The American Legion [Volume 113, No. 4 (October 1982)]

Hailing from the "Prairie State": National Commander Al Keller, Jr.: The man who leads The American Lesion this year talks about his love of country, a legacy from his immigrant parents, and his commitment to his community, country and fellow veterans -- America's Booming Underground Economy: Can an act that government views as illegal or immoral ultimately be beneficial to society? Some economists think so by Jay Stuller -- The World's Most Secret Crime: Smugglers have updated their tricks over the years, but the U.S. Customs Service is never far behind with its amazing combination of science, psychology and old-fashioned "horse sense" by William E. Miles -- Iran: Arena Of World Struggle: The Soviet Union is waging a secret war for control of the world's largest oil fields, and it hopes to win without firing a shot by Ernest Cuneo -- A Windy City Salute: Legionnaires from across the country and around the world gathered to appraise the problems facing our nation and its veterans, and to map a course of corrective action -- Letters -- Big Issues: Should The U.S. Adopt A Flat-Rate Income Tax? -- The Message Center -- News for Legionnaires -- Dateline Washington -- Books -- News to Use -- Parting Shots