Show american legion doings D aings the local post ot of the american legion Is supporting the president in his effort for economy in government expenditures lo 10 louis u Is A johnson national commander I 1 in a statement issued immediately after the senate approved the drastic economy bill cutting benefits to the veterans said this legislation Is brought with the gravest consequences to the disabled veteran but that he has faith in the dla crosslon cres slon sion fairness and justice with which the president will deal with this problem involving as it does in many instances the need for compassion and mercy the tha president needs the support ot of every loyal american and today I 1 am calling upon the legion posts and our one million members throughout our great organization to uphold the pledge that I 1 have made as the national commander of the american legion the legion will however demand that governmental economy shall be exercised in all other departments especially lit in congress itself we do not believe the members of congress should receive fifteen cents a mile traveling expenses when three cents per mile will cover the cost 1 ot of transportation we do not bellegie the ex service man Is the only alllan in the play nor do we believe as the sergeant at arms ot or the senale benale stated that all the members ot of congress would accept a bribe the local post Is planning a series of social events to take place in the next few months the first one will be a dancing party on wednesday march to which every legionnaire Is expected to I 1 invite as many of his friends as he wishes it Is believed this activity will mitigate the hardships the depression and the bank moratoriums as which the community has been compelled to endure by keeping up community morale the public service activities tor for the balance ot of the year will be flag day memorial day when we remember our heroic dead and independence day when we celebrate the signing of the declaration ot of independence |