviewing stand (eyes left). Warning *E. DEPUTY GRAND MARSHALS inform all units of the signs at 400 and 200 feet will *F. COORDINATING COMMANDER distance to the reviewing stand. * Bus transportation for dignitaries will be provided and Avenue entrance of the Port- 7 ELIGIBILITY(1) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE will depart from the 6th PARADE AND CONDUCT OF PARTICIPANTS: land Hilton Hotel. This bus will depart at precisely 10:30 A.M., and will be taken by police escort to the resolution adopted at a meeting of (a) Pursuant to a proper parade assembly area. the National Convention Commission at Miami Beach on March 12, 1960, there will be no participation of any vehicles, equipment or items of wearing apparel of the 40 et 8. This regulation will be enforced by the Parade Committee of the 1970 Convention Corporation.

(b) With the exception of the police, military and naval escort, and distinguished guests, eligibility to participate in the parade is limited to the members of The American Legion and the uniformed bodies of the American Legion Auxiliary, subject to restriction of the following activities which shall be prohibited in the line of march:

The drinking of or simulated drinking of intoxicants.

87 G. UNITED STATES ARMY 10. The American Legion 1969 National Champion- 21st Army Band ship Chorus, Junior Drum aand Bugle Corps, Composite Battalion Junior Color Guard, Firing Squad and Motorcy- Battalion Commander and Staff cle Drill Team. Color Guard 1 1. The American National Red Cross 4— 100 men companies 12. Seagram Posts’ Float H. UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Portland I & I Color Guard * Bus transportation for dignitaries will be provided 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band and will depart from the 6th Avenue entrance Mascot—USMC I & I Staff (in jeep) of the Portland Hilton Hotel. This bus will depart Mascot—USMC Recruiting Service (in jeep) at precisely 10:30 A.M., and will be taken by police escort to the proper I. UNITED STATES NAVY parade assembly area. Color Guard Portland — Recruiting Station 13. Foreign and Outlying Departments: 13 ND Band Philippines Drill Team—NAS Whidbey Mexico USS JASON (AR-12) Marching Unit Canada J. UNITED STATES AIR FORCE France 724th USAF Band Panama Canal Zone Marching Unit or Precision Drill Team Italy Howitzer aboard flatbed Disbanding Area—Zone 3 Truck rigged for paradrop 14. Hawaii K UNITED STATES COAST GUARD Disbanding Area—Zone 1 Color Guard Alameda Training Center Honor Guard and Band Coast Guard Marching Unit II DIVISION

17 ft. Patrol Boat on trailer Assemble at 1 1 :00 A.M.

L. NATIONAL GUARD 15. Puerto Rico Oregon Military Academy Color Guard Disbanding Area—Zone 2 234th Army Band 16. North Dakota Various Army combat vehicles, aircraft and mobile Disbanding Area Zone 3 weapons — 17. Arkansas M.10. UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE Disbanding Area—Zone 2 104th Division Band 18. New Hampshire N. UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE Disbanding Area—Zone 1 Color Guard Construction Battalion Float 19. Minnesota Marching Unit Disbanding Area—Zone 2

40 ft. Aircraft Carrier float 20. Delaware

Disbanding Area—Zone 1

I DIVISION 21. Ohio Disbanding Assemble at 10:30 A.M. Area—Zone 3 22. Maryland 1. The American Legion 1969 National Champion- ship Band Disbanding Area—Zone 3

2. National Colors and 1969 National Championship Color Guard III DIVISION Assemble at 11:30 A.M. 3. National Commander, The American Legion 23. Nebraska 4. National President, American Legion Auxiliary Disbanding Area—Zone 3 *5. National Officers 24. Indiana 6. The American Legion 1969 National Champion- Disbanding Area—Zone 3 ship Drum and Bugle Corps 25. North Carolina *7. Past National Commanders Disbanding Area—Zone 2 *8. Society of American Legion Founders 26. Kansas 9. The American Legion Youth Award Winners Disbanding Area—Zone 3

88 27. Vermont 46. Utah Disbanding Area—Zone 3 Disbanding Area—Zone 1

28. Louisiana 47. Michigan Disbanding Area—Zone 2 Disbanding Area—Zone 2

29. Iowa 48. Oklahoma Disbanding Area—Zone 2 Disbanding Area—Zone 1

49. Rhode Island Disbanding Area—Zone 3 IV DIVISION 50. Georgia Assemble at 12:00 Noon Disbanding Area—Zone 4

30. Texas 51. Nevada Disbanding Area—Zone 4 Disbanding Area—Zone 1 31. Connecticut Disbanding Area—Zone 1

32. Florida VII DIVISION Disbanding Area—Zone 2 Assemble at 1:30 P.M. 33. New Jersey 52. California Disbanding Area—Zone 1 Disbanding Area—Zone 1 34. Wisconsin 53. Alaska Disbanding Area—Zone 2 Disbanding Area—Zone 3 35. Missouri Disbanding Area—Zone 3 54. Illinois Disbanding Area—Zone 3 36. Arizona Disbanding Area—Zone 1 55. Montana Disbanding Area—Zone 4 37. South Dakota Disbanding Area—Zone 3 56. New York Disbanding Area—Zone 4

57. Washington V DIVISION Disbanding Area—Zone 4

Assemble at 12:30 P.M. 58. Massachusetts

Disbanding Area Zone 1 38. Maine — Disbanding Area—Zone 4

39. Virginia VIII DIVISION Disbanding Area—Zone 2

40. Kentucky Assemble at 2:00 P.M. Disbanding Area—Zone 3 59. Idaho 41. Pennsylvania Disbanding Area—Zone 3 Disbanding Area—Zone 1 60. Colorado 42. South Carolina Disbanding Area—Zone 3 Disbanding Area—Zone 3 61. Wyoming 43. Mexico New Disbanding Area—Zone 3 Disbanding Area—Zone 2 62. Alabama 44. Tennessee Disbanding Area—Zone 4 Disbanding Area—Zone 3 63. Mississippi Disbanding Area—Zone 3 VI DIVISION 64. District of Columbia

Assemble at 1:00 P.M. Disbanding Area—Zone 3

45. West Virginia 65. Oregon Disbanding Area—Zone 4 Disbanding Area—Zone 2

89 ANNUAL REPORT

The final pages of this official program of the 52nd Annual National Convention of The American Legion contain a condensed annual report for the 1969-70 American Legion year. A complete, detailed report has been prepared for submission to the Congress of the United States in accordance with requirements of the Legion’s Congressionally-granted charter.

Believing that the delegates to the National Convention are entitled to receive a concise statement of the major activities of The American Le- gion year ending with this National Convention, your national headquarters provides this illustrated report as a part of the official program. In this manner, we are assured that every delegate and every one who registers for the convention will receive the condensed annual report.

For the convenience of American Legion Convention Delegates and Guests, United Airlines will operate a reservation-reconfirma- tion desk during the National Convention.

The desk will be located in The American Legion National Headquarters Office in the Exhibit Hall of Memorial Coliseum.

Service will be provided on September 1, 2 and 3 during the hours of General Convention Sessions.

While the desk will be manned by United Airlines personnel, all scheduled air carriers will be serviced.

90 During this year of operation under the banner of “Unity and Service for America—U.S.A.,” The American Legion has enjoyed another year of rich and rewarding service to the land we love and which we are pledged to serve. Events of the year now ending have proved the timeliness of our Na- tional Commander’s theme and the need for a program such as

his.

From the standpoint of timeliness, there were a number of developments on the national and international scenes that coin- cided with major meetings of The American Legion and which enabled us to develop strong, current mandates and to put the Legion position on these matters on public record at the time when they were most needed.

The first of these came last November when our National Executive Committee met in special session for commemorative purposes in Minneapolis, Minn., to observe the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the American Legion Auxiliary and for our area observance of Veterans Day 1969. This too, was the final official act of our 50th anniversary observance.

This was in the period of buildup to the so-called “moratorium” protest against the fighting in Vietnam. The NEC was in a '

. * mm position to pass a strong resolution pledging our support to the 1 President in the search for an honorable peace in Vietnam. 'V. In February our National Commander visited Tel Aviv, Israel, at a time when the conflict there was escalating with the introduction of Russian-built SAM missiles and widespread evidence of Russian pilots manning Egyptian aircraft. Our mandate on this

matter already fit the situation and again we were timely and effective.

At the time of our Spring 1970 NEC meetings in Indianapolis,

' the President had just announced his plan to eliminate communist sanctuary along the South Vietnam-Cambodian borders, and again our mandate supporting that action was timely and hard- hitting. We feel The American Legion’s second half-century of service had a most auspicious debut. Some of the highlights of the year are reviewed in the following pages of this program.

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WILLIAM F. HAUCK National Adjutant

The American Legion 52nd Annual Report

the Congress the United States in accordance A full, detailed report has been submitted to of 1941. with the provisions of Public Law 249, 77th Congress, approved September 18,

91 National Officers

J. Milton Patrick William F. Hauck (Oklahoma) (Indiana) National Commander 1969-70 National Adjutant

Gilberto M. Font Roland D. Marble Earl R. Norgard Raymond F. Mudge Kent Lundgren (Puerto Rico) (Mississippi) (Oregon) (New Hampshire) (Michigan) National National National National National Vice Commander Vice Commander Vice Commander Vice Commander Vice Commander

Fr. William D. Curtis John A. May Bertram G. Davis Francis W. Polen (Minnesota) (South Carolina) (New York) (Indiana) National Chaplain National Historian National National Treasurer Judge Advocate

The American Legion came into being as the result of two caucuses of American servicemen, veterans of World War I, the first conducted in Paris, France, and the second in St. Louis, Mo., in March and May respectively of 1919. Their purpose was to form a patriotic service organization and the Legion was born of that purpose. The First Annual National Convention of The American Legion was conducted in Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 10-12, 1919, and one of the major actions of that session was to select Indianapolis, Ind., as the home of the organization’s Na- tional Headquarters.

In addition to the Indianapolis facilities, a major headquarters office operation is maintained in Washington, D.C., housing those organizational functions the work of which requires close working relationships with the Federal Govern- ment, all of its branches and many of its agencies.

The National Commander, elected by action of the National Convention, is the chief executive officer of the Legion and he serves from the Convention which elects him until the next Convention which names his successor. Other officers named by Convention action are five National Vice Commanders and the National Chaplain. The terms of those officers are the same as that of the National Commander with whom they are elected to serve. The Convention is the principal policy-making body of the Legion, with the National Executive Committee as an interim policy-making group. The NEC meets semi-annually.

J. Milton Patrick, of Skiatook, Oklahoma, was elected National Commander by the 51st Annual National Convention. Accomplishments of his term of office are outlined in this report by the several National Commissions reporting herein.

The National Adjutant, William F. Hauck, of Indiana, is the chief administrative officer of the Legion. The Adjutant, National Judge Advocate, National Treasurer and National Historian are selected on recommendation of the National Commander with concurrence of the National Executive Committee.

92 The National Executive Committee

Between National Conventions, the administrative authority of The American Legion is exercised by the National Executive Committee composed of the National Commander, the five National Vice Commanders, National Chaplain, and one committeeman (plus alternate) elected by each Department. Past National Commanders are life members of the NEC without vote. The NEC appoints the National Adjutant, Treasurer, Judge Advocate and Historian. The NEC also has full and complete control over the annual budget.

National Executive Committeemen

Alabama Hugh W. Overton Missouri Leslie Wrinkle Alaska George Petrovich Montana P. W. Kelley Arizona Robert E. Cockrill Nebraska Jerome N. Henn Miller Arkansas /. W. “Bill” Steinsiek Nevada Thomas W. California Leo W. Crawford New Hampshire ... Laurence R. Spaulding G. Lyons Canada Robert I. Hendershott New Jersey Edmund Colorado Robert Grauberger New Mexico G. Y. Fails Connecticut Joseph G. Leonard New York Louis E. Drago Delaware James E. Heal North Carolina Leroy S. Lakey Patrick T. Milloy District of Columbia Stewart W. Parker North Dakota ... Florida Arthur M. MacCarthy Ohio ....Donald L. Gruenbaum France James E. Zulick Oklahoma Eldridge Colston Georgia IF. D. Harrell Oregon Don Eva Hawaii Wallace C. S. Young Panama, C. Z. Arnold A. Hannberg

Pennsylvania .... Daniel A. Drew Idaho - - Max Hanson T. Berling Illinois -Eric H. Smith Philippines Edward Indiana Melvin H. Heckman Puerto Rico Dr. Raul Barreras O’Connell Iowa Ray Patterson Rhode Island .... John J.

.... E. Stone, Italy H. Armand deMasi South Carolina Roy Jr. Glenn R. Green Kansas U. S. “Udie” Grant South Dakota .. Robert M. Summitt Kentucky Harry A. Greene, Jr. Tennessee Flynt Louisiana Robert Charles Smith Texas Jack W. Maine Merlon R. Kingsley Utah William E. Christoffersen Maryland Robert E. L. Eaton Vermont Roy Sweet Massachusetts Leo F. Malloy Virginia Thomas A. Gear Mexico Harry Wright Washington D. O. Engel L. O. Bickel Michigan Duane T. Brigstock West Virginia .. Minnesota Eugene V. Lindquist Wisconsin Martin T. Jansen Mississippi Ralph M. Godwin Wyoming /. R. Coulter

Past National Commanders

Thomas W. Miller Nevada (PNC, 1968 Natl. Conv.) Seaborn P. Collins New Mexico

John R. Quinn California /. Addington Wagner Michigan Henry L. Stevens, Jr. North Carolina W. C. Daniel Virginia Iowa Ray Murphy John S. Gleason, Jr Illinois Harry W. Colmery Kansas Preston ]. Moore Oklahoma Daniel ]. Doherty Massachusetts Martin B. McKneally New York Stephen F. Chadwick Washington William R. Burke California Michigan Raymond ] . Kelly Charles L. Bacon Missouri Lynn U. Stambaugh North Dakota James E. Powers Georgia Warren H. Atherton California Daniel F. Foley Minnesota Paul H. Griffith Pennsylvania Donald E. Johnson Iowa James F. O’Neil New Hampshire L. Eldon Virginia S. Perry Brown Texas James George N. Craig Indiana John E. Davis ... North Dakota Nebraska Erie Cocke, Jr Georgia William E. Galbraith Donald R. Wilson West Virginia William C. Doyle New Jersey

93 “UNITY AND SERVICE FOR AMERICA—U.S.A.”

J. Milton Patrick, of Skiatook, Okla., has his hand raised in victory by New Jersey's William C. Doyle, as National Commander Patrick succeeds National Com- mander Doyle as chief executive officer of the world's largest veterans organization. Mrs. Verona Patrick, wife of the newly-elected Legion chief, shares his moment of victory from the platform of the 51st Annual National Convention in Atlanta, Ga.

Selecting as the theme for his term of office the slogan: "Unity and Service for America—U.S.A.," Commander Patrick displays the art work to be reduced to 8x10 coloring sheets for use by school chil- Newly-elected National Commander J. Milton dren to illustrate his theme both to youngsters and their Patrick pays courtesy call to the White House and is parents. greeted by President Nixon. Commander Patrick presented the President with an Eisenhower medallion commemorating the 25th anniversary of D-Day in

Europe in World War II led by General Eisenhower, the late President of the United States whom Mr. Nixon served as Vice-President.

National Commander Patrick presents marble tablet to Arlington National Cemetery officials, denot- National Commander Patrick during mid-winter ing the Gift to the Nation of The American Legion and visits to Mississippi and Louisiana, distributed checks the American Legion Auxiliary. Presentation was made totaling nearly $100,000 for disaster relief work in the during the Commander's banquet honoring the Con- wake of the devastating Hurricane Camille. The fund gress after ceremonies at Arlington were cancelled was kicked off during the 1969 National Convention at because of inclement weather. The Gift to the Nation the very time the storm struck, and the money came was a permanent lighting system for the Tomb of the from voluntary contributions of Legionnaires and Auxil- Unknowns. iary members. .

Commander Patrick pays courtesy call on Legion- naire Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird, and relays to the Secretary his personal observations from a recent tour of the Far East, including a tour of South Vietnam where he visited with American troops and was briefed by American military and diplomatic personnel.

National Commander Patrick and Mrs. H. Milton Davidson, National President of the American Legion Auxiliary, inspect plaque placed on wall of Soul's Harbor in Minneapolis, Minn., the building in which the Legion's First Annual National Convention was held and where the approval was given to organize a "Women's Auxiliary."

A highlight of the I Oth Annual Washington Confer- ence was presentation of the National Commander's Public Relations Award to Comedian Richard "Red" Skelton. Standing in for Skelton, who became ill the night before his scheduled appearance, was Entertainer Herb Shriner, who lost his life in an automobile accident several weeks later. Participating in presentation

is National Public Relations Commission Chairman C.

D. DeLoach ( center)

Special meeting of the National Executive Commit- Commander Patrick pays courtesy call on Secretary P. presents him with tee in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov. I 0- 1 I, 1969, saw the of State William Rogers and adoption of an important resolution pledging full copies of the Legion's current Foreign Relations resolu- American Legion support to the President in his efforts tions. Later Secretary Rogers participated in festivities to bring an honorable peace to Vietnam. Special meet- as the State Department's American Legion Post hosted ing also commemorated 50th birthday of the American a reception for the National Commander and the Legion Auxiliary. Legion's Foreign Relations Commission. The National High School Oratorical Contest Finals were held this year in Houston, Texas, on Thursday, April

16, 1970, with the following results:

First Place—Michael P. Gallagher, Somerville, Mass., $4,000.00 Scholarship

Second Place—Thomas W. Eggleston, West Lafayette, Ind., $2,500.00 Scholarship

Third Place—Marshall J. Alexander, Jr., Opelousas, La., $1,000.00 Scholarship

Fourth Place—Douglas F. Foley, Portland, Ore., $500.00 Scholarship

Over 27,000 young men in high school participated in Boys State programs this year with two outstanding young men from each program attending Boys Nation held in

Daniel J. O’Connor Washington, D. C., July 17-24. Continued emphasis is Americanism afforded these programs at the state and national level.

Legion sponsored Boy Scout units declined in 1969 by AMERICANISM 67 units. This loss is attributed to the continued shifting of population from urban to suburban without proper uni- Daniel York), J. O’Connor (New Chairman lateral communication, thereby losing moving members. A. R. Tyner, Jr. (Oklahoma), Director Benjamin Harris, Director of Governmental Relations for the Boy Scouts of America, has discussed potential goals and methods for reaching these goals for 1970-1971. Con- The American Legion’s National Americanism Com- tinued cooperation is urged by both organizations to mission continues to strive to devise ways and means to attain mutual goals. improve and intensify the Americanism programs mandated by National Conventions, the National Executive Committee and the National Americanism Commission.

American Legion Baseball is expanding throughout the nation and it is estimated that 4,000 baseball teams are fielded by American Legion Posts throughout the country.

It is significant that our forty-fifth season will be con- cluded September 5-10 with the 1970 World Series at Klamath Falls, Oregon. Eight Regional champions are being determined this week throughout the country. Although American Legion Baseball was designed primarily to provide supervised summer recreation for our nation’s youth, it has gone far beyond its citizenship training goal by supplying a majority of the talent performing in professional baseball today. More than 60% of all Major Leaguers annually are products of the program.

The distribution of NEED A LIFT?, our Scholarship Handbook, this year will reach an all-time high of approximately 165,000 copies. In addition to this we have developed joint publications with nine Departments of Public Instruction and with the Department of the Navy, giving total distribution of the information in excess of 200,000 copies. Our GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND STU- DENTS has had a distribution in excess of 325,000 copies the current school year.

We are pleased to report a recent survey indicated that we now have twenty-one state joint committees of the State Education Associations and The American Lesion Youthful “Senators” attending the 1969 American Legion Boys Nation, two each the 50 Departments and that three new ones are in the process of being devel- from of participating in the Boys State program, pose beside oped so that they will plan to be in operation when school reflecting pool during visit to the offices of the Civil Service starts this fall. Commission in the nation’s capital. 96 The American Legion was represented at the National Convention of Boys’ Clubs of America in Boston April 19-21, 1970. Continued support and cooperation with Boys’ Clubs of America at the national level was pledged at this convention.

Flag Education is being emphasized and distribution of

Flag publications is increasing.

There are many other Americanism programs on which we could report; however due to the limited space available in this Convention Program for 1970, we conclude this report by stating that emphasis continues to be placed on the community service programs. These programs vary according to community needs but American Legion Posts throughout the nation are proving their interest in community affairs.

Finalists of The American Legion’s 1970 National High School Oratorical contest visit NASA’s Manned Counter-Subversive Activities Committee Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas, where they inspect the command module of Apollo 9. Pictured (left to right) Dr. E. Martie (Nevada), Chairman J. are: Douglas F. Foley, of Portland, Ore., fourth place winner Marshall Alexander, Jr., of Opelousas, La., The Counter-Subersive Activities program continues to ; J. third place winner; Michael P. Gallagher, of Somerville, its efforts on the publication, FIRING LINE. concentrate Mass., first place winner; and, Thomas W. Eggleston, of Last year was the most rewarding year ever experienced West Lafayette, Ind., second place winner. by this publication both from the standpoint of increased subscriptions and the tremendous demand for additional copies of specific issues to be distributed mainly to public and social libraries and on the campuses of our colleges and universities. The May 1970 issue contained an insert entitled, “The SDS and the High Schools,” and copies of this were forwarded to all superintendents in the Public School system, as well as those of Parochial School dis-

tricts.

FIRING LINE will continue its present policy of reporting on those organizations which are masterminding and spearheading most of the riots and disturbances we have witnessed on the campus across this nation.

LEADING CONVENTION HOSTS

Portland plays the role of host to an American Legion National Convention for the third time with the staging of the 1970 event.

Besides the current 52nd annual event, the “City of Roses” staged the 14th event in 1932 and the 47th event in 1965.

With the 1970 event, Portland joins the ranks of five other American cities which can claim the distinction of hosting three or more such annual Legion shows.

The cities and their -number of conventions are: Chi- cago with a record five; Miami with four; and Boston, New York and Los Angeles, each with three. It’s how you play the game, and this young man goes Judge Henry L. Stevens, Jr., of Warsaw, N. C., pre- all out in a head long slide for home plate during an sided as National Commander at the 1932 convention, and American Legion Baseball game. Legion Baseball is one of Administrator of Veterans Affairs Donald E. Johnson of America’s outstanding citizenship-sportsmanship training West Branch, Iowa, at the 1965 convention. programs of service to the youth of America.

97 EMBLEM SALES DIVISION Julius Levy (Pennsylvania), Chairman

The American Legion emblem is the exclusive property of the National Headquarters. The sale of the emblem, emblem pins, merchandise carrying the emblem, and other

items of organizational equipment is the responsibility of the National Emblem Committee and the National Em- blem Sales office, located at National Headquarters in Indi-

anapolis. The following tables show gross sales, net earnings, etc., for the entire calendar year 1969 and for the first three months of 1970.

Earl D. Franklin, Jr. Child Welfare January 1 to December 31, 1969 (12 months) CHILD WELFARE Gross sales -.$2,075,212.09 Cost of goods sold 1,385,258.47 Earl D. Franklin, Jr. (Colorado). Chairman Overhead 504,831.60 Randel Shake (Indiana), Director Operating profit including discounts taken 200,016.60 Community Focus on Children Less Distribution from Profits American children are the primary concern of the National Child Welfare Commission. During the past Commission to Auxiliary 21,212.71 three years, the Commission has tried to brainstorm its Net Profit to National Organization .... 178,803.89 way out of the snakepits of traditional programing and practice. For this effort some members have applauded, some have criticized and some have remained silent. January 1 to March 31, 1970 (as corrected) The Child Welfare Commission itself, however, has not (3 months) remained silent on the need for communities to focus Gross sales 441,384.91 attention on the problems of children and young people. Cost of goods sold 229,705.48 of the problems are traditional like hunger Some and Overhead 128,012.31 nutrition, adequate medical care and decent housing. Operating profit including Others are not so traditional but rather seem to be a discounts taken 41,000.75 “product of our times” such as the fast escalating, unsu- Less Distribution from Profits pervised use of narcotics and dangerous drugs, the unchecked epidemic of venereal disease and the relentless Commission to Auxiliary 6,353.14

tide of pornography. Net Profit to National Organization ....$ 34,647.61

Some present day problems are as old as man himself but required new knowledge and new technology before society realized their importance. Our new knowledge of ets, over $250-million is a respectable sum to be con- genetics can reduce some birth defects; pre-school vision tributed by one organization in the private sector. For testing can prevent some types of blindness; specially the most part, the expenditure listed above gave help to trained teachers can educate the majority of handicapped children who were in need but who, for one reason or

and multi-handicapped children; and pollution of our air, another, were ineligible for public funds to meet that

land and water can, and must, be controlled if following need. generations are to survive. Among the “newer” problems of children that face us Following the guidelines established by The American on a national scale, The American Legion has testified Legion’s Task Force for the Future, the National Child before Congress for sufficient funds to bring the venereal Welfare Commission has made some contribution to solu- disease epidemic under control and again start the inci- tion of problem areas listed above. dence of these diseases on a downward curve.

In the area of traditional problems of maintenance The Commission has likewise testified on the broad and medical care, expenditures by The American Legion subject of pornography and a bill has been passed by the

and its affiliated organizations for the past year have House which includes the major points of The American brought our grand total, since the program began, to over Legion’s testimony. (At this writing, the bill is being con- one-quarter billion dollars. Even among the astronomical sidered by the United States Senate.) figures we are accustomed to reading in our Federal budg- Testimony has been presented on additional funds for

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the education of handicapped children and those addi- Taxes, as a whole, are the highest in history yet public tional funds have been made available to the states. programs to relieve hunger and suffering are tending to The American Legion’s views were also presented to become a political football. the Congress on narcotics and dangerous drugs. Again the All of these are signs that bear watching. All are signs bill has passed the House and is presently being considered that are disturbing. All are signs that needed services to by the Senate. In addition, through the cooperative efforts children and youth may be in jeopardy. All are signs that of the National Child Welfare Division and the American continued community focus on children is imperative. Legion Child Welfare Foundation, Inc., nearly a half million copies of a pamphlet “Parents Guide to Marijuana” and 85,000 copies of “Drug Abuse” have been distributed American Legion Child Welfare on a request basis. Had funds been available, there is little Foundation, Inc. doubt that at least twice this number could have been dis- George Ehinger (Delaware), President tributed. (deceased April 20, 1970) Through consolidating American Legion efforts with Randel Shake Indiana), Executive Secretary other groups, some genetic diseases are now being caught in time and reversed before they do permanent damage; part of American rubella vaccination programs are in full swing; pre-school A very important and effective The program is the American vision testing programs are increasing, but are still spotty Legion’s total Child Welfare throughout the nation; and the Child Welfare Commission Legion Child Welfare Foundation, Inc., established in has quietly gone in conjunction with the Internal Affairs Commission has 1954. Since that time the Foundation begun an educational program on the broad subject of about its business of receiving contributions and making to environmental pollution. grants to achieve its two primary purposes, namely: (1) add to the sum total of man’s knowledge about children We could not conclude this report without a further and youth through research; and, (2) to make the knowl- look to the future and possibly a warning to all interested edge society already possesses more effective through in children. World trouble spots—especially in Asia and wider distribution. the Middle East—are having a tremendous effect on us as a people. Divergent points of view are becoming more The Foundation has had nearly $470,000 made avail- ago. have vocal and in some instances more violent. Some of our able to it since its beginning fifteen years Funds earnings, and primarily from contri- educational institutions are in crisis. As this is written, our come from bequests, members of The American Legion and total economy is a paradox with continued inflation, high butions made by of these funds is interest rates, rising unemployment, wildcat strikes, an the American Legion Auxiliary. Its use principle of preventing, to the degree unfavorable balance o f international trade, increasing dedicated to the physical ills that affect our bankruptcy, rising pay scales—both public and private, possible, the many social and and a seriously declining stock market. Millions of people children.

are experiencing poverty and its attendant problems As a small foundation it is likewise dedicated to the some are sinking deeper into poverty while others are principle of youth grants of a “seeding” nature. The

experiencing it for the first time. Many men today are Foundation has learned that by making even small grants working full time yet are unable to support their family. for the right purpose at the right time, it can be of tremendous help to children. Time after time, our “small starts” have attracted larger sums from other sources to carry on to effectiveness those things the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation started.

At its meeting in Washington, D. C., on March 4, 1970, authorizations of $32,500 were made for four projects. The expenditure of $5,000 to reprint and distribute 250,000 copies of a brochure entitled, “Parents Guide to Marijuana.” The Pacific Division of Western Electric Co., which originally printed and distributed one million copies of this publication as a public service, has now discontin- ued the printing and has granted the Legion reprint privileges. The National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation, Inc., was awarded a grant of $7,800 to help finance three American Legion concern for the nation’s youngsters training programs in pulmonary diseases. These programs ways through the Legion’s Child manifests itself in many will be attended by physicians working in cystic fibrosis Welfare program. One local post expresses its concern in a centers throughout the United States. To a large extent, concrete way, as pictured here, by giving bowling instruc- the Foundation money made available through this grant tions to mentally retarded youngsters.

99 was contributed by the Eight and Forty, an organization Fund it is possible to remember a friend or fellow member of women affiliated with the American Legion Auxiliary. and at the same time put your gift to positive use in helping children. A grant of $10,000 was made to the Berkshire Farm New President to be elected at the time of the 1970 National Convention. for Boys, Institute for Training and Research, to continue the production and distribution of a series of tapes known as “Listen to Their Voices.” The tapes are interviews conducted by the Berkshire Farm with troubled youth. They Membership and Post Activities are currently being used by many commercial and educa- William F. Gomiley (Pennsylvania), Chairman

tional radio stations throughout the United States as well J. Lloyd Wignall (Utah), Director as the Voice of America and some 300 Armed Forces Radio Stations. MEMBERSHIP STRENGTH A grant of $9,700 was made to the Woodhaven Learn- Total official membership, 1968 2,623,112 ing Center, Columbia, Missouri, to continue a research Total official membership, 1969 2,667,453 project to find how surface muscle energy of physically 1969 membership, as of July 1, 1969 2,617,109 handicapped children may be converted into electrical 1970 membership, as of July 1, 1970 2,644,059 energy and such electrical energy utilized in a manner The American Legion, as a National Organization, has that will permit handicapped children to perform many been around for a long time. It’s been successful and manual functions. The University of Missouri’s engineer- effective. It has made its mark. ing department is working with the center on the project Amazingly enough, even though The American Legion but does not share in the grant. has entered into its second half century of service, it’s a Including the above mentioned authorizations, the younger organization today than it was five years ago. Foundation has now made grants totalling over $390,000. Although some 65,000 of our members are lost through

As a tax-exempt Foundation, gifts of stock, land, death each year, it is a bigger organization by well over money and memorial contributions have supported the 150,000 members than it was five years ago. Its activities, Foundation’s efforts. By use of the Foundation’s Memorial services and image are more up-to-date. One of the big reasons for all this is the more than one-quarter of a million veterans of the Vietnam period who, by joining the Legion, have added their numerical strength, their youth and their new points of view.

Early in 1968, The American Legion began prepara- tion for the “Our Kind of Guy” program which was officially launched in July of that year. The “Our Kind of Guy” program was a cooperative program between the Veterans Administration, The American Legion and other veterans organizations. It was based on the fundamental concept that our first obligation to the new veteran was to

be of service. If our service program is successful and if these young men are properly recognized and appreciated for their sacrifice, the membership follows automatically. The membership slogan for the 1968-69 year was “Forging The Future,” and was designed to further show the importance of our work with the Vietnam Veterans and the necessity of our posts becoming as modern as tomorrow.

“Decision Now,” the 1969-70 membership slogan, with stress on the necessity of posts acting today, carried the first two programs one step further. “Decision Now” implied that we had a choice—we could go along with business as usual, but if this was to be the choice, The American Legion would now, or in the immediate future, Martin Alan Mim Mack, of Santa Clara, Calif., the start that inevitable decline into oblivion. 1970 March of Dimes Poster Boy, pays a call on National Commander J. Milton Patrick during a visit to Legion “Reach Out” is one further move toward carrying our National Headquarters. Marty is the eight-year-old son of organization into tomorrow by making a positive choice, Mr. and Mrs. William R. Mim Mack, of Santa Clara. The and is our basic slogan for 1971. poster child’s visit with the National Commander has In the near future one out of every three become a tradition, and is representative of the Legion’s veterans will vast Child Welfare effort. be a veteran of the Vietnam Era. We are the Legionnaires

100 who must determine the future. We cannot avoid that Two recent National surveys have both confirmed that veterans are being responsibility. A future determined by default is just as less than 20% of recently discharged within the first four fatal as a future based on wrong decisions. And these deci- contacted by The American Legion surveys show that sions must be made now. months following discharge. Those same at least one-third of these young men have problems Our efforts must “Reach Out” to embrace an ever where The American Legion could help and where The growing number of young veterans and they must “Reach American Legion should help if we mean that line of our Out” to bring every post of The American Legion into the Preamble which reads, “To consecrate and sanctify our mainstream of a rapidly changing country and world. The comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.” importance of the twin objectives is best emphasized by adding “America’s Future Is In Your Hands” and “The Future Is Now” to the basic “Reach Out” theme.

This slogan was selected in full cooperation with the chairman and the staff of the Public Relations Division. We do not delude ourselves, nor would we attempt to

tell you that all of our posts are being active in the recruitment of Viet-Vets. We know there are many posts that are not practicing “Service First—Membership Second.” But, from our field work and from a review of department and post publications, we are seeing increasing acceptance, particularly at the department and district

level. This is just one more reason that any slogan used for year must be a progression of the “Our Kind of next Donald J. Smith Guy” program. It’s one more of a series of attempts to Internal Affairs bring our posts into today and projected toward a bright future. National Membership Workshop

With a sense of accomplishment, and with some pride, we would repeat again that every National Membership Workshop has been accompanied by an increase in National national membership. We hope that the Mem- The Internal Affairs Commission, as one of the twelve bership Workshop held August 6-7, 1970, in Indianapolis, national commissions established by The American of membership will help produce a seventh straight year Legion’s Constitution, has overall responsibility for the gain. development of policies and their implementation in a Flying Task Force wide variety of areas of the internal organization—mem-

In April, 1970, five members of the Membership and bership, rituals, assignment and handling of resolutions, Post Activities staff spent a week in our Washington Constitutional matters, etc. Four standing committees are Headquarters completing an indoctrination course. The attached to the Internal Affairs Commission “for supervi- course was designed to make more effective the joint work sion and coordination” and report to it—Membership and of the field men of both Rehabilitation and Membership Post Activities; Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials; Con- and Post Activities. stitution and By-Laws; and Resolutions Assignment. In addition, a National Sons of The American Legion Com- Our Obligation mittee was appointed in the fall of 1969, which is attached The World War II Legionnaire of today is in exactly to the Membership and Post Activities Committee and the same spot as was the World War I Legionnaire at the reports through that committee to the Internal Affairs close of World II. He must now be the teacher, the War Commission. sponsor and the encouraging force that develops the The staff of the Internal Affairs Division, located at Korean and Vietnam veteran into the useful, enthusiastic National Headquarters in Indianapolis, includes the very cadre so necessary for a growing organization. important Membership and Post Activities Section. The recently a psychiatrist with the Veterans Adminis- Just Internal Affairs Division also provides necessary staff serv- tration completed a study of the Vietnam veteran. In his ices for the Contests Supervisory Committee, which is conclusions he found that the young veteran of today too attached to the National Convention Commission. frequently sees the Legionnaire as stiff, unbending and Membership unwilling to change. He does not see the programs as per- Post Activi- tinent to today’s life and today’s society. We are not talk- A separate report of the Membership and ing about what might occur on the National level or any ties Committee will be found elsewhere in this publication, achievements made on the state level. His view is deter- but the Commission wishes to call especial attention to the mined by what he sees of the post within his community. continued success of the Membership program. Although

101 at the time this report was written there were still seven steps were taken in May 1970 to offer greater benefits months left in the calendar year 1970, it was already evi- within the existing program. dent that the year would close with a sizable membership Constitutional Amendments gain in 1970 over 1969. This will be the sixth consecutive year of membership growth. In line with a Task Force recommendation to modern- ize some of our terminology, three Constitutional amend- Task Force for the Future ments were approved at the meeting of the Internal At the beginning of this American Legion year, Affairs Commission and subsequently approved by the National Executive Committee in 1970. National Commander J. Milton Patrick referred to the May These Con- various standing commissions recommendations adopted stitutional amendments would change the names of three by the 1969 National Convention pertinent to each com- of our national commissions. They will be presented to the mission’s field of responsibility. In line with the far-reach- 1970 National Convention for final approval. ing Task Force suggestions, the Internal Affairs Commis- Sons of The American Legion sion has already initiated some activities in the general The new Sons of The American Legion Committee field of pollution and improved environment. In coopera- held its first meeting in January 1970 and submitted a tion with the Child Welfare Commission, a very instruc- variety of recommendations aimed at broadening the work tive brief seminar on ecology was held during the spring of this organization and increasing its membership. Most meetings in Indianapolis on May 4, and further educa- of these recommendations have been approved, including tional projects are planned. Efforts have been started to one to hold an SAL Caucus at the 1970 American Legion stimulate American Legion Posts to local activities aimed National Convention. A resolution to increase the national at the elimination of litter and similar projects. per capita dues from the present fifty cents to seventy-five Other recommendations of the Task Force are under cents is being withheld so that the projected caucus may study o r active administrative implementation. These have an opportunity to express an opinion. The dues include recommendations to step up leadership training, increase was requested to finance the distribution of an intensify efforts to contact, serve enroll and returning SAL publication, SALutations, to all members on a quar- Vietnam veterans, review procedures for the disciplining terly basis. of Posts, revise the Manual of Ceremonies, study the feasi- Other Activities bility of offering an at-large membership, etc. The Commission received reports from the Internal

Insurance Study Affairs Division on its many administrative functions, including: Upon the recommendation of the Internal Affairs The thousands of details of the annual membership program publication of the monthly American Commission, the National Executive Committee author- ; Legion Advance operation of the National Headquarters ized and the National Commander appointed a special ; motion picture library; American Legion Extension committee to study the present life insurance program for The the general membership, to survey other possible insurance Institute; cooperative advertising mats; billboard posters; programs and to make recommendations which might editing of the National Adjutant’s Newsletter and the National publication Post improve the insurance program. Through the work of this Headquarters employees’ HEP; special committee in cooperation with the standing Ameri- charter records, now maintained on microfilm; the National the supervision issu- can Legion Life Insurance and Trust Committee, this Membership Workshop; and ance of variety of national citations, study was completed. It was found that no drastic change a wide awards, tro- was required in the present insurance program, although phies, etc. In this connection it should be noted that a new award came into existence in 1970, upon the recommendation of the Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Committee, a Canadian Friendship Award.

Also presented in connection with but not a part of the Internal Affairs Report are a number of tables reflecting the work of the Administrative Services Division at

National Headquarters. This division is not a part of the Internal Affairs Division but operates under the supervision of the Assistant Executive Director of the Indianapo-

lis Headquarters, Mr. Hollis C. Hull (Ore.).

Posts Chartered

National Membership Committee Chairman William 6/1/69 to 6/1/70 Gormley (left), doubling in brass as Pennsylvania Depart- Number of Posts 6/1/69 16,197 ment membership chairman, talks shop with a group of his Canceled 6/1/69 to 6/1/70 128 home Department’s District Commanders as they plan to Chartered same period 78 give the Keystone State another bumper crop of American Legionnaires. Number of Posts 6/1/70 16,147

102 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

James S. Whitfield (Missouri), Executive Director Hollis C. Hull (Oklahoma), Asst. Executive Director

The Administrative Services Division was established in the National Headquarters at Indianapolis, Ind., on reorganization of the Aug. 1, 1966, at the time of the Internal Affairs Division. Prior to that date, the functions now assigned to the Administrative Services Division had been a part of the Internal Affairs Division. These functions include: Printing, Purchasing, Shipping and Sup- plies; Mail and Cashier; Library and Emil A. Blackmore Museum; Stenographic Pool; personnel records and recruitment; Cafeteria, and building maintenance. The Administrative Services Division also provides all secretarial assistance to the executive officers of The American Legion. National Adjutant William F. Hauck, and James S. Executive Director, Indianapolis National The following statistical tables are indicative of the Whitfield, Headquarters inspect printout of National Headquarters volume of work routinely performed by this Division: payroll by the Electronic Data Processing equipment at important new func- Mail Indianapolis. This is one of the many tions being performed by the EDP equipment. 6/1/69 to 5/31/70 Incoming Letters (Distributed to various Divisions for processing) 2,146,220 Incoming Parcels 2,474 Outgoing Letters (Tub Mail used for Departments) 317,000 Outgoing Parcels (Exclusive of National Emblem Sales) 52,355

Duplicating

6/1/69 to 5/31/70 Pages mimeographed 921,159 Pages multigraphed and multilithed 4,727,365 Envelopes and Labels addressed 482,693 Clarence S. Campbell Letters transcribed 7,589 Economic Addressograph plates cut 10,025 Telegrams 581 Xerox copies 509,027

Supplies 6/1/69 to 5/31/70 Paper Cut and Processed or 11,960 lbs. (5.98 tons) 598 Reams The Economic program of The American Legion is impairment experi- Freight and Express primarily focused upon the economic enced by the majority of those individuals who relinquish (Exclusive of Emblem Sales) their civilian pursuits to serve in the Armed Forces of our 6/1/69 to 5/31/70 country. Programs, objectives and policies of the National 248 Cartons (6,468 lbs.) In Economic Commission and its two affiliated Committees

- Cartons (157,652 lbs.) Out - 3,607 —Employment and Veterans’ Preference—were developed adopted at the Fiftieth and Fifty- Library & Emil A. Blackmore Museum by virtue of mandates Conventions and at interim meetings of the 6/1/69 to 5/31/70 First National National Executive Committee. Material added to Library .76,709 era veterans are returning to the mainstream Informational requests answered by staff . 7,374 Vietnam civilian life to the tune of some 80,000 per month. . of Items added to Emil A. Blackmore Museum 437

03 mination of leave before becoming eligible for UCX benefits. This bill also permits veterans to draw unemployment

compensation while receiving allowances o r attending approved educational or training courses.

With respect to a recent reorganization of the Office of Veterans Reemployment Rights, the Commission has been assured by the Assistant Secretary of Labor that veterans will receive prompt and adequate reemployment rights assistance. However, the Economic Commission will care-

fully observe the OVRR program and if the returning

veteran is not given the service to which he is entitled by

Director Austin E. Kerby (left), Economic Division, statute, we will take corrective action. and Terrel Wertz, Assistant Director, Legislative, present Veterans preference has remained essentially Legion testimony to subcommittee on Employment, Man- unchanged, nevertheless, there are un-ending administra- power and Poverty, of Senate Committee on Labor and tive and legislative attempts to eliminate, Public Welfare. weaken or cir- cumvent the Veterans Preference Act, as set forth in Title

5, U. S. Code. Under the guise of economy, long-time Many of these veterans need special job counselling and career employees, many of whom are being separated due job placement assistance. This has been one of the fore- to reduction-in-force while at the same time many of these most concerns of the Economic Commission during the vacated jobs are being filled by military and contractor past year. Seven of the fifteen recommendations made by employees. We are mandated to oppose this policy and The President’s Committee on the Vietnam Veteran con- appropriate action will be taken. cerned employment. Several recommendations supported To avoid any ambiguity in the Postal Reform Legisla- by the Economic Commission have been implemented. We tion pending in Congress The American Legion has also endorsed the computerized job matching system with requested an amendment to H.R. 17070, and if accepted, built-in veterans preference for all State Agencies. existing preference privileges to veterans employed by the In cooperation with The President’s Committee on Postal Service would be guaranteed. Employment of the Handicapped, “National Employ the GI home loan benefits were set to expire on July 25, Handicapped Week” was observed October 5-11, 1969. 1970, for World War II veterans still eligible on that date. And for the twelfth consecutive year, “Employ the Older For many World War II and Korean veterans VA loan Worker Week” was observed May 3-10, 1970. By National benefits had expired earlier. In accordance with May 1970 Executive Committee action, October 1969, we launched a NEC mandates we will support legislation: 1) To revive new program, “Employer of the Year Award for Hiring GI loan benefits for all veterans who have not used their Veterans.” entitlement; and 2) Authorize guaranteed and direct loans Promptly after taking office, National Commander J. for mobile homes if used as permanent dwellings. Milton Patrick made a personal call upon the Secretary of As a r e suit of meetings between The American Labor, and stressed the employment needs of veterans as Legion’s Subcommittee on Small Business and Small Busi- mandated by The American Legion. He urged that veter- ness Administration officials, SBA has issued a priority ans be given preferential job counselling and job placement assistance in the local employment offices as required by law. And that veterans benefits programs not be decen- tralized nor submerged by other un-related programs to the detriment of veterans needing employment assistance.

At our request the traditional identified funds for the Veterans Employment Service for FY 1970 which were “hidden” in other manpower administration budget items will be restored by the Appropriations Subcommittee.

H.R. 14705, the Employment Security Amendments of 1970, as passed by the House, November 19, 1969, and National Economic Comision Chairman Clarence S. the Senate, April 7, 1970, will satisfy three National Con- Campbell, of Barre, Vt. (center), chats with speakers vention resolutions. Among other things, this legislation appearing before the commission during 1970 Washington will eliminate long-time existing discrimination against Conference. Shown with Chairman Campbell (left to ex-servicemen. In certain states, Federal employees are right) are: Robert E. Hampton, Chairman, U.S. Civil Service Commission; Nicholas Oganovic, Executive permitted to draw unemployment compensation immedi- J. Director; James E. Johnson, Civil Service Commission ately upon separation irrespective of lump sum payments Vice-Chairman, and L. J. Andolsek, Commissioner, Civil for annual leave. Vietnam veterans must wait for the ter- Service Commission.

104 Executive Committee, we were able to keep in step with policy statement to aid returning Vietnam veterans who realize the major news development of the time and to are interested in going into business. some positive public relations value from it. Traditionally, and in accordance with a current man- Anniver- The final significant city event of the Golden date, The American Legion, through its Economic Com- was in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Novem- active support of the United States sary observance mission, continues The ber 1969, where a three-fold purpose was served. Savings Bonds Program. Every American Legion Post has 11, event noted the 50th Anniversary of the First Annual been supplied information concerning the importance of National Convention of the Legion, the 50th Anniversary promoting the sale of U. S. Savings Bonds. and of the founding of the American Legion Auxiliary, While legislative and administrative activities are The American Legion’s Regional observance of Veterans always important toward the economic welfare of veter- and Day, 1969. ans, the staff’s direct service to the individual veteran into special session primarily for commemora- dependents continues to be the foremost function of Called his Executive tive purposes in Minneapolis, the National the Economic Commission. Committee used the occasion for an important resolution strengthening our position in favor of a just and lasting our peace in Vietnam, and calling for compassion from countrymen for our men held prisoner by the enemy in here at Vietnam, as well as for members of their families home. public opin- As this report is written, the groundswell of Geneva ion demanding the enemy live by the rules of the Conventions in their treatment of prisoners of war still is gaining momentum. Our National Commander continues of some to speak out in this cause, and we are hopeful positive results. of In the early fall of 1969, through the cooperation Rela- the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company, the Public C. D. DeLoach released the Walter Klein motion picture, Public Relations tions Division J. “The Golden Mirror,” filmed primarily at the 50th Annual National Convention and featuring three past National Commanders. The film reflected the past glory of COMMISSION future PUBLIC RELATIONS the Legion, relating present programs to plans for of Columbia), Chairman of smooth- C. D. DeLoach (District service. We believe it helped serve the purpose Director year into James C. Watkins (District of Columbia), ing the transition from a busy 50th anniversary our second half-century of service to God and Country, as stages of National Commander’s theme for his term of From a public relations standpoint, the early did our wrap-up of the 1969-70 American Legion year featured a office. Golden Anniversary observances, with the 51st Annual our National Convention in Atlanta, Ga., itself as one of significant city observances. Milton Patrick Newly-elected National Commander J. announced from that platform the theme of his term of U.S.A.” office as “Unity and Service for America— Immediately following the adjournment of the convention Commander Patrick, assisted by National Public Relations Commission Chairman C. D. (Deke) DeLoach, outlined Department for the National Executive Committee and Commanders and Adjutants, plans for implementing the theme. The National Convention itself commanded excellent news coverage in the Convention city and a better-than- volume of news copy and news photographs average the National Eco- Hurricane The forty-ninth state participates in moved out of Atlanta by the wire services. Commission’s project of recognition to employers of nomic . much of the effort of the Atlanta staffs participation Camille demanded the handicapped by presenting a certificate of Press International, award of both Associated Press and United in the program to The Anchorage Daily Times. The for the victims of newspaper’s Executive Editor but with the launching of our relief fund is being accepted by the the National Kosinski. Camille at the pre-convention meeting of Bernie

05 The 10th Annual Washington Conference proved to be In addition to continuing activities of the Public Rela- another excellent launching pad for a good public relations Division during the year, we also provided on the tions effort despite many unavoidable changes in the pro- scene public relations support to the National Oratorical gram. Selection of Comedian Richard (Red) Skelton to Contest finals in Houston, Texas, as well as to the 1970 receive the National Commander’s Public Relations Boys Nation in Washington, D.C., with planned coverage Award for his stirring “Pledge of Allegiance,” was a great of the World Series of American Legion Baseball in Kla- newsmaker. math Falls, Oregon, at the conclusion of the Convention. While a last minute illness prevented Mr. Skelton from appearing personally we were most fortunate in having his fellow Hoosier, Comedian Herb Shriner, who was with us for purposes of entertaining at the National Commander’s Banquet for the Congress, step into the breach and accept the award for Mr. Skelton. Just a few weeks later we were shocked and saddened at the news of Herb Shriner’s untimely death in an auto accident that also claimed the life of his wife.

Also planned in Washington was a visit to Arlington National Cemetery for dedication of a plaque denoting National Public Relations Director James C. Watkins our “Gift to the Nation.” That trip was rained out, but (third from left), representing National Adjutant William we were able to make the dedication and presentation a F. Hauck, presents replicas of The American Legion’s 50th Anniversary medallion to part of the program for the National Commander’s ban- Dr. Daniel J. Boorstein, director of the National Museum History quet honoring the Congress, which served the purpose of and Technol- ogy, for permanent display in the Smithsonian Institu- extremely well. tion’s Numismatics Division display. Our hometown news service and taped and recorded interviews with Legion leaders and members of their congressional delegations provided another excellent newsmaker for us at the conference and about 25 departments availed themselves of this excellent opportunity.

During the current year another of our National Com- mander’s speeches was selected for publication by Vital Speeches of the Day.

The Spring, 1970, NEC meetings featured selection of Fourth Estate Award winners for 1970 and planning for public relations activity in support of the 1970 National Convention in Portland, Oregon.

James E. Powers Publications

As we assemble for the opening of the 1970 National

Convention in Portland, Oregon, it becomes increasingly evident that the financial successess of The American Legion Magazine in 1969 will not be repeated this year. The American Legion showed its compassion for a group of Gold Star Mothers who came to Washington The costs of producing and distributing some 2,700,000 during the anti-war demonstrations last fall to protest the magazines each month have jumped sharply and advertis- use of their sons’ names by participants in the so-called ing income, as contrasted to 1969, will decline. The big- “moratorium ” against the war in Vietnam. Office space gest impact in the upward sweep in costs has come in was provided for them and they were given assistance in postal rates, and they still arranging a news conference to tell their story to the are moving higher. In 1969 public. these charges totaled $345,000, a gain of $90,000 in a

106 long ten to say that they clip and save the magazine’s two-year period. The new rates, now being considered, series of articles on American history. could make the bill more than one-half million dollars leasing agreement relative to the compu- yearly, or more than double the amount paid in 1967. The current expires next year. Extensive studies are Other costs have mounted—printing, paper, payroll, New terized equipment with a view to submitting recom- York Office rent—but fortunately not in the same per- now being conducted what steps should be taken to provide centage ratio as those by the Post Office Department. mendations as to operated at for the future. The present system is being So much for the finances. In other respects, particu- evident that some extension or continues capacity and it has become larly in the editorial department, the magazine new set-up to meet acceptance modification of our installation or a to flourish with the content receiving wider the needs of The American Legion is essential. and exposure, a tribute to Editor Robert B. Pitkin and his reviewing 1969, the magazine returned $628,000 to staff. In National Treasury, an increase of $200,000 over that The treatment given to the observance of the 50th the finance of the previous year. These funds are used to help Anniversary of The American Legion at all levels Na- the many fine programs of The American Legion, several tional, Department and Post—was received most favora- and of which are related to community services. bly. It all helped to make 1969 a most memorable some revenue prospects declin- rewarding year. With costs rising and Legion will ing, it becomes apparent that The American A special section in The American Legion Magazine is income. have to seek other sources than the magazine for devoted to news of the Legion and service to veterans. The only alternatives are to cut back programs or sacrifice The balance of the magazine, following a mandate of the the quality of the publication—The American Legion organization, is of more general interest dealing largely Magazine. Either step would appear to be unwise. with important national and international affairs, Ameri- Publications Commission, formerly the can history and matters of personal interest to readers as The Legion Commission, was created Americans. The 1969 World Almanac rated The Ameri- Legion Publishing and Publicity adopted by the National can Legion Magazine 17th in circulation among all U.S. by authority of a resolution its meeting in Indianapolis, Indi- magazines now published and 12th among all monthlies. Executive Committee at ana, November 20th, 1936, and charged with the follow- Among the permanent popular features is “Pro and ing duties: Con” in which members of Congress take opposite sides of distributing The American Legion questions facing the nation, with equal space for each. (A) Publishing and Many articles attract wide-spread requests for reprinting Magazine. Legion- from the Reader’s Digest to trade journals and local news- (B) Publishing and distributing the National papers. No article in the last year drew more favorable naire. comment than a professional critique of the weaknesses of The National Legionnaire was merged into the format as an editor, in the the news media, written by the editor, of The American Legion Magazine in 1949, and now March, 1970 issue. appears in capsulized form in that section of the magazine A November, 1969 article, simply listing basic informa- known as NEWS OF THE LEGION. tion about abusable drugs was the first of many such approaches to the drug question that soon appeared in many media. The article was suggested by the Legion s Child Welfare Division. Teachers and clergymen among readers asked permission to use it educationally, saying youngsters paid more attention to it because it was fac- tual” and not “just preaching.” Many readers have writ-

In an unusual news conference appearance, National turned over the presiding Commander J. Milton Patrick this officer’s chair to a National Vice Commander to face Spring battery of radio and television newsmen during the Indianapolis to give the newsmen an Amencan Legion Magazine Circulation Manager Dean NEC meetings in mailing immediate briefing on the Legion’s stand supporting the Nelson (left) checks printout of the magazine President’s decision to destroy communist sanctuaries in labels with Herman Koehl, Electronic Data Processing Cambodia. manager.

107 do not have sufficient funds to carry out research programs; that the ratio of personnel per patient is well below that in the best non-VA hospitals; and, that the absorption of pay increases in the regular budget further limits the funds available.

At an appearance before the Subcommittee on Inde- pendent Offices, House Committee on Appropriations, he stated, “although the VA budget proposed by the Presi- dent for fiscal year 1971 is the largest appropriation request in the history of the Veterans Administration, The American Legion believes that significant increases must be made in the appropriations proposed for medical care.” William F. Lenker The original budget request for VA medical care was Rehabilitation $1,702,200,000. The President subsequently submitted an amended request for an additional $50 million, making the total request $1,752,200,000. The Independent Offices Appropriations measure was further amended on the floor of the House of Representatives by the addition of $25 million to the VA medical care budget for fiscal 1971 to provide for a total budget of $177,200,000.

We are hopeful that the Act will be approved by the Since adjournment of the 1969 National Convention Senate and that the appropriated funds for fiscal 1971 will there has been considerable activity in the U.S. Congress alleviate many of the existing problems. relating to veterans affairs. Both the Subcommittee on On March 26, 1970, PL 91-219, the “Veterans Veterans Affairs, Senate Committee on Labor and Public Educa- tion and Training Amendments Act of 1970,” Welfare, and the Subcommittee on Hospitals, House Com- was mittee on Veterans Affairs, held hearings to inquire into the problems confronting the Veterans Administration in the operation of its Medical and Hospital program. Your Rehabilitation Commission Director appeared before both Subcommittees to express The American Legion’s opinion that a serious crisis existed, and to urge that sufficient funds be made available to the VA to alleviate its problems. The Director pointed to the fact that VA hospital directors are being forced to close operating beds in an effort to continue to provide quality care; Wounded veterans of the fighting in Vietnam, hospital- that special care units for heart, kidney, surgical and blind ized in military medical facilities in the Washington, D.C., patients cannot be activated; that vitally needed equip- area are special guests of National Commander Patrick at the ment cannot be purchased; that the staff at VA hospitals annual banquet honoring the Congress. At extreme right is Mrs. H. Milton Davidson, National President, the American Legion Auxiliary.

National Commander J. Milton Patrick, of Skiatook, Okla., delivers American Legion testimony to House Com- mittee on Veterans Affairs during the 10th Annual Wash- in gt on Conference. He presented highlights of the Commander Patrick confers with Rep. Olin Teague, Legion’s current Legislative-Rehabilitation program with Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, in emphasis on the need for adequate funding for the VA the latter’s office prior to presenting formal American hospital and medical care programs. Legion testimony to the full committee.

108 House Committee on Veterans Affairs, to urge favorable consideration of S 3348, the Senate-passed Act that provides for, among other things, an eleven percent increase in VA disability compensation rates. At the same time, he urged that action be taken to lib- eralize the VA Disability and Death Pension program by, among other things, increasing pension rates and the present income limitations. In keeping with Resolution No. 142, 1969 National Convention, he asked that income limitations be increased from $2000 to $2400 per year for veterans without a dependent, and from $3200 to $3600 for those with dependents. During the past year, The American Legion, through

its National Rehabilitation Commission, has made significant contributions to improve the Veterans Affairs Pro- gram. We will continue our efforts as mandated by the Patrick visits wounded National Commander J. Milton 1970 National Convention. G.I.s, veterans of the fighting in Vietnam, at U.S. Army Medical Center on Okinawa. Stop was made enroute to South Vietnam where the Commander visited American troops in the field.

approved. This law, among other things, provides for increases in the rates of educational assistance, vocational rehabilitation, and special training allowance paid to eligible veterans and dependents. The National Rehabilitation Commission actively supported legislation to increase these benefits. The Director appeared before appropriate Congressional Committees on many occasions to urge enactment of such a measure. during the First Session, 91st Con- Other laws enacted Clarence E. Horton gress, were as follows: Legislative PL 91-22, extending specially adapted housing benefits to certain seriously disabled veterans and increasing the amount of the housing grant to $12,000 and the amount of a direct loan to $21,000. PL 91-96, establishing a new concept for payment of Disability Indemnity Compensation to eligible veterans, allowing an additional $20 monthly for each minor child; The primary purpose of the National Legislative Com- to a widow the and authorizing an additional $50 monthly mission is to represent The American Legion before receiving DIC or Death Compensation who is a patient in Congress of the United States on all legislative matters in attendance. a nursing home or in need of regular aid and which the Legion is officially interested, and to assist the PL 91-101, provides for the elimination of the six- month limitation on the furnishing of nursing home care in the case of veterans with service-connected disabilities. PL 91-102, authorizing complete medical services for nonservice-connected disability to any war veteran who has a service-connected permanent, total disability. PL 91-178, providing for an increase in per diem rates for the care and treatment of veterans in state homes; and PL 91-241, providing that the recoupment of disability severance pay from disability compensation shall be at a conducts television interview with monthly rate not in excess of the compensation to which Commander Patrick Oklahoma Congressman Page Belcher, of Enid, Okla., the veteran would be entitled based on the degree of disa- following the Commander’s trip to the Far East and to bility as determined on the initial VA rating action. Vietnam. They had a common interest in the fighting in appeared On May 27, 1970, the Commission Director Vietnam as the National Commander’s son and the Con- Forces there. before the Subcommittee on Compensation and Pension, gressman’s grandson were with U.S. Armed

09 This condensed report is prepared in May but many of the legislative objectives of The American Legion in the 91st Congress have already been accomplished. Significant among these is legislation to increase the rates of Depend- ency and Indemnity Compensation payable to dependents of veterans who died of service-connected causes, and enactment of Public Law 91-219, the Veterans Education Bill. Approval of this landmark legislation marked the cul- mination of a year-long effort to provide a more liberal and comprehensive assistance program for our nation’s war veterans and their dependents.

Public Law 91-219 is intended to ease the financial burden for young veterans going back to school or enter- Commander Patrick addresses an American Legion ing vocational training. Legislative luncheon during the 10th Annual Washington It provides an increase in benefits Conference. The noon-time session was attended by more to encourage them to continue their education. than 100 government leaders and veterans officials. We are pressing the Congress to enact before adjournment this year a number of legislative proposals including National Executive Committee in developing our legisla- an increase in compensation for the service-connected dis- tive program for each session of the Congress. abled veteran; improvements in the pension program; an This purpose has remained essentially unchanged since increase in the VA burial allowance; liberalization of hos- the establishment of the Commission in 1919 when it was pital admission laws; additional improvements in veterans then known as the Legislative Bureau. Other important housing and education; legislation to provide stiff penal- functions are to keep the membership informed of ties for smut merchants who use the mails for distribution Congressional action on legislation of concern to the vet- of pornographic and obscene mail to children; adequate eran and his dependent and to seek support for our pro- funds to maintain a strong national defense posture, and gram from the membership of The American Legion and legislation to insure that veterans preference will be main- the American Legion Auxiliary. tained throughout the Federal Civil Service System. Resolutions pertaining to federal legislation continue in The Legislative Commission has met once in Washing- effect throughout a numbered Congress such as the 91st. ton since the National Convention last August and sub- Resolutions approved by this Convention will form the committees thereof have been called into session twice to basis of our legislative program for the 92nd Congress. participate in meetings of the National Executive Com- mittee. Our current legislative portfolio contains 212 resolutions embracing all facets of American Legion programs. The Legislative Commission and its staff continue to Many of these resolutions direct the Commission to sup- maintain excellent relations with the Congress. We have port appropriations for the Executive Agencies adminis- had splendid cooperation from all national officers, com- t e r i n g programs for servicemen, veterans and their missions and divisions of both The American Legion and dependents. Others direct us to seek funds necessary for the American Legion Auxiliary. To all of these, and to the the operation of the Committees of Congress whose work members of the Legion and the Auxiliary in Posts and The American Legion supports. Still others require the Units across the country, we express the gratitude of the introduction and support of bills, or direct the Commis- Commission and staff for their support of our legislative sion to oppose certain legislation pending in the Congress. program.

The National Legislative Commission presents testimony regularly before the Committees of the Congress in accordance with our mandates. Included among the Legion presentations this year was testimony before the Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees on the budgets for the Veterans Administration, the Department of Defense and the Veterans Employment and Reemploy- ment Services; appearances before the appropriate Com- mittees of both Houses in support of an increase in funds for veterans medical care and improvements in the compensation and pension programs; testimony before the Commander Patrick visits with House Speaker John W. Committees on the Judiciary arid Post Office and Civil McCormack as he is being hosted in Washington by mem- Service in both Houses concerning drug abuse and pornog- bers of Oklahoma’s Congressional delegation. Members of raphy, and the appearance of National Commander the Oklahoma delegation shown here are (extreme left): Congressman Page Belcher, and from Speaker McCor- Patrick before the House Committee on Veterans Affairs mack’s left are Oklahoma Congressmen Ed Edmondson, in connection with the Legislative-Rehabilitation program. John N. Camp and House Majority Leader Carl Albert. .

Both by National Convention and National Executive Committee action, The American Legion expressed its profound gratitude to the men and women of the Armed for Forces for protecting the right of self-determination the people of South Vietnam and in the courageous duty. manner in which they have performed their military Our representatives have also testified urging retention of the Selected Reserve of the Coast Guard.

Select Committee on Manpower to prepare its To update its position on manpower and All- views to present to the President’s Commission on an Volunteer Armed Force, the Congress and the public at approved a Emmett G. Lenihan large, the National Executive Committee National Security Committee motion on March 15, 1969 creating a Select on Manpower. The assigned responsibilities of the Select Committee are: alleged inequities in the Selective NATIONAL SECURITY 1. To investigate and to make recommendations for Emmett G. Lenihan (Washington), Chairman Service System Tames R. Wilson (Pennsylvania), Director their correction;

...... Armed 2. To study all proposals for an All-Volunteer Force and make a report on the feasibility of insti- The American Legion has become In its first 50 years, tuting such plans for the defense of this nation; organization. At the same time its the largest veterans on all man- 3. To study and make recommendations of protecting voice, in behalf of adequate defense capable power needs of this nation as they may relate to perpetuating the sovereignty of the United States and of national security and defense. has been the freedoms on which this nation was founded, After extensive hearings and in-depth study, the Select loud, clear and consistent. Con- Committee reported its findings at the 51st National In today’s world, when freedom is being challenged at vention and to the National Executive Committee at the home and abroad, we are constantly reminded that our Com- fall meeting of 1969, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The the sacrifice and hardship liberties have been protected by in a mittee’s recommendations, which were incorporated genera- of veterans and must be safeguarded by each new printed report, will be used in upcoming Congressional tion of Americans. hearings on an All-Volunteer Armed Force and on the past year, The American Legion through During the renewal of the Selective Service Act, which expires on Committees has its National Security Commission and June 30, 197 1 supported measures to guarantee that the size and compo- ROTC continue the sition of our Armed Forces are sufficient to a banner year for the awarding his Although this has been viability of our policy of deterrence. The President and of American Legion RO TC Medals, the violent attacks by Members of Congress and key government Cabinet, procurement are a from dissidents on this vital source of officer officials have been apprised of the defense mandates distinct threat to this nation’s over-all preparedness. the National Conventions and National Executive Com- American Legion Departments, including mittee of The American Legion. These same mandates Many Minnesota and Pennsylvania, have rallied in the fight to have served as a base for testimony presented to the insure the future of ROTC on campuses within their House of Representatives and the Senate of the United states. The Select Committee on Manpower report States. observed that: “As the largest single source of officer pro- The principal recommendations supported the devel- curement, ROTC has maintained a close relationship opment and construction of an advanced manned strategic the mainstream of Ameri- of between the Armed Forces and aircraft to replace the aging B-52; approval of Phase II concept has been consist- the can society. This ‘citizen soldier’ the Safeguard anti-ballistic missile system so vital to ently advocated by The American Legion since 1919 and protection of U.S. missiles and aircraft, the mainte- its tradition is as old as American history itself.” nance of a strong U.S. Army and Reserve Components It behooves each Legion member to show our support and the rebuilding of a modern nuclear Navy. that the medals are awarded and by maintain- also expressed by insuring In its testimony, The American Legion military-industrial com- its concern that the so-called RIVER MOVES OCEAN SHIPS plex” should have the understanding support and confi- Columbia River brings ocean shipping to Portland, 100 dence of the American people in light of its contribution which miles inland. The river makes the Rose City one of the to this nation’s freedom in the winning of wars in Pacific Coast’s principal ports. we have engaged in the past. ing a close relationship with every ROTC unit in their area. Blood Donor Program A record number of Departments—45—participated in the Blood Donor Program, in an effort to assure a plenti- ful supply of blood for military and civilian needs. The American Legion has conducted an active blood donor program since World War II, regarding it as a civic responsibility.

The Departments of Michigan and Rhode Island won the 1969 National Commander’s Blood Donor Awards for the second consecutive year. Michigan captured the award for having the greatest percentage of its members enrolled Thomas E. Whelan in the program (27.7%). Rhode Island was cited for having Foreign Relations the greatest number of Posts participating.

In addition to its continuing Blood Program, the Holi- day Blood Donor Drive realized its greatest success in 1969. Established to meet the increased demands for blood during the Christmas-New Years season, while the number of donors drop, The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary join with the American Red Cross in Since sponsoring the special holiday drive annually. our last National Convention, several far-reaching and crucial decisions have been made to achieve a just Veterans know from experience the defense of this and lasting peace in Southeast Asia. Designed to insure great heritage founded upon freedom has never been and that the United States will be able to avoid future land never will be perpetuated without pain, or struggle or of conflicts in Asia and elsewhere, they were intended at the individual and collective concern and effort. In a spirit same time to allow the United States to stand by its com- matching that of the men and women who served their mitments to assist countries of the free world to preserve nation in past wars and those valiant men serving in our their freedom and right of self-determination. armed forces today, we must, as Americans, close ranks and unite in sound purpose. President Nixon spelled out these foreign policy decisions in his Guam statement of July 1969; in his Novem- The American Legion submits that with the lives of ber 3, 1969 speech on Vietnamization; and most exten- our fighting men in Southeast Asia at stake, we cannot sively and clearly in his so-called “State of the World” afford the discordant and divisive protests which falsely report to the Congress of February 18, 1970. Since then, encourage the enemy to stay on the battlefield and away rapidly changing conditions in Cambodia, including from the conference table. the coup of March 18, 1970, which placed an anti-communist It is regrettable that so many Americans have forgot- government in control of that nation, has forced the ten the more than 40,000 servicemen who have given their United States to destroy North Vietnamese and Viet Cong lives there. Our cause, for which they fight in Vietnam, is sanctuaries there. as just as it was in World Wars I and II and the Korean War. At each of these important junctures in American foreign policy, The American Legion has demonstrated, through resolutions adopted at the National Convention and at special and regular meetings of the National Executive Committee, strong support for those measures that can be taken to insure our national security and the security of the free world.

The 1969 National Convention adopted Resolution 240, which urged that, should negotiations with the enemy at Paris show no concrete results within a reasonable

period of time, the United States take any and all military action deemed necessary to bring the Vietnam conflict to a successful conclusion. After President Nixon announced American Legion Post No. 6, New York County, N.Y., the details of his Vietnamization policy in November 1969, participates in National Security Commission’s Law and. our National Executive Committee adopted Resolution 2 Order program at the post level with this recognition night calling for unified and complete support for a “just and honoring outstanding area law enforcement officers with lasting peace.” Then, after events this spring in Cambodia certificates of achievement in the performance of their duties. caused the United States to decide to send American and our servicemen fighting in Asia and for South Vietnamese troops into eastern Cambodia to elimi- and support for our government’s efforts to obtain an honorable and a nate the military sanctuaries there, the NEC at its spring lasting peace in that region. meeting in May adopted Resolution 26 urging Congress related issue and one very much in the minds and and the American people to support all measures deemed A — hearts of all Legionnaires—is the situation of American necessary in South Vietnam and Cambodia to bring about Prisoners of War in Southeast Asia. The enemy has a peace with honor in Southeast Asia. refused to grant our prisoners the rights due them under connection, the NEC adopted Resolution 32 at In this the 1949 Geneva Conventions. They have been mistreated opposing the Reid Amendment its spring 1970 meeting and used for communist propaganda purposes. Over 1500 President’s power to respond that would have limited the are prisoners or missing in action and the communists to fund activities of our to such enemy threats by refusing have so far identified less than 400. In conjunction with National Armed Forces in Thailand, Cambodia or Laos. other veterans and civic and church organizations, The Commander Patrick immediately sent telegrams to the American Legion has worked closely with the relatives of Congress uring the defeat of the amendment and it was POWs both individually and through rallies designed to meeting been defeated by a large margin the day the NEC stir the conscience of the world. Our members have ended. urged to write letters to the communist regimes, to friendly and neutral countries and to the U.N. and other The Legion has been critical of those forces in the organizations in an attempt to convince North Vietnam to United States which promote divisiveness and which seek afford our servicemen rights guaranteed them under the a peace at all costs in Southeast Asia. The Legion has Geneva Accord as Prisoners of War. warned that North Vietnam, backed by the Soviet Union adopted Resolu- and Communist China, would not negotiate in good faith In its spring 1970 meeting, the NEC Vietnamese for failing to but would attempt to wait out the United States, confi- tion 8 condemning the North to our under the dent that our will to win would be eroded by demonstra- live up to their commitments POWs made for a saturation let- tions of division and surrender in our country. Our inter- Geneva Conventions. A call was Legionnaires and their friends vention in Cambodia has brought these forces to a new ter-writing campaign by was made to the high among our academic and student communities in and relatives. At the same time, a request to urge the United Nations to particular. It is important, therefore, that the 1970 President asking him investigate the National Convention look carefully at the situation in our appoint an independent commission to Representatives at the 1970 nation and at the issue of war or peace in Southeast Asia status of our prisoners. will review this issue and see what to insure that we do not falter in our duty of urging unity National Convention else can be done to assist American prisoners of war in Southeast Asia.

Traditional Freedom Torch lighting ceremony takes place in front of the Washington American Legion Head- quarters building with Commander Patrick and Maj. Mark Dessender, assistant military attache for the Belgium The ROTC medal award program is an important part Embassy. Symbolizing the traditional friendship between National Security’s recognition of the officer training of the torch is American military men and those of Belgium , program on the college and university campuses . An award use in Vet- University New flown to Belgium by Pan American Airways for presentation is being made here at the of erans Day ceremonies there. Hampshire.

13 Another burning issue is the in tension the Middle Chicago, Illinois. The Insurance Committee is assigned for East and Soviet efforts to gain predominant influence over jurisdictional purposes to the National Finance Commis- the region by supplying Egypt and other Arab adversaries sion and reports through that Commission to the National of Israel with sophisticated military hardware and by sup- Executive Committee. plying several thousand Russian advisers, including some Your Insurance Committee has met two times since jet pilots, to Egypt. While American attention has been the last report and is able to report again that the Plan focused on Southeast Asia, the Soviet Union has been has continued to grow and make improvements. The 15% increasing tensions in the eastern Mediterranean, an his- “across the board” increase in benefits effective January 1, torical objective of Russian power with its warm water 1966, has been continued for the year of 1970. ports, its oil and its access to Africa and Asia through the Another item of major importance was the approval of Suez Canal. a resolution pertaining to the Vietnam veteran. This was At its Indianapolis meeting, the NEC adopted Resolu- the creation of a new age bracket effective January 1, tion 47 pointing up the Soviet threat, condemning it and 1967. Under the new provision in the plan the Vietnam calling for the sale of sufficient modern arms and materiel veteran may obtain $11,500.00 decreasing term insurance to Israel to allow it to maintain a balance of power in the for an annual premium of $24.00 for the full unit of cov- Middle East until real peace negotiations can be initiated erage or $5,750.00 for a half unit for $12.00 annually. there. This resolution reaffirmed the spirit of Resolution This applies up through age 29; from age 30 up through 427 adopted at the 1969 National Convention. age 34 the amount payable to the beneficiary is $9,200.00 All other actions and activities of the Foreign Rela- for the full unit and $4,600.00 for the half unit. The other tions Commission are covered in detail in the annual age brackets remain unchanged. report submitted to the Congress of the United States One of the innovations relating to the Insurance Plan through the National Adjutant. is The American Legion Life Insurance Scholarship Pro- gram wherein participants in the Life Insurance Plan can nominate one applicant annually. This resolution was approved by the National Executive Committee at the May, 1967 meeting. It provided a total of 25 scholarships consisting of $2,000.00 each, payable over a four-year

period. The National Executive Committee at its spring 1968 meeting approved increasing the number of scholarship s to 50 each year, with benefits amounting to $100,000.00 annually.

The scholarships are being financed from a trust fund accumulated in conjunction with the Insurance Plan. First awards under the authorized project were made in the spring of 1968 during the National Executive Committee American Legion National Foreign Relations Commis- meetings and each year thereafter. sion Chairman Thomas E. Whelan (left), is greeted by In twelve years, 6,553 claims were paid, amounting to Secretary State William P. Rogers of during State Depart- $8,738,813.50 in benefits. During 1969 alone, an average ment American Legion Post’s reception for the Commis- of $124,092.00 was paid each month. These benefits were sion. Shown with them is Francis Donnelly, a member of J. paid Post (State at no cost to the National Organization of The 68 Department) , and a consultant to the Com- mission. American Legion and at no expense to the membership.

AMERICAN LEGION LIFE INSURANCE PAID CLAIMS 1958-MARCH 31,1970 The American Legion Life Insurance 9 MILLION DOLLARS

and Trust Committee 800 -

Life Insurance Plan 600 - 8 MILLION DOLLARS Albert V. LaBiche (Louisiana), Chairman 400 $1,376,243 Paul L. Weber (Nebraska), Director 200 - On April 1970, The American Legion Life 1, Insur- W647+ i I MILLION DOLLARS ance Plan marked its twelfth anniversary. The Plan was 800 - $730,910 officially adopted by the National Executive Committee in $672,250 - Washington, D. C., on February 22, 1958. In those twelve 600 $561,575 years, it has achieved many important goals. The Insur- 400 ance Department is staffed by a National Headquarters 200- employee who serves as Director to the Insurance Office, 0 1962 1963 1964- 1965 1967 1968 1969 TOTAL which is administered by the Youngberg-Carlson Co., in 1958 TOTAL $78,790 • /959TOTAL $/59,4-/0 • I960 TOTAL 422L545 • 1961 TOTAL $257.970 Premiums and/or contributions for 1969 paid for life insurance protection amounted to $2,066,583.00. After the close of each calendar year and after all claims and administration expenses have been paid in the group states, the unused premiums are placed in The American Legion Life Insurance Trust. There is presently $1,426,518.61 in the trust fund.

The American Legion Life Insurance Plan is underwritten by two large and reputable companies, Occidental Life Insurance Company of California and the United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York.

Occidental is the ninth largest underwriter of group life James V. Demarest insurance in the United States. For members who are per- Convention manent residents of New York and Puerto Rico, the insur-

ance is underwritten by one of the largest companies in North America, the United States Life Insurance Com- pany in the City of New York. Permanent residents of CONVENTION North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin, Illinois, and New James V. Demarest (New York ), Chairman Jersey are covered separately by the Occidental Life William H. Miller (Oregon). Director Insurance Company, which provides similar benefits at the same rate.

Legion Life Insurance is the only The American The 51st National Convention which was held in official insurance Plan in all states for Legionnaires. Two Atlanta, Georgia, during the period August 22-28, 1969, and one-half million applications were mailed Legion- was well received by delegates and guests and enjoyed a naires in August, 1969, and $42,000.00 placed in advertis- registration of approximately 13,500 persons. However, ing in The American Legion Magazine. due to the ever increasing cost of materials and/or services Continually since between five and six per cent for 1958, and facilities, it is becoming more difficult each year renew insurance each of the insured members fail to Convention Corporations to conduct a convention opera- year. As a result, each year on or about October 15th, tion in the black. It appears that the Atlanta Corporation thousands of Legionnaires are requested to report next will suffer a small financial deficit. year’s membership card numbers and make insurance In view of rising costs in all areas, the Convention remittances before January 1st of the next year. This pro- during the 1970 meetings in Indianapo- vides early membership renewals. As the plan grows, so Commission May the National Executive Com- will these many advantages magnify themselves through- lis initiated action through out The American Legion. mittee to increase National Convention registration fees from $3.00 to $5.00 commencing with the 1971 National For further information, Posts are urged to contact Convention which is to be held in Houston, Texas. Addi- The American Legion Life Insurance Plan, 111 West tionally, an action was initiated in the same manner as Jackson Boulevard, 13th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60604, to it mandatory that all persons who Attention: Paul L. Weber, Director. outlined above make attend general Convention Business Sessions be registered,

this requirement to be enforced commencing with the 1958* AMERICAN LEGION LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUM GROWTH 1969 Portland 1970 Convention. In the past, many persons, particularly those who reside in or near the Convention City, have been able to enjoy the activities of the conven-

tion without supporting it in any way.

The Convention Commission continues to receive at its meetings, a host of representatives from various cities throughout the United States, all interested in securing the award of a future National Convention.

During the Commission’s October 1969 meetings, the City of Miami Beach was given a tentative award for the 1974 Convention. In view of the fact that it is the aim of the Commission to establish convention sites five years in

Page 128) TOTAL 390.000 ,960 TOTAL * 4/+, OOO ,96, TOTAL *450. 000 (Continued on , 3sa TOTAL ?3+Z.OOO ,9S9 *

5 is charged with the responsibility of preparing the annual budget, subject to the approval of the National Executive Committee, and within the limits of the annual dues as established by the National Convention; receive the National Treasurer’s report and such other financial matters that may come before the Commission. The National Convention is prohibited from expending funds or obligat- ing the National Organization financially.

Your Commission is pleased to report that for the sixth consecutive year since the last dues increase in 1963, your National Organization had a surplus. The surplus for the year ending Dece mber 31, 1969, was $499,211.28, Churchill T. Williams before making transfers of $467,256.52 to the various Finance reserve funds as required by the national convention mandates. After these transfers there remains an unallocated FINANCE COMMISSION surplus of $31,954.76. At year’s end the National Organi- zation had sufficient cash and investments on hand to pay Churchill T. Williams (Iowa), Chairman all liabilities, fully fund our restricted capital accounts and W'. Francis Polen (Indiana National Treasurer ), the advance payment of the 1970 dues. For more detailed Janies E. Smith (Indiana), Fiscal Supervisor information on the 1969 operation, we refer you to the auditor’s report found elsewhere in this annual report. Under the Constitution of The American Legion, the It is projected that The American Legion Magazine National Finance Commission, comprised of ten members, and the Emblem Sales Division will return profits in 1970

American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation

Harry W. Colmery (Kansas), President

Foreseeing the necessity for a regular annual income to entered into between The American Legion and the Cor- support its war veterans Rehabilitation and Child Welfare poration under which the funds were administered by the programs, The American Legion, in the year 1925, con- Corporation and the annual net income therefrom was ducted a national campaign for contributions to support paid to The American Legion for the use of the two pro- those two programs. The proceeds from the campaign grams described. were placed in the custody of the American Legion The financial condition of the Endowment Fund Corporation as Trustee, a goal of five Endowment Fund is million dollars having been set and generous contributions summarized as shown below for each of the preceding being received. years. The figures shown being taken from the annual The Corporation was incorporated in 1925 under the external audits of George S. Olive & Company, Indianap- laws of the State of Delaware and a Trust Agreement was olis, Indiana.

December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 TOTAL ASSETS .$7,203,282.00 $7,215,132.00 $7,230,709.00 $7,237,669.00 $7,237,232.25

Net interest received . . 257,300 233,678 242,562 241,750 238,853.93 Expense 9,614 8,184 6,573 8,460 8,061.14

Excess of income over expense . 247,686 225,494 235,989 233,290 230,792.79 Earnings transferred or due to The American Legion . 247,686 225,494 235,989 233,290 230,792.79

Yield on average book

value of securities

(per cent) 3.58% 3.13% 3.27% 3.23% 3.31%

16 to supplement the dues and other income in support of the Outstanding among these would be the Girls State and various divisions operating from general revenue. Girls Nation projects of the Auxiliary. While the Convention allocated 25 cents of each mem- The organizational structures of the Legion and the ber’s dues for the use of the Rehabilitation Division, these Auxiliary are practically identical. The National President dues and other income restricted to their use have not is the counterpart of the National Commander and, like- been sufficient to keep up with the rising cost of operating wise, is the chief executive officer of her organization. this division. It is anticipated that the Rehabilitation Mrs. H. Milton Davidson, of Clovis, New Mexico, has Reserve will be depleted this year and the National served as National President of the Auxiliary for the term Organization will then be forced to find additional means of office beginning with the Atlanta National Convention of subsidizing this program. of 1969 and concluding with the 1970 National Conven- The National Treasurer continues his policy of invest- tion of the Auxiliary in Portland, Oregon. ing the advance payment of dues in government securities, Two innovations for the benefit of Auxiliary member- approxi- and for the year 1970 he estimates a return of ship under Mrs. Davidson’s leadership have been the has been diligent in mately $108,000. Even though he establishment of a life insurance program and the estab- investing the funds of the Reserve and Restricted Funds, lishment of an emergency fund for the benefit of members increased our general income will not be materially in need of temporary financial assistance. thereby inasmuch as the National Organization receives Another loyal, effective and devoted affiliate is La only the earnings from the Reserve Fund for its general Boutique des Huit Chapeaux et Quarante Femmes (Eight operation. The earnings from the Restricted Fund remain and Forty), which has through the years made significant in the fund for investment, thereby increasing our capital contributions in the specialized fields of research and reha- for future use and insuring our continued service to the bilitation in cystic fibrosis and tuberculosis. The Eight and veteran and to the nation. Forty also offers scholarship assistance for nurses training

in the field of tuberculosis care. AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

On the evening of November 10, 1969, in Minneapolis. Minnesota, a vibrant lady with a distinguished career

admitted to her 50th birthday and observed it with a Star Spangled Birthday Banquet at Minneapolis’ Raddison Hotel. That lady was, of course, the American Legion Auxiliary. For half a century the American Legion Auxiliary has stood at the right hand of The American Legion and in

every endeavor to which the Legion has set its hand the

Auxiliary has lent its capable and invaluable support. The combined efforts of the two organizations have served America well for more than 50 years now, and the indica- tions are for a continuing cooperative program of service to the nation in the years ahead. For commemorative purposes, the National Executive Committee of The American Legion met in Minneapolis at the time of the Auxiliary’s 50th birthday banquet and, all of led by National Commander J. Milton Patrick, the Legion’s National Officers joined in the pilgrimage to salute the lady of the hour. The nearly one million-member Auxiliary always has been a potent factor in the Rehabilitation and Child Wel- fare programs of The American Legion, providing funds

from its Poppy sale and other special events to the contin- uation of those programs. However, the cooperative effort This handsome floral arrangement crowned with stars extends into all program areas and is by no means limited and being presented to American Legion National Com- to the two specifically mentioned. National American Legion mander J. Milton Patrick by also con- Perhaps more important than monetary contributions Auxiliary President Mrs. H. Milton Davidson, tains a handsome contribution of $50,000 from the Auxil- has been the countless hours of volunteer work devoted, iary for the Legion’s continuing Child Welfare and Reha- not only to Child Welfare and Rehabilitation, but, to all bilitation programs. Presentation was made during the those initiated by the programs of the Legion as well as Spring, 1970, meetings of the National Executive Commit- Auxiliary itself and which complement Legion programs. tee in Indianapolis. OLIVE s CO. GEO. s.

INDIANAPOLIS

EVANSVILLE RICHMOND 631 MU NCIE 635 -S FORT WAYNE

FIRMS WITH p C. P A. principal cities offices 1N April 3, 1970

National Commander, Hilton Patrice,Patrick, . iegto ie American Headquarter , National mdtana- ndianapolis , °“ Patrick'- “a" 1"" W8l CoM.ai.4eT condition of the ,e.r . j of fi income A the statementa tg of h,v. ea»ioed related st.t».o« * a„ d the Decern Headquarters as of examination National 0ur Included «* « - *“ according* ,.d «« — „dards, - . ta 7 ^ considered “ procedure- as - accordance „dltl„g and -0 accounting record, cl me the the circumstances. ent fairly necessary i«in statements pr financial accompanying 31 . the December , °Pinl°n a«.d,u.rt.rs at « ' National . c„ „ legl then of the pear financial position ». „nsactlons for „od t operation. f of its ,d on a the r«,o»a appU 69 and 1 , . ^ 8e ° £ m - ch, ° ' ^ ended, — - ""' h”f do”* 19 “ st.te.ents. „ th . financial descrihed in note „e approve, 2 ^ tIul„ ^ 'fa J. Accountants Certified Public

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The American Legion National Headquarters

Statement of Income

Year Ended December 31 REVENUES: 1969 1968 5,252,159 National dues $ 5,340,470 $ Less: Dues allocated to: 656,244 Rehabilitation 667,440

. 2,624,977 Publications Division 2,669,759

1,970,938 Dues available for current operations 2,003,271 3,468,148 Publications Division (including dues allocation) 3,753,068 2,109,756 2,081,234 Emblem Division - American Legion Baseball 150,619 122,870 30,704 Membership Life Insurance Program 61,651 148,312 Earnings from investments 187,410

8,265,775 7,822,206

EXPENSES: 3,045,649 Publications Division 3,149,168 1,813,295 Emblem Division (including cost of goods sold) 1,911,303 183,891 American Legion Baseball 207,965 759,291 Administration 853,540 Economic 67,152 57,956 Americanism 177,694 159,832 130,413 117,872 Legislative 201,656 Public relations 211,391 581,181 Executive 603,446 85.688 Security 95,563 103,308 Finance 173,353 172,054 National convention 177,686 50,707 Membership Life Insurance program 75,573

7,834,247 7,332,380

431,528 489,826

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): American Legion 50th Anniversay 150,000 ( Income royalties ) 56,355) 138,055) Expense ( ( Sundry 40,190 45,678

133,835 ( 92,377)

NET INCOME $ 565,363 $ 397,449

See accompanying notes to financial statements. —

The American Legion National Headquarters Statement of Financial Condition

Assets December 1969 1968 CURRENT FUNDS:

Cash on deposit and on hand $ 1,232,275 $ 1,235,371 Accounts receivable: Emblem and Publications 137,407 125,036 Special 5,306 92,234 Mortgage note receivable 16,605 22,858 Inventories—at cost: Publications Division 214,723 212,699 Emblem Division 300,173 326,887 Prepaid expenses, supplies, advances and deposits 119,631 120,478 Investments—at cost (market value $5,960,000; par value $6,326,000 at December 31, 1969) —note 2: United States Treasury bills 2,355,572 2,030,385 United State Treasury bonds and notes 3,775,118 3,289,231 Uninvested cash 22,808 2,325 Furniture, fixtures and equipment—at cost 792,828 751,093 Deduct: Accumulated depreciation (straight-line method) 476,560 451,332

316,268 299,761

Washington, D. C. real estate—-building and site at cost 821,522 821,522 Less: Accumulated depreciation (straight-line method) —note 3 263,163 248,215 558,359 573,307 Add: Funded depreciation reserve (cash and securities) —note 3.. 263,163 821,522 573,307

Total current funds 9,317,408 8,330,572 NONEXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS: Overseas Graves Decoration Trust Fund: Uninvested cash 5,114 9,690 Investments—at cost 300,910 289,409 306,024 299,099

Employees’ Retirement Trust Fund—note 5: Uninvested cash ( 13,368) 9,015 Accounts receivable from participating units 32,820 31,351 Investments—at cost (market value $4,827,000 at December 31, 1969) 4,713,989 4,351,164

4,733,441 4,391,530

$14,356,873 $13,021,201 See accompanying notes to financial statements.

120 December 31 Liabilities and Funds 1969 1968 CURRENT FUNDS: 365,398 Accounts payable - - $ 398,800 6,258 Credit balances in accounts receivable 10,281 12,409 Employees’ withholdings - 9,872 4,430 Accrued state and federal taxes 5,799 Emblem merchandise undelivered — 59,603 34,631 640,635 Membership life insurance premiums payable—note 1 675,950 Deferred income: 1,783,726 Dues paid in advance: 1,887,883 Subscriptions paid in advance and sundry 1,908,646 1,808,402

Current fund balances: Restricted: 320,930 Rehabilitation Fund - 168,174 Child Welfare Fund - 115,240 114,462 Restricted Fund—note 2 1,511,762 1,449,510 650,553 Reserve Fund—notes 2 and 4 904,553 23,216 Other current restricted funds — - 111,153 29,758 Gift to the Nation Fund 6,170 Gift to the Nation Maintenance Fund—note 2 99,906 Appropriated surplus reserves 1,411,661 989,511 Unrestricted (unallocated surplus) —note 4 31,955 96,743

Total current funds. 9,317,408 8,330,572

NONEXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS: Overseas Graves Decoration Trust Fund: Fund balance 306,024 299,099 306,024 299,099

Employees’ Retirement Trust Fund: Fund balance - 4,733,441 4,391,530 4,733,441 4,391,530

$14,356,873 $13,021,201

121 The American Legion National Headquarters

Statement of Changes in Fund Balances

Year Ended December 31, 1969

Restricted Funds and Reserves

Appropriated Surplus Reserves Restricted Publications 50th Anniversary Real Estate Funds Reserve Reserve Reserve

BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 1969 $2,588,429 $ 42,152 $ 65,836 $821,522

ADDITIONS:

Dues allocated for rehabilitation 667,440 American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation income transferred to The American Legion 248,314

Contributions received 321,210 1,000

Investment income credited directly to fund.... 69,637

Oratorical contest prizes charged against current operations 8,000 Net income

1,314,601 1,000

DEDUCTIONS:

Expenditures charged directly to funds 1,195,072

INTERFUND TRANSFERS—note 4

Allocations per National Finance Commission resolutions 209,000 30,000

Partial reinstatement of reserves as unrestricted funds—amount equal to 1969 expenditures charged to current operations and furniture, fixtures and equipment additions capitalized (27,494) 93,645

209,000 2,506 93,645

BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1969 $2,916,958 $ 45,658 $159,481 $821,522

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

122 Statement of Changes in Fund Balances

Year Ended December 32 , 1969

Nonexpendable Trust Funds

Overseas Unrestricted Graves Employees’ Decoration Retirement Convention Air Conditioning Surplus Unallocated Trust Trust Reserve Reserve Total

4 391,530 989,510 96,743 $299,099 $ , $60,000 $ $ $

1,000 370,103

12,066 323,122

565,363

1,000 565,363 12,066 693,225

5,141 351,314

564 000 325,000 355,000 ( , )

151 66,151 ( 66 , )

151 325,000 421,151 ( 630 , )

4 733,441 325,000 1 411,661 31,955 $ 306,024 $ , $60,000 $ $ , $

123 The American Legion National Headquarters

Statement of Changes in Fund Balances Year Ended December 31 9 1969

Restricted

Child Rehabilitation Welfare Fund Fund

BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 1969 $320,930 $114,462

ADDITIONS:

Dues allocated for rehabilitation 667,440 American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation income transferred to The American Legion _ 124,157 124,157 Contributions received 20,000 23,000 Investment income credited directly to fund Oratorical contest prizes charged against current operations

811,597 147,157

DEDUCTIONS:

Expenditures charged directly to funds 964,353 146,379

INTERFUND TRANSFERS—note 4:

Allocations per National Finance Commission resolutions

BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1969 $168,174 $115,240

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

124 Statement of Changes in Fund Balances

Year Ended December 32 , 1969

Restricted

Other Gift to Gift to The Restricted Reserve Restricted The Nation Nation Maintenance Fund Fund Funds Fund Fund Total

$1,449,510 $650,553 $ 23,216 $ 29,758 $ $2,588,429

667,440

248,314 119,593 158,617 321,210

62,252 7,385 69,637 8,000 8,000

62,252 134,978 158,617 1,314,601

47,041 37,299 1,195,072

144,906 99,906 209,000 254,000 ( )

$1,511,762 $904,553 $111,153 $ 6,170 $99,906 $2,916,958

125 The American Legion National Headquarters

Notes to Financial Statements at December 31, 1969

NOTE 1 —Membership Life Insurance Program:

In connection with The American Legion’s Life Insurance Plan, the Legion has created a Trust Fund to which the First National Bank of Kansas City, Missouri, as Trustee, holds legal title. The accumulated earnings from the trust fund and the experience rating refunds and dividends from the insurers (which combined to a total of approximately $1,462,000 as of December 31, 1969) may be used, as directed by the Legion, for any one or more of the following purposes: a—to increase the fund

b to reduce or pay in full premiums thereafter due on the group insurance c—to provide additional life insurance benefits for the participants d—to make refunds to the participants e to make distributions to The American Legion to be used in the support of its activities and programs serving the interest of the Legion and its members, provided that such distributions are not disapproved in writing by a majority of its insured members.

In accordance with the provisions of item (e) above, the Legion’s National Executive Committee has established a scholarship program for eligible family members of participants in the life insurance program. Financing of the scholarships is to be provided from the insurance trust assets (in excess of $1,000,000 minimum reserve balance established in 1965) at the rate of $100,000 per year. As of December 31, 1969, the trust showed a liability of $117,000 for scholarships granted to that date.

NOTE 2—Investments:

At December 31, 1969, The American Legion carried the following investments as a part of its current funds:

Book Value

Gift to the Nation Restricted Reserve Maintenance Fund Fund Fund Unrestricted Total United States Government Obligations:

U. S. Treasury bills (A) $2,355,572 $2,355,572 U. S. Treasury bonds (B) $ 710,715 $442,762 1,184,174 2,337,651 U. S. Treasury notes (C) 783,643 456,385 $99,906 97,531 1,437,465 Uninvested Cash 17,404 5,406 22,810

Totals $1,511,762 $904,553 $99,906 $3,637,277 $6,153,498

(A) Maturity dates range from January 15, 1970 to August 31, 1970. (B) Maturity dates range from February, 1970 to May, 1985. Coupon rates range from 3%% to 4*4%. (C) Maturity dates range from November, 1970 to August, 1976. Coupon rates range from 5% to 8%.

NOTE 3—Accumulated Depreciation—Washington, D.C., Real Estate:

Prior to 1969, the Legion recognized depreciation on its Washington, D.C., building and improvements as an allocation of surplus only, with no reduction of the carrying value of the property on which the depreciation had been computed. Pursuant to a resolution of the National Fi- nance Commission in October, 1969 (ratified in March, 1970), accumulated depreciation of

$248,215 on this property as of January 1, 1969 has been reflected as a reduction of the carrying value of the property with a corresponding reduction in the Legion’s unrestricted surplus bal-

126 of December ance. For comparative purposes, this change in treatment has been given effect as condition. 31, 1968 in the accompanying statement of financial depreciation The resolution further provided for funding of the January 1, 1969 accumulated and through an allocation to a funded depreciation reserve of certain unrestricted investments cash aggregating $248,215. In addition, beginning in 1969 annual depreciation of the Washington, D.C., property has been credited to the accumulated depreciation balance with a corresponding of the de- amount of investments and cash added to the funded depreciation reserve. Earnings operating preciation reserve fund have been credited as investment income available for current purposes in the statement of income. NOTE 4—Interfund Transfers: cer- During the year ended December 31, 1969, the National Finance Commission authorized follows: tain allocations from and to the Legion’s unrestricted current funds (surplus) as but re- (A) $254,000 to the Reserve Fund representing expendable capital of the organization of the stricted as to use by action of the Legion in its national convention and by action National Executive Committee. of the (B) $325,000 to the Air Conditioning Reserve to provide funds for the air conditioning National Headquarters and for the repair of the Washington Office air conditioning. of the (C) $30,000 to the Publications Reserve to provide for the completion of the relocation Publications Division. (D) $45,000 from the Gift To The Nation Fund since the costs to complete this project were than antici- less than the original estimates and individual contributions were greater pated. of from The Finance Commission in its October, 1969 meeting authorized a transfer $99,906 the cost the Gift To The Nation Fund to the Gift To The Nation Maintenance Fund representing notes due May 15, 1976. The earnings from these notes, which have a of 6/2 % U. S. Treasury maintaining $100,000 par value, are to accrue to the Maintenance Fund and are to be utilized in the Gift To The Nation made by The American Legion in 1969. The Publications Reserve was reduced $27,494 by a transfer back to unrestricted current funds representing 1969 expenditures of $8^619 toward the relocation project which have been treated for lease- as current operating expense of the Publications Division; and expenditures of $18,875 hold improvements and furniture and fixtures for the New York Publications office. The latter items have been treated as additions to depreciable assets in the accompanying statement of financial condition. After prior years’ allocations and expenditures for this project and the current year’s activity, $45,658 remained in this reserve at December 31, 1969. The 50th Anniversary Reserve was increased $93,645 by a transfer from unrestricted current funds consisting of 1969 royalty income of $150,000 less expenditures of $56,355 applicable to this program which are shown as other income and expense in the accompanying statement of income. After prior years’ allocations and expenditures for this project and the current years activity, $159,481 remained in this reserve as of December 31, 1969. NOTE 5—Employees’ Retirement Plan: Since 1944, The American Legion has maintained a retirement plan for all eligible employees of the national headquarters and the Legion’s various subsidiary and subordinate groups. Contri- butions to the plan are made by the national organization and by the other participating groups on the basis of annual actuarial valuations. Current service is being funded on a level premium basis while past service is being amortized generally over ten years.

The assets of the retirement trust, which are reflected in the accompanying statement of financial condition, are held by the Merchants National Bank & Trust Company, Indianapolis, Indi- ana, as Trustee of this fund. of The actuary’s valuation of the retirement fund as of January 1, 1969, shows liabilities $6,500,000 accrued and accruing for past and current service and total assets of $5,023,000 (at market), or a funding of liabilities equal to 77 %, which, in the opinion of the actuary is a satis- factory funding level.

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National Contests Supervisory Committee Firing Squads and Choruses. The rules and score sheets of The American Legion are being used today by practically Deming Smith (South Dakota), Chairman every organization sponsoring Uniformed Groups in North Robert C. May (Indiana), Coordinator America.

It is gratifying to observe that some 700 Junior Units Atlanta, Georgia, Contests and 400 American Legion Units are presently on the mail- Participation in the 1969 National Contests in Atlanta ing list of the National Contests Supervisory Committee, showed a sixty per cent increase over the previous year. indicating that musical and drill units continue to be an With the convention scheduled before the start of school, important part of American Legion activity. Junior Drum & Bugle Corps, Bands and Color Guards turned out for the convention contests in greater numbers Convention Commission than usual, and the quality of showmanship was high. (Continued Page American Legion competing units, likewise, attended in from 115) greater numbers than at some previous conventions. advance, it is anticipated that a tentative award for the Contest arrangements in Atlanta were excellent. Grant 1975 Convention will be made at the October 1970 meet- Field, the Georgia Tech Stadium, provided an excellent ings in Indianapolis. site for the of “Parade Champions,” the finals of the During the past year, it became apparent that certain Junior and Senior Drum & Bugle Corps Contests. The portions of our brochure “National Convention Require- Atlanta Civic Auditorium was a beautiful site for the ments” were in need of revision. Accordingly, a sub-com- Chorus and Quartet Contests and for the Convention mittee of the Commission has been delegated this task

Memorial Service. An efficient Local Contest Committee since it is absolutely necessary that this outline be current worked well with the Contests Supervisory Committee to if it is to be of great benefit to those cities seeking a con- produce smooth running contests. vention award.

The winners of the 1969 National competition were as The Convention Commission will continue to make follows: physical inspections of those cities receiving awards for the Senior Drum & Bugle Corps—YANKEE REBELS, Post National Convention to insure that facilities will be avail- 20, Baltimore, Md. able in accordance with our published National Conven- tion requirements. Junior Drum & Bugle Corps—THE CAVALIERS, Post

985, Chicago, 111.

Senior Color Guard—JERSEY CHEVRONS, Post 40, CONVENTION SCHEDULE Ridgefield Park, N.J. 1971 Houston, Texas—Aug. 27-Sept. 2 Junior Color Guard—TROOPERS, Post 2, Casper, Wyo. 1972 Chicago, Illinois—Aug. 18-24 Firing Squad—LITTLE BILLS, Post 118, Chicago, 111. 1973 Los Angeles, California—Aug. 24-30 Senior Band—A. R. McALLISTER MEMORIAL 1974 Miami Beach, Florida 16-22 BAND, Post 1284, Joliet, 111. —Aug.

Junior Band—LAKE BAND, Post 180, Milwaukee, Wis.

Chorus—CHAMPIONS OF SONG, Post 23, Milwaukee, Wis.

Quartet—NABB-LESLIE No. 2, Post 82, Millville, N.J.

Motorcycle—INDIANAPOLIS POLICE, Post 56, Indi- anapolis, Ind.

13th Uniformed Groups Congress More than 250 members of Uniformed Groups from throughout the United States met in Indianapolis in Octo- ber, for the largest and one of the most successful meetings in the Legion’s history. Representatives of competing Legion units agreed on some 95 proposals for improvements in contest rules, regulations and operating procedures. Following the congress, the Contest Coordinator published a revised manual for the guidance of competing units, which has gained acceptance throughout the United The National Convention Commission is responsible for arrangement adequate States and Canada. In the first distribution of the revised of facilities for all Convention activity. This is a scene of the 47th Annual National Conven- manual, approximately 1100 copies have been provided to tion, conducted in Portland, and the same convention hall interested Bands, Drum & Bugle Corps, Color Guards, that is being used for the 1970 National Convention.

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pot stills near Glendochart, home of the Dewar opened his shop he MacNab Clan since the 12th century. When John exemplified the virtues of the poor Scot of

those days: grit, courage, thrift, plain living, honesty, a taste for hard work, and the vision to grasp a golden opportunity. For example, no one had yet dreamed of putting up Authentic Scotch Whisky in bottles. Here was an opportunity for

John Dewar and he was quick to seize it. By the end of the century the annual output of Dewar’s “White Label” had reached a million gallons.

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