The American Legion Magazine [Volume 46, No. 2 (February 1949)]

Cover illustration by Wally Richards-- Speak Up for America! by Eugene Lyons. Here's an answer to some of the smart-alecks you hear and read -- The Pacific Coast Baseball Rebellion by Al Stump. Trouble brews where fifteen million Americans have no major league baseball -- The Art of Growing Older by Dr. J.B. Rice. If you feel as young as you did five years ago you can skip this -- How Sixteen Legion Posts Got and Held Members by Robert B. Pitkin. The War Two rush is over and each Post is on its own to get 'em and hold 'em -- Winter Vacations: Picture yourself in these surroundings right now -- The Reissue Racket by R. Wilson Brown. How the movie industry is worrying another good idea to death -- Why Taxes Will Be Higher by John L. Cobbs. You'd better read this before you start on your tax return -- The Life of an Outdoor Writer by Gordon MacQuarrie. You'll probably agree that this man has the most desirable job in the world -- Why the Legion Proposes Pensions by Perry Brown. The National Commander expounds Legion policy on a vital subject -- The National Legionnaire -- Previews -- The Editors' Corner -- Sound Off! -- Newsletter -- Vets with Ideas -- Parting Shots