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In French woods, rivals take aim at senator's WWI research

by Mark Scolforo
| March 23, 2021 12:06 AM

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The World War I exploits of Sgt. Alvin C. York netted Gary Cooper a best actor Academy Award and Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano a degree, a book deal — and academic backlash.

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