THE AMERICAN LEGIOi 30c/June1979 Masa; Footnotes to D-Day June 6, 1944 Was it the Right Year? £ „ ^ _ 100% man-made in U.S.A. SAVINGS ON SHOES! Even these Luxurious New Styles! Pairs for Only 14" Why pay higher and higher prices for shoes? Here is one place you can Save Without Sacrifice! For convenient NO-RISK AT-HOME INSPECTION Of course you can ! Even men who used to spend $50 and $100 per pair for shoes, of ANY SHOES now write to Haband, in Paterson, New Jersey, ON THIS PAGE, whenever they need shoes. Our Specialty is Comfort! All our shoes are made Just tell US on a unique set of beautiful hand-carved lasts, and we fit your choice to your exact size and width, NO FOOLING AROUND! You' get all the most tasteful, interesting new styles in beautifully on grained and richly antiqued uppers that keep their shape, are absolutely EASY weatherproof, and never need a shine. 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Some may save you money Joseph 24 Dateline Washington \ 3 Golf- A Game for Everyone GaGambatese News from the capital. Stories which prove that golf knows no barriers of age, rank, „ politics, prowess or ability 26 The Message Center Primarily for veterans. 2Q America's First News for Legionnaires 28 Transcontinental Flight By William C. Franz Your organization at work. It took place only seven years after man's first flight, and 40 Books it required 69 cross-country hops. Some selected titles of special interest. 22 An Invitation to Houston By Grail Hanford 48 Parting Shots Some things you will want to know if you plan to attend For your amusement. the Legion's 1979 National Convention. About our Authors .... "Looking for an Ideal Place to rates as who's who in golfing.