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...fainting oarsman, provides the film's most exciting moment. The photography by Renoir, done almost over-zealously in the French style of realism, finds most of the 17th century poor either consumptive or deformed. This grimness underscores the need for a saint, but an occasional glimpse of healthier and happier peasants might have brightened the realism of a vividly performed script...
...taxpayers have a clear idea where their money goes, and some would be happier for not knowing. A Texas farmer whose income jumped into six figures after oil was discovered on his land, recently visited Washington to find out "how my money is spent." He toured various offices in the vast bureaucracy, finally dropped in to see T. Coleman Andrews, Commissioner of Internal Revenue. After some talk, he asked how much Andrews collects in taxes every year. About $70 billion, said Andrews. The Texan, impressed, made a philosophic observation: "Well, Mr. Commissioner, ain't it a damn good thing...
...Falun, Sweden last week, Finns and Russians met on a happier battleground than they had during the winter war of 1939-40. The two nations, along with 18 others, met for the Federation International de Ski (F.I.S.) world championships in the "Nordic" division,† i-e., jumping and cross-country races, where winning premiums are paid for stamina, endurance and style. The Russians, competing in their first F.I.S. championships, sent a big delegation: 32 skiers, including eight women, plus 19 "leaders," most of whom seemed to prefer fireside comforts to watching the Russian team in action...
...play out his Rome-burning scenario, Beeson promised to resign outright from the company and to renounce its contributions to his pension (adding up to $4,424). Said he: "My wife and I are glad to make that sacrifice if it would make the men on the Democratic side happier...
Finley commended the University's decision. "There couldn't have been a happier choice," said Finley. "I expect the best possible year for Eliot with such a wonderful man in charge...