OCR Text |
Show not In any manner bearing upon the controversy between the tramway company com-pany and its employees." That this decision was adhered to Is indicated In editorial comment by Denver Den-ver newspapers which complimented the veterans on their usefulness. "The American Legion made It perfectly clear that It was out for the purpose of maintaining law and order," said one paper, while another asserted that "Denver owes hlra (the Legion man) an everlasting debt of gratitude."- A number of persons were killed and injured In riots during the strike. LEGION MEN ON STRIKE DUTY Ex-Service Boys Aided in Maintaining Order in Recent Disturbance at . Denver, Colo. American Legion men have again played a part in maintaining law and order during a gtrike, without taking part, In the controversy. During the disturbance In Denver which accompanied accom-panied the tramway walkout, Legionnaires Legion-naires extended their assistance in directing traffic, patrolling the residence resi-dence - district nnd doing general guard" duty. In the course of this service one Legionnaire was atttacked by thugs and badly beaten. The Legionnaires were mobilized for duty Immediately following receipt of an appeal from Governor Shoup. A statement was issued declaring that the Legionnaires "will be used in no capacity except the maintenance of law and order in the community, and |