Homer Sings for Grogan as World Turns Heavy
Homer consoles Grogan who clings to work as aging telegrapher Grogan chides head office and muses on life while Homer bookends the moment with a song. The story hints at a sick boy with no money and a looming moral dilemma about good and bad in humanity.
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Grogan
Homer
Gregan
Wildwood
Vale
Spangler
Diana Steed
Corbetts
Mr. Spangler
Santa Claus
God
Messenger Boy Homer in Ithaca's Quiet Strife
In Ithaca California Homer becomes a telegraph office messenger under Tom Spangler. A grieving mother learns of her son Juan Do Sandoval’s death as Homer helps deliver sorrowful telegrams and faces a night of duty and duty’s toll. His mentor Grogan spirals into drunkenness as the day’s events weigh on them both.
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Matthew
Ulysses
Homer
Marcus
Katey
Tom Spangler
Mr. Spangler
Spangler
First Presbyterian
Willie Grogan
Willie
Grogan
Corbetts
Washington, D.C
Rose Sandoval
G. Street
Department of War
Juan Do
Bo Sandoval
Manila
Juan Domingo
Chancellor of the Exchequer Hurries Through Cafeteria
A London correspondent notes the Chancellor of the British Exchequer rushing through the House of Commons cafeteria. The hurried official, described as a plump older gentleman, handles small change in a busy moment while the writer and overseas trooper comment on his habit of dealing with billions.
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London
Ottawa Journal
House of Commons
M.p.'s
Mr. Pickwick
Dominion
Fit Sgt Calver Inspires at De Havilland Toronto
Wer Hero Grandview Manitoba honors Fit Sgt George Calver wounded in a Cologne raid. Despite losing both legs he addressed thousands at De Havilland Toronto July 15, praising workers and vowing to return to combat. The Mosquito bomber program underscores Western wartime effort and resilience.
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Grandview
Manitoba
George Calver
W. A. Bishop
Cologne
de Havilland
Halifax
Sgt. Calver
Christie St. Hospital
George
Axis
Sgt. Culver
Treasury predicts daily war costs rise to 265 million
The treasury estimates wartime outlays will average about 90 million dollars daily for three years and are now expected to total 265 million dollars per day for the fiscal year beginning July 1, signaling a substantial expansion of wartime expenditures.
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United States War
Treasury Department
United States
Canada
Picture Butte
Alta
United Nations
Respect and resilience amid wartime labor shortages in Toronto
In Germany a Toronto restaurant chain faces staff shortages with president Harry R. Hinman personally bussing tables and washing dishes. A British former prisoner notes growing British respect in Germany since North Africa victories. a Berlin patrol questioned a British woman for not wearing the yellow star, she explained and was saluted.
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Toronto
Harry R. Hinman
Germany
North Africa
Berlin
Leprosy Relief Chief Reports Over Two Million Lepers
Sir William Peel, chairman of the executive committee, told the annual meeting of the British Empire Leprosy Relief Association that there are still more than 2,000,000 lepers within the British Empire.
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British Empire
William Peel
British Empire Leprosy Relief Association
Soldiers Write Song for Churchill in Palestine
British soldiers in Palestine compose a song Cheerio Mr Churchill and dedicate it to Prime Minister Churchill. Music by Corporal R W J Bollen and words by Sergeant H E Neal sent by airgraph to the BBC Palestine service.
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Palestine
Churchill
BBC
Cheerio
Airgraph
Cpl. R. W. J. Bollen
H. E. Neal
Mr. Churchill
B.b.c’s
Palestine Service
Toasted Meat Loaf Recipe Tip
A simple method to reuse leftovers by forming a bread loaf into a case. Remove crusts and hollow a center, fill with crumbled bread mixed with leftover meat and vegetables plus gravy or tomato sauce, bake until crisp and browned, then serve with additional sauce.
New Rubber Source Found in Gold Coast Region
A promising rubber bearing area has been discovered in an undeveloped country in the Gold Coast. The find was reported from Algiers and could mark a significant untapped resource for rubber production.
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Gold Coast
Algiers
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Matthew Macauley
Metro- Goldwyn- Mayer
Beatrice Cammer
Geo. Culver
Air Marshal
Bishop
Amsterdam
Wilsons
THE
Comedy
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
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