The American Legion Magazine [Volume 74, No. 6 (June 1963)]

Trouble in the Pentagon: Is the Assumption of Military Functions by Defense Department Civilians a Blessing or a Danger to Our Security? by National Commander James E. Powers -- How to Throw a Post Clambake: A Goodly Crowd and a Sizzling Melange of Clams, Lobsters, Fish, Chicken, Yams and Vegetables Steamed Over Hot Rocks Under Wet Seaweed -All on a Summer's Day! by William Paulsen -- How Committees Run the Congress: One of the ABC's of Washington, so Familiar to Capitol Reporters that They Seldom Explain It by Truman R. Temple -- Bob Feller and American Legion Baseball: The Greatest Pitcher of His Age Was a Shy Farm Boy When the Kindly Mailman Flivvered Him to Town to Play Ball by Bob Feller -- Could You Deliver a Baby?: Let's Say You're Just Riding a Bus When a Passenger Shouts: "Hey! This Lady's Having a Baby!" What Do You Do Then? by Ruth Boyer Scott, R.N. -- They Used to Talk Rough: In the Fine Art of Public Insult, the Oldtimers Beat Us Moderns Hands Down by Ralph L. Woods -- The Big Issue- Pro and Con Arguments on the Question: "Does the U.S. Need a Department of Urban Affairs?" Pro: Sen. Harrison A. Williams, Jr. (D-N. J.) Con: Rep. John B Anderson (R Ill.) -- What's in a Brand Name?: If You're a Careful Shopper You May Save Money on Anything from Food and Appliances to Tires and Gas by Trying Private Brands by Richard Finn -- Flag Day-June 14 A Photo Feature Keyed to the 186th Anniversary of the Adoption of the First American Flag by Carl Iwasaki-- Letters to the Editor -- Books -- Editor's Corner -- Personal -- Veterans Newsletter -- Rod & Gun Club -- News of the American Legion -- Legion Shopper -- Dateline Washington -- Parting Shots