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California American Legion Ends 38th Convention
The California American Legion closed its 38th annual convention in Fresno after electing Leo W. Crawford of Redwood City as state commander and approving a mass of resolutions. Crawford, a disabled World War II Navy veteran, was chosen by 3,418 of 3,826 voting delegates, with Walter Aufderheide succeeding Joseph M. Farber and Marvin Kellman of Pasadena as top officers. The gathering authorized over 110 resolutions covering cooperation with teachers associations, foreign relations, and internal affairs. Sacramento was chosen for the 1958 convention with Long Beach reaffirmed for 1957. next year’s meeting runs June 27–30. The Legion plans bids for 1959 and 1960 from several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresnop
California
Tobisco
Walter Aufderheide
Joseph M. Farber
Fresno
Marvin Kellman
Asadena
Chester Sam Francisco
Paul Rogers
Mickey Stalter
Tulelake
Monterey
American Legion
Department
Sacramento
Long Beach
Legion
Hollywood
San Diego
San Bernardino
San Jose
San Francisco
Malcolm Champlin