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FEATURE REVIEWS Story Synopsis; Exploltips; Adiines for Newspaper and Programs
THE STORY:
"Revolt at Fort Laramie" (UA)
U. S. cavalrymen defending Fort Laramie, Wyo., against
Red Cloud's warring Sioux are dangerously divided Into
Yankee and Rebel factions by outbreak of the Civil War.
Major John Dehner, a Virginian and fort commander, plots
with several non-cons and men to take over the fort. Before
they can act, President Lincoln orders that all troops wlthj of
southern sympathies be allowed to return home. Dehner 'allv
turns over command to Captain Gregg Palmer, the Yankee
who is in love with Dehner's niece, and leads about 25
group at a creek bend near the fort. Captain Palmer leads
the Yankee cavalrymen to rescue of the Rebels. Under
Major Dehner, the Yankee-Rebel forces make a final successful
stand against Red Cloud, but the major is killed.
EXPLOITIPS:
Encourage Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and woodcraft groups
to build models of Fort Laramie, with passes for the best
models, which will be displayed in store windows . . . Offer
guest tickets to all kids bringing in an Indian head penny.
CATCHLINES:
Rebels, Yankees and Sioux Clash in a Whirlwind of Fighting
Fury . . . Within Fort Laramie, Rebels Plotted Against
Yankees and Yankees Against Rebels—While Outside Lurked
Scalp-Hunting Sioux!