James Cart Notes America Dominates British Newsrooms
In a letter from Devon, England, Royal Air Force member James Cart describes how American culture floods British broadcasts. He recalls a BBC bulletin heavy with American music and dialogue, jokes about dogies and Wyoming, and perceptions of U.S. figures like Roosevelt, Chaplin and Ford, reflecting ongoing transatlantic curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cart
Royal Air Force
Devon
England
America
Liverpool
Sousa
Texas
Wyoming
Women’s Auxiliary Air Force
Orson Welles
H. G. Wells
Bombardier Billy Wells
Sumner Welles
Bombardier Billy
Baftaio Bill
Frontier
South Dakota
Missouri
Mr. Lemmon
Lemmon
Huron
Penn
Pennsylvania
Emperor of Constantine
Constantinople
Lenin
Leningrad
Pollock
Royal Artillery
Last Stop at Lands End and the Call of America
A traveler describes Cornwall's ragged beauty through tin mine scars and wild moors. He recalls Wesley's opposition, Methodist strongholds, and the desolate coast facing the Atlantic where lands end and America beckon. The narrator signs off wishing the reader well from England to America.
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Dazmary Pool
Arthur
Excalipur
Cornwall
John Wesley
Zion
Egypt
Lands End
England
America
Cheerio
Jim
Looking Backwards Into Huron's News
Twenty five years ago the Misses Fleming hosted 13 guests at Tom Fleming's home in a pink white luncheon honoring Miss Margaret Reynolds and Miss Well Moriarity. Former friend Raymond H Conner married Juanita McCord in Los Angeles. Mrs A Giard hosted 38 guests for whist and crafts at the Prison Club. Alice Fugilsang and Mabel Thomas surprised Miss Alice Fugilsang and Mabel Thomas at Garber home. Ten years ago Gen Howe from Deadwood visits. Pi Beta Phi sisters Waibel Rachel attend. Mrs James Oldfield arrives from Liberia to visit. Miriam Oviatt celebrates tenth birthday. Barbara Rayburn marks third birthday. Margaret Jamison visit spurs bridge party. prizes to J A Johnson and T F Carroll.
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Mary
Elizabeth Fleming
Tom Fleming
Margaret Reynolds
Jack Whitney
Miss Well Moriarity
Raymond H. Conner
Juanita McC
Gertrude Meyers
BE. L. Glidden
Giard
Ruth
Garber
Alice Fugilsang
Mabel Thomas
Gen. Howe
Deadwood
Goodwin
Mildred Waibel
Jean Rachel
Miss Howe
Waibel
Rachel
University of South Dakota
James Oldfield
Liberia
Africa
Huron
Los Angeles
H. C. Shelter
Lucille Sanderson
RE. D. Cottingham
Pierre
S.C. “Oviatt
Miriam
Barbara Rayburn
Dale Thorn
Margaret ‘Jamison
Chicago
Woonsocket
J. A. Johnson
T. F. Carrolt
Gann Valley Youth Reported Missing After Pearl Harbor
In Gann Valley February 24 a special report notes John Henrich and his wife report their son Jiro Henrich missing following the Pearl Harbor incident. The family status and search efforts are described as ongoing.
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Gann
Valley
John ¢Henrich
Gann Valley
Jiromy
Pearl’ Harbor
Ote
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Ody
U. S
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Charles Kingsley
Dartmoor
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Jamaica Inn
Inland. Press
John Potter
Rock Island
Argus
Toland Daily Prean Association
Northwest Finance Co
B. A. Kiser
Mgx
Phono
N. W. Sec. Bank Bldg
Verins
Sanfo
BIG Mac
Fabrica
Ian
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