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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 24, 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR COOPER HOLT
V. F. W.
FROM:
MORTON C. BLACKWELL
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR PUBLIC LIAISON
SUBJECT:
Speeches at VFW Convention
Enclosed is a copy of Judge Clark's speech given to your 1982
convention in Los Angeles. Mrs. Dole does not have a final
copy of her speech - --- in fact she asked that we check with you
to see whether a tape was made from which she could get a final
copy of her own talk.
We have asked Mrs. Dole about providing you with a draft copy for
use in your publication and will let you know the outcome.
Enclosure
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 11, 1982
Dear Mr Jones:
Thank you for sending the magazine in which
your article appeared. It is certainly
good to see that the Veteran's of Foreign
Wars magazine included your fine article.
The recent election seems to have reduced
the liberal hype on El Salvador. Even the
press was unable to ignore such an outstand-
ing success for democracy.
Please feel free to send any other articles
you write in the future. I look forward to
reading them.
Sincerely,
Merton
Morton C. Blackwell
Special Assistant to the President
for Public Liaison
Mr. Phelps Jones
Office of the Director
National Security and Foreign Affairs
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW Memorial Building
200 Maryland Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
OF THE UNITED STATES
FOUNDED 1899
OFFICE OF
DIRECTOR
April 8, 1982
NATIONAL SECURITY AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS
V.F. W. MEMORIAL BUILDING
200 MARYLAND AVENUE, N.E.
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20002
Mr. Morton Blackwell
Special Assistant to the President
for Public Liaison
Praft what of thanks note article.
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Morton:
for this otherems to
Lifting liberally from Secretary Tom Enders and Ambassador Jeane
have
Kirkpatrick, I put the attached piece on Central America together
some weeks back.
I hope it helps with the White House mail ratio.
We'll do our best.
hype on
Most cordially,
El eschedom
Phelps Please Jones
PJ/mmt
Attachment
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ON PAGE 42
VFW
APRIL 1982
VOL. 69 NO. 7
Circulation 1,900,000
FEATURES
12 The Battle for Central America Is Now. COMMANDER-IN-
CHIEF ARTHUR J. FELLWOCK. Nearness to region and Com-
munist threat to El Salvador intensifies concern.
24 Los Angeles Calls. Much to see and do in Convention city and
environs, but register early.
26 Disabled Volunteers Help Veterans. KAREN DRAPER.
VFW, Auxiliary members work in VA hospitals.
28 When Bataan Fell. CORNELIUS C. GALLEGOS.
Death March, capture of peninsula after heroic defense 40 years ago
28
recalled by survivor.
MEXICO
1200ml
211000
38 Political, Yes! Partisan, No! IVAN R. WHEELER. VFW, con-
1200mi
cerned with veterans' entitlements and governmental process, is politi-
Dom.
cal but not bound by party considerations.
CUBA
Rep
TOODAY
46 How Blind Veterans Are Aided. Unique VA center is devoted to
Haiti
assisting sightless to function in their world of darkness.
EL SALVADOR
NICARAGUA
TSOMI
Panama Canal
Cover
12
The threat to the United
REGULARS
States and Central America
posed by Soviet, Cuban and
Nicaraguan-backed guerril-
VPW
2 Mail Call
las in El Salvador is dra-
matically illustrated by this
month's cover. The blade
4 Washington Wire
of the sickle, Cuba, is strik-
ing toward El Salvador, as
6 Command Post
the handle is based in Nica-
ragua. In an article by the
8 and 22 Membership
Commander-in-Chiet begin-
ning on page 12, the prob-
SPECIAL DEPORT
lem is laid out. A sidebar
The Battle for
10 General Orders
Central America
on page 14 profiles El Sal-
Is NOW-FELLWORK
vador. David F. Gray, VFW
10 VFW Service Office Success Story
Magazine art director, de-
signed the cover.
26
23 Notices
33 Reunions
42 Shop With Old Sarge
48 Jest-A-Minute
VFW/APRIL 1982 1
RIBBONS
AWARDS
MAIL CALL
DEVICES
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS MAGAZINE
Freedom Now
for POWs/MIAs
VEW
Official Publication of the
(This letter, with a Christmas theme,
was written by Harry P. Strahley, POW/
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
MIA Committee Chairman of Post 1754,
OF THE UNITED STATES
Huntingdon, Pa. 16652, as if from a
Published Monthly
POW in Southeast Asia to call attention
Except December and July
VFW MAGAZINE
to the plight of the men whose freedom
EDITORIAL OFFICE
or an accounting of whom the VFW has
Address all communications for publi-
long demanded. Its eloquence and im-
cation to The Editor, VFW Magazine,
Broadway at 34th Street,
These regulation size ribbons are all made to authorized United
agery transcend seasonal considerations.)
Kansas City, Mo. 64111.
States Government specifications. Through our unique purchasing
service, these ribbons are available at the one low price of only
$1.25 each. We pay all postage and handling charges. Please
Another year has passed and I am still
VFW OBJECTIVES
TO INSURE THE NATIONAL SECURITY
specify quantity desired.
being held against my will by my Com-
through maximum military strength.
We supply these ribbons with easy to mount holders; or individual
munist captors. This will be the eighth
TO SPEED THE REHABILITATION of the
holders, one to each ribbon. Please specify or we will ship
nation's disabled and needy veterans.
individual ribbons and mounts.
Christmas for some of us and up to 17
TO ASSIST THE WIDOWS AND
ORPHANS, and the dependents of
Please Note:
for the rest.
disabled and needy veterans.
Individual mounts.
TO PROMOTE AMERICANISM through
One mount for all.
I can close my eyes and picture the
education in patriotism and construc-
tive service to the communities in
QUANTITY RIBBON
preparations that have been done for the
which we live.
1. Air Force Good Conduct
holiday season. Gifts have been carefully
2. Air Force Commendation
STAFF
3. Airman's Medal
selected and gaily wrapped; the tree has
Publisher & Director of
4. Air Medal
Public Relations & Publications
5. American Campaign
been trimmed with lights, tinsel, colored
John L. Smith
6. American Oefense
ornaments, with a shining star on top;
Asst. Director of Public
7. Armed Forces Expeditionery
Relations & Publications
8. Armed Forces Reserve
the stockings have been hung on the
John B. Voss
9. Army Commendation
Editor
10. Army Good Conduct
mantel and a fire is softly dancing in the
James K. Anderson
11. Aslatic-Pacific-Campaign
fireplace.
Art Director
12. Bronze Star
David F. Gray
13. China Service
A huge turkey with all its trimmings
Associate Editor
14. Coast Guard Good Conduct
Wayne C. Cerovich
15. Distinguished Flying Cross
has been purchased, pumpkin pies and
Circulation Manager
16. European-African-M.E. Campaign
17. Korean Service
goodies galore have been baked and nuts
Joe L. Ridgley
18. Marine Good Conduct
and fruit are in bowls around the rooms.
ADVERTISING DIRECTORS
19. Navy Commendation
PABCO REPRESENTATIVES,
20. Navy Good Conduct
Families and friends are wishing each
9 E. 41st St., New York, N.Y. 10017;
21. Navy & Marine Corp Medal
Advertising Representative:
22. Navy Unit Commendation
other a joyous holiday while church bells
Dwight Early and Sons,
23. Navy Presidential Unit Cit.
ring out the music of Christmas.
221 North La Salle St.,
24. National Defense Service
Chicago, Illinois 60601.
25. Philippine Liberation
26. Philippines President Unit Clt.
(See Mail Call page 3)
27. Presidential Unit Citation
28. Purple Heart
29. Rep. Korea Presidential Unit Cit.
Exposed to
Unsolicited manuscripts must be accom-
30. Rep. Vietnam Campgn. Year Bar
panied by return postage and no respon-
31. Silver Star
sibility is assumed for safe handling.
32. United Nations Service
Agent Orange?
33. Vietnam Pres. Unit Cit.
POSTMASTER: Forward Form 3575 to Circulation
34. Vietnam Service
35. World War II Occupation
Call VA for Testing
Department, VFW Magazine, Broadway at 34th
Street, Kansas City, Mo. 64111.
36. World War I Victory
The VFW advises that every Viet-
37. World War II Victory
NON-MEMBER SUBSCRIPTIONS
These are easily mounted. Indicate amount of each.
nam veteran who thinks he was ex-
U.S., and its possessions, $2.00 per
BATTLE STARS:
Bronze
Stiver
Gold
posed to Agent Orange during the
year, 20 cents per copy. For subscrip-
OAK LEAF CLUSTERS:
Bronze
Silver
Arrowheads
tion in other countries $3.00 per year.
Germany
Japan
fighting in Southeast Asia call the VA
Payment of membership dues includes
Devices are available
50c each
for an examination.
$1 for a year's subscription to
Others
please list
VFW Magazine.
Add correct amount for each device [50c each] to total order.
The VFW 82nd National Convention
VFW Magazine is available
Quantity - Award - All Regulation Size
$4.00
adopted three resolutions dealing with
in microfilm.
Combet Infantryman Badge
Write: University Microfilms
Army, Navy & M/C Parachutist
$4.00
herbicide exposure. No. 615 calls for a
300 N. Zeeb Rd.
Combet Medic
$4.00
Ann Arbor, Mich. 48106.
Army Glider
$4.00
VA program of "fee basis genetic and
Please send official order of precedence chart and other catalog
psychological counseling;" No. 624 urges
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
sheets. I enclose $1.00.
Forward address changes to Circulation
"accurate and timely" completion of
Department, VFW Magazine, Broadway
at 34th Street, Kansas City, Mo. 64111.
GLENWOOD AGENCY,
studies on herbicide exposure "indepen-
Be sure to furnish your old address,
Dept. VF-482
dently of the VA," and No. 716 pledges
also your Post number, when requesting
change to new address. To insure ac-
32 Wilmoth Ave., Ardsley, N.Y. 10502
VFW support for pending or other legis-
curacy, please clip and enclose your
present address as it is stenciled on a
Please rush item(s) checked above.
lation providing for a "presumptive
recent copy of VFW Magazine.
Enclosed is
check or
money order for
period for any chronic disease or dis-
total of $
order determined through medical re-
ABC
PRINT NAME
search" to have resulted from exposure
MEMBER AUDIT BUREAU
ADDRESS
to Agent Orange or other toxic substance
OF CIRCULATION
CITY
STATE
ZIP
used in Southeast Asia.
2 VFW/APRIL 1982
10 one-week vacation opportunities for Veterans:
MAIL CALL
(Continued from page 2)
Discover a different
When I open my eyes, I face the real-
ity that I am still a forgotten prisoner-of-
war. No tree with all its glitter-only a
Caribbean island almost
cold cell, so dark and damp; no turkey
with all its trimmings-just a small bowl
of rice with seaweed broth and a bit
every day- save
of weak tea; no dancing fire-only a
threadbare blanket to wrap my shivering
up to $700 per cabin.
body in. I silently sing songs of Christmas
to myself and pray to God to help me
endure the loneliness that engulfs me.
Cruising is today's fastest-growing
Martinique, Antigua, St. Maarten,
If only I could receive a picture from
vacation concept. And a one-week
St. Thomas, Tortola. Or choose
home. My children are no longer the
cruise on one of the world's newest
Cunard Countess, identical sister
toddlers I last saw. They have grown so
floating resorts-Cunard Countess
ship: 6 exciting ports-including
much I cannot picture what they must
or Cunard Princess-offers you
South America-San Juan to
look like now. My lovely wife-how I
more for your money than anything
Caracas (La Guaira), Grenada,
long to hold her close and tell her that I
else in the Caribbean.
Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Thomas.
love her. And my dear parents-the two
The ultimate vacation.
wonderful people who taught me love,
You pay one price for virtually your
10 sailings to choose from
respect and faith. How my dear family
whole vacation-including four
in 1982
must suffer, not knowing whether I am
sumptuous meals daily, nightclub,
Take your pick of these con-
really dead as the government declared
casino and disco.
venient Saturday departures:
or if I am still alive and rotting away in
At sea, you enjoy more open
Cunard Countess
this forgotten land. Oh, please, God,
deck space, an outdoor cafe, a res-
take care of them for me and let them
June 12
August 14
taurant with sweeping ocean views.
know in some way that I am still alive
June 26
August 28
In port, you explore different
and love them very much.
July 10
September 11
beaches, sights, cultures. And take
Fellow Americans, I fought for you,
July 17
your choice of tennis, golf, sunning,
so please fight for my release from this
Cunard Princess
swimming and more.
cell, so I may return to the country and
Sample the best of
May 1
May 15
family I love so much. As you send out
the Caribbean.
May 8
your Christmas cards this year, send one
to the President and all other elected
In 7 days, see 6 fascinating islands
on Cunard Princess: San Juan to
Special airfare savings.
officials, urging them to take immediate
Save up to $350 per person on
action to bring us home. Our condition
your airfare to San Juan. Special
is deteriorating rapidly. Will we ever
rates for Veterans, including
spend another Christmas with our loved
roundtrip airfare, 4 meals daily and
ones? Our fate is in your hands.
entertainment, are from $995 to
$1,819.*
For reservations and information,
call Mr. Les Kertes-collect-at
Remember the Poles
(516) 466-0335 or (212) 895-7062.
I read your article "Two Poles Who
Or mail the coupon.
Helped America" (February) and I will
always love and remember these great
Cunard Countess and Cunard Princess,
people. When I was on duty with the
identical sister ships, are among the
world's newest floating resorts.
Army of Occupation in 1946 in Ger-
many, I met this fine Polish lady and
CUNARD
her daughter. They nursed me for weeks
Mr. Les Kertes, Hartford Holidays,
CUNARD PRINCESS
P.O. Box 462. 277 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, NY 11022.
because my outfit had only a small dis-
Please send me more information about Cunard's
Registered in the Bahamas
pensary and a medic and I had rheu-
special Caribbean cruise opportunities for Veterans
and their families.
matic fever. We here in Georgia will
CUNARD COUNTESS
always have a special place for Gen.
Name
Registered in Great Britain
Pulaski. We have a Fort Pulaski in the
Address
Savannah River and a county named for
*Prices are per person, double
him. Let there always be a Poland and
City
occupancy, and depend on date
God bless her.-Carl B. Towler, Box 73,
and point of departure. Grades
State
Zip
A-D save $350 per person on air-
Good Hope, Ga. 30641.
fare; Grades E-H, $300 per per-
Daytime Phone
E370912G85
(See Mail Call page 16)
son. Itineraries subject to change.
VFW/APRIL 1982 3
WASHINGTON WIRE
2
E
News Affecting You
VetsGram
LEGISLATIVE
PRESIDENT'S PROPOSED $24.4 BILLION VA BUDGET IS 3.2% OF TOTAL FEDERAL BUDGET IN
OUTLAYS, AN INCREASE OF $222 MILLION OVER 1982. CONTAINS PROPOSED COST-SAVINGS OF $328.6
MILLION. ON PLUS SIDE: A PROPOSED 8.1% BOOST IN COMP AND DIC EFFECTIVE OCT. 1, 1982,
AND THE ASSURED INCOME LEVEL FOR VETERANS AND SURVIVORS RECEIVING PENSIONS UNDER
PL 95-588. MEDICAL CARE AT $7.5 BILLION UP $530 MILLION; EMPLOYMENT IN MEDICINE AND
SURGERY DEPARTMENT BY 1,167; MEDICAL, PROSTHETIC RESEARCH AT $138 MILLION BOOSTED BY
$9.6 MILLION AND MEMORIAL AFFAIRS AT $37.7 MILLION BY $4.8 MILLION (INCLUDES OPENING
NEW CEMETERIES AT QUANTICO, VA., AND INDIANTOWN GAP, PA.). GRANTS TO STATE EXTENDED CARE
FACILITIES TO BE HIKED $2 MILLION FOR $18 MILLION TOTAL. ADMINISTRATION PROPOSES SAVING
$135.3 MILLION BY ELIMINATING EXTRA BENEFITS FOR DEPENDENTS OF VETERANS RATED 30% AND
40% SERVICE CONNECTED DISABLED, $19.7 MILLION BY ENDING SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE FOR
DEPENDENTS OF VETERANS UNDERGOING VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, $28.8 MILLION BY DELAYING
PAYMENT OF COMP OR PENSIONS UNTIL FIRST FULL MONTH AFTER ENTITLEMENT AND $3.2 MILLION .BY
CHANGING THE END-OF-THE-YEAR RULE TO END-OF-THE-MONTH RULE AS IS DONE WITH SOCIAL SECU-
RITY, $94.6 MILLION BY CHARGING A "USER'S FEE" OF .5% (ABOUT $285) TO VETERANS GETTING
VA HOME LOANS AND $5.6 MILLION BY ENDING VIETNAM VETERANS' CORRESPONDENCE COURSES. OTHER
CUTS WOULD BE IN TRAVEL PAY TO VA FACILITIES BY VETERANS, $17 MILLION, AND LOWERING AGE
OF A CHILD UNDER PENSION PROGRAM FROM 23 TO 19 FOR A $30.3 MILLION SAVING. VFW TESTIMONY
OPPOSED THE MAJOR CUTS AND POINTED OUT LACK OF FUNDING FOR EXPANDED GERIATRIC CARE AND
RESEARCH PROGRAM AND NURSES' SCHOLARSHIPS AUTHORIZED BY PL 96-330.
*
*
NOT INCLUDED IN PRESIDENT'S PROPOSED VA BUDGET FOR 1983 IS ONE THAT WOULD REDUCE
COMP TO VETERANS RATED 100% DISABLED BECAUSE OF THEIR BEING UNEMPLOYABLE AND REDUCE
THEM TO THEIR SCHEDULAR RATING OF BETWEEN 60% AND 90% IF THEY ARE RECEIVING SOCIAL
SECURITY, SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME OR FEDERAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS. NATIONAL PUBLICITY
WAS GIVEN THIS PROPOSAL BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. ALTHOUGH NOT IN THE
1983 PROPOSED VA BUDGET, IT MAY APPEAR IN THE ONE FOR 1984. IF IT DOES, THE VFW WILL
OPPOSE IT VIGOROUSLY.
*
*
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PROPOSALS SENT TO SENATE AND HOUSE BUDGET COMMITTEES
WOULD SAVE $6.5 BILLION IN ONE YEAR BY ELIMINATING OR SLASHING BENEFITS FOR WARTIME
VETERANS AND THEIR SURVIVORS. GONE WOULD BE PENSION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS IN NEED BECAUSE
OF NON-SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITIES, COMP FOR VETERANS RATED LESS THAN 40% SERVICE
CONNECTED DISABLED. CLOSED WOULD BE 30 VA HOSPITALS. COMP PAYMENTS TO SERVICE CONNECTED
DISABLED VETERANS WOULD BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAX. IF SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED,
THESE WILL BE FOUGHT BY VFW WITH EVERY MEANS AT ORGANIZATION'S DISPOSAL.
*
*
VFW HAS LONG SUPPORTED A SEPARATE PENSION FOR THE 300,000 REMAINING WORLD WAR I VETERANS.
REP. SAM B. HALL, CHAIRMAN OF SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMPENSATION, PENSION AND INSURANCE,
TOLD VETERANS OF WORLD WAR I WHEN THEY PRESENTED THEIR LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM TO HOUSE
VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE HE WOULD MARK UP HR 1918, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE WWI SERVICE
PENSIONS OF UP TO $150 A MONTH AND FOR CERTAIN SURVIVING SPOUSES AND CHILDREN. IN PRESENT
FORM, HR 1918 PRESENTS PROBLEMS BECAUSE PENSION PAYMENT WOULD BE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
OF APPROPRIATIONS. THIS DOES NOT ASSURE IT EVER WOULD BE PAID EVEN IF IT BECOMES LAW
4 VFW/APRIL 1982
AND SETS DANGEROUS PRECEDENTS POTENTIALLY AFFECTING ALL VETERANS' ENTITLEMENTS IF
SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATIONS. HR 1918'S FIRST YEAR COST HAS BEEN PUT
AT MORE THAN $1 BILLION.
SERVICE
AFTER A DECADE OF VFW URGING, VA HAS ORDERED DECENTRALIZATION OF COMPUTER AND AUTOMATED
DATA PROCESSING RESOURCES TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL LEVEL TO INCREASE EFFECTIVENESS AND
EFFICIENCY IN AGENCY'S MEDICAL CARE SYSTEM. VA'S ANNOUNCEMENT SAID PLAN WILL IMPROVE
ADMINISTRATION AND PATIENT COUNSELING AND SPEED UP PHARMACY AND LABORATORY PROCESSES.
*
REJECTED BY VA AND VARIOUS PANELS, ORIGINAL PROTOCOL DESIGN FOR THE HERBICIDES STUDY
HAS BEEN REVIEWED AGAIN AND APPEARS TO BE GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE. MODIFICATIONS ARE NEEDED.
A PILOT STUDY WILL HAVE TO BE MADE TO INSURE EFFECTIVENESS AND ACCURACY OF A LARGESCALE
STUDY. VA IS UNDERSTOOD TO BE IN GENERAL AGREEMENT WITH REVISED PROTOCOL AND IS PREPARING
FOR PILOT STUDY, SAID TO BE READY TO BEGIN EARLY IN JUNE. IT WILL HAVE TO BE
COORDINATED WITH DEFENSE DEPARTMENT. NAVY CAPT. PETER A. FLYNN, DEFENSE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL ASSISTANT FOR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES, TOLD VFW HE AND HIS STAFF ARE READY TO
HANDLE PILOT STUDY. PILOT PROGRAM WILL INVOLVE 1,800 OF THE 36,000 IN THE EPIDEMIO-
LOGICAL STUDY GROUP.
* *
VA SAYS NOW IT IS ILLEGAL TO PROVIDE MEAL TICKETS FOR OUT-PATIENTS HELD OVER MEALTIME
AT VA MEDICAL FACILITIES, THOUGH PRACTICE HAS BEEN FOLLOWED FOR 15 OR 20 YEARS.
AUTHORIZATION IS CONTAINED IN VA DIRECTIVES. MEALS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WHEN APPOINTMENTS
WERE DELAYED BECAUSE DOCTORS COULD NOT MAINTAIN CLINIC SCHEDULES OR TREATMENTS OR TESTS
PREVENTED A PATIENT FROM EATING AT NORMAL TIMES.
VA ADMINISTRATOR HAS APPOINTED A 10-MEMBER ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO AID HIM IN DIRECTING
VA REHABILITATION PROGRAMS. CONGRESS ESTABLISHED THE GROUP. VFW, VITALLY INTERESTED
IN COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES, IS REPRESENTED IN AN OBSERVER CAPACITY.
NATIONAL SECURITY
DEFENSE BUDGET FOR 1983 OF $216 BILLION IS UP 18% OVER 1982. BUDGET FOR 1983 WILL
TAKE UP 29.2% OF FEDERAL SPENDING, COMPARED WITH 1982'S 24%. BY 1986, IT WILL RISE To
37.2%. HERE ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT 1983 BUDGET WILL BUY: $23.1 BILLION FOR STRATE-
GIC NUCLEAR FORCES, INCLUDING $4.8 BILLION TO CONTINUE B-1 BOMBER DEVELOPMENT AND TO
BUY FIRST SEVEN PLANES; 10-WARHEAD MX MISSILE, DOUBLING IN COST TO $4.5 BILLION NEXT YEAR
AND INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT AND PURCHASE OF NINE MISSILES; TWO MORE TRIDENT SUBMARINES,
EACH CARRYING 24 MISSILES; $3 BILLION; DOUBLING OF ARMY ANTI-MISSILE RESEARCH To $754
MILLION. CONVENTIONAL FORCES: 182 AIR FORCE JET FIGHTERS AND ATTACK PLANES AND 146 FOR
NAVY AND MARINES THAT ARE PART OF $106 BILLION FOR GENERAL PURPOSE FORCES, A 20% INCREASE
OVER 1982; ARMY GETS 600 NEW INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES FOR $965 MILLION AND 776 M1
TANKS FOR $2 BILLION; CHEMICAL WARFARE, $337 MILLION. MILITARY WILL GET 8% PAY RAISE,
COMPARED WITH 5% FOR FEDERAL CIVILIAN WORKERS. NO PLANS FOR INCREASING SIZE OF ARMY, BUT
OTHERS ARE NAVY, 16,000 AIR FORCE, 19,000; MARINES, 3,000, AND SELECTED RESERVES, 54,000.
BESIDES TWO CARRIERS AND TWO MORE TRIDENT SUBS, NAVY WILL GET THREE NEW CRUISERS, TWO
MORE NUCLEAR-POWERED ATTACK SUBS AND NINE OTHER VESSELS FOR $18.6 BILLION. PRESIDENT
REAGAN IS CALLING FOR $96 BILLION, FIVE-YEAR SHIPBUILDING PROGRAM TO GIVE U.S. "MARITIME
SUPERIORITY. THIS MEANS 133 SHIPS TO BOOST FLEET TO 600, UP FROM TODAY'S 450. MORE
THAN $11 BILLION IS ALLOCATED TO MOBILITY FORCES FOR TRANSPORT AND TANKER-CARGO AIRCRAFT
IN ADDITION TO CONVERSION AND CHARTING OF VESSELS TO PRE-POSITION EQUIPMENT OVERSEAS.
A SAMPLE STATE LEGISLATIVE POW-MIA REMEMBRANCE DAY RESOLUTION FOR JULY 9 APPEARS IN
WASHINGTON ACTION REPORTER APRIL ISSUE. PURPOSE OF RESOLUTION IS TO CALL ON CONGRESS TO
PRESS FOR RETURN OF ALL AMERICAN PRISONERS AND FULL ACCOUNTING OF MISSING IN ACTION IN
SOUTHEAST ASIA. EACH STATE LEGISLATURE IS BEING ASKED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN HOPES
THAT IT WILL GENERATE SUPPORT FOR CONGRESSIONAL ACTION.
VFW/APRIL 1982 5
COMMAND POST
CBO Moves Show Need For 2 Million
You may be certain that
The need for an increased VFW
end veterans' pensions. The argument
the VFW will fight these
membership to protect veterans' bene-
here is that they overlap welfare pro-
fits and entitlements is underscored by
grams for the needy. More than 3 mil-
recommendations and any
recent Congressional Budget Office
lion veterans and their dependents and
others that threaten the VA
(CBO) proposals that pose a clear and
survivors would be affected. To this
itself, its medical programs,
present danger to veterans' compensa-
recommendation, the VFW replies that
compensation and pensions.
tion and pensions and the VA's medical
the veteran is special, his service was
care system.
special and he deserves special pro-
Service connected disabled veterans
grams. He should never be allowed to
would be stripped of their compensation
become a recipient of general welfare.
payments unless they are rated above
The VFW position is that disability
30%. This could affect 1.3 million.
awards are compensation for the pain
CBO refers to these veterans as having
and suffering caused by a service-related
IIIIIA
"limited disability."
injury or disease suffered while perform-
In effect subjecting compensation
ing special service. It is highly unlikely
payments to an income test, the CBO
it would have occurred unless the vet-
proposal argues that the less severely
eran were defending his country.
disabled are able to work and earn an
In addition, how many veterans were
income.
improperly rated? How many failed to
CBO also suggests eliminating com-
put in a claim for compensation either
pensation payments to those rated 10%
through ignorance or a fear that its
or less for their service connected disabil-
processing would delay their discharge?
ities. Payments would end for 700,000
CBO is no fly-by-night organization.
veterans.
It was established by Congress and its
Commander-in-Chief
Another proposal by CBO is that if
proposals are given serious consideration.
ARTHUR J. FELLWOCK
VA compensation cannot be changed
You may be certain that the VFW will
through one of these methods, then it
fight these recommendations and any
should be taxed. To offset the taxation,
others that threaten the VA itself, its
CBO also proposes that compensation to
medical programs, compensation and
veterans rated 50% or more disabled be
pensions.
increased 10%.
But in these days of budget-slashing, it
On VA medical care, CBO recom-
will require an even greater VFW mem-
mends a 10% reduction and closing of
bership to protect veterans' rights, en-
30 of the smallest and least crowded VA
titlements and benefits. A 2 million-
acute care facilities. It argues that many
membership is our goal for this year and
VA hospitals do not operate at full
all of us must work to reach it.
capacity and could care for veterans
As it stands now, we are in a posi-
turned away by the projected closures.
tion to register the best membership
The VFW, of course, knows that many
year in recent VFW history. We went
VA facilities are not full because the VA
into the Washington Conference with
does not have enough money to treat all
the largest numerical gain-35,525-
the veterans eligible for admission. The
recorded in the past seven years. Only
VFW knows, too, that many veterans
nine Departments at the end of Febru-
cannot travel possibly hundreds of miles
ary were trailing their February, 1981,
to a VA hospital or clinic because they
totals.
do not have the money and the VA ex-
So you see, the picture is bright,
hausts its reimbursing funds.
but remember we must all pitch in
CBO's last proposal is that Congress
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VFW/APRIL 1982 7
MEMBERSHIP
Commanders-of-the-Month
February 28, 1982
Join The Team In '82
Do you have a friend or acquaintance who served in Vietnam or in
any other theater of war? He may be a VFW member, but if not you
could do him a favor by placing his name and address on the form below
and mailing it to VFW National Headquarters.
We will, in turn, have a qualified recruiter from the prospect's area
DIV. I
DIV. II
call upon and fill him in on the aims and objectives of the VFW. The
Lawrence
John Quint (6)
Krugman (2)
MINNESOTA
prospect will be extended an invitation to join our ranks.
OHIO
A true measure of friendship is the sharing of good things.
The VFW contributes much to every community where it has a Post
and to the state and nation as a whole. We would like to invite all who are
eligible to join the VFW and share in the good times and good things that
are to be enjoyed through membership in this fighting man's organization.
This form, along with any additional names you may wish to
forward, should be mailed to: VFW Membership Department,
National Headquarters, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
DIV. III
Clarence LaFevre (4)
DIV. IV
KANSAS
William Bottoms (6)
IOWA
Prospect's Name
Address
City
State
Zip
W. Benny Bachand, Director
DIV. V
Charles Wilkerson (6)
DIV. VI
VIRGINIA
O. A. Amundsen (6)
SOUTH DAKOTA
DIV. VII
DIV. VIII
DIV. IX
DIV. X
Everett E. DeMoss (3)
Dick Blackwood
John G. Mitchell (6)
Daniel A. Huff (6)
NORTH DAKOTA
NEW MEXICO
DELAWARE
ALASKA
(Parenthetical number indicates times Commander has won honor.)
8 VFW/APRIL 1982
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8. National ritual competition will be held at
the 83rd National Convention providing three
(3) teams, having won their respective states
ritual contest, notify National Headquarters
by July 10, 1982, that they plan to enter Na-
tional competition.
national headquarters
9. The following appointments are hereby an-
nounced: NATIONAL DEPUTY CHIEF OF
STAFF: Norman Eckhart, Post 1079, Elyria,
Ohio; ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL:
Glen Rohr, Post 9795, Canal Fulton, Ohio.
10. Announcement is made of the consolidation
of Mineral Post No. 3347, Bayard, N.M., and
Silver City Post No. 3683, Silver City, N.M.;
General Orders No. 7
1981-82 Series
Department By-Laws may provide.
the consolidated Post to be known as Silver-
1. Attention is directed to Section 217 of the Na-
3. Section 317 of the Manual of Procedure pro-
Bayard Post No. 3347, Bayard, N.M.
vides that elective County Council Officers
11. Announcement is made of the consolidation
tional By-Laws and Manual of Procedure
shall be nominated, elected and installed at
of The Grand Strand Post No. 3101, Myrtle
covering the nomination, election and instal-
the first meeting after April 30, due notice of
Beach, S.C., and Myrtle Beach Post No.
lation of Post Officers. Report of Election of
Post Officers forms have been mailed to Post
such election to be mailed to all members.
5730, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; the consolidated
Quartermasters with instructions that they
Said officers will not assume their duties un-
Post to be known as The Grand Strand Post
complete and return the forms to the Depart-
til the Department Commander is installed.
No. 3101, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
ment and National Headquarters immediately
4. Pursuant to Section 405 of the National By-
12. Announcement is made of the consolidation
following the election of Post Officers.
Laws and Manual of Procedure, each District
of North Fork Post No. 1390, Saint Maries,
Post Officers shall be installed into their
shall hold an annual District Convention for
Idaho, and Worley Post No. 9090, Worley,
Idaho; the consolidated Post to be known as
respective offices at a regular or special
the purpose of electing District officers, such
meeting held not less than twenty (20) days
Convention to be held not less than ten (10)
North Fork Post No. 1390, Saint Maries,
Idaho.
nor more than sixty (80) days prior to the
days nor more than sixty (60) days prior to
13. Announcement is made of the correction of
Department Convention, but shall not assume
the convening of the Department Convention.
District officers shall not assume the duties
the location of Egg Harbor City Post No.
their duties until the Department Commander
is installed.
of their office until the Department Com-
1269 from Egg Harbor to Egg Harbor City,
2. Section 222 of the National By-Laws pro-
mander is installed.
N.J.
vides that Posts shall elect delegates and
5. The sales of VFW Buddy Poppies will be
14. Announcement is hereby made of the autho-
conducted according to the provisions set
rization of charters for the following Posts:
alternates to County Council at the same time
the annual election of Post Officers is held
forth in Section 711 of the National Constitu-
Post 28, Philadelphia, Pa.; Post 1482, Gordon
Posts are entitled to two (2) delegates and
tion and By-Laws and Manual of Procedure.
Heights, N.Y.: Post 2710, East Chicago, Ind.;
two (2) alternates for the first fifty (50)
Department, District, County Council and
Post 2835, Templeton, Calif.; Post 3237,
Rohnert Park. Calif.; Post 3643, Goleta,
members or fraction thereof; and one (1)
Post Commanders should arrange now for the
delegate and one (1) alternate for each addl-
sale of Buddy Poppies in their respective
Calif.; Post 3924, Mountain View, Calif.:
tional fifty (50) members or fraction thereof;
areas. All profits accruing from the sale of
Post 4568, Crossett, Ark.: Post 4717, Ever-
not to exceed eight (8) delegates and eight (8)
Buddy Poppies shall be used for the relief of
green Park, Ill.; Post 4739, Hickory Hills,
disabled and needy veterans and their
Ill.; Post 4772. Highland, Ark.; Post 5085,
alternates from any Post.
Delegates and alternates to District Conven-
dependents.
Amboy, Ill.; Post 5794, Erial, N.J.: Post
tions shall be elected at a regular Post meet-
6. Attention of Post Commanders is directed
7000, Gladstone, Mo.; Post 7467, Henderson-
ing held not less than thirty (30) days prior
to Section 218, Manual of Procedure, Duty
ville, N.C.; Post 8004, Ashford, Conn.; Post
of Trustees, Form P-113, Trustees Report of
8421, Gueydan, La.; Post 9037, Due West,
to the District Convention at which District
S.C.; Post 9237, South Toms River, N.J.; Post
Officers are to be elected; one (1) delegate
Audit, must be prepared in detail at the
9342, Ansbach, West Germany; Post 10221,
and one (1) alternate for each fifteen (15)
close of each Quarter, one of which ends
Anchor Point, Alaska; Post 10511, Sayner,
members or fraction thereof in good standing
March 31.
7. Each Post shall register, in advance, at least
Wis.; Post 10639, Junction City, Ore.; Post
in the Post at the time of the election or as
10643, Leland N.C.; Post 10644, Nehalem,
the Department By-Laws may provide.
one delegate to the National Convention
Ore., and Post 10645, Markesan-Kingston,
Delegates and alternates to the Department
(Section 222). Advance registration for the
Wis.
Convention shall be elected at a regular meet-
83rd National Convention is six dollars
ing of the Post held not less than thirty (30)
($6.00) and should be mailed, with delegate's
By Command of:
days prior to the Department Convention.
name and address, to Veterans of Foreign
ARTHUR J. FELLWOCK
Posts are entitled to one (1) delegate and
Wars of the United States 83rd National Con-
Commander-in-Chief
one (1) alternate for each thirty (30) mem-
vention, Los Angeles Bonaventure Hotel,
OFFICIAL:
bers or fraction thereof in good standing in
Fifth & Figueroa Streets, Los Angeles, Calif.
Howard E. Vander Clute, Jr.
the Post at the time of the election or as the
90071.
Adjutant General
VFW Service Office Success Story
Through the assistance of Carl
ment. So, with the guidance of the Vet-
ing that the symptoms evident during
Digrazia, of the Veterans of Foreign
erans of Foreign Wars, an appeal was
the period of hospitalization could not be
Wars Service Office staff at the Chicago
perfected and the case transferred to the
separated from the established service
VA Regional Office, Carol Waltrip was
Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA) in
connected disorder.
awarded a 100% service connected
Washington.
BVA was persuaded by the arguments
rating by the Veterans Administration.
During the course of its review of
raised and thus a 100% rating was as-
However, disagreement ensued over
Waltrip's case at the appellate level, the
signed from Sept. 28, 1976, resulting in
the VA's failure to assign an effective
Veterans of Foreign Wars staff observed
a retroactive payment of nearly $20,000.
date of the award prior to Dec. 4, 1978.
that the Chicago Regional Office had
This is another example of how dili-
It was argued by the Veterans of Foreign
ruled that the disability for which the
gent efforts by the Veterans of Foreign
Wars that a 100% evaluation should
veteran was hospitalized on Sept. 28,
Wars resulted in the successful resolu-
have been granted effective Sept. 28,
1976, was not part of the recognized ser-
tion of a meritorious case.
1976, the date Waltrip entered a Vet-
vice related problem.
erans Administration hospital for long
The staff vehemently disagreed with
term care of his service related disorder.
the Regional Office conclusion, offering
Unfortunately, the Chicago VA Re-
arguments to BVA and effectively show-
gional Office would not accept the argu-
10 VFW/APRIL 1982
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EL SALVADOR
The Battle For
Central America
By VFW Commander-in-Chief
Arthur J. Fellwock
Is Now
T
he title for this article is no flashy
hype to achieve effect.
position and is currently embodied in
Castro paid back Godfather Brezhnev
Assistant U.S. Secretary of State
National Security Resolution 402, "Re-
by flooding Africa and the Middle East
for Inter-American Affairs Thomas O.
store American Primacy in Central
with Cuban military "advisers" and posi-
Enders recently made the same point
America, the Caribbean, and South
tioning at least 3,200 Cubans in Nicara-
repeatedly before Senate and House
America," and has been carried forward
gua, turning that hapless land into a
committees.
as a Priority National Security Goal.
platform for an indirect Soviet attack
Before the House Subcommittee on In-
For more than a century and a quar-
on Central America, the land bridge
ter-American Affairs, Secretary Enders
ter the Monroe Doctrine served as a
linking the North and South American
asserted:
policy shield for all the Americas.
continents.
"The decisive battle for Central
Fidel Castro shattered historic hemi-
Surely, the poor nations of Central
America is underway in El Salvador."
spheric serenity when he seized power
America, once contemptuously dismissed
U.S. Ambassador to the United Na-
in Cuba in 1959. Always a Marxist-
as banana republics, have real social and
tions Jeane J. Kirkpatrick is on record
Leninist, Castro in 1970 abandoned any
economic problems that cry out for com-
as declaring:
pretense of being a Tito-like figure in the
passionate solutions. Poverty is a fact of
"Central America is the most impor-
Caribbean and for the last 12 years has
life for the 20 million people in this part
tant place in the world for the United
accepted the Soviet Union as his perma-
of our hemisphere, as the accompanying
States today."
nent protector and provider.
figures attest.
I will not dwell long on either what
might have been or what should have
been.
On Feb. 12, 1823, President James
Profile of Central America
Monroe enunciated the famous doctrine
that bears his name.
Population
Life
Infant Mortality
Drafted by Secretary of State John
Country
(Millions)
Literacy
Expectancy
Per 1,000 Births
Quincy Adams, the Monroe Doctrine
Costa Rica
2.228
90%
69.7 years
22
warned European powers that any at-
El Salvador
4.825
62%
62.2 years
51
-tempt "to extend their political system
to any portion of this hemisphere" would
Guatemala
6.975
46%
57.8 years
77
be considered "dangerous to our peace
Honduras
3.649
57%
57.1 years
103
and safety."
Unequivocal support for the Monroe
Nicaragua
2.654
50%
55.2 years
122
Doctrine has been a long-standing VFW
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CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE AREA'S
CURRENT TROUBLE SPOT, EL SALVA-
DOR, ARE CLOSE TO HOME. JUST HOW
NICARAGUA
CLOSE TO MAJOR UNITED STATES CITIES
EL SALVADOR
AND THE PANAMA CANAL IS SHOWN ON
THIS MAP BY DAVID F. GRAY.
TSOMI
Panama Canal
(I have not included Belize, formerly
nistas, as has been pointed out by Am-
democratic future for. El Salvador.
British Honduras, which considers itself
bassador Kirkpatrick, are not only a
The carnage continues between mur-
more Caribbean than Central American
repressive dictatorship that threatens its
derous traditionalists, imperfectly con-
or the Isthmian nation of Panama strad-
neighbors, but one line of their national
trolled by the Duarte junta, and mur-
dling the continents.)
anthem describes us Americans as being
derous guerrillas, totally controlled by
Now, if Cuba or the Soviet Union
the "enemies of mankind."
their Soviet-Cuban-Nicaraguan sup-
truly wants to help Central America, the
So much for the goodwill bought by
porters and instigators.
poverty indicated in those figures clearly
the $120 million in assistance furnished
The elections of March 28 were an at-
shows where their efforts should go.
by the United States to Nicaragua since
tempt to set up a nationwide constituent
Fact is that. the Soviet Union and
the 1979 revolution.
assembly. A president will be elected in
Cuba are turning Nicaragua into a Cen-
The Cuban-instigated growth of Nica-
1983.
tral American version of North Korea or
raguan military power is a clear and now
The terrorists refused to participate
North Vietnam, a privileged sanctuary
threat to Guatemala, Honduras and El
in the March elections and threatened to
for explosive area-wide aggression.
Salvador, whose combined armed forces
kill anyone running for office.
Consider that during the so-called bad
total only 32,500 men. Soviet tanks have
Secretary Enders pointed out:
old days of the Somoza regime in Nicara-
been moved to Nicaragua. Jet aircraft
"One thing is for certain. If, after the
gua, there were 12,000 men in the
soon will follow, as Nicaraguan airfields
loss of Nicaragua, El Salvador is cap-
National Guard of Anastasio Somoza
are being prepared for MiGs.
tured by a violent minority, who in Cen-
Debayle. Today, the Nicaraguan Army
By the time you read this article, El
tral America would not live in fear? How
and the armed militia are building to-
Salvador may well have been lost. If suc-
long would it be before major U.S. stra-
wards a force of some 250,000 people
cessful models of counter-insurgency
tegic interests-the Canal, sea lanes for
under arms, one of every 10 Nicara-
were followed, the Salvadoran army
our oil imports, and Mexican oil deposits
guans. In the U.S., this proportion would
should total some 50,000 rather than
-would be at risk
mean nearly 24 million Americans under
13,000 to root out and destroy the 5,000
The answer must be: Let's never find
arms, rather than slightly over 2 million.
terrorists roaming the villages and the
out how long.
Now, as we know, the Somoza regime
countryside.
Yet today a popular U.S. TV actor,
was a repressive dictatorship, but one
The interim government of President
Ed Asner, is playing a Jane Fonda-type
friendly to the U.S. and one constituting
Jose Napoleon Duarte is, at this time of
role in opposing U.S. efforts to save what
no threat to its neighbors. The Sandi-
writing, the only hope for a peaceful and
(See Battle page 14)
VFW/APRIL 1982 13
Central America
fering these significant military and geo-
time."
Is Now
strategic advantages to the Communist
The key, of course, is Cuba and Cuba's
(Continued from page 13)
powers.
flooding of Central America with Soviet
And, should they succeed, Katie, bar
arms.
the door!
A wide range of options is open to
is left to be saved in El Salvador. The
What should and can the United
the United States to halt the flow of
prestige media are busy type-casting the
States do?
arms from Cuba.
Salvadoran insurgents as high-minded
My answer follows:
They include diplomacy, economic
rural reformers. (Remember when Fidel
The Administration and Congressio-
pressure and other alternatives currently
Castro was described by the New York
nal leadership must agree on a single
under study.
Times's Herbert Matthews as a sort of
course of action and stick to it.
A possible U.S. action if other mea-
Robin Hood in the Sierra Maestra
Unlike Vietnam, which was then and
sures fail is to mine Cuban and Nicara-
mountains?)
there, Central America is here and now.
guan harbors. Mining is not an act of
Ambassador Kirkpatrick has a thought
No U.S. military involvement of any
war; blockading is.
here worth recalling.
sort should even be considered at levels
Finally, as the supreme U.S. national
"In short, the Salvadoran terrorists
designed to produce protracted indeci-
interest is directly involved, the U.S.
have behaved, not as chivalrous Robin
sion. Once again, as with Vietnam, the
should advise every nation that sends
Hoods emerging from some Central
U.S. would be fated to fail. The U.S.
ships through the Panama Canal that un-
American Sherwood Forest to comfort
should be in to win or should stay out.
less or until stability has been returned
the oppressed, but as well-armed politi-
This point is clearly set forth in Na-
to Central America, this country will
cal freebooters inspired by anti-demo-
tional Security Resolution 436 which
halt further implementation of the
cratic ideology, a consuming will to
states that if the United States has to de-
treaties affecting the canal.
power, and no inhibitions about the use
fend itself or its national security inter-
For too long the United States virtu-
of violence."
ests by going to war "we fight with the
ally ignored developments in Central
Finally, Western Hemisphere nations
unconditional objective to win and that
America-immersed as the nation was in
are getting the message.
our trained military leaders be autho-
combating threats to freedom in other
Mexico is training a 4,000-man quick
rized and expected to conduct the war
parts of the world. Now is the time to
reaction force to protect her oil fields.
toward this goal in the shortest possible
defend its interests close to home. VEW
The protocol-ridden Organization of
American States supports the Salvadoran
government in its call for free elections.
The bishops of El Salvador last Sep-
tember called for self-determination and
El Salvador at
tion of nearly 5 million living in an area
the end of "foreign" (translation: So-
of 8,260 square miles, the size of Massa-
viet-Cuban-Nicaraguan) intervention.
The Reagan Administration has put
a Glance
chusetts, or 582.32 persons per square
mile.
together a $246 million aid package of
This compares with neighboring Gua-
$165 million in economic and $81 mil-
temala, 7.26 million people, 42,042
lion in military assistance to turn the
The strategic importance of tiny El
square miles and 172.68 per square mile,
tide.
Salvador to the United States is under-
and Honduras, 3.69 million population,
The stakes, not alone for El Salvador
scored by its location less than 750 miles
43,277 square miles and 85.26 per square
or even Central America, are mortal.
northwest of the Panama Canal, as well
mile.
The United States is now on the front
as its nearness to major cities in this
Only Honduras, with a per capita in-
line.
country.
come of $528, is poorer than El Salvador,
In a recent Joint Chiefs of Staff
The difference between El Salvador
which had $639 in 1978, the most recent
paper, the military chiefs asked, and
and Vietnam, recently asserted William
year for which figures are available.
then answered, a central question for
J. Casey, CIA director, is that the Cen-
El Salvador is divided into four re-
the decade of the 1980s:
tral American republic is at the United
gions, the northern mountains, the
"Will Moscow be more inclined to
States' "doorstep" and "insurgency there
southern mountains, the plateau and the
confront the United States in a develop-
is beamed at Costa Rica, Guatemala and
Pacific coastal plain.
Honduras."
ing crisis?"
The northern mountains area is rug-
Their answer is bleak:
El Salvador, a little more than 1,200
ged, containing 6% of the population
"They will be more willing to do so
miles south of Houston and New Or-
and no large towns. This is where the
where they enjoy significant military
leans, is 1,000 miles from Miami, 1,900
guerrillas have been the most active. It
and geo-strategic advantages."
from Washington, 2,000 from Chicago,
comprises 15% of El Salvador's territory.
In the same paper, the Joint Chiefs
2,100 from New York and 2,400 from
Most populous is the area of the south-
noted that 60% to 70% of U.S. oil im-
Los Angeles.
ern mountains where 63% of the Salva-
ports move through the Gulf of Mexico
It is also a few miles closer to Houston
dorans live. It is 30% of the country and
and the Caribbean and that Soviet and
than Houston is to Washington.
is composed of some 20 volcanoes rang-
Cuban forces in the Caribbean pose a
A third of the country's exports are
ing from 4,000 to nearly 8,000 feet.
clear threat to U.S. reinforcement of
to the U.S. and 29% of its imports come
This region produces 90% of El Salva-
Europe in a crisis situation.
from this country.
dor's coffee, tobacco and manufactured
Clearly, the Moscow-Havana-Mana-
One of the world's most densely popu-
goods; two-thirds of its grain, fruit, veg-
gua Axis is seeking, in the United States'
lated nations, El Salvador has a popula-
(See El Salvador page 20)
own back yard, to create conditions of-
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Piountain Shorts
El Salvador
(Continued from page 14)
happiness is
etables and sugar, and half its cotton,
rice and animal and forest products.
a healthy
The plateau region is one of deep
valleys containing 45% of El Salvador's
PROSTATE!
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in altitude. Ten percent of El Salvador
If you suffer from prostatitis or other
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also consider using PROSTAZINC and/
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tough reinforced double track
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The five guerrilla groups most readily
type buttoned flap back
City
State
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pockets, the works Even
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ation Front, named for the founder of
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2
pairs
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FPL, led by Salvador Cayetano
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diplomat, seizures of three embassies and
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numerous bombings of buses and power
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Colors
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stations are attributed to the FPL.
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tables"
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VFW/APRIL 1982 21
MEMBERSHIP
order of parade
Standings are based on per capita tax transmittals received at National Headquarters through
Feb. 28, 1982.
National Average 93.88%
I
104.28
1
Alaska
103.51
28
Arkansas
94.00
2
Delaware
100.16
29
Illinois
93.86
-
100
3
New Mexico
98.65
30
Hawaii
93.36
93.88%
4
Kansas
98.09
31
Connecticut
93.26
-
90
5
Minnesota
97.39
32
Texas
93.17
6
Indiana
97.04
33
District of Columbia
93.01
-
80
7
Vermont
97.03
34
New Jersey
92.92
8
North Dakota
96.70
35
Colorado
92.76
I
70
9
Florida
96.67
36
New York
92.48
10
Virginia
96.49
37
Montana
92.34
60
11
lowa
96.03
38
Pennsylvania
92.29
12
California
95.98
39
Alabama
92.21
1
13
Ohio
95,81
40
Wyoming
92.03
50
14
Nebraska
95.61 41
Idaho
91.99
-
15
Missouri
95.56 42
91.51
40
Louisiana
16
Washington
95.46
43
Oklahoma
91.34
17
Arizona
95.11 44
Georgia
90.83
-
30
18
Wisconsin
95.02 45
Massachusetts
90.73
1
19
South Dakota
95.01
46
South Carolina
90.55
20
20
New Hampshire
94.90
47
Kentucky
90.49
-
10
21
Maine
94.89
48
Nevada
89.78
22
Oregon
94.78
49
Utah
89.35
—
0
23
Michigan
94.61
50
Mississippi
88.43
24
Rhode Island
94.56 51
Tennessee
85.73
25
West Virginia
94.27
52
Pacific Area
82.79
26
Maryland
94.24
53
Germany
65.61
27
North Carolina
94.01
LAST
Panama Canal
61.38
posts of 1,000 members or more
1
1114
Evansville, Indiana
3822
53
4087
Davison, Michigan
1371
103
972
Terre Haute, Indiana
1130
2
3579
Park Ridge, Illinois
2735
54
589
Hazleton, Pennsylvania
1367
105
1590
Daytona Beach, Florida
1122
3
49
Mobile, Alabama
2576
55
7987
New Port Richey, Florida
1359
106
305
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
1117
4
628
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
2451
56
733
Mason City, Iowa
1357
107
6874
Lemon Grove, California
1109
5
1308
Alton, Illinois
2375
57
641
Columbia, South Carolina
1354
108
2940
West Seneca, New York
1105
6
1064
Huntington, West Virginia
2367
58
1432
Salina, Kansas
1353
109
191
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
1103
7
47
Uniontown, Pennsylvania
2244
59
891
Asheville, North Carolina
1348
110
4051
Colorado Springs, Colorado
1101
8
1146
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
2217
60
1599
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
1346
111
1087
Great Falls, Montana
1100
9
131
Lincoln, Nebraska
2176
61
1216
Austin, Minnesota
1343
112
3074
Lexington, North Carolina
1094
10
5555
Richfield, Minnesota
2133
62
762
Fargo, North Dakota
1342
113
1115
Hillsville, Virginia
1090
11
360
Mishawaka, Indiana
2104
63
2199
Joliet, Illinois
1329
114
3376
Ephrata, Pennsylvania
1089
12
1273
Rapid City, South Dakota
2015
64
6896
Detroit, Michigan
1326
115
1936
Hagerstown, Maryland
1086
13
2290
Manville, New Jersey
1943
65
5225
West Memphis, Arkansas
1325
116
1271
Central Falls, Rhode Island
1071
14
6704
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
1893
66
7330
Oakville, Connecticut
1323
117
6800
Somerville, Massachusetts
1061
15
1296
Bloomington, Minnesota
1888
67
295
South Saint Paul, Minnesota
1322
118
3160
Norfolk, Virginia
1060
16
112
Wichita, Kansas
1819
68
447
Albert Lea, Minnesota
1318
119
1223
Moorhead, Minnesota
1058
17
401
Albuquerque, New Mexico
1806
69
9400
Sunnyslope, Arizona
1317
119
4057
Tupelo, Mississippi
1058
18
6640
Metairie, Louisiana
1804
70
428
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
1313
121
3368
Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania
1057
19
4903
Tucson, Arizona
1788
71
2529
Sandusky, Ohio
1309
122
3588
Lake Worth, Florida
1054
19
3382
Kingsport, Tennessee
1788
72
6251
Cheektowaga, New York
1305
123
8919
El Paso, Texas
1050
21
2100
Everett, Washington
1781
73
577
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1304
123
3553
Chester, Illinois
1050
22
3851
Carmi, Illinois
1773
74
1000
Independence, Missouri
1288
125
155
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
1049
23
249
Butler, Pennsylvania
1764
75
501
Denver, Colorado
1286
126
2702
Huntsville, Alabama
1041
24
283
Kingston, Pennsylvania
1747
76
5206
Hendersonville,
127
905
Gardner, Massachusetts
1040
25
6975
Bristol, Virginia
1742
North Carolina
1280
128
167
Charleroi, Pennsylvania
1038
26
5263
Fort Sill, Oklahoma
1715
77
1435
Spokane, Washington
1277
129
1881
Cheyenne, Wyoming
1037
27
969
Tacoma, Washington
1706
78
3838
Cape Girardeau. Missouri
1274
129
1848
Jackson, Tennessee
1037
28
2539
Gulfport, Mississippi
1637
79
1810
Brentwood, Pennsylvania
1270
129
2496
Alpena, Michigan
1037
29
379
Yakima, Washington
1632
80
2503
Omaha, Nebraska
1246
132
1966
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1036
30
4372
Odessa, Texas
1627
80
53
Jamestown, New York
1246
133
1720
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
1035
31
5632
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota
1607
82
832
South Portland, Maine
1244
134
2166
Elizabethton, Tennessee
1032
32
1003
Jefferson City, Missouri
1602
82
2346
Saugus, Massachusetts
1244
135
2147
Wichita Falls, Texas
1031
33
573
Clarksburg, West Virginia
1600
82
2773
Denison, Texas
1244
136
5542
Bristol, Pennsylvania
1030
34
367
Joliet, Illinois
1590
85
1865
Kenosha, Wisconsin
1240
137
6837
Saint Petersburg, Florida
1025
35
1275
Lima, Ohio
1562
86
6796
Dallas, Texas
1219
138
495
Columbus, Ohio
1021
36
8541
San Antonio, Texas
1525
87
1944
Puente, California
1193
139
1863
Solon, Ohio
1018
37
6505
Rosedale, Maryland
1502
88
2640
Wallington, New Jersey
1187
139
4075
Frankfort, Kentucky
1018
38
1989
Indiana, Pennsylvania
1494
89
1201
Ponca City, Oklahoma
1183
139
2867
Garfield, New Jersey
1018
39
9619
Morningside, Maryland
1472
90
3777
Festus, Missouri
1182
142
737
Council Bluffs, lowa
1017
40
2704
South Omaha, Nebraska
1460
91
8790
Houston, Texas
1177
142
2716
Weirton, West Virginia
1017
41
2754
West View, Pennsylvania
1452
92
1120
Indianapolis, Indiana
1169
144
1990
Greeneville, Tennessee
1015
42
7175
Millington, Tennessee
1444
93
2130
Lake Charles, Louisiana
1163
145
7069
Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
1012
43
2012
Abilene, Texas
1439
94
6240
Russell, Kansas
1160
146
1754
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
1009
44
23
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
1429
95
425
Hopkins, Minnesota
1156
147
1383
Klamath Falls, Oregon
1008
45
1621
Janesville, Wisconsin
1422
96
1639
Willmar, Minnesota
1152
148
3962
Corinth, Mississippi
1005
46
1079
Elyria, Ohio
1413
97
3790
Logansport, Indiana
1150
149
5064
McMinnville, Tennessee
1003
47
1
Denver, Colorado
1399
98
2093
Orlando, Florida
1144
150
9969
Del City, Oklahoma
1002
48
549
Tucson, Arizona
1389
99
1474
Spokane, Washington
1143
151
992
Walla Walla, Washington
1002
49
1857
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1385
100
1693
New Albany, Indiana
1141
152
5108
Marietta, Ohio
1001
50
1736
Alexandria, Louisiana
1381
101
1536
Sayre, Pennsylvania
1140
153
2999
Indianapolis, Indiana
1000
51
1650
Topeka, Kansas
1380
102
1475
Amarillo, Texas
1139
153
137
Duluth, Minnesota
1000
52
7119
Indianapolis, Indiana
1376
103
668
Birmingham, Alabama
1130
153
1411
Cumberland, Maryland
1000
22 VFW/APRIL 1982
Notices
Compiled by Wayne C. Cerovich
ARMY
For Claims
Base A HQ (Milne Bay, October, 1944)-Need to
contact Inspector Gen. (Capt.) Philip M. Blum
(2nd Lt., AGD).-Lewis G. Healy, 95 B Galyan
Dr., Bremerton, Wash. 98312.
Hammer Field (Fresno, Calif., 1942-43)-Need
to contact Pvts. Roger Gamble and L.C. Robinson
and 2nd Lt. Henry S. Hall, others recalling when I
captured a civilian who was wanted by the police
as he attempted to enter the base without military
identification.-Grady Blackshear, 2572 Hollins St.,
Apt. 1, Baltimore, Md. 21223.
I Corp MACV (Vietnam, December, 1966-Decem-
ber, 1967)-Need to contact Col. John P. Hennigan,
Maj. Van Stratten, Capt. Gail Burchell and Sgt.
Homer Duggar or persons knowing their where-
IDS GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
abouts.-Eugene Bakalar, 216 Wooddale Dr.,
Wilmington, N.C. 28403.
Yalu River Advance in Korea-Need to contact
MONEY FUND:
anyone that participated in the early advance to the
Yalu who served with my father, 1/Sgt. Darrell
Colley.-D.E. Colley, Jr., HQS USAREUR & 7th
Army, ATTN: ODCSRM, APO N.Y. 09403.
It helps meet your investment needs today
1st Armd. Div., 6th Armd. Inf., Co. G-Need to
contact these men who were captured with me in
North Africa on or about Feb. 1, 1943: Dan V.
and helps you prepare for tomorrow
Bogdon, Curtis Hardy, Daniel M. Sadinka, Earl
Keen, Bruce Lacock, Louis Gattuso, Morty Morris,
Raymond E. Williams, Everett Roach and Robert
In today's fast-changing investment world, you
ment experience to the job, and they draw on
Beatty or persons knowing their whereabouts.-
want a high return on your money. So you've
the soundest information available. (In fact, IDS
James V. Dambrell, E. 2955 Riverview Dr., Coeur
certainly given a thought or two to those high-
has been managing money since 1894.)
d' Alene, Idaho 83814.
1st Inf. Div., 18th Rgt., 2nd Bn., HQ and HQ Co.
yielding money market funds.
Yet, when you consider your future needs, you
To assure you full information about your Gov-
(Tunisia, 1042-43)-Need to contact anyone remem-
bering my injured left hand, especially Sgt. Gray,
certainly want a high degree of safety.
emment Securities Money Fund account, every
Sgt. Moore of Texas, Herman Haber of Bronx, N.Y.,
month you'll get a statement of dividends
or Herman Stein of Woodbine, N.J.-Richard F.
That's why you'll want to look into our Govern-
earned. And if you invest or withdraw during
Veit, Rt. 1, Box 368. Franklinville, N.J. 08322.
ment Securities Money Fund.
1st Div., 20th Rgt., Co. B (April, 1945)-Need to
the month, you'll receive a separate confirmation
contact others injured when the tank we were riding
on ran over a mine.-Muriel H. Hutchison, Rt. 3,
You get the best of both worlds-
of that, too-all with no service charge.
Box 495, Shelbyville, Ky. 40065.
high money market yields AND the
You'll receive Free Personalized Drafts when
2nd Inf. Div., 12th FA, Btry. o (WWII)-Need to
contact Johnny C. McConnell of Texas and Paul
added safety you're looking for.
you open your account. Use them to withdraw
Corrier or anyone knowing their whereabouts.-
The IDS Government Securities Money Fund
amounts of $500 or more at any time-there's
George Litchko, 226 Brookfield Rd., Aron Lake,
invests in instruments issued by the federal
no penalty for withdrawal, and no service charge
Ohio 44012.
3rd Brgd., 4th Bn., Co. D (Fort Leonard Wood,
government and its agencies. These securities
for draft processing.
Mo., July-October. 1907); AIT (Fort Gordon. Ga,
are chosen because they pay impressively high
November, 1967-January, 1968); Jump School (Fort
interest, of course. And even though the fund
Start with as little as $2,000.
Benning, Ga., January-February, 1968). and 173rd
Abn. Brgd., 503rd Abo. Inf., 1st Bn.. Co. D (Base
itself is not insured by the government, all of
You can open your Government Securities
Camp LZ Uplift, Brgd. HQ Anh Khe, Vietnam,
its investments are backed by the full faith
Money Fund account now, with as little as
March. 1968-March, 1989)-Need to contact John
and credit of the United States government or
$2,000 and add to it whenever you wish, with
Mayfield or persons knowing his whereabouts.-
Joe R. Paul. PO Box 144, Wyaconda, Mo. 63474.
backed by a federal agency.
as little as $100 at a time. There's never a sales
3rd Inf. Div.. 7th Inf. Rgt., Co. H (Korea, No-
vember, 1950-January, 1952)-Need to contact
Sound, professional management
charge-not a penny to pay when you open
your account or add to it.
Perkins (Maine), Turner (Lansing, Mich.). others
remembering me.-James J. Cart, 921 Highland
and many helpfui services, but never
Ave., Apt. 14. Covington, Ky. 41011.
a service charge.
Isn't it worth looking into
4th Div., 9th Inf., 2nd Ba., HHC, Cos. A, B and
o (Vietnam, 1907-68)-Need to contact 'recon,'
You probably couldn't manage your investments
Why not take a few minutes to consider the IDS
others who witnessed or knew of my leg injury
better, even if you had full time to devote to
Government Securities Money Fund. Simply call
from dismounting an APC near Dac Toe just after
financial analysis. As yields fluctuate, your IDS
Toll-Free (or use the coupon below) to request
Tet offensive; also must contact Capt. Beach, Sgt.
professional managers try to get the best return
complete information. We'll send everything you
Black, others.-Steve E. Wilkins, 1325 114th St.
NE, Marysville, Wash. 98270.
on your money consistent with the safety you're
need to make a well-informed decision-without
5th Mech. Inf. Div., 77th Armor, 1st Bn.. Co. A
seeking. They bring years of money manage-
obligation, of course.
(Vietnam)-Need to contact Gerald DuBois of
Calif., who was wounded Jan. 15, 1969, or anyone
knowing his whereabouts.-R.R. Rushforth, 36 N.
For more information and a free Prospectus,
Chestnut, New Palts, N.Y. 12561.
7th Armd. Div., 38th AIB (Holland, October,
1944)-Need to contact 8gts. Kupitch and Sixto
Call toll-free 1-800-IDS-IDEA
Rivera or persons knowing their whereabouts.-
James Crass, 512 Woodland Rd., Shawano, Wis.
54166.
8th Armd. Div., Svc. Co. (Fort Клюх, Ky.)-Need
THAT'S 1-800-437-4332
to contact Sgt. Ralph A. DeMuth or anyone know-
ing his whereabouts.-N.N. Krause, 2408 Concord
Dr., Louisville, Ky. 40217.
(In Nort Dakota, call collect 612-372-2100.)
3914N
8th Armd. Div., 7th Armd. Inf. Bn., HQ Co.
(ETO, 1944-45)-Need to contact 1/Sgt. Buford Lee
Brooks or M/Sgt. Applegate of the 78th Medical
Bn., or persons knowing their whereabouts.-
IDS
For more complete information, including management fees and
IDS Tower, P.O. Box 369,
expenses, please write or call for a Prospectus. Read # carefully before
Lennon C. Parker, Box 175, Cotton Plant, Ark.
72036.
Minneapolis, MN 55440
you invest or-send money.
9th Div., 8th Sig. Co. (ETO, July, 1944-1945)-
Check here if you would like information about an Individual Retirement
Need to contact Sgt. Gilbert of Dansville, N.Y.,
Account (IRA).
others remembering me.-Al Baia, 59 Arch St.,
Amsterdam, N.Y. 12010.
Please Print:
8th AF, 94th BG, 332nd Bomb Sqdr. (England,
Name
WWII)-Need to contact Phillip H. Bradbury and
Luke Blanche or persons knowing their where-
Address
abouts.-Ken Oseth, 947 Center Point Rd. NE,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.
City
State
Zip
9th AF, 65th Airdrome Sqdr., Comm. Sec. (at-
tached to 1st Air Trnspt. Grp., ETO, 1944-45)-
IDS
Phone Number
(
)
Need to contact former members.-Jack DiGeorgio,
Area Code
04-317-012-001
4409 Forrestal Ct., Veterans Village, New Port
Richey, Fla. 33552.
(See Notices page 30)
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES MONEY FUND, INC.
VFW/APRIL 1982 23
ATTRACTIONS
Los Angeles
Calls
Greater LA area has more attractions than any other locality
in the United States.
T
he Greater Los Angeles area has
more attractions than any other
locality in the United States, so
Commander-in-Chief Arthur J. Fell-
wock advises VFW members to register
early for the 83rd National Conven-
tion which will be held in the "City of
Angels" from Aug. 13 to 19.
He also reminds officers of Posts that
each Post is required by VFW By-Laws
to register two or more delegates to Na-
tional Conventions.
Early registration can be expedited
by filling out and sending in the accom-
panying coupon.
Disneyland as an attraction, of course,
is a magnificent accomplishment, an
answer to the fantasies of both child
and adult.
Six Flags Magic Mountain is a 260-
acre, lushly landscaped amusement park
offering thrilling rides, games, shops,
restaurants and entertainment.
Marineland is an aquatic paradise
with acrobatic whales, dolphins and sea
lions as the performers.
Knott's Berry Farm offers a ghost
town, a roaring '20s area, a fiesta village,
rides and the famed Chicken Dinner
Restaurant as an added treat.
Movieland Wax Museum presents
over 200 lifelike wax figures of famous
people from movies, TV and history.
Disneyland's most famous emissary
of goodwill, Mickey Mouse, has
greeted more than 185 million
guests since the park's July, 1955,
opening.
24 VFW/APRIL 1982
The Queen Mary Tour is a nostalgic
Visiting the three ethnic communities
products.
visit to one of the greatest luxury liners
of Olvera Street, Chinatown and Little
The museums of Los Angeles are
of all time.
Tokyo reveals a treasure trove of unique
varied and splendid. The renowned J.
The Universal Studio Tour offers an
gifts and quaint restaurants. The Central
Paul Getty Museum is potentially the
unusual opportunity to view the special
Market in downtown Los Angeles is a
richest museum in the world today with
effects utilized in this 240-acre movie
bustling barterland with fresh produce
an endowment in excess of $700 million.
and TV facility.
and a wide selection of food stuffs. The
The museum contains 38 galleries with
The Burbank Studio Tour is an au-
more urbane Farmer's Market in Holly-
the paintings concentrating primarily on
thentic look at the inner workings of a
wood is a delightful assortment of food
16th century Italian and 17th century
motion picture studio with a visit to a
stalls, boutiques and souvenir shops.
Dutch and Flemish.
set in action and the varied departments
The Griffith Park Observatory and
The Norton Simon Museum displays
involved in movie and TV production.
the Los Angeles Zoo are two highlights
a remarkable collection, among which
NBC Studios offer continuous tours
of Griffith Park, set like an oasis in the
"The Resurrection of Christ" by Dierie
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week,
middle of sprawling Los Angeles.
Bouts was the most expensive acquisition
where you can visit the home of the
In the beach area, picture postcard
at $4.25 million. The Los Angeles Coun-
Johnny Carson Show and the Bob Hope
Santa Monica Bay features miles of
ty Museum of Natural History and the
specials. Tickets are available to watch
beach front, a bike path and the art colo-
Southwest Museum house exhibits and
the taping of many TV shows at many
ny of Venice. Will Rogers State Historic
artifacts of natural history of the area,
other studios, although it is advisable to
Park with the preserved estate of the late
the Indian civilization and early Euro-
reserve tickets far in advance.
actor is open for touring.
pean settlement. The Los Angeles Coun-
Beverly Hills is home to most of the
In Marina del Rey, south of Venice,
ty Museum of Art has an extensive
screen luminaries, Their favorite shop-
Fisherman's Village resembles an En-
collection of Rodin sculpture.
ping is on Rodeo Drive, called the most
glish village with its cobblestone walk-
Situated nearby is the George C. Page
expensive street in the world.
ways and craftshops.
Museum, displaying fossils removed
Emerging to theatrical prominence,
Twenty-three miles from the main-
from the La Brea Tar Pits and spanning
Los Angeles has been garnering awards
land sits the Island of Catalina, with the
30,000 years. The entrapment of the
for plays originating there. The magnif-
charming settlement of Avalon, a fish-
birds and mammals in the tar pits has
icent Music Center with its three theater
ing and swimming Shangri-La.
produced an invaluable chronological
complex, the Dorothy Chandler Pavil-
No trip to Los Angeles can omit the
account of their development.
ion, the Ahmanson Theater and the
unique charm of the missions. Mission
The Huntington Library displays
Mark Taper Forum are sites of many a
San Fernando Rey de Espana is a com-
more than half a million books and 5
hit production that has gone on to
pletely restored 18th century Spanish
million manuscripts. They include the
Broadway from Los Angeles. The ABC
colonial mission in a splendid garden
Gutenberg Bible (1450-55) and the
Entertainment Center, the Pantages, the
setting. Mission San Gabriel Arcangel is
Ellesmire manuscript of Chaucer's "Can-
Huntington Hartford, the Shubert, the
one of the finest examples of early Cali-
terbury Tales."
Hollywood Bowl, the Greek theater and
fornia life and Mission San Juan Capi-
The California Museum of Science
the Universal Amphitheater, along with
strano, the famed home of the swallows.
and Industry encourages visitors through
50 smaller theaters, all house top notch
Lawry's California Center is an un-
audio visual and narrative techniques to
entertainment. Mann's Chinese Theater,
usual enterprise, containing a top notch
take a "touch me" approach to the ex-
with footprints and handprints of the
restaurant in exquisite garden surround-
hibits as Los Angeles Children's Museum
stars in the forecourt, is a popular tourist
ings, and it is also the production head-
which is called a "hands on" museum,
attraction.
quarters for Lawry's wide range of
an exploratory experience.
VEW
Register in Advance for the 1982 Convention
(Make checks or money orders payable to V.F.W. 83rd National Convention)
V.F.W. 83rd National Convention
Los Angeles Bonaventure Hotel
Fifth and Figueroa Streets
OF
DEPARTMENT
FOREIS
Los Angeles, Calif. 90071
Enclosed is my
check
money order in the amount of $6. Register my name or the name and
OF
THE
STATE
number of our V.F.W. Post for representation at the 83rd National Convention in Los Angeles,
Calif., Aug. 13-19, 1982. Do not enclose your delegate or alternate credentials with this form.
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VFW/APRIL 1982 25
Though legally blind, Howard V. Logan counsels hospitalized veterans.
Robert C. Harris volunteers at the Audie L. Murphy
Memorial Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Disabled
Volunteers Help
Veterans
BY KAREN DRAPER
the VA's network of hospitals and nurs-
the VFW and its auxiliary.
Many handicapped people not only
ing homes, several thousand are handi-
"Handicapped volunteers share a com-
are able to take advantage of America's
capped. The VFW provides 4,566 of
mon bond with hospitalized veterans,"
limitless opportunities to be productive
these volunteers and more than 673,532
says Ed Rose, director of Voluntary
and useful citizens, they also take time
hours of service each year.
Service, "as they, too, have been on
from their own lives to serve others, a
This army of volunteers is adminis-
the receiving end of medical care and
fact highlighting National Volunteer
tered by the VA's Voluntary Service
know the value of a cheerful, helpful
Week, April 18-24.
founded in 1946. The VFW and seven
volunteer."
Like able-bodied volunteers, they seem
other organizations assisted in its estab-
In Indiana, veteran Howard V. Logan,
to live by the familiar adage that those
lishment. The National Advisory Com-
a life member of VFW Post 908 and
who give also receive.
mittee of Voluntary Service is composed
legally blind, is a volunteer at the VFW
Of the 75,000 volunteers who assist in
of 45 member organizations, including
Medical Center in Indianapolis, where
26 VFW/APRIL 1982
Of the 75,000 volunteers who assist in the VA's network of
hospitals, several thousand are handicapped.
Mrs. Gladys M. Lossing checks with patient R. B. Durr on hospital service.
Patient Herman Kemp appreciates Mrs. Elizabeth
(Bess) Janker's interest and encouragement.
he counsels patients six days a week.
has participated in the daily activities
leg, a period of frustration and discom-
A strong desire to assist veterans led
surrounding patient care and hospital
fort, staff members say he continued to
Logan, a retired electrician, to the hos-
services at the Jackson Medical Center.
remain cheerful, optimistic and helpful.
pital 14 years ago.
The staff at the Jackson hospital
In California, Elizabeth (Bess) Janker,
His assignment as a veterans' benefit
credits Mrs. Lossing with instilling high
93 years old, is a United Voluntary Ser-
counselor with more than 26,000 volun-
patient morale through her courteous,
vice volunteer at the Palo Alto VA
teer hours to his credit has won him the
helpful and tactful manner. She has also
Medical Center. Until three years ago,
appreciation and admiration of patients
inspired others to become hospital volun-
Mrs. Janker drove to the hospital seven
and staff.
teers by making them feel needed and
days a week, volunteering up to 12 hours
In Mississippi, Mrs. Gladys M. Lossing,
welcome.
each day. Because of failing eyesight,
a member of Auxiliary 6473 in Jackson,
When asked her formula for volunteer
however, she was forced to give up driv-
has volunteered more than 23,000 hours
work, she says, "We volunteers must be
ing. But she refused to stop her volun-
of service at the Jackson VA Medical
good listeners, be agreeable, but most of
teer work. To get to work now, she walks.
Center. She was injured playing basket-
all, be ourselves."
As secretary in the hospital's Chaplain
ball as a youth and must wear an ele-
In Texas, Robert C. Harris, though
Service, she has amassed 27,000 hours of
vated shoe to compensate for one leg
an amputee, has been a key volunteer in
service over 22 years. During this lengthy
being three inches shorter than the other.
the Infection Control Program at the
period she initiated improvements in the
Despite this disability, she has led an
Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans
operation of the chaplain program.
active life and found fulfillment in vol-
Hospital in San Antonio.
When asked why she volunteers, Mrs.
unteering her time and talent to assisting
A veteran of World War II, Harris
Janker replies, "I love the fellows and
others.
began volunteer work at the VA hospital
they love me." Her dedication has
Her experience as a military wife de-
after retiring as a supervisor with a local
earned the love, respect and admiration
veloped a keen sense of appreciation for
F. W. Woolworth Co. store. He now
of all who come in contact with her, say
the needs and concerns of servicemen
processes microbiological data used in
hospital employees.
and veterans. She cites this as the domi-
the hospital's Infection Control Pro-
In spite of their own personal disabili-
nant reason she gives 100 days a year to
gram. This task requires great accuracy,
ties, Logan, Harris, Mrs. Lossing and
volunteer work.
organization and an enormous amount
Mrs. Janker have managed to serve
For several years she served as a hostess
of patience and sensitivity.
others. Their only payment is the grati-
in USO clubs in the many cities where
While serving as a VA volunteer,
tude they receive from staff and patients
her husband was assigned. Returning to
Harris underwent a surgical amputation
and the personal satisfaction and the
her native town in Mississippi, she be-
of his leg. He surprised hospital staff
knowledge that they are needed.
came Gray Lady chairman for the coun-
members when he appeared in a wheel-
These four are only a few of the many
ty Red Cross chapter, which sponsors
chair to perform his usual task. Even
handicapped Americans who have made
VA hospital visitations. Since 1950, she
when he was learning to use an artificial
their own lives richer by helping others.
VFW/APRIL 1982 27
PHILIPPINES
When
(Few survivors of the fighting and
duced to a third in February. It got to
Mariveles. Those who did not lost them
subsequent "death march" on Bataan
the point where the horses of the Filipino
to their captors. We were given an idea
40 years ago will ever forget it. One who
26th Cavalry were fed to the troops.
of what to expect when without reason
didn't is Cornelius C. Gallegos, of Los
Some of the troops killed birds, iguanas
they hit you with a rifle butt or with a
Vegas, Nev., a veteran of the Battle on
and even monkeys for food when they
fist or slapped you on side of your head
Bataan. He served in the 3rd Pursuit
got the opportunity. Bataan was made
or face.
Squadron, 24th Composite Group, Pro-
up of jungles and mountains heavily in-
We were placed in a column of 300 to
visional Air Corps-Infantry. The experi-
fested by malaria and dengue fever
400 men and marched to a river where
ence of the men on Bataan was a fore-
mosquitoes. When medical supplies be-
we stayed for two days. This was on
taste of what American prisoners would
came low and quinine ran out, malaria
April 10 and the start of the infamous
endure in Korea and Vietnam.)
and dengue fever affected practically
"Bataan Death March" which was to
BY CORNELIUS C. GALLEGOS
everyone.
cover anywhere from 60 to 90 miles de-
The reason for the March lull was
pending on the location where the sur-
S
till reeling from the shock of the
that the Japanese were waiting for rein-
render took place. Generally, the death
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor,
forcement by the combat troops who
march is considered to be from the town
the United States was jolted by the
captured Singapore from the British.
of Mariveles to San Fernando.
Japanese invasion of the Philippines.
When they arrived, they regrouped and
Our column started the Death March
Their planes began bombing and
prepared for a major offensive against
from a river valley somewhere northwest
strafing all military installations on the
the Pilar-Bagac Line for a second time.
of Mariveles. We proceeded southeast
main Philippine island of Luzon and on
This time fresh, healthy Japanese troops
back through Mariveles and on to
Dec. 22, a large Japanese invasion force
were to fight the half starved and physi-
what had been one of our airfields at
landed at Lingayen Gulf north of Ma-
cally weakened, malaria-wracked "Bat-
Cabcaben. We arrived during darkness
nila. Two days later another landing was
tling Bastards of Bataan" who could not
and were allowed to sleep. The Japanese
made southeast of the city.
expect any replacements. Not only were
had moved in an artillery battery next
Both of these forces heavily outnum-
food and medicine in short supply but
to the north side of the airfield and be-
bered the 16,000 United States and
so was ammo.
gan to fire on Corregidor. When the fir-
60,000 Filipino defenders who made up
The new Japanese offensive started
ing started, there was a mad scramble to
what became known as the "Battling
during the first couple of days in April,
get to the road and head north away
Bastards of Bataan."
1942, just before Easter Sunday. Heavy
from the gun positions before Corregi-
The first defense line established on
bombing, strafing and shelling preceded
dor's guns answered. It was not long be-
Bataan, the Abucay Line, was the scene
the assault, By April 6, the attackers'
fore they fired back. Soon after this, we
of heavy fighting during January, 1942,
penetrations of the line created all kinds
were reorganized into a column and
but about the end of that month, the
of confusion. The Japanese took advan-
headed north.
Bataan defenders were forced to retreat
tage of the break by pouring in more
April was in the hot, dry season and
and establish a new defense line to the
troops. By April 8, the situation became
the road had been so heavily used, it had
south. It ran east and west across the
so hopeless that Bataan's commander,
been churned up into a powder about 8
Bataan Peninsula from Manila Bay to
Maj. Gen. Edward King, Jr., surren-
inches deep. As I recall, we had not been
the South China Sea. It was the Pilar-
dered on April 9. Corregidor was not
fed for three days and had begun to run
Bagac Defense Line.
included.
out of water in our canteens.
Heavy fighting went on along this line
All units on Bataan were ordered to
We began to meet Japanese convoys of
in February, as the Japanese landed
destroy their equipment and surrender
troops and equipment moving south and
troops on the west coast of Bataan be-
to the Japanese. Exploding ammunition
kicking up a dust storm as they went by.
hind the Filipino and American posi-
dumps shook the southern part of the
Soon the water gave out and the sun and
tions. Despite the heavy shelling, strafing
peninsula. Our unit was ordered to sur-
dust caused a craving for water. Some
and bombing, they could not force the
render by tying something white around
men left the column when they saw wa-
defenders back.
our arm and march to the port city of
ter. As they moved out of the column,
Japanese who managed to land on the
Mariveles.
guards yelled to them to get back and be-
west coast behind the lines were cleaned
This order was hard to bear as it gave
gan to hit them with rifle butts or clubs.
out. By March the fighting had become
one a sick feeling of hopelessness. Not
The sun and dust took their toll of the
a stalemate and a lull developed.
knowing what to expect, except our loss
starving and thirst-crazed men. They be-
From the last of December, 1941, to
of freedom. When we arrived, the Japa-
gan falling along the side of the road, as
March, 1942, the health of the American
nese lined us up, searched us and took
sadistic guards hit and kicked them back
and Filipino troops deteriorated. Rations
what they wanted. Most of the men had
into the column. If the prisoners were
had been cut by half in January and re-
buried their valuables before reaching
unable to get up, they were killed by get-
28 VFW/APRIL 1982
Bataan Fell
This monument, nearly 300 feet high, is to
all the Americans and Filipinos who died
defending the Bataan Peninsula during the
early days of United States involvement in
World War IL After a stubborn defense,
the starving, wounded and disease-wracked
troops were forced to surrender in April,
1942. This was followed by the infamous
Bataan Death March in which thousands were
killed. The survivors spent the next three
years as Japanese prisoners under horrifying
conditions. The monument is on Mt. Samat, a
key to Bataan's defense. It was painted by
VFW Magazine Art Director David F. Gray.
ting their heads caved in, bayoneted or
shot. The farther north we went, the
more fell by the wayside and were killed.
When the column reached the sugar
cane country several days later, the men
watched for a chance to break out for
artesian wells when the column got
strung out or rounded a curve. If the
guards saw them, they would fire into
the men. Some would get shot, but most
would make it back into the column with
some water which they shared with their
buddies. About the eighth or ninth day,
we came to the town of Lubao where we
were fed a little and given water. We
still had a day or so to go before reach-
ing San Fernando, the end of the march.
Making this last stretch was very diffi-
cult. You felt as if your joints had run
out of lubricant. Weight loss was so bad
that the men began to look like skeletons.
Those who were able to helped drag
along their buddies.
When we arrived at San Fernando,
we were herded into a large compound
where we were given water and fed rice.
This was not the end of the brutality. A
day or so later, we were jammed into
small box cars for a ride to Capas. The
guards packed the cars so tightly with
men that no one could sit down. Then
they closed the doors in the sweltering
tropical heat, causing more deaths. At
Capas we were unloaded and marched
to a former Filipino camp named
O'Donnell.
At Camp O'Donnell we were fed a
skimpy ration of rice twice a day. To get
water you had to stand in line for hours.
No bathing or washing of clothing was
(See Bataan page 37)
VFW/APRIL 1982 29
EVERYTHING for
NOW! Get in on the PROFITS in
FROM ONE
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
BING
SOURCE
Notices
Work part time, full time
Automatic
Cords
(Continued from page 23)
right at home we help
you overy step of the way.
HERE IS THE PERMANENT ANSWER FOR
No
doubt
about
YOUR FUND RAISING, THAT THOUSANDS
Marker Cards
9th Armd. Div., 89th Cav. Recon., Trp. B
it
as a small engine
(France, Germany, 1944-45)-Need to contact for-
OF ORGANIZATIONS USE. "BINGO KING"
pro, you can cash in on the huge de-
SUPPLIES EVERYTHING ALONG WITH FREE
mand for qualified men in one of
Flashboords
mer members.-Ruben W. Barton, 1080 Hilton Dr.,
IDEA BULLETINS FOR YOUR HELP: PAY AS
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068.
Start
America's fastest growing industries.
YOU GO. MAIL COUPON TODAY.
You'l be able to command top hourly rates
your own
tages & Balls
14th Inf., Co. L (Panama CZ, 1937-40)-Need
to contact anyone remembering me as a cook.-
of from $10.00 to $15.00 per hour and
money making
"Bingo King"
Elmer H. Williams, 616 Schiller Ave., Trenton,
business!
Dept. VF 80, Box 2499
that's just for labor.
Stample
Card
-
information
Plenty of business waiting for qualified men.
Biowers Electric
N.J. 08610.
Littleton, Colo. 80161
Please
FREE
-
15th AF, 376th Bomb Sqdr. (Italy, 1943-45)-
for
Need to contact Capt. Russell, the cooks who
46,000,000 Small Engines Are In Use Today!
P-A Systems
worked with me, others.-Milton V. Brumble,
That's the official count from the Engine Service Assn. and
City:
Tips
Name
of
Tables & Chairs
Tavern Rt., Box 158, Dixon, Mo. 65459.
one-million new engines are being built each month. With
17th Inf. Svc. Co. (moved from Fort Crook,
fully accredited Belsaw training, you can soon have the
KING'
Box
2499
Littleton, Colo. 80161
Neb., to Ford Ord., Calif., September, 1940)-Need
skill and knowledge to make top money servicing these
to contact James Turk, Dick Homes, Frank Trank,
others remembering me.-Leo Livingston, 15803 E.
engines.
25th St., Independence, Mo. 64055.
TRY THE
21st Trans. Med. Port Bn. (Korea, 1950-52)-
EXPENSIVE
Need to contact William Hubbard, Everett Akins,
MOST
Milford Adams, Wells, Hugo-Smith, Krause,
CIGAR TOBACCOS
Scherbarth and Capt. David Rose regarding my
back problem.-Henry E. Kamps, 11414 Lebanon
IN THE WORLD AT MY RISK
Rd., Apt. 34, Sharonville, Ohio 45241.
25th Inf. Div., 27th Rgt., 1st Bn., Co. A (Viet-
We combed the imported tobacco
nam, 1966-67)-Need to contact Lt. Roy Williams,
markets to find them Mild
Alvin Smith, Brown, Blevens, Leo Smith, others Γe-
Cameroon, rich Mata-Fina from
membering the night ambush in mid-July, 1966,
Brazil plus finest Santo-Domingo
when a booby trapped grenade exploded between
Cuban seed. Blended by Cuban
several men, leaving me with a head wound and
experts into cigars selling for up
impaired hearing.-William J. Frabotta, PO Box
Professional Tools and Equipment PLUS 4 hp Engine
All YOURS TO KEEP
All at No Extra Cost.
to $1 apiece. To make new friends
11037, St. Louis, Mo. 63135.
we'll send you a Sampler Kit of
30th Inf., Co. H (San Francisco, Calif., 1936-38)
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
7 different sizes, Postpaid. Send
-Need to contact anyone remembering me.-Tony
You don't need to be a 'born mechanic' or have any prior
US nothing for the cigars, we've
Freitas, 5745 N. Valentine, Fresno, Calif. 93711.
experience. Lessons are fully illustrated so clear you
written them off. Just send $1 to
34th Div., 168th Rgt., Co. G, 1st Pltn.-Need to
can't go wrong, and with our famous 'learn-by-doing
cover cigor tax, postage and
contact anyone who was with me in a truck which
method you get practical 'hands-on' experience.
expense. If not delighted return.
overturned on or about Oct. 17, 1944, as we were
empty box for your money bock.
en route to the front; also anyone knowing Otto
BELSAW INSTITUTE, 503A FIELD BUILDING
KANSAS CITY, MO. 64111
FREE
Only 1 to a customer. U.S.A. only.
Cello of Dover, N.J., and Bennit Boy from Ga.-
Mancel G. Kirk. Finger, Tenn. 38334.
YES. please send me the FREE booklet that gives full de
BOOKLET!
tails about starting my own business in Small Engine Repair
Send for
WALLY FRANK Ltd. Dept. HC 150
39th Gen. Hosp. (Aukland, N.Z.)-Need to con-
understand there is No Obligation and that No Salesman will
63-25 69th ST. Middle Village N.Y. 11379
tact anyone who was a patient in ward 8-6 between
your copy
call on me.
today!
June and December, 1943, also, hospital personnel
SEND $1, AND NAME, ADDRESS & ZIP
who served there during this time.-Lee Augustine,
NAME
3219 N. Lawndale Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60618.
47th Gen. Hosp., Base A (Oct. 1, 1944)-Need to
ADDRESS
contact Maj. M.C. Evans or anyone knowing his
LONG
whereabouts. G. Healy, 95 B Galyan Dr.,
CITY
Bremerton, Wash. 98312.
51st CA, 2nd Bn. (Borinquen Field, P.R., 1942)
STATE
ZIP
-Need to contact GIs or doctors who knew that I
was in the Sta. Hosp., from Nov. 26-Dec. 6, 1942,
for hookworm treatment, also Myron B. Swanson
of Chicago, Capt. Harvey from Bn. HQ. 1st Sgt.
of Btry. G, and men of HQ Btry.-Victor B. Elstad,
SR 2, Pequot Lakes, Minn. 56472.
76th Inf. Div., 417th Rgt. (ETO, WWII)-Need to
contact anyone who served with my father, Joseph
Krohn, who was wounded by friendly action in
Liberty "V" Nickel,
April, 1945, and died in June that year. He was
from Providence, R.I.-Arthur E. Rosen, 433
Kellington Dr., East Windsor, N.J. 08520.
80th Div., 318th Rgt., Co. H-Need to contact
Indian Head Cent &
anyone who was captured and taken as a POW at
the Moselle River, France, on Sept. 13, 1944.-
John DeChec, 30 Colby Ave., Claymont, Del. 19703.
82nd Abn. Div., 456th FA, HHC-Need to contact
Buffalo Nickel - All
any veteran who knew Ron Wheeler or who may
have participated with him in the 1952 'Yucca
Flats' atomic bomb testing in the Nevada desert;
also, anyone familiar with Ron's medical history
Three Only $1.00
following the 1952 tests.-'Airborne,' Box 471,
Garden City, Mich. 48135.
82nd Abn. Inf. Div., 505th Rgt., 2nd Bn., HQ Co.
(Ft. Bragg, N.C., 1950-51)-Need to contact for-
Three seldom seen coins from
mer members.-Floyd Thompson, Rt. 1, Box 215X,
Custer. S.D. 57730.
America's past are yours for only $1.
83rd Div., 329th Inf. (Liege, Belgium, January,
Limit one set to a customer.
1945)-Need to contact anyone who was with me
when I was sent back to HQ for 24 hours' rest with
Satisfaction Guaranteed. To show
frozen hands and feet, then sent on to the 4132nd
Hosp. Plant at Market Laventon, England.-George
range of our service, we'll also include
L Pittman, E. 4611 3rd., Spokane, Wash. 99206.
86th Inf. Div. (Legaspl. P.I., 1945)-Need to
price lists of U.S. and foreign coins and
hear from anyone remembering my nervous break-
down. Ledbetter, Rt. 3, Box 177, West
paper money, along with other coins which you can examine
Plains, Mo. 65775.
88th Sig. Bn., Co. A (Northern Solomons, Bis-
and return without purchase. Cancel service at any time. No
marck Archipelago and Luzon, P.I.), and 171st
obligation to buy. ADULTS ONLY. Send coupon and $1.00 to:
Sig. Const. Co. (Fiji Islands)-Need to contact
Capt. Weeks, others recalling my falling when
LITTLETON COIN CO., Dept. NCS-61, Littleton, NH 03561.
telephone pole broke and my breaking my back
and arm.-Homer R. Broughton, Rt. 1, Box 244,
Marengo, Ind. 47140.
346th AAF-Need to contact anyone who knew
Name
Lt. J. Mitchel Allemand of Houston, Texas, who
died Jan. 12. 1944.-Sam Forbes, PO Box 761,
Address
Gonzales. Texas 78629.
351st BG. B11th Bomb Sqdr. and Stalag 17-B
(WWII)-Need to contact John J. Yarush or any-
City
State
Zip
one knowing his whereabouts.-Henry C. Gates,
Rt. 2. Box 303, Farmerville. La. 71241.
Littleton Coin Company
S65th Ord. (AA), Co. M (Camp Stewart. Ga.,
1943-44/ETO 1944-45)-Need to contact those re-
membering my hearing loss due to a bazooka con-
(See Notices page 31)
30 VFW/APRIL 1982
Notices
TINY
(Continued from page 30)
AND YEARS VANISH!
DROP
cussion in May, 1944; also, must contact Robert
Box or persons knowing his whereabouts and also
Sgt. Cochrane who treated me daily for trench feet
while stationed in Fraize (Vosges) during the
Colmar Pocket with the 7th Army, January-Feb-
ruary, 1945.-Nicholas C. Coretsopoulos, 116 Haz-
This magical lotion
ardville Rd., Longmeadow, Mass. 01106.
369th Air Svc. Grp., HQ Base Sqdr. (Guam,
smooths out years
1945)-Need to contact anyone with whom I
served.-Landis P. Ickes, Box 252, Osterburg, Pa.
of lines and puffi-
16667.
413th (Sep.) AAA Gun Bn., Btry. D (ETO,
ness in seconds!
WWII)-Need to contact former members.-Everett
E. Woolums, 108 Elizabeth St., Frankfort, Ky.
And it lasts all day or
40601.
516th QM Trk. Rgt. (Persia, May, 1943-January,
all evening. Fool your
1945)-Need to contact Joel W. Anderson, Edward
friends! Tell them you
Downer, Albert Keenan, Donald G. Smith, E.D.
Vance and Ralph Viggers or anyone knowing their
just had a face lift!
whereabouts.-George A. Thornton, 2010 S. Bunn
St., Bloomington, III. 61701.
ONLY 1495
543rd Security Grd. Det., 543rd Trans. Co. (Lt.
Trk., APO 96491, Vietnam, March 14-Sept. 27,
for 30-day supply (.50 oz)
1967)-Need to contact Thomas Tucker, others
60-day supply (2) @ 12.95 ea.
who served in perimeter guard unit.-Charles R.
Nuzum, Rt. 3, Box 45-B, Philippi, W. Va. 26416.
CALL TOLL-FREE 800-327-7738
630th TD Bn. and 390th Med. Collecting Co. (Bad
In Fla. call collect 305-374-6058
Mengentheim, Germany, 1945-46)-Need to contact
former members.-Robert K. Simpson, 110 Canal
or mail this coupon today!
Rd., Rt. 2, Beaufort, N.C. 28516.
800th MP Bn., Co. D (Kyoto, Japan, 1945-46)-
Need to contact anyone with whom I served over-
seas who remembers that I was a patient in the
EASY UP DEPT. V
U.S. Army hospital in Tokyo.-----Werner J. Witt,
P.O. Box 330955, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
506 Pershing Ave. N., New Prague, Minn. 56017.
819th MP Co. (XX Corps. 3rd Army)-Need to
Rush me
bottles @ 12.95 ea.
contact Lts. David M. McClatchie and Carmine A.
Plus 1.50 for handling. (In Fla. add 4% tax)
Porrazzo, Sgt. John E. Frey, others remembering
Name
my stay in the 664th Cirng. Sta. Hosp. in May,
1945, or medical personnel there remembering me.
MONEY
Address
-Edward Kazunas, 45 Ringtown Rd., Shenandoah
Heights, Pa. 17976.
BACK
City
1781st Engr. Parts Supply Co.-Need to contact
GUARANTEE
any officer, Earl W. Kirkpatrick, Marvin L. Han-
State/Zip
sen, Thomas J. Gatles, Bernard J. Flood and 1/Sgt.,
M/Sgt. and the Co. clerk-Lewis G. Healy, 95 B
Check
M.O.
Visa
Master
AmEx
Galyan Dr., Bremerton, Wash. 98312.
LINE SMOOTHING
Card
1832nd Ord. 8 and M Avn. (Wadke Island, SWP,
Exp. Date
LOTION
1944)-Need to contact anyone remembering me.-
50FL OZ
Signature
Charles Klarman, 2808 Hillcrest Ave., Parkville,
Md. 21234.
NAVY
For Claims
LCT 713 (WWII)-Need to contact former ship-
mates.-Kenneth F. Jackson, 1610 Reynolds Rd.,
MARKET PLACE
Lot 305, Lakeland, Fla. 33801.
FREE
IMPORTED
For ad rates-Classified, 676 St. Clair, Chicago 60611
LST 641 (1944-45)-Need to contact George Jones
LEAF
and Roy Utah who served during the Iwo Jima
HANDICRAFTS-HOBBIES
operation, or persons knowing their whereabouts.-
RARE WWII FILMS on videocassettes. German,
Leo C. Jarrell, 1211 16th St., Orange City, Fla.
American, Soviet and Vietnam era. Send $1.00 for
illustrated catalog International Historic Films, Box
CIGARS
32763.
Need to locate former Navy diver Kenneth Whit-
29035, Chicago, IL 60629.
acre or anyone knowing his whereabouts.-T.
COLLECTING MILITARY MEDALS? List 50. Vernon, Box
Krusell, 149 S. Evergreen Dr., Selden, N.Y. 11784.
387VFW, Baldwin, NY 11510.
Imported Leaf 100% all
USS Arthur Middleton (APA25/AP55, WWII)-
OF INTEREST TO ALL
Tobacco Havana flavor
Need to contact former shipmates.-John Tingvold,
3109 14th St., Eau Claire, Wis. 54701.
WANTED: Museum paying cash for WWI. WWII mili-
tary items. Pitman, RTS, Paris, KY 40361 (606) 299-5022.
cigars, are yours FREE just
USS Bisbee (PF46, 1950-52)-Need to contact
anyone who served with my son, Robert L Collins;
MAILING LABELS And Membership Lists Prepared. $24.95
to let us prove that you can
also, any member of the PF fleeet in Yokosuka,
per hundred. "Labels", Box 26551, New Orleans, LA 70186.
smoke luxurious cigars at
Japan.-Leon J. Collins, 503 3rd Ave. NW, New
POSTERS WWI and II-20 x 30, from England. Sample
photos $1.00. Biggin Hill Publ., P.O. Box 786-A, Freeport,
affordable factory direct
Brighton, Minn. 55112.
NY 11520.
USS Canberra (CAG2), M-Div.-Need to contact
prices. See why we have been serving
Ronald Tatro, Carl Wayne and C.W. Jones or per-
WORLD'S FAIR-1982
discriminating cigar smokers for over 3
sons knowing their whereabouts; also Jack Bare
FREE COUPONSI Excellent guide to side trips, factory
who served with MI. 1st MP Co., 1st Inf. Div.
outlets outside the World's Fair. Rush $6.00. Lipscomb,
generations. Send for beautiful sample
(1968-69).-Daniel G. Brewster, 658 Northwood
Burge Road, Naples, NC 28760.
pack. Enclose $1.00 to cover postage and
Ct., Ravenna, Ohio 44266.
LOANS-INFORMATION
taxes to:
USS Cotten (DD669, WWII)-Need to contact
QUICK $CASH$ SIGNATURE LOANS! Write: Elite, Box
former members. Shollmier, 1828 Parnas-
454-VF, Lynbrook, NY 11563.
sus. Memphis, Tenn. 38108.
TAMPA-ORLANDO CIGAR CO., Dept. VF-10
MONEY MAKING OPPORTUMITIES
USS Drexler (DD741/WWII)-Need to contact
1200 STIRLING RD., DANIA, FLA. 33004
MINIATURE GOLF COURSES- in 3 days, outdoors or
survivors.-Gene Brick, 1304 Loper Ave., Prine-
indoors. Max. profit-Min. inv. $5,900. Financing. LOMMA,
ville, Ore. 97754.
Scranton, PA 18503 Tel. (717) 346-5559.
USS Hector (1944-45)-Need to contact Z.G.
MISCELLANEOUS
Black or persons knowing his whereabouts.-W.C.
DIVORCE? Don't Lose! SASE. Men's Rights Association,
HEARING AIDS
Gregory, 601 20th Ave. 8., Birmingham, Ala. 35205.
Box 189W, Forest Lake, MN 55025.
USS Leedstown (APA7S/WWII)-Need to contact
$UPER SAVINGS! Newest. Finest.
Kenneth Donald Marriott, who went on to serve 30
All types. Buy DIRECT & save up
years in the Navy and whose last known address
to HALF! No salesmen. Sold by
was 41430 Erma Ave., Fremont, Calif. 94538, and
AIR MAIL on HOME TRIAL. FREE
who attended college in the Bay area, or anyone
Catalog. Write:
knowing his whereabouts.-Clay K. Dyer, Rt. 1,
Dept. VF-4, 9530 Langdon Ave.,
Box 153, Cornersville, Tenn. 37047.
LEARN
Sepulveaa, Cal. 91343
SAVE
1/2!
"NOT SOLD IN CALIFORNIA
USS Lexington (CV18), 7th Div. (1944-45)-Need
MEAT CUTTING
FREE CATALOG WRITE!
to contact William Vantuinen of Detroit, Mich., or
persons knowing his whereabouts.-Walter K.
Robinson, PO Box 595, Selad Valley, Calif. 96086.
Train quickly in 5 short weeks at Toledo
for a bright future with security in the vital
USS Omaha (September, 1942-November, 1944)-
meat business. Big pay. full-time jobs-
Need to contact Floyd Denham (Miss.), George
HAVE Á PROFITABLE MARKET OF YOUR
RUPTURED
Danxer (N.J.), Harold Stalder and Ray Wild
OWN! Time payment plan svailable. Di-
ploms given. Job help Thousands of suc-
(Iowa), and Minter Lynch and M.C. Garby (W.
cesoful graduates. OUR 59th YEAR! Send
TRY MY NEW KIND OF
Va.), others.-Paul E. Power, Rt. 5, Box 88,
NOW for a big new illustrated FREE catalog. No obligation. G.I.
epproved. NATIONAL SCHOOL OF MEAT CUTTING. No. 71.02-
GUARANTEED TRUSS
Osage, Iowa 50461.
01977. Dept.V-206,33 N. Superior, Toledo. Ohio 43604.
I wore 8 kinds of trusses in 5 years, none
USE Robinson (DD562, WWII)-Need to contact
worked, so 1 designed my own. A Truss like
former members.-H.H. Bedford, PO Box 10163,
you always wanted A Truss that won't slip or pinch no matter
Lansing, Mich. 48901.
how active you are. Now you too can enjoy this Comfort and
(See Notices page 32)
Protection. Write for Free Literature to: Sportsman Athletic Truss
Co. P.O. Box 123, Dept. VV4, Prospect Hgts. IL 60070.
VFW/APRIL 1982 31
Now. The Sukii
HERNIA?
Super Steamer-
Just $419!
New medically-
approved, super-
Notices
Now you can own the basic, most
comfortable un-
popular unit in America's premier
dershort briefs.
(Continued from page 31)
line of portable steam cleaners -
Much better than
for just $419.
old fashioned
USS Wharton (1940-41)-Need to contact former
belts and leather
pharmacist mate Glenn Stewart or persons knowing
ALL YOU NEED FOR FAST, EASY, THOROUGH
bandages. Looks
his whereabouts. W. Braeutigam, Jr., 103
CLEANING OF ENGINES AND MACHINERY.
Seamoor Dr., Fredericksburg, Texas 78624.
like regular briefs. Developed with 20 years of
Vietnam Small Craft Division-Need to contact
For more information or to order
orthopedic experience with doctors. Wearing
"Pineapple," others remembering when Mike 8 hit
brief sometimes makes it possible to avoid
a mine, Nov. 20, 1968, or persons aboard the hos-
CALL 1-800-528-7370 TOLL FREE
pital ship, USS Repose, who remember me as a
Or write SUKII INTERNATIONAL
surgery. Four different styles (Post-Operative,
patient.-Richard A. Pivonka, PO Box 1059,
P.O. Box 1653, Scottsdale, Arizona 85252
Pre-Operative, Health-Slip, Suspensorium).
Oracle, Ariz. 85623.
We export to 40 countries from Germany. Ex-
VPB-17 (WWII)-Need to contact Ed Ross,
Duane E. Guenther of Walla Walla, Wash., John
tremely high class materials. 10 DAY MONEY
L. Franklin of Birmingham, Ala., William Mahoney
BACK GUARANTEE! Prices $15-$55. Send
of Washington, D.C., and William Lee Taylor of
"WIND
AT A
for free brochure in plain envelope.
Houston, Texas, or persons knowing their where-
abouts.-Donald Kenney, 703 N. Jackson St.,
DIRECTION
GLANCE"
Bodo Knoche Corp.
Brookhaven, Miss. 39601.
MARINES
Dept. B-9, 9308 S. Dixie Highway,
For Claims
Inspector and Instruction Staff, MCRTC (Ports-
Miami, FL 667-2747
mouth, Va., June, 1986)-Need to contact S/Sgt.
Master Charge, Visa, Member Better Business Bureau
Bob Miller and T/Sgt. Howard Flemming about my
fall from a bridge support or persons knowing
their whereabouts.-James H. Burchnell, 1157
Geneva Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43223.
4th MAW (Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands, 1943
or 1944)-Need to contact LCDR H. Goldberg, MC-
U(S) USNR and Capt. W.W. Strange, MC-U(S)
USNR, others recalling when I hurt my back lifting
S
a tub of potatoes while on mess duty, and could
not straighten up for four months.-Hays Mc-
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Calif. 92262.
parts
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WEATHER VANES add finishing touch to your home, garage,
AUTHORS' QUERIES
tax no. and store name.
tarm or ranch! Ornamental as well as useful. Wind direction at
All Branches
a glance. Balanced arrow on friction free bearing responds to
for chainsaws
Author needs eyewitness accounts of those who
slighteet breaze! Made of rust-free aluminum with baked vinyl
lawnmowers
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participated in the carrier air battles of the Eastern
coating Mounting hardware included. Arrow 23" long. Support
and
Solomons and Santa Cruz, Aug. 23-25, and Oct. 26,
27" high. Great gifts!
1942.-Eric M. Hammel, 1149 Grand Teton, Pacif-
small
Write to: CATALOG OFFICE
ica, Calif. 94044.
Crowing Rooster $14.95 + $3 p&h
engines
Box 10308 OR Box 15129
Author needs personal accounts/photographs
Galloping Horse $14.95 + $3 p&h
Dept
4181104
Dept 4181104
from those who flew combat during WWII, all
SAVE-two for $29.50 + $3 p&h
Erie PA 16515
Sacto CA 95851
theaters; also seek photographs of German and
Send a check or M.O. 15 day money back guarantee
Japanese warplanes. All materials will be credited
For a catalog of uniquely beautiful Weathervanes and art metal
and returned.-Larry Huntsinger, PO Box 143, Box
home decor, send $1.00.
Elder, Mont. 59521.
HOLST, Inc.
Dept.
1118 W. Lake
Author needs to contact veterans who fought in
Box 370, Tawas City, MI 48763
Normandy from June 6, 1944, up through the St Lo
breakout in July, for their recollections.-Edwin P.
Hoyt, PO Box 1567, Kamuela, Hawaii 96743.
Stalags III-C and XII-Author needs maps,
layouts, diagrams, sketches and other information
needed to locate compounds, soup kitchens, latrines,
delousing shed. huts and other buildings in order to
complete history of POW days. Will reimburse all re-
production and postage costs. Also, must locate
Frank Mullally, Carl Senior, Calvin K. Benedict
FreeSavingsAdvice
and Bob Hell or persons knowing their whereabouts.
-Dick Reardon, 13812 Vista Dr., Rockville, Md.
20853.
USS St Lo (ex-Midway, OVES)-Author needs
forPeopleOver50
photographs, letters, journals, personal accounts
and other materials from St Lo crewmen and VC-
65 personnel.-Michael F. McKenna, 11 Humboldt
Ave., Providence, R.I. 02906.
14th CAC, Btry. C-Need to contact former
members of this unit for information about Fort
Saving in today's economy is
Whitman, Goat Island, Skagit County, Wash.-
possible if you have a plan
Harland Eastwood, Sr., Rt. 1, Box 2480, Lopez,
Wash. 98261.
and you work at it. That's why
45th Div. (WWII)-Author needs to hear from
we put together YOUR SAV-
line company veterans, especially those who fought
in battle for Aschaffenburg-Schweinheim during
INGS, a free newsletter espe-
Easter, 1945, also those from 64th Ftr. Wing who
cially for people over age 50, filled
participated above the action and from the 157th
with financial planning ideas
Rgt., Anti-Tank Co., need to contact Sid Dropkin,
Sam Shapiro and LeRoy Wagner or persons know-
and money saving tips.
ing their whereabouts.-Bob Macri, 7 Stedwick VII-
In YOUR SAVINGS, you'll
YOUR SAVINGS is pub- ing the insurance and other
lage, Budd Lake, N.J. 07828.
MISCELLANEOUS
find helpful advice on how to
lished by Colonial Exchange,
needs of people over 50. Our
All Branches
invest and spend wisely.
a subsidiary of Colonial Penn
free newsletter is another
Antique Camera Club-Seek to purchase pre-
Here's a sample of the articles
WWII through 1950s German and Japanese cam-
Group, Inc., whose member
example of Colonial Penn's
eras.-Jack D. Lauber, 53 Fairlawn Dr., Latham,
in this free newsletter:
companies specialize in serv-
interest in people over 50.
N.Y. 12110.
Saving in the Eighties
Bastogne (1948-45)-Need to contact a Capt.
Forest who lived on a ranch in a village or town
Ten Threats to Your Savings
called Imamosa Toach, who knew a 9 year-old
Awaken Those Sleeping Assets!
Shedding Light on Energy
Colonial Exchange
YourSavings
girl who lived on a farm occupied by American
Those Old "New" Cars
M44CN
troops; also, need to contact a Herbert Moses from
Mail to: SAVINGS NEWSLETTER
Philadelphia, Pa., or persons knowing the where-
abouts of these two men.-Larry L. Ruth, 2316
352 Evelyn St.
Smith Hill Rd., Walworth, N.Y. 14568.
Savings
Paramus, N.J. 07852
Need to acquire T/4 sergeant's chevrons, willing
If you're like most people
Yes, I would like a free copy of
to buy.-Leo Uliczny, 3362 N. Richardson Dr.,
YOUR SAVINGS!
over 50, you know the value of
Toledo, Ohio 43608.
$
Mrs.
Seeking for WWI Display: US "Doughboy" steel
a dollar. YOUR SAVINGS can
Name
Miss
helmet complete, US gas mask and carrier complete,
help you get the most for your
and French Army steel helmet complete. Other
Items desired also. Will pay reasonable prices and
money and get the most out of
Street
UPS shipping charges.-Niles D. Cruthirds, 607
your money.
Dogwood St., Columbus, Miss. 39701.
So if you are over 50, send
City
State
Zip
Twentynine Palms, Calif. (Condor Field PX,
1941-42)-An AAF cadet left his brother's photo-
for your free copy of YOUR
Date of Birth
graph album with me for safekeeping. It contains
SAVINGS today! Simply com-
Month
Day
photographs taken in Hawaii in the 1930s and bears
plete the coupon and mail it.
M44CN
a picture of Diamond Head on its cover. I believe
(See Notices page 33)
32 VFW/APRIL 1982
Notices
Sadat Peace Coin
(Continued from page 32)
the cadet's name was Nehring. Wish to return
March 1982, Phila-
may purchase from 1 to
album to its owner or to his next of kin.-Gwenn
(Ferry) Keys, PO Box 714, North Fork, Calif.
delphia. IMM an-
10 individual Sadat coins
93643.
USS Reid (DD369)-Need to contact Johnnie
nounced today the re-
at this price. Because of
Nettles of Ridgeland, S.C., or those knowing his
whereabouts; 1 have some of his papers from the
lease for sale of one of
the extremely limited
ship.-Warren Guest, Rt. 7, Box 824, Franklin,
the rarest and most im-
number available, or-
N.C. 28734.
USS Salt Lake City (CASS, WWIII-Would like
portant silver coins to
ders will be filled on a
16 mm films of ship for next reunion.-Myron D.
Varland, 715 Blackmer Ave., Albert Lea, Minn.
have been minted in re-
first-come, first-served
56007.
Vietnam Veterans-Researcher needs to learn
cent history. The Sadat
basis with a strict limit of
how the war affected you, both during and after-
wards.-Lawanna Wilkins, 922 S. Maple, Siloam
Peace Coin-struck in
10 coins per customer.
Springs, Ark. 72761.
World War I I.D. tag inscribed T W Purssel,
.720 fine silver and measuring a
All Sadat Peace Treaty Com-
22758, C.E. 12 NORTHD F US, found between
Cambral and Abbeville, France. Wish to return
large crown size 35mm-was issued
memorative Crowns are accom-
same to owner or next of kin.-Dennis Rudel, 44
rue Brunel, Paris 17, France.
as legal tender in 1980 by the Egyp-
panied by a certificate of authen-
tian Government. Struck for peace,
ticity and are fully guaranteed.
REUNIONS
in commemoration of the Camp
Coins classified "Brilliant Uncircu-
David Accord, where the Peace
lated" have never been placed in
Treaty between Egypt and Israel
general circulation and are still in
Compiled by Wayne C. Cerovich
was signed on March 29, 1979.
mint state condition.
ARMY
April
Moreover, the coin honors Egypt's
To qualify for this offering call
1st Div. (WWI, WWII, Vietnam; 63rd annual
dinner)-24, Washington, D.C.-The Big Red One,
Nobel Prize winning president, An-
Lee Collins toll free at
PO Box 9494, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, Va.
22209.
war Sadat, with a magnificently de-
1-800-345-8502 (in Pennsylvania call
4th Armd. Div. Assn. (NYO chapter)-16-18,
Ellenville, N.Y.-Ed Rapp, 8702 188th St, Jamaica,
tailed portrait. Only 100,000 of the
our Special Operator at
N.Y. 11423.
6th Armd. Div. Assn. (WWII)-24, New York,
Sadat Peace Coins were struck,
1-800-662-5180),Dept.SCB-2001,for
N.Y.-George F. Von Kantor, 29 Campbell St., New
Hyde Park, N.Y. 11040.
making it a mintage that is quite liter-
credit card orders, or send check or
77th Inf. Div.-7, Fort Jackson, S.C.-Dick
ally hundreds of times rarer than
money order to: International Mon-
Strachan, 1422 Brentwood Dr., Columbia, S.C.
29206.
U.S. Silver Dollars of the past.
etaryMint,Dept.SCB-2001,390 Pike
99th Sig. Bn., Co. C-23-25, Camden, Ark.-Rob-
ert Crossland, 3 Arborgate, Wichita Falls, Texas
International Monetary Mint is of-
Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.
76308.
702nd TD Вп., Co. C-15-18, Atlanta, Ga.-Earl
fering these large brilliant uncircu-
An additional $2.75 is requested to
F. Scholz, 4042 S. Caulfield Ave., St. Francis, Wis.
53207.
lated Sadat crowns at the Special
cover insurance, postage, and spe-
726th MP Вп.-23-25, Nashville, Tenn.-William
C. McCleary, 213 Cornell Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
Investor Opportunity price of only
cial handling. If not satisfied, you
15229.
850th Combat Engrs., A,B,C and HQ Cos.-30-
$30 each. You may never have a
may return your Sadat Peace Coins
May 2, St. Louis, Mo.-Ted Conway, 3259 Yeager
Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63129.
better opportunity to own this
in their original condition within 14
May
highly sought after coin. Investors
days for a full refund. This offer ex-
Americal Div., 245th, 246th and 247th FA Bas.
(WWII)-14-15, Gettysburg, Pa.-E.R. Horton, Rt.
who respond from this publication
pires May 15, 1982.
1982 IMM, Inc.
1, Box 186, Timberlake, N.C. 27583.
33rd Inf. Div., 138th Inf. Rgt., Co. A-21-23,
Fort Wayne, Ind.-Lyle Powers, 202 S. 7th St.,
Brighton, Mich. 48116.
71st AAF Tech. Trag. Det.-14-15, Charlottes-
ville, Va.-F.H. Washko, 290 Solon Rd., Bedford,
Ohio 44146.
134th FA (WWII)-15, Portsmouth, Ohio.-
Ernest Cole, Rt. 1, Minford, Ohio 45653.
307th (H) BG Assn.-29-30, Reno, Nevada.-
307th Reunion Headquarters, 1923 Atkin Ave., Salt
Lake City, Utah 84106.
The Medicare Approved
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373rd FA Bn. Assn., Btry. B-20-23, Virginia
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Beach, Va.-Frank G. Andros, PO Box 55, Hyde
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752nd ROB, Co. C-6-8, Beattle, Wash.-R.C.
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3438th Ord. MAM Co. (WWII)-15-16, Rich-
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1st Guard Co. USDB-26, Leavenworth, Kans.-
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M.E. Merritt, 104 E. Mary, Lansing, Kans. 66043.
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9th AF, 1st Port Intransit Depot Sqdr. (WWII)-
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(Continued from page 33)
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HQ Sqdrs. (ETO, WWII) St. Louis, Mo.-
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Sid Howard, 1011 Knoboak Dr., No. 65, Houston,
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300th Gen. Hosp. (WII)-4-6, Clarksville, Ind.
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City
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Amount enclosed $
(N.Y. residents add sales tax.) No C.Q.D.'s please.
L. Muzzy, 809 Forston Dr., Takoma Park, Md.
Name
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Address
burg, W. Va.-Frank Pace, 315 15th St., Dover,
Ohio 44622.
City
State
Zip
(See Reunions page 35)
34 VFW/APRIL 1982
Reunions
They won't believe
(Continued from page 34)
31st Ftr. Grp., 308th Ftr. Sqdr. (WWII)-9-11,
Dayton, Ohio.-Ross E. Stober, 1841 W. Spring,
you built it yourself!
Lima. Ohio 45805.
36th Photo Recon Sqdr. (WWII)-3-4, Denver,
Colo.-Fran Bureau, Box 994, Eagle, Colo. 81631.
40th Div., 160th Inf., Co. A-22-24, Milwaukee,
Wis.-William E. Bobbitt, 215 N. Walnut, Eureka,
Kans. 67045.
40th Div., 100th Inf., Co. D-15-18, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa.-Archie Johnson, 2242 E. 3rd St., St. Paul,
Minn. 55119.
43rd Inf. Div., 169th Inf. Rgt., Medical Co.
(October, 1950-October, 1952)-17, Appleton, Wis.
-James J. Stebers, 390 Paul Blvd., Kimberly, Wis.
54136.
50th Engr. Combat Bn., Cos. A and C-30-Aug. 1,
Worthington, Minn.-Norman Stangl, 6296 8. Syca-
more St., Littleton, Colo. 80120.
03rd Sig. Bn. Assn.-29-31, Cleveland, Ohio.-
Julius F. Jagson, 21364 Seabury Ave., Fairview
Park, Ohio 44126.
66th Ord. Bn., Co. D and 3404th Ord. Bn. (Ice-
land, WWII)-16-18, Toledo, Ohio.-Al Frederick,
233 Maplewynde Rd., West Bend. Wis. 53095.
79th Div., 313th Inf. Rgt. (WWII)-22-24, Pitts-
burgh, Pa.-George Kashmar, 840 E. Philadelphia
Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44502.
94th Inf. Div.-29-31, San Diego, Calif.-Gilbert
E. Kinyon, 5252 Chelsea Ave., La Jolla, Calif.
92037.
104th Ord. (MM) Co. (WWII)-17-24, Knoxville,
Tenn.-Troyce O. Hampton, 539 Smith Ave., Mag-
nolia, Ark. 71753.
108th AAA Bn., Btry. A (WWII)-9-11, Hopkins-
ville, Ky.-Lowe Johnson, Jr., 117 Gateway Ln.,
Hopkinsville, Ky. 42240.
106th Inf. Div. Assn-15-18, Milwaukee, Wis.-
Charles H. Puskarich, 428 8. 70th St., Milwaukee,
The MG-TD Replica
Wis. 53214.
106th Inf. Div., original 106th Ren. Trp.-22-24,
By
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FIBERFAB
120th Sta. Hosp. (WWII)-22-24, Dearborn, Mich.
Bob Gardner, 26940 Lyndon Rd., Detroit, Mich.
42839.
134th Inf., Co. B (WWII)-30-Aug. 1, Falls City,
Neb.-Loyd Faller, RFD 2. Falls City, Neb. 68355.
190th FA Grp. Assn. (WWII)-23-25, Reading,
You can build this genuine replica
It's easily constructed over a few
Pa.-Wes Duttinger, PO Box 111, Sunbury, Pa.
of the 1952 MG-TD, and have as
weekends, and gets great gas
17801.
202nd Engrs. Combat Bo., Co. o (WWII)-23-24,
much fun assembling it as driving
mileage (30-40 MPG!) on the
Toledo, Ohio.-Bill Szirotnyak, 3707 Curtice Rd.,
it! Complete kit includes every-
road. And it's so beautifully,
Northwood, Ohio 43619.
238th Engr. (C) Bn. Assn.-17, Greenville, N.C.
thing needed to transform a VW
authentically detailed, they'll think
-Jesse E. Wolff, Box 5, Parlin, N.J. 08850.
274th AFA Bn.-16-17, Columbus, Ohio.-Bob
chassis and engine into a classic
you restored an original.
Wittstruck, 3440 Touzalin Ave., Lincoln, Neb.
roadster.
68507.
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For complete information,
Ohio.-Richard M. Rairdon, 5975 Rd. 23N, Lewis-
call TOLL-FREE today:
ton, Ohio 43333.
355th Engr. Rgt. (FS)-23-25, Columbus, Ohio.-
1-800-328-5671*
Phil Rack, 2819 Westerville Rd., Columbus, Ohio
43224.
*In Minnesota, call (612) 544-2781.
356th AAA SL Bn. (WWII)-8-5, Des Moines,
International Telex: 910-576-3150.
Iowa.-Elmer J. Peters, Box 144, Glidden, Iowa
51443.
458th Ord. Evac. (WWII)-2-3, Hayti, S.D.-
Lester Gudgell, Rt. 2, Box 231, Meadville, Mo.
64659.
464th (H) BG, 776th, 777th, 778th and 779th
Bomb Sqdrs. (WWII) -30-31, Springfield, П1.----------------------
Darrel Holland, Box 205, Newton, Ill. 62448.
565th Ord. Co. Veterans Assn. (WWII)-2-5, At-
FIBERFAB
lanta, Ga.-William B. Herndon, 2926 Brookside
Ct., Marietta, Ga. 30067.
638th TD Вл.-24-25, Jasper, Ind.-Oscar Kalb,
PO Box 36, Dubois, Ind. 47527.
Or Send $3.00 for complete package of color brochures ($25.00 for Assembly
741st Tank Bn.-17-18. Nashville, Tenn.-Verdie
Guest, Jr., 1518 Corder Dr., Nashville, Tenn. 37206.
Manual) to: Fiberfab, Inc. 1000 Turners Cross Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55416.
746th AAA Gun Bu.-9-11, Nashville, Tenn.-
Include name, address, telephone number and the name of this publication.
George W. Stewart, PO Box 495, Tonganoxie, Kans.
66086.
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762nd MP Ba.-29-Aug. 1, Ottawa, III.G.W.
Grandgeorge, Rt. 2, Leland, III. 60531.
773rd FA Assn. (WWII)-13-15, Clarksville, Ind.
-Edward M. Brook, Rt. 1, Box 144, Canisteo, N.Y.
14823.
866th Engr. Armor Bn.-22-24, Springfield, Mo.
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R. Mattson, 3428 N. Queen, Minneapolis, Minn.
Handbook by F. Peterson gives you
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1061st Port Const. Engrs. (WWII)--0-10, Collins-
buretors, engines, balance and
Large Selection
sharpen blades, etc. Exploded
ville, Ill.-Joseph Crkovich, 2724 Washington Ave.,
drawings are extensively used.
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Granite City, III. 62040.
1137th and 1400th MP Oos.-15-18, Fort Mitchell,
INSTRUCTIONS COVER reel, rotary
and rider mowers, preventive and
No welding necessary
Ky.-Frank Farina, 18 Oriole Pl., P.O. Clementon,
routine maintenance, how to iden-
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NAVY
replacement parts. How to buy
April
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VFW/APRIL 1982 35
Let Belsaw prove YOU can
Earn Up To
DIRECT FROM
U.S. OPTICS
Reunions
$800
an
QUALITY SUNGLASSES
(Continued from page 35)
Hour
AT FACTORY PRICES
LST 6 (WWII)-14-16, Norfolk, Va.-Ric Ma-
rolla, 501 Linwood Dr., Fort Lee, N.J. 07024.
In
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Patrick J. Donohue, 9480 Jewell Ln., Forest Lake,
lenses Handcrafted Polished glass
Minn. 55025.
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lenses Hardened metal frames
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OWN
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ton, D.C.-Don Cruse, 567 N. Livingston St.,
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accepted. Dealer inquiries invited.
U.S. Submarine Veterans of WWII (Northeast
SHARPENING BUSINESS!
NOTICE: Don't be fooled by cheap
Regional Chapter)-24-26, Philadelphia, Pa.-
Milton J. Brown, 325 Emily St., Philadelphia, Pa.
imitations. These glasses are made
19148.
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this offer to see how easily
sure you get the best, order now and if
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into big Cash Profits with your
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USS Dashiell (DD659, 1951-55)-19-20, Homer,
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vious experience needed. Our
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L Webb, PO Box 5157, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37407.
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36 VFW/APRIL 1982
This new collectible will bring a bit of
America's "good old days" into your home
Bataan
Authentic, Full Size
16½
"Good
Inches
(Continued from page 29)
®
Tall!
Coca-Cola
Old Days"
allowed. Because of filth and their run-
Price:
down physical condition, the men began
dying like flies with dysentery, malaria
and beriberi, a disease caused by malnu-
$599
trition that swells and bloats a person's
Thermometer
body. Men were dying at the average
Now you can own this authentic Americana collectible. This is a
Coca-Cola
rate of 50 a day. At first the men were
perfect reproduction of the famous Coca-Cola thermometer that used
to be a familiar part of ice cream parlors and general stores all over
buried in single graves, but soon the
America.
death rate increased and space became
As soon as you display it in your home, it's sure to spark sweet
memories and lively conversation about "the good old days."
so limited that the dead had to be buried
This Coca-Cola thermometer combines all the nostalgic charm of
in mass shallow graves. It has been esti-
yesterday's original with the superior technology of today:
Cast in heavy gauge metal
just like the original.
mated that about 3,000 Americans died
Attractive bright enamel colors: rich brown coke in the original light
or were killed on the Death March and
green bottle, with the familiar white and red cap.
Full size too! At 161/2 inches, this Coca-Cola thermometer will make
2,000 were buried at Camp O'Donnell
a big, bold decorative statement in your home.
as a result of the march. About 7,000
Accurate thermometer registers temperatures from -30 degrees to
120 degrees fahrenheit. Gives corresponding centigrade readings
Filipinos died on the Death March and
too. The face of this thermometer is easy to read from a distance
with large dark numbers on a white ground.
about 20,000 to 25,000 Filipinos died at
Comes to you ready to hang with a pre-drilled nail hole.
O'Donnell because of the march. After
Makes a unique and special gift. Order extras for gifts now, and save!
all is said and done, the brutal, sadistic
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POLITICAL, YES! PARTISAN, NO!
BY IVAN R. WHEELER
N
o matter how many times I hear
As a political organization represent-
financial assistance. Among our member-
it, I am always surprised when a
ing the collective concern of over 2
ship there is a wealth of knowledge, skills
member of our organization says
million individuals in the making of gov-
and expertise candidates would welcome.
the Veterans of Foreign Wars is not a
ernment policy on issues affecting the
Be concerned and offer your talents.
political organization.
benefits of veterans, widows and orphans,
And last, but certainly not least, you
According to Webster's New Colle-
we must assume the responsibility of
must support the candidates of your
giate Dictionary, "political" is an adjec-
fully participating in politics. We must
choice with your votes. No responsible
tive describing an object "of, relating to,
do everything possible to see that our
citizen, regardless of income and regard-
or concerned with the making as distin-
concerns are voiced and defended by
less of ability or willingness to volunteer
guished from the administration of gov-
elected officials who agree with our posi-
assistance, can find an excuse to with-
ernmental policy."
tions. And if we want support from
hold the support of the vote. In fact,
If the VFW is not concerned with
elected officials, we must in turn support
VFW Posts can offer assistance in getting
making of governmental policy, espe-
them. We must support the candidates
as large a voter turnout as possible to
cially policy affecting retirees' and survi-
of our choice with financial contribu-
the polls.
vors' income and veterans' entitlements,
tions, with volunteer assistance in cam-
Posts can assist with voter registration
then what is its reason for being?
paigns, and with votes at the polls.
drives and can organize car pools to pro-
The VFW Political Action Committee
The VFW's current attempt to in-
vide transportation to the polls on elec-
specifically declares the objects and pur-
crease substantially the funds available
tion day.
poses of the organization: "to support
to its Political Action Committee was de-
There are many ways in which indi-
legislation, rules and regulations bene-
signed to enable us to make financial
vidual VFW members and the VFW as
ficial to veterans, survivors and orphans;
contributions to candidates who are will-
an organization can support candidates
to oppose legislation, rules and regula-
ing to voice our concern and support our
willing to support us.
tions inimical to the interest of all vet-
goals in Congress.
The determination of whom we sup-
erans, survivors and potential veterans."
No individual or organization can
VFW members throughout the coun-
port should not be based on party label.
It should be based on the individual, the
"sponsor and support legislation" or
try also are encouraged to volunteer
assistance to candidates of their choice
support he or she has given us in the past
"oppose legislation" without being polit-
or the promise of support in the future.
ical. In fact, no individual can par-
in their local areas. Few, if any, Con-
In doing all we can to help candidates
ticipate in a democracy without being
gressional candidates would not wel-
of our choice to be elected, we must be
political, for a democracy is a govern-
come volunteers to answer phones, stuff
non-partisan. But if we are concerned,
ment by the people.
envelopes, assist in voter surveys, type or
we must be political.
VAW
Make no mistake about it, if you are
help with the multitude of chores neces-
concerned with the making of govern-
sary to a successful campaign. This vol-
ment policy, you are political. The VFW
unteer assistance can be organized and
as an organization expresses concern
you can offer your own services as an
with the making of government policy
individual. Do, however, let the candi-
and, therefore, is political.
dates you are assisting know that you
are a veteran and a member of the Vet-
The writer is a Past Department Com-
erans of Foreign Wars. Volunteers usu-
mander of Oklahoma.
ally are as needed and as important as
38 VFW/APRIL 1982
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50x100
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Before Midnight May 9
3023's annual ox roast which raised
As part of an advertising test Firestone Tarp Mfg.
$3,700.
will send any of the above truck size tarpaulins to
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Following an auto crash which left
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four area teenagers trapped and serious-
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$449.95
tarpaulin Lot (#Z-18, PVC) is constructed of high
ly injured, Post 3937 raised the $7,500
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Department rescue unit.
100% water proof, #4 (1/2" dia.) metal grommets
8 H.P.
A public brunch held by Post 5729
set on 3 ft. centers with reinforced triangular
raised enough money to purchase 50
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duty use and all bulk or pallet riding materials,
new American Flags to replace the tat-
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YOU'VE SEEN THEM ON TV!
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(See Blind Veterans page 47)
46 VFW/APRIL 1982
Blind Veterans
(Continued from page 46)
we've done
Program, this part of the rehabilitation
program is essential to bridge the accep-
tance gap between the family and the
blinded veteran. Without this bridge, the
it again!
veterans may find it impossible to cope
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them.
Blind Rehabilitation Director Tom
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lesson-you are blind now, but you can
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LOOK AT ALL THIS:
(Continued from page 22)
The following VFW members have distinguished
no cash down for qualified vets
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lowest down payment for
of March, 1982. To be eligible for this award, a
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non-veterans
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R.A. Bosarge, Post 49, Mobile, Ala.; Nick J.
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Jest-a-minute
Clearly Indiscernible
A housewife went into a drugstore and
told the clerk, "Give me two packs of
invisible hairpins."
MOM'S PLACE
As the fellow began wrapping them the
woman said, "Are you sure they're in-
visible?" He said, "Are you kidding? I sold
$10 worth this morning and we've been
out of them for two weeks."
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Bardulf
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Maybe It Joined a Circus
An eccentric but powerful businessman
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A Sunday school teacher was telling
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executives around his swimming pool.
warned to take his wife and flee out of
"See that big hungry shark?" he asked,
pointing to the water. "The first man with
the city, but his wife looked back and
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around the class and one little girl tenta-
gets a promotion and a big bonus in cash."
Suddenly his elderly butler dove in,
tively raised her hand. "Yes?" said the
blasted across the pool, and leaped out
teacher. "I was wondering," said the little
just an inch away from the shark's teeth.
"The serviceman is here, dear."
girl, "what happened to his flea?"
-Quote
The surprised man congratulated his sop-
ping employee and offered to go inside for
his checkbook. The butler responded with
as much dignity as possible, "If it's all the
same to you, sir, first I'd like a crack at
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It says the world was created in six days-
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-Bob Orben, Quote
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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
OF
VETERANT
30 MARCH
THE
STATES
UNITED
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
March 22, 1982
Mr. Morton Blackwell
Special Assistant to the President
for Public Liaison
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
RE: VFW CONGRESSIONAL DINNER
Dear Mr. Blackwell:
Commander-in-Chief Arthur J. Fellwock of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars was pleased to receive your acceptance of his
invitation to attend the Annual VFW Congressional Dinner honoring
Members of Congress.
A complimentary ticket is enclosed for your use--please
be certain to bring the ticket with you. Table assignments will
be printed in a guest seating list booklet which will be available
upon entrance to the Sheraton Washington Ballroom. This booklet
will also be distributed at the reception.
May I remind you that the Dinner will be held in the
Sheraton Washington Ballroom of the Sheraton Washington Hotel at
7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, preceded by a reception at 6 p.m. in
Exhibit Hall B--the Dinner will conclude around 9:15 p.m.
Sincerely yours,
Hall
COOPER T. HOLT
Executive Director
WASHINGTON OFFICE
VFW MEMORIAL BUILDING
200 MARYLAND AVENUE, N.E.
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20002 - 5799
AREA CODE 202-543-2239
SINCE 1899
DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA
29MARCH
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
OF THE UNITED STATES
BOX 17146, RICE ST. STATION
VETERANS SERVICE BUILDING
PHONE: 612/291-1757
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55117
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55155
File
March 10, 1982
JOHN QUINT
President of the United States
State Commander
Ronald Reagan
ROBERT MARES
Senior Vice Commander
White House Office
JOSEPH JEANETTE
1600 Pennsylvania Ave N.W.
& copied,
Junior Vice Commander
Washington, D.C. 20500
DEL LAMBRECHT
Judge Advocate
unit
REV. ROMAN SCHAEFER
Chaplain
JOSEPH SHIRMERS
Mr. President:
Surgeon
HAROLD MC COLLUM
Chief Inspector
It has been my pleasure in presenting you the
REUBEN OLSEN
Four Seasons International Award'. The State
Chief of Staff
Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars was
ROBERT LARSON
Jr. Past Commander
good enough to have it packaged and I hope that
JOHN L. O'NEILL, JR.
it has arrived safe at the White House.
Adjutant Quartermaster
JAMES HESSELGRAVE
Assistant Adjutant-Qm.
I will be flying into Washington, D.C. for the
ROBERT E. HANSEN
Veterans of Foreign Wars Legislative Conference
Past Commander-in-Chief
March 26-31, 1982 and a meeting with the Director
ROBERT ELIASON
of Vietnam Memorial, Jan C. Scruggs.
National Council Member
RICHARD PICHNER
1st District Commander
1 would like to set an appointment with your own
PAUL WEBER
representative in regards to the Minnesota dedi-
for
2nd District Commander
cation of its "Monument to the Living" statue to
DAVID COLE
3rd District Commander
be erected at 1:00 P.M. on May 22, 1982.
BOB KANE
4th District Commander
As chairman, I look forward to these final com-
MARLOWE KULSETH
5th District Commander
memoratives and to hear of your responses.
OK
NORBERT BARNES
AM
6th District Commander
LES ORTON
Sincerely,
7th District Commander
E. W. KLEINENDORST
8th District Commander
MAURICE STADUM
Daniel Ojeda, State Chairman
9th District Commander
JOHN ERPELDING
Convention Director
JAMES LUND
Legal Officer
Legislative Chairman
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"HONOR THE DEAD, BY HELPING THE LIVING"
Memo
from the desk of
COOPER T. HOLT
April 19, 1982
Thought you would be interested in
having copies of the enclosed letters
to General Walters, Mrs. Dole, and
Ambassador Kirkpatrick relative to
our National Convention in August.
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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
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April 9, 1982
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Lt. General Vernon A. Walters, USA (Ret)
Ambassador at Large
Department of State
Washington, D. C. 20520
Dear General Walters:
It is with a great deal of personal pleasure I inform you that by unanimous
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vote of the National Council of Administration of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the United States, you have been selected to receive the 1982 VFW
Dwight David Eisenhower Distinguished Service Award and citation. This
award is presented annually to an individual deemed to have made the
greatest contribution to "American security, unity and world peace," and
is contingent upon the recipient appearing in person to accept the award.
With this award goes a $1,000 check for any use you care to make of it, plus
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all travel expenses incurred in your visit to Los Angeles, California.
This award was establiched in 1970. Previous recipients include former
President Richard Mixon, former Eecretary of Defense Helvin Laird, Bob
Hope, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Senator Strom Thurmond,
former Senator Jim Allen, General Alexander Haig, and Ross Perot.
The Dwight David Eisenhower Distinguished Service Award is the highest
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honor the Veterans of Foreign Wars can bestow on any individual. It is
our desire to present this award to you at our Annual Distinguished Guests
Danquet which will be the highlight of our National Convention to be held
the evening of August 16 in the Los Angeles Bonaventure Hotel. You will
be the principal speaker for the Banquet at which we expect to have approxi-
mately 3,000 persons in attendance.
If you can be with us the evening of August 16, Cooper T. Holt, Executive
Director of our Washington Office, will be in touch with your office to work
out the necessary details of your visit. In the meantime, if you should have
any questions relative to the presentation of this award, Mr. Holt may be
reached by phone at 543-2239.
WASHINGTON OFFICE
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In closing, let me congratulate you on behalf of the 1.9 million members of
the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the 660 thousand members of our Ladies
Auxiliary on your selection as recipient of this high honor.
We look forward to hearing from you soan.
Sincerely yours,
ARTHUR J. FELLWOCK
Commander-in-Chief
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
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April 9, 1982
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Mrs. Elizabeth Dole
Assistant to the President
for Public Liaison
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mrs. Dole:
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As National Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States, I am most honored to invite you to address the delegates
attending our 83rd National Convention to be held in Los Angeles,
California, during the period August 13-19, 1982.
Schedule permitting, we would like for you to address the delegates
attending the General Business Session on Tuesday, August 17, at
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11 A.M. in the Los Angeles Bonaventure Hotel. With past Conventions
as my certain guide, you may expect an audience of approximately
3,000 of your fellow Americans. We realize the Ladies Auxiliary to our
organization will be honoring you with the presentation of its "United
American Award" at 10 A.M. on the same date.
I realize, Mrs. Dole, the great demand on your time but I am hopeful
you can arrange your busy schedule in order to devote a few hours
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to attend our Convention. If an acceptance is received from you,
Cooper T. Holt, Executive Director of our Washington Office staff, will
be in touch with your office to work out the necessary details.
Looking forward to receiving a favorable reply, I am
Sincerely yours,
ARTHUR J. FELLWOCK
Commander-in-Chief
WASHINGTON OFFICE
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
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April 13, 1982
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Honorable Jeane Kirkpatrick
United States Ambassador
to the United Nations
799 United Nations Plaza
New York, New York 10017
Dear Ambassador Kirkpatrick:
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I am most pleased to inform you that by unanimous vote of the National Council
of Administration of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States you have
been selected to receive the 1982 VFW Citizenship Award, This award is pre-
sented annually by our organization to an individual "for outstanding service
contributing to American citizenship." In your particular case, this honor is
bestowed on you for your outstanding loyalty and service to the United States
as our representative to the United Nations.
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For your information, previous recipients of this award include Walter George,
Sam Rayburn, Lyndon B. Johnson, Carl Vinson, John Connally, Gerald Ford,
Hubert Humphrey and Melvin Price.
We would like to make the presentation of this award to you during the General
Business Session of our National Convention to be held in the Los Angeles
Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, on Tuesday, August 17, at
approximately 10:40 A.M.
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Once we have your acceptance a member of my staff will be in touch with you
to work out the necessary details of your visit. The VFW, of course, will
take care of all necessary expenses in conjunction with your visit.
We look forward to receiving an affirmative reply. Please accept my personal
congratulations on being named recipient of this high honor.
Sincerely yours,
ARTHUR J. FELLWOCK
National Commander-in-Chief
WASHINGTON OFFICE
MONUMENT TO THE LIVING BY RODGER M. BRODIN
SCHEDULED EVENTS
SOCIAL FUND-RAISER DANCE: May 2nd 1982, 6:30 P.M. to Midnight.
Registry Hotel Ballroom, 7901 24th Avenue South, Bloomington, MN
GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY: May 5th 1982, 10:00 A.M.
Governor Albert H. Quie signs Proclamation, State Capital, Saint Paul, MN
STATE DEDICATION "MONUMENT TO THE LIVING": May 22nd 1982, 1:00 P.M.
Veterans Service Building Lawn, Columbus Circle, Saint Paul, MN
Honored Guest Speakers
General John W. Vessey, Jr. - Joint Chief of Staff, Washington, D.C.
Jan C. Scruggs, President - Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C.
Commemorating Those Veterans Who Served Their Country 1899 to Present
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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
OF THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA
VETERANS SERVICE BUILDING
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55155
PHONE: 291-1757
May 22, 1982
Mr. Morton Blackwell
Room 191
Old Executive Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20501
Dear Mr. Blackwell,
The State Dedication for the " Monument to the Living " on
May 22, 1982 had worked out very well as planned.
The Chairman Joint Chief of Staff, General John Vessey and
Mr. Jan Scruggs director of Vietnam Veterans National Memorial
were delighted with the week-end.
As the State Chairman and VFW Public Relations, Our weather
was in favor of the organization and all was secure.
The Presidents letter would have added state ceremony and
the M.C. used Mr. Gerald R. Ford's letter as the main theme.
He also read Mr. Bob Hope's telegram, the U.S.O. President,
and the Governor's Proclamation.
I'm working on the After-Action Report and we will send the
copies to you and to Mr. Reagan, when we receive the Presidents
letter of acknowledgement for our State Historical Society.
I appreciate the concern you and the staff have given me in
Washington, D.C., also the numerous phone calls and my Sincere
Thanks for following up on my last phone call. In regards to
our Presidents letter.
Best Regards,
Daniel Ojeda, Jr.
State Chairman
Public Relations
"MONUMENT TO THE LIVING"
DEDICATION
May 22, 1982
MUSICAL SELECTIONS
Minneapois-Richfield Symphonic Band
American Legion Post 435
INTRODUCTION:
John Erpelding
PRESENTATION OF COLORS
Minnesota National Guard
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Minneapolis-Richfield Symphonic Band
INVOCATION
Chaplain of the Day
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
All Present
MASTER OF CEREMONIES.
Charles Pinkham,
Former Commissioner Veterans Affairs
Recognition of Veterans and Veterans Organizations
Governor's Proclamation
James Main,
Commissioner of Veterans Affairs
Greetings
Major General James Sieben
Minnesota National Guard
Jan Scruggs, Director
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER.
Senator Dave Durenberger
GUEST SPEAKER
General John W. Vessey, Jr.
Chairman Joint Chief of Staff
RESPONSE
Rodger M. Brodin, Artist
UNVEILING
State Commanders:
John Quint, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Milo Cecka, American Legion
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Charles Pinkham,
Former Commissioner Veterans Affairs
BENEDICTION:
Chaplain of the Day
Monument to the Living
MUSICAL SELECTIONS
Minneapolis-Richfield Symphonic Band
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ATTN DAN OJEDA, STATE CHAIRMAN RPT DLY MGM, DLR
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
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ST PAUL MN 55155
WISH I COULD BE THERE TODAY TO WITNESS AND APPLAUD THE REALIZATION OF
YOUR DREAM...A MONUMENT TO THE LIVING.
WE'VE COME A LONG WAY FROM THE DAYS WHEN WE ERECTED MONUMENTS ONLY TO
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THE DEAD. TODAY'S DEDICATION HONORS THE LIVING--AND AS SUCH IS TRULY
A TOAST TO THE FUTURE.
MY CONGRATULATIONS AND MY APPLAUSE TO THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
AND TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SUPPORTED THIS WORTHY UNDERTAKING.
CARRY ON.
BOB HOPE
3808 RIVERSIDE DR SUITE 100
BURBANK CA 91505
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USO
WORLD HEADQUARTERS
1146 19th St., N.W.
Washington. D.C. 20036
(202) 862-0700
May 20, 1982
Mr. Daniel Ojeda
State Chairman
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Minnesota Department
Veteran's Service Building
Columbus Circle
St. Paul, MN 55155
Mr. Ojeda:
On behalf of USO and our 40,000 volunteers around the globe I
would like to join you and your organization in honoring all the
living veterans of our Armed Forces.
Because of the dedication and commitment of these men and women
our great country has remained a shining example of freedom and
democracy for all the world.
For over 40 years USO's sole purpose has been to insure the well
being and improve the morale of America's servicemen and women.
It is in that same spirit of appreciation that I congratulate you
on this dedication. I am proud to add my voice to yours in saying
"Thank you" to our living veterans for making America secure for
our children and our children's children.
Best Regards,
Wm. G. Whyle
William G. Whyte
USO World President
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THE STATE
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ALBERT H. QUIE
GOVERNOR
ST. PAUL 55155
May 18, 1982
Mr. Daniel Ojeda, Jr.
Public Relations Chairman
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.
3rd Floor Veterans Service Building
20 W. 12th Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Dear Dan:
The Lieutenant Governor and I were happy to meet you and your
group on May 11 when we signed the "Dedication to the Monument
of the Living" proclamation.
Issuing this proclamation is a way for me, as Governor, to
help bring attention to this worthwhile project.
Thank you for the photograph taken during the ground breaking
ceremonies.
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Sincerely
ALBERT H. QUIE
GOVERNOR
AHQ:fdl
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
STATE OF OF THE
ЕДИПШИ
SEAL OF MINNESOTA DU STATE +
Proclamation
WHEREAS: THE MONUMENT TO THE Living WILL SERVE AS A REMINDER TO ALL THE
GENERATIONS TO COME OF THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE VETERANS HAVE RENDERED
TO OUR NATION; AND
WHEREAS: THE MONUMENT TO THE LIVING WILL SERVE AS A REMINDER TO ALL THE STATE
VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS STILL SERVING THEIR FELLOW COMRADES AT THE VETERANS
SERVICE BUILDING: AND
WHEREAS: THE MONUMENT TO THE LIVING WILL SERVE AS A REMINDER THAT WE DO NOT
FORGET OUR VETERANS IN OUR TIME OF STATE COMMUNITY SERVICE: AND
WHEREAS: THE MONUMENT TO THE LIVING WILL SERVE AS A REMINDER OF THE EVERYDAY
TASKS THAT OUR UNSUNG HEROES HAVE ACCOMPLISHED IN OTHER FOREIGN SOIL: AND
WHEREAS: THE MONUMENT TO THE LIVING WILL SERVE AS A REMINDER TO THE NATION
FROM 1899 TO THE PRESENT FOR THE SERIES OF EXPEDITIONARY CAMPAIGNS, THAT
MINNESOTANS HAVE ACCOMPLISHED IN VALOR;
NOW, THEREFORE, 1. ALBERT H. QUIE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DO
HEREBY PROCLAIM MAY 22, 1982 TO BE
DEDICATION TO THE MONUMENT TO THE LIVING
IN MINNESOTA, AND HAVE ASKED LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Lou WANGBERG TO PREPARE THIS
PROCLAMATION FOR MY SIGNATURE AND DISSEMINATE THE SAME.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WE HAVE HEREUNTO SET OUR HANDS AND CAUSED THE GREAT SEAL
OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO BE AFFIXED THIS ELEVENTH DAY OF MAY IN THE YEAR
OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWC AND OF THE STATE THE ONE
HUNDRED TWENTY-FOURTH.
AlbutH Dine
GOVERNOR
Joan Anderson Grow
LIEUTENAN
OF STATE
INTRODUCTION OF GENERAL JOHN W. VESSEY, CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
AT THE DEDICATION OF " A MONUMENT TO THE LIVING " ON THE GROUNDS OF THE
VETERANS SERVICE BUILDING, THE STATE CAPITAL, SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA.
UNITED STATES SENATOR DAVE DURENBERGER OF MINNESOTA
MAY 22, 1982 13:00 HOURS
IT IS INDEED A RARE PRIVELEGE AND A DISTINCT HONOR FOR ME TO INTRODUCE TO YOU
THE NATION'S TOP MILITARY MAN, GENERAL JOHN W. VESSEY, JR. OF MINNESOTA.
FROM THE TIME HE ENLISTED IN THE MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD IN 1939 THE STORY
OF HIS LIFE, HIS APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS CHAIRMAN
OF THE JOINT CHIEF OF STAFF AND CONFIRMATION BY THE FULL SENATE, IS AN HORATIO
ALGER ACCOUNT OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS HELD EVERY RANK FROM PRIVATE TO FULL
GENERAL, DURING HIS BRILLIANT CAREER HE HAS EARNED A REPUTATION FOR BEING A
SOLDIER'S SOLDIER, AN ADVOCATE OF THE INDIVDUAL OFFICER AND ENLISTED MAN AND
A STRONG PROPONENT OF PEACE WITH HONOR. ALONG WITH BEING A SKILLFUL ADMINSTRATOR
AND A COURAGEOUS COMBAT LEADER IN THE NATION'S CONLFICTS, FROM WORLD WAR II TO
THE PRESENT, HE HAS EARNED NUMEROUS ACADEMIC DEGREES, HONORS AND AWARDS.
HE IS THE VERY FIRST CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS WHO IS NOT AN ACADEMY GRADUATE.
JOHN W. VESSEY IS PROVING TO BE A MOST POPULAR CHOICE TO BE CHAIRMAN OF JOINT
CHIEFS. HE IS AN OUTSPOKEN CHAMPION OF THE INDIVIDUAL MILITARY MAN AND OF THE
RIGHTS AND BENEFITS OF VETERANS. HE IS THE " OMAR BRADLEY " OF THE 80's, WISE,
EXPERIENCED, SENSITIVE, PERSUASIVE AND ARTICULATE.
AND FOR ME, THE SENIOR SENATOR OF MINNESOTA, JOHN VESSEY IS VERY SPECIAL.
HE REPRESENTS EVERYTHING THAT IS GOOD IN THIS STATE AND IN THE NATION.
IT IS ESPECIALLY APPORPRIATE THAT HE WAS SELECTED TO MAKE THIS PARTICULAR
DEDICATORY SPEECH FOR A STATUE OF A 19 YEAR OLD FIGHTING MAN IN FULL COMBAT
GEAR TO REMIND ALL OF US THAT EACH OF US INDIVIDUALLY IS A LIVING MEMORIAL TO
THOSE VALUES OF AMERICA THAT ARE INDEED WORTH FIGHTING FOR AND LIVING FOR.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, ONE OF OUR VERY OWN PEOPLE, THE NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT
CHIEFS OF STAFF, GENERAL JOHN W. VESSEY OF MINNESOTA.
HISTORICAL FILE, MAY 1982
Prorlamation
WHEREAS, General John W. Vessey, Jr was named the Chairman of
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the Joint Chiefs of Staff by the President of the United States; and
WHEREAS, General John W. Vessey is a native of Minneapolis,
graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1940, enlisted in the
Minnesota National Guard in May, 1939 and was called to active duty
in 1941 and rose to the rank of Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, General John W. Vessey was commissioned in the field
artillary at the Anzio beachhead on May 6, 1944 as Second Lieutenant.
He served in ground combat divisions 34th Infantry Division in North
Africa and Italy, the 4th Infantry and 3rd Armored Division in
Germany and the 25th Infantry Division in South Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, General John W. Vessey who is known for his closeness
to our country's Troops,as well as for his wide range of knowledge of
strategy, will be known to the Nation as a "Soldiers Soldier;" and
WHEREAS, General John W. Vessey, Jr. has been a credit to our
Nation as an honorable soldier and exemplification of continued service
by a combat veteran;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Donald M. Fraser, Mayor of the City of
Minneapolis, do hereby proclaim Monday, May 17, 1982, as
GENERAL JOHN W. VESSEY, JR. DAY
in Minneapolis, and urge all citizens to honor General Vessey.
Dodnie Mayor of Minneapolis
ROBERT J. SCHMITZ
Senator 36th District
Route #1
Jordan. Minnesota 55352
Office:
Senate
235 State Capitol
St. Paul. Minnesota 55155
Phone: (612) 296-7157
State of Minnesota
May 14, 1982
Mr. Daniel Ojeda, Jr.
State Chairman
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans Service Building
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Dear Dan:
Thank you for your letter of invitation to attend
the dedication services of the "Monument to the
Living" on Saturday, May 22 at 1:00 p.m.
I am looking forward to the dedication services of
this statue by Roger Brodin. I have invited the
entire Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee to attend
if they can.
Sincerely,
ROBERT J. SCHMITZ
Chairman
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
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COMMITTEES
Chairman. Veterans Affairs
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Transportation
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from the desk of
COOPER T. HOLT
May 18, 1982
For your information.
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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
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May 18, 1982
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Mrs. Elizabeth Dole
Assistant to the President
for Public Liaison
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
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ATTENTION: Mrs. Charlotte Ellis
Dear Mrs. Dole:
National Commander-in-Chief Arthur J. Fellwock was delighted to learn of your
acceptance of his invitation to attend the 83rd National Convention of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars of the United States for the purpose of addressing our Business
Session on Tuesday, August 17.
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As indicated in previous correspondence, you are scheduled to address the dele-
gates attending our Convention at 11:00 A.M. in the Los Angeles Bonaventure
Hotel. We have allotted 15 minutes for your presentation
I have been assigned the pleasant responsibility of coordinating the appearance
of distinguished guests attending our Convention and Commander Fellwock has
asked me to assure you that our organization will do everything within its power
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to make your visit to Los Angeles as enjoyable as humanly possible.
As soon as your trip to Los Angeles is finalized I would appreciate receiving a
copy of your travel itinerary. Upon receipt of this information I will make the
necessary hotel reservations at the Los Angeles Bonaventure Hotel and will
arrange for a member of my staff to meet you upon your arrival at the airport.
We are certainly looking forward to your visit to our Convention. If you should
have any questions regarding this visit, please phone me at 543-2239.
Sincerely yours,
COOPER T. HOLT
Executive Director
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WASHINGTON OFFICE
VFN MEMORIAL BUILDING
200 MARYLAND AVENUE, N.E.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20002 5799
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