Miss America contestants face tough training and diverse origins
In Atlantic City a Vermont contestant and a Texas favorite illustrate the pageant’s mix of backgrounds and pressures. Lisa Volkert, Miss Vermont, has little preparation and questions winning while Sandi Miller, Miss Texas, embodies a professional, high‑stakes program with a $13,000 wardrobe and expert coaching.
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Texas beauty pageant program drives Miss America hopes
For some it is a thrill for others a job. Texas has produced three Miss Americas, Phyllis George in 1971 and Shirley Cothran in 1975, ranking fifth in all-time finishers. Miss Miller projects a win with a $20,000 scholarship and over $50,000 in appearances, saying training makes her a better product.
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Paper Chase TV review—Sharbutt hails new CBS drama
AP critic Jay Sharbutt says Paper Chase, debuting September 19 on CBS, is a literate, well acted remake of the 1972 film. John Houseman returns as Professor Kingsfield guiding James Stephens as Hart, in a sharp formal drama about law school life and the cruelty of the first day.
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