The American Legion Magazine [Volume 108, No. 5 (May 1980)]

Lasers and "Lightning Bolts": A new race in space may be developing as the superpowers strive to perfect energy-beam weapons by Philip C. Clarke -- Funny You Should Mention That! "Now isn't that a coincidence?" is more than a popular expression to scientists who study them by Phyllis Zauner -- God's Men In Battle: Great men of faith have worn the uniform of our country and distinguished themselves by uncommon valor by Vernon Pizer -- Hitting the Housing Jackpot: Some grand old homes are being bought for a pittance and returned to usefulness in a new setting by Robert L. Williams -- $3 Bills and Borghese Bucks: There was a time when breaking a sawbuck might net you two $3's and a $4! by Gary Turbak -- Commander's Message: Lets Get Out The Vote! -- Letters -- Big Issues: Should the United States Go All Out For Civil Defense? -- The Message Center -- News for Legionnaires -- Dateline Washington -- Books -- News to Use -- Parting Shots