The American Legion [Volume 115, No. 6 (December 1983)]

The Ways of Christmas: A Cornucopia of Traditions, from Ancient Times to Our Own Modern Era, Makes this the Happiest and Most Colorful of Holidays by Ruth Pittman -- Danger at Our Doorstep: The Problem is Very Clear -Saving Central America from the Threatening Grasp of Communism. It's the Solution that's Complicated by Philip c. Clarke -- The Invasion God Stopped?: Time: 1962. Place: India's Northern Border. Invader: China's Communist Army. The Holy Man Said He Could Do Anything Himself, but . . . by Marshall O. Zaslove -- Weather Forecasting: Yes, It's Getting Better: The United States, Through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Spends about 1 Billion a Year on Weather. Some Think It's the Best Use of Our Tax Dollars in the Country Today by Jay Stuller -- Childhood: A Cartoonist Takes a Lighthearted Look at Children -- Commander's Message: No Time to Rest -- Big Issues: Should the Congress Lower the Minimum Wage for Youth? -- Dateline Washington: Issues and Opinions from the Capital -- Letters: Our Readers Comment -- Veterans" Update: Decisions that Affect You -- News for Legionnaires: Your Organization at Work -- News to Use: Helpful Hints for Consumers -- Books: Interesting New Titles -- Parting Shots: To Leave You Laughing