American Legion Auxiliary Leader urges action on unemployment
Mrs. Williams outlines the auxiliary as a 12 year old, 7,500 unit, 400,000 member force serving veterans and nation. She cites battles against unemployment, calls for jobs for disabled veterans, continued hospital care, and widows and orphans support.
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Adequate Defense Backed by American Legion Auxiliary
A wartime speech urges strong national defense amid pacifist voices. The American Legion and its auxiliary champion adequate air service munitions and naval strength to deter aggression and promote peace through strength. The Fidac program is seen as key to international goodwill and lasting peace.
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Manilla Unit Wins Fidac Doll Exhibit Prize
The Fidac doll contest at the Iowa department convention features Manilla Unit No. 132 of the American Legion Auxiliary winning first prize with a boy doll in overalls and boots beside a corn bushel. Roy L. Chapek Unit No. 17 of Iowa City takes second with a doll as Portugal, and Des Moines Argonne Unit No. 60 places third with a Puritan doll.
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