National Legion Officer Speaks at Yellowstone Post Meeting
National vice commander Lewis K. Gough of Pasacena California addressed the Yellowstone post Tuesday night. He urged expanded Legion Americanism efforts and vigilance against communism, citing the Korean War stance and unity to defend freedom. He praised the post and Montana Department for their records.
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Lewis K. Gough
Pasadena
California
American Legion
Yellowstoie Post
Pasacena
Calif
Legion
America
Legifon
Milich
Americac
Gough
Red China
Yellowstone Post
Montana
Loyal Legionnaires Honored for 33 Years of Service
Past commanders and long time members of the American Legion were feted at a Tuesday night meeting. The program streamlined the officer installation and gave special recognition to veterans with 33 years of continuous membership, naming numerous members by name.
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Legion
Bryan A. Barickman
Thomas H. Burke
George F. Carlson
L. Ray Carroll
Henry A. Chapple
Earl Vv. Cline
Meredith J. Davies
Storey E. Felt
Robert &. Hill
Glen L. Hoochin
Lincoln Judlins
Galm J. Knoll
Arthur F. Lamey
Alfred TH. McCrum
Mitchell Nocurt A. Nadler
Henry W. Queen
L. H. Ratelaff
Chester EH. Shore
O. By Silvey
J. R. Solverd
Roy R. Stewart
Peter Yeger
New Post Officers Installed at American Legion Ceremony
A. Macmillan was installed as commander of Yellow Stone Post No. 4 in a Tuesday night ceremony. Other officers named include Ralph Woodley as immediate past commander, Howard D. Fells as finance officer, Cecel Miss as chaplain, and Guy L. Pap as sergeant at arms, with State Adjutant Herb Helena conducting the installation.
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A. Macmillan
Yellowstone Post No. 4
American Logién Jb Oa
American Legion
Hutchens
A. Dingie
Howard D. Fells
I Webb
A Fey Bien
Miss Cecel
Histor
Guy L. Pap
Sargeant
Herb Xrb Helena
Woodley
Howard Hanson
Macmillan
W. Hanson
Noted Marine Officer Talks Freely at Legion Meeting
Brig. Gen. Lawson H. M. Samerson of the Atlantic Fleet marine air wing visited Yellowstone post Thursday night. He spoke off the record urging citizens to participate in government and vote, noting election apathy. Walter Bethard urged unity and vigilance to preserve freedoms during troubled times.
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Lawson H. M. Samersom
Atlantic Fleet Marine Air Wing
Montansa
Yellowstone
Walter
Pinky Bethard
Bult
Post numbers rise at Yellowstone membership tally
On Tuesday Yellowstone post reported 1576 members, down from 1667 a year earlier. A three day clinic in New York was organized by a National Commander Erle Cooke led American Legion committee to tackle growing care issues.
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Yellowstone Post
New York
American Legion
Erle Cooke, Sr
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Big Unit Battle Looms Over Universal Military Training
National Commander Erie Cocke says the fight over universal military training continues after a six month campaign by The American Legion. Congress will decide the core issue as a National Security Training Commission is created and reports within four months of confirmation.
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Washington, D.C
Erie
Senate
Ure
American Legion
Mo Mivans
Cocke
Congress
Iag
America Legion
Nacional Security Training Commission
Shin
UMT Drive History and Legislative Path Described
The piece traces The American Legion push for Universal Military Tyranny from 2019 driven by conventions in Los Angeles and earlier fact-finding in 1945. It notes congressional actions and a shift to privileged legislation bypassing committees, with testimony by Legion representatives and ongoing public debate sparked by local coverage in Billings Herald.
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Armed Services
Senate
House
American Legion
Cocke
Los Angeles
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