The American Legion [Volume 118, No. 2 (February 1985)]

Cover: U.S.-Mexico Border at Tijuana, Mexico by Lester Sloan -Contact -- Mexico: A Ticking Time Bomb?: A Time for Tough Decisions South of the Border by Philip C. Clarke -- A U.S. Assessment: An Interview with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico John A. Gavin -- Computers in Defense: Ally or Enemy?: A Mixed Blessing, Computers Can Endanger a Nation or Help Ensure Its Survival by Jack Cushman -- Careers the Second Time Around: Retirement Is Not Having to Say You're Finished by Phyllis Zauner -- America's Most Scenic Roadways: Sit Back and Let Beauty Be Your Traveling Companion by Paul Martin -- Think Tanks: The Power of Ideas: Mind-Power -An Increasing Force on the Political Scene by Jay Stuller -- Remember V . . . -Mail?: WWII Wives, Mothers and Loved Ones Thought It Was "See" Mail by William L. Noyer -- Legion Urges Stronger U.S.-Mexico Ties: An American Legion Position -- Winning the "Cold War": Poker Games Are, Indeed, Something to Sneeze About by Edward Edelson -- Big Issues: Should English Be the Official U.S. Language? -- Perspective: The Soviets" Best Investment by Col. Lawrence L. Tracy, USA -- Letters -- Commander's Message -- Dateline Washington -- Veterans Update -- Legion News -- Legionnaires in Action -- Profiles in Service -- Post of the Month - Outfit Reunions -- News to Use -- Orben's World -- Parting Shots