The American Legion Magazine [Volume 106, No. 4 (April 1979)]

The Many Weaknesses of the U.S.S.R.: The Soviet Union is vulnerable and we can and should take advantage of this by Brian Crozier -- The Perils of Night Driving: How to survive in those hours when driving is three times more hazardous by Bill Hampton -- The First M.A.S.H.: This one had its origin not on TV but in 1942, at Camp White, Oregon by Cliff Nyberg -- Mr. Smithson's Institution: An Englishman who had never been to America made possible the famed Smithsonian by Lynwood Mark Rhodes -- The Taxing Time: A page of cartoons that prove there can be humor in the grimmest of subjects -- Commander's Message: Where We Refuse To Compromise -- Letters -- Big Issues -- The Message Center -- News for Legionnaires -- Dateline Washington -- Books -- News to Use -- Parting Shots