| Show LEGION M MEN ON STRIKE DUTY Ex Ex Aided In Boys Maintaining Order in Recent Disturbance at Denver Colo Amer American can Legion men have again played a part in maintaining law and order during g a strike without taking part In the controversy During the disturbance It Denver which accompanied accompanied pt n ed edthe the tramway walkout Legionnaire Legionnaires Legion Legion- s extended their assistance In directing traffic patrolling the residence residence resi resi- dence district and doing general guard duty In the course of this service one Legionnaire was by thugs and badly beaten The Legionnaires were mobilized for duty immediately following receipt of tf an appeal from Governor Shoup A statement was issued declaring that the Legionnaires will be used la do no capacity except the maintenance of law lawand and order In the he community and not In any manner bearing upon the the tramway company semi com sem- pang pany and Its employees i That Tha t this decision wa was adhered to Is Indicated in editorial comment by Denver Denver Den Den- ver newspapers which complimented the veterans on their usefulness The American Legion made It perfectly cIe cleUr r that It was out for the purpose o ot of maintaining maln law and order said one joe paper while another asserted that Denver owes him the Legion maIl man an nn everlasting debt of gratitude i A number of persons were killed d aidI aid aud I Injured In riots during the strike |
