The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-05-16
IMPORTANT PLANS
 CONCLUDED LAST
 NIGHT BY LEGION

| Juneau Post No. 4, The American Legion dispatched considerable inn
 portant business and made ready
 plans for several events of the near future.
 A report was given concerning | the weekend Camporee at Duck Greek in which several Boy Scout 1 troops of the Gastineau Council participated John Tanaka, chair man of the Legion's scouting com- ] mittee further stated that a Court of Honor will be held during, the summer camping program at the Eagle River camp.
 Second Vice Commander Vern- on Harris gave report detailing arrangements for the 1850 Mem orial Day services to be conducted Tuesday, May 30. In this event The American Legion will be work ing as co-sponsor with Taku Post 5559 Veterans of Foreign Wars. This national holiday will be fea- tured by special services in rhe Elk's Hall, after which services will be held at the water front, and the parade of the day will lead to Evergreen Cemetery, where appro- priate grave -side services will be conducted. Full details of the event will be reported as final ar engagements are perfected. Action was taken toward extend- ing best wishes and full coopera- tion with local officials of the V. F. w., in connection with the forthcoming convention of that or ganization to be held soon in Ju- neau.
 Turning to the Department Con- vention of The American Legion later in the summer, the general convention committee chairman, Chester Zenger made a fully de- tailed report and named several ub-committees to carry out plans for numerous phases of the gather ing.
 Armed Forces Day
 Of immediate interest was the report of Armed Forces Day, made by Legionnaire Joseph D. Alexand- CT. As Adjutant General of Alas ka, It. Col. Alexander has been designated by It. General N. F. Twining of the Alaska Command of the Military Establishment, to organize, coordinate, and direct armed forces day celebration in Juneau.
 A comprehensive review of in tended events was given by the Colonel, who revealed that the pub lie will be privileged to observe some dramatic demonstrations of Americas military defense measures on land, sea, and in the air.
 The Juneau City Band under direction of Joseph Shofner will participate and elements of the parade will assemble at the sub port at 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning, and there will be par ade through the streets of Juneau, with dignitaries on the reviewing stand in front of the federal build ing.
 Following the parade there will be an interlude of free time for the visiting service men, after which demonstrations will be given with use of live ammunition, and an opportunity extended for the public to see some of the latest weapons used by the armed forces.
 It is expected that jet planes and other aircraft will participate, and also that one of the ships of the United States Navy will be at the Army dock, and opened for visits by the public.
 Following the meeting those pre5- ent saw the sound picture, "82nd Airborne DiviSion," a documentary film of World War II which is be- ing shown to various organizations as a prelude to Armed Forces Day observances.
 Plans were outlined by the Am ericanism Committee dealing with the American Legion School Award, scheduled for Tuesday forenoon in the Juneau High School gymnas- ium in connection with the annual "J" Day.
 Refreshments were served during the picture showing interval, and