The American Legion Magazine [Volume 44, No. 1 (January 1948)]

Cover Illustration by Charles Kerlee -- Are America's Cities Doomed? by Boyden Sparkes. Why the small town looms large in plans for this country's future -- Skiing's Big Thrill by Phil Drotning. Concerning those birds who fly through the air on nothing out skis -- A Test for Congress by James F. O'Neil. The National Commander puts the responsibility for UMT where it belongs -- Report from Hollywood by R. Wilson Brown. A new look at the people who make our movies -- Should Veterans Come First in Housing? by Clarence Woodbury. Plain talk on a matter of top importance to every ex-GI -- The Tourist's Mexico by Robert B. Pitkin. What you can reasonably expect when you cross the Rio Grande -- What's with 1948? by Colonel Stoopnagle. If you wonder what the world is coming to the Colonel proves you're right -- Something for Your Kid Brother by Will Oursler. The Army will be different when Universal Military Training is adopted -- Lining Em Up by W.H.B. Smith. A bit of American history that every veteran ought to know -- Undercover Stuff by Adolphe Menjou. An expert on men's clothing discusses underwear and pajamas -- The Editors' Corner -- Previews -- Sound Off -- Veterans with Ideas -- Parting Shots