The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-08
LEGION OBSERvEs GOOD MEIGHB0R
 DAY DECEMBER '
CoI. Alexander Gives Main Speeeh-W. w. Smith,
 Chairman

Remembrance of the lessons 0 Pearl Halbor, rather than a "cele bration" of December T, was tn l goal of last nights Americanisn program presented by Juneau Pos No. 4, The American Legion, il the Grade School Auditorium.
 Good Neignbor Day" was choser as tine program theme by the Post 1 Ameiioanism committee of which Walter w Smith is chairman, witt It. Col. Joseph D. Alexander as the featured speaker.
 Think Clearly After expanding his title, Let's Be Good Neighbors," Gel. Alexander ! asked, How can we-all of us gcod neighhors make OUR con- tribution?"
 In answer, he suggested, " to think clearly to evaluate the issues, to coms ID with our own answers To avoid complacen- cy, smugness and the let George do it attitude"
 The speaker had cited the num- erous cases in American history of nationai generosity, including present aid to European recovery.
 He led up 10 the importance of strong national defense as the only sure way to keep peace" Act Firmly
 Said the officer in charge of Ma tional Guard affairs in Alaska: American devotion to freedom is the greatest obstacle in the path os ruthless totalitarian government.
 If we continue to act firmly fairly and with resolute purpose by virtue of adequate strength, the contagion of the good-neighbcr spirit will spread; the odds will continue to be on the United States and peace. throughout the years to come"
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 Col. Alexander cited Juneau, and all Alaska as a splendid example of the amalgamation of races and nationalities-"Ju is even more of melting pot than New York!'
 Let us not forget or ignore the lessons of December T, 1941."
 Fittingly. hmericanism Chairman Smith previously had traced the origin and ideals of the Legion's Amefieanism program; it's many fac cts, it's national aims sand the rrsud participation of Juneau Post.
 Two Pastors
 Pastors of two faiths participat- ed the Rev. Willis R. Booth giv- ing the invocation and the Rev. Henry Leo Sweeney, the benedic- tion
 Tn effective display, the colors were advanced with the flag bear CTS and guards crossing in file at the front of the auditorium.
 Edward L. Keithahn of the Amer icanism committee lead the pledge to the flag, ard C. J. Ehrendreich, also of the committee, delivered the preamble to the constitution of The American Legion.
 Acknowledgements
 Chairman Smith, who presided, gave special acknowledgements to Joseph M. Shofner, city school Station KINY and Juneau before introducing the American Legion dignitaries.
 These were Homer G. Nordling, Commander, and c. E. Porter, Ad- jutant, Department of Alaska, and Chester zenger, Post Commander.
 Juneau Band
 Housing music was provided by Joseph M. Shofner, and by Mrs. Mildred Lister, vocalist, accom- panied by Mrs. Ruth Popejoy.
 The band played American Ex- "DeMolay Commandery," and The American Patror' dur ing the program. As Walter w. Smith, who plays baritone horn in the band, was presiding for the program, his score was played by Hank Loren zen, Salvation Army Adjutant.
 Muted Taps Retirement of the colors, as inn Dressive as the opening diplay, was followed by the clear, muted trumpet tones of Taps, then the k snedicti0ns and commemoration of December T, seven years later, closed with the bands playing of i The National Emblem
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