The American Legion Dispatch [August 11, 1994]

BVA says 1,000 vets' files may have been exposed to potential altering, destruction -- Task force repost on Agent Orange not final word on issue, says Legion -- 48th Boys Nation: Environment, English, term limits tackled -- Command Post: The key to Legion membership growth: You -- Diamond-Year Honor Roll -- Rainy Fight in Georgia -- Charge it, MBNA will match flag donations -- Counseling service helps vets facing home foreclosures -- Dateline: Capitol Hill -- Analysis: Now is time to reverse Taiwan ouster from UN -- Legion press group unveils 1994 awards -- N.Y. reps to Boys Nation hail from the same Legion Post -- Restrictions to VA medical care must be eased, Thiesen tells OMB-designate -- Civilian flight crews, nurses now eligible for VA benefits -- Vets of Philippines campaign eligible for awards -- Brown says OK to panel's plans to speed up appeals -- The Oregon Trail: The 1995 membership year gets rolling at the Membership Workshop -- National Adjutants Newsline: First convention delegates meet challenges -- Minneapolis: Preview of the 1994 American Legion National Convention -- Charting a course: Numerous activates will keep Legionnaires going non-stop during 76th National Convention -- Diamond Jubilee items highlight exhibits -- Batter up! Legionnaires to visit a different Hall of Fame -- Auxiliary and SAL meetings bring complete American Legion family to Minneapolis for conventions -- Twin Cities -- Travelers to Minneapolis will find access easy by air, rail or wheels -- Forums allow Legion to educate on flag protection, POW-MIA affairs -- There's no place like home away from home for conventioneers -- Buick hits Grand Slam for Legion Baseball -- Bands, color guards provide pageantry necessary for visibility -- Mall of America offers mega-challenge for the professional shopper -- Bluecappers give gift of life in Minneapolis -- Celebration of Legion history will highlight halftime at Big Ten tilt -- Obstacles overcome for success at convention -- Paradise Founds: "Flag-waving" judge helped forge future for American Legion -- Philanthropist honored for gifts to public education; Good Guy named for 1994