The Human Comedy in Ithaca California
A young messenger Homer Grogan learns duty and empathy in a small town telegraph office. He aids a moneyless boy, comforts a grieving mother, and witnesses veteran telegrapher Mr. Grogan wrestle with aging and eroding purpose while contemplating life in a world of kindness and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
California
Matthew Macauley
Matthew
Ulysses
Homer
Marcus
Katey
Tom Spangler
Mr. Spangler
Spangler
First Presbyterian
Mrs. Sandoval
Juan Do
Grogan
the Wildwood
Vale
Soldiers in Palestine Dedicate Song to Churchill
British troops in Palestine send airgraph with music and lyrics for a thank you song to Prime Minister Churchill. The tune Cheerio Mr Churchill blends light verse and wartime morale words by HE Neal and Cole WJ Bollen. The BBC Palestine Service aired the piece as a token of respect from the lads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Churchill
BBC
Cheerio
Mr Church
Cole WJ Bollen
Set
HE Neal
Cheerio, Mr. Churchill
Lampedusa Implements Postwar Plan Under RAF Governor
On Lampedusa an Air Ministry program led by Wing Cmdr John D. Bisbee, a 6 year old RAF ace, aims to rebuild after invasion. Natives have begun erasing signs of the former Fascist regime as the island moves toward peace following Allied air bombardment and Axis defeat in North Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Order
Mediterranean
Lampedusa
Air Ministry
John D. Bisbee
RAF
Ace
Sicily
Axia
North
Africa
Bisdee
Mold Wales Renames Main Street to From the Cradle to the Grace
The Flintshire village of Mold Wales renames its main street to Cyrd T'Wredd Welsh for From the Cradle to the Grace. The route starts at a hospital and ends at a cemetery, with a dance hall and many features along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flintshire
Mold Wales
Cyrd T'Wredd
Chancellor of the Exchequer Hurries Through Cafeteria
A London correspondent recalls an afternoon at the House of Commons where the Chancellor, in a brisk hurry, orders a meat pie and a fish sandwich. The scene includes a plump gentleman matching Mr Pickwick, paying with half a crown, and remarks about his ease with billions.
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London
Ottawa Journal
House of Commons
Mr. Pickwick
Dominion
Toasted Meat Loaf Recipe From Leftovers
A loaf is hollowed to form a bread case. Leftover ground meat and vegetables are mixed with gravy or sauce, seasoned, and packed inside. The top slice is replaced, brushed with fat, and baked at 375F for about 35 minutes until crisp and browned, served with gravy or sauce.
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Wit Royal
ROYA
Chapte
Orld
Diana Steed
Corbetts
Santa Claus
God
Willie
Washington, DC
G. Street
Department of War
Juan Domingo Sandoval
Manila
Adeptes
Metro
Goldwyn-Mayer
Beatrice Cammer
Geee Eee
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Canada
Picture Butte
United
Alta
United Nations
Wilsons
TNA
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