Daughter of Destiny Chapter Six Night of theater politics
Devona enters a lavish Palm Springs party where Vara hosts a cast gathering with VIP guests like critic Paul Darnell. She confesses unease, finds solace with Dale, and dreams of a powerful future as a great love and destiny unfold.
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Devona
Vara
Palm Springs
Reba
Paul Darnell
Los Angeles
Paradise
Mr. Darnell
Wadne
Talbot
Darnell
Barnard
Tai
Brasher
Dale
iTo Ba
Devona's Evening Performance and Unexpected Reunion
Devona sings while a composed audience, including Dale, applauds warmly. Vara coldly confronts Dale about a project as Devona and Dale share a hopeful, fleeting moment before Vara ends the scene with a sharp call to talk about the Set.
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Devona
Dale
Louis Braille Inventor of the Braille System
Louis Braille, who became blind at age three, developed the tactile writing system that bears his name, transforming literacy for visually impaired people worldwide.
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Louis Braille
Parcels For Overseas Food Sends Tips From Captain Jones
Captain T. W. Jones of the 1st Canadian Division shares practical advice for sending overseas parcels. He recommends two five pound packages, sealed butter tins, cheese wrapped in foil, and adding items like chocolate, nuts, raisins, tea, coffee, cocoa, and sugar. Paragraphs note duty exceptions and current food shortages in England, with anecdotes about turnip juice for babies and onions becoming prized gifts.
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T. W. Jones
M.C.A. Auxiliary Services
England
Ministry of Supply
Dramatic Escape From French Somaliland Camp
Flying Officer K A Lawrence of Quebec and eight airmen escaped from a camp in French Somaliland. The group, including Sgt. W H Tomlin of Liverpool and Sgt. A B Houston of Glasgow, crossed barbed wire at Jibuti with water bottles, used Greek guides, and reached British Somaliland before being taken to Aden by patrol boat.
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K. A. Lawrence
Quebec
Royal Air Force
W. H. Tomlin
Liverpool
A. B. Houston
Glasgow
Lawrence
Tomlin
Houston
Dessie
Ethiopia
Jibuti
British Somaliland
Aden
Typhoon Pilot Awarded George Medal For Quick Action
Fit Lt. Philip G. Lucas received the George Medal after test flights on Britain's Typhoon fighter. The BBC cited his courage and presence of mind saving an aircraft during a test flight. The Typhoon is described as faster and better armored than existing RAF machines, with speeds well over 400 mph.
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Philip G. Lucas
Britain
British Broadcasting Corporation
Lucas
BBC
Walking Still Good Amid Tax Changes On Transit
The text notes a new 10 percent tax on railway tickets and a federal levy of three cents per gallon on gasoline, slightly over 10 percent including provincial tax. It adds that walking remains good and shoe prices have not increased.
War-era Aid Notes On Horses In Australian Service
Despite mechanization, horses and mules remain in Australian Imperial forces in the Middle East. Units of the Purple Cross services operate across Australia to provide first aid and care for these animals.
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Australian Imperial Forces
Middle East
Purple Cross
Australia
Some of Napoleon Letters Mistaken for Battle Maps
A London historian notes that several of Napoleon's letters were so illegible they resembled battlefield maps, prompting discussions on how manuscript quality affected historical interpretation and search for lost details.
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Napoleon
London
Gems of Thought Quotes on Character and Influence
A compilation of brief moral maxims from Taylor Star King Eddy and others. The excerpts reflect on how influence shapes character through actions, kindness, and choices, urging caution in company and self reflection. Notable lines compare character to fragrance and note the weight of a word or nod from the good.
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Plutarch
Australia to commandeer private cars for military use
Australian Army Minister Percy Claude Spender confirmed private motor vehicles will be commandeered for military needs. Fair prices will be paid for trucks and lorries used by troops at home or abroad. Supply Minister McBride announced a gasoline ration scale aimed to cut civilian consumption 33 percent below pre war levels, allowing private motorists 2,000 miles annually, mirroring Britain.
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Percy Claude Spender
Australia
British Broadcasting Corporation
McBride
Britain
Australian army minister cites Greek casualties under 3000
Australian Army Minister Percy Spender said total Australian casualties in Greece, including killed, prisoners and missing, were probably less than 3,000 out of a 16,000 man force. The estimate was based on despatches from Lt General Sir Thomas Blamey, commander of the Australian Imperial Force.
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Greece
Percy Spender
Thomas Blamey
Australian Imperial
Would Not Pay Ottawa warns salvage tin useless
Ottawa warns that collecting tin cans for war salvage has no value since no detinning plant exists in Canada and building one would not be profitable. Separation of tin from other metal is specialized, and Canada’s size requires several plants to keep transport costs reasonable.
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Ottawa
Canada
Foreign workers in German agriculture and industry
The official report cites over 2,000,000 foreigners employed in German agriculture mining and industry. Polish prisoners and civilians mainly work in agriculture while prisoners from the Niederlands France Britain Norway and Belgium plus other occupied-country civilians are mostly in mining and industry. About two thirds are in outdoor work though many are bakers butchers shoemakers and other indoor roles.
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Netherland
Distant Relative Maintains Distance Despite Wealth
A distant relative known for wealth keeps a strict personal distance, avoiding closer ties or visible involvement. Observers note his discretion and limited public appearances, with family members unsure about future intentions or support.
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Winnipeg
Ae Flae
Paul
Devons
Arn
Angel
French Somaliland
Dal
Gyproc
Éainbides
Ali Whara
Lumber & Builders’ Supply Declere
Maitland Se
Toronto
William Mackergo Taylor
Thomas Star King
Mary Baker Eddy
Elihu Burritt
Germany
Ed Val
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