Even back in the early 60's - Hurricane relief to Corpus Christi - the Salvation Army provided a LOT of help to those people - while the Red Cross had their 'coffee and donuts'.
Long history of corruption and sanctimony in the Red Cross - pretty worthless organization, imo.

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