Apartment in Athens tells of a Greek family under Nazi rule
A family in Athens shelters a German captain while enduring hunger fear and broken loyalties. Nikolas Helianos slowly bonds with the officer as terror mounts and a harsh truth emerges that even mild criticism carries fatal consequence. The tale ends with a hard warning about trusting the conquerors and the cost of civilian collusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Wescott
Nikolas Helianos
Helianos
Mount Olympus
Alex
Leda
Apartment in Athens analysis of the German mind
A critical review argues that German behavior stealthily shifts from aggression to selective mercy and warns against trusting the enemy. The piece, praising Helianos’ insights as a warning against complacency, stresses that genuine peace requires gradual, persistent effort and vigilance.
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Helianos
Mr. Helianos
Miss Baldwin Weds Marine in Seattle Ceremony
Dorothy Baldwin wed Clarence R. Lanier of the Marines on February 24 in Seattle Washington where he is stationed. The bride, a Roosevelt High School graduate, works for Boeing in Seattle and they plan to live in Mississippi after May 1. The groom expects a medical discharge soon.
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W. L. Baldwin
Fifth Street NW
Dorothy
Clarence R. Lanier
Marines
Seattle
Wash
Lanier
Roosevelt High School
Boeing Aircraft
Mississippi
Helen M Henchal Weds Army Sergeant in Glendale California
Miss Helen Marie Henchal daughter of Mr and Mrs B V Henchal of Glendale formerly of Cedar Rapids married T Sgt John Kravitz of Shenandoah Pa Jan 24 at Holy Family Catholic church Glendale Rev Arthur Johnson officiated Bride wore green wool suit with orchid and prayer book Attendants included Bernice and William Sharplin and Robert Messner Reception held at parental home Kravitz stationed with infantry in Texas Mrs Kravitz will stay with family during husband’s service Service Circle MNhing’s Daughters met for luncheon at Mrs Myron Mason’s home Plan March 15 meeting Donated $5 to Red Cross Guests included Mrs R A Conn Mrs A E Schaff and Mrs C H Henninger
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B. V. Henchal
Glendale
Calif
Cedar Rapids
Helen Marie
John Kravitz
Shenandoah
Holy Family Catholic Church
Arthur Johnson
Bernice Sharplin
William Sharplin
Robert Messner
Set. Kravitz
Infantry
Texas
Mnhing
Myron Mason
Johnson Avenue
Red Cross
R A. Conn
A. E. Schaff
C. H. Henninger
Slacks a Luxury No More Says Rep Rees
Washington AP Rep. Rees Kas. argues War Production board rules wrongly classify women’s slacks as a luxury and curb their production. He says slacks are essential in wartime work like overalls for men, not a luxury.
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Washington
Rep. Rees
War Production Board
Articles Made by Boys at Schick in Local Show Window
An exhibit at 122 Second Street SE features official government photos from Schick General Hospital and articles made by Schick patients in occupational therapy. The pieces prove therapeutic, strengthening weakened muscles, with salvage materials gathered by Linn county Red Cross volunteers for therapy classes. The Arts and Skills Corps recruited 14 instructors to assist patients.
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Schick General Hospital
Schick
Armstrong Clothing Company
Second Street
Linn County Red Cross
Arts
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