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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1949

Page

13

Serials and Serials: World An and Sergeant York at Local Theaters

A mixed note reviews World An poetics picture by Robert Keane and a reissue of Sergeant York. The first is a semi documentary featuring Richard Basehart as a genius criminal pursued through Los Angeles sewers. the second touts Gary Cooper’s 1941 Oscar winning portrayal with nostalgic hillbilly hero charm and sentimental touches.

Robert Keane Red Werker John Clegine Crane Wilbur Paramount Theater Vis Morgan Richard Basehart Brennan Scott Bracy Roy Roberts Mark Los Angeles Warner Brothers Jesse L. Lasky B Wallis Howard Hawks Adem Pinkel Harry Howard Koch John Huston Alvin York State Theater York Cary Cooper Cana Joan Leslie Comer Walter Brennan Margaret Wreeberry Sergeant York Gary Cooper Cooper

No Average Boy Says Growth Comes in Many Forms

A condensed Reader's Digest excerpt argues there is no single correct weight height or grade for any age noting wide variation in adolescence. It cites Dr J Roswell Gallagher and discusses parental worry about differences while offering guidance for supporting individual development.

J. Roswell Gallagher Atlantic Monthly

Sergeant York film review notes morality in wartime

Perkins praises the film about Alvin York for entertainment value while noting the real man’s conversion and war valor. The piece highlights York’s conscientious objector stance, his World War I exploits, and the medal honors, contrasted with the movie’s dramatic portrayal and profit use. It lists showtimes for Paramount and local theaters overlapping the review.

York Kaintuck Walter Brennan Argonne Forest Marshal Foche General Pershing Broadway

Benson and Kroeger Tie Then Split by Coin Toss

In Vinita Terrace, C. A. Benson and Arthur Kroeger each received 55 votes for the board of trustees. Benson won the election after a coin toss determined the tie, with pennies used to decide the result.

ST. Louts C. A. Benson Arthur Kroeger Board of Trustees Vinita Terrace Benson

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