The Good War You Remembered Studs Terkel Oral History
Anniversaries recalling World War II evoke mixed memories of homefront and front lines. Studs Terkel, 83, compiled oral histories in The Good War revealing honors and humiliations, from Iowa farmers to munitions workers, as communities confront lingering wounds.
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Studs Terkel
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After Pearl Harbor The Good War Reflections Of War Time
A neighbor recalls wartime zeal tempered by personal loss and fear. A farmer fears paying with his son’s life, a girl recalls doll play ended after Pearl Harbor, and veterans speak of fear joy and unity. Lucille S. deView notes aging in a weekly column for The Orange County Register.
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Pumping iron helps bones in older women study finds
A year long program of 40 minute weight training twice weekly improved bone density in leg and back bones, increased muscle strength by 35 percent to 76 percent, boosted balance by 14 percent, and raised overall activity in 39 postmenopausal women aged 50 to 70. The study led by Miriam Nelson at Tufts notes benefits beyond density and suggests home based exercises may also work.
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Reuse plastic bags before recycling them
Dear Heloise offers practical tips on reusing plastic grocery bags for shopping and sacking, noting they can last several trips before holes require recycling. A second tip advises labeling all keys by placing them on a copying machine, creating an up to date inventory for heirs and estate administration.
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Pollocksville woman marks 102nd birthday with family
Marandee F. Jones of Pollocksville formerly of Trenton celebrated her 102nd birthday Sunday at her daughter Louise Willie's home. She recalled one room schoolhouse days around a pot belly stove. She did not graduate high school but learned to read and write. Jones was born May 8, 1893.
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Bird Club Meeting Reports Forest Stewardship Talk
The Lower Neuse Bird Club will meet at 7 30 p m May 16 in First Presbyterian Church Session House. Speaker Kelly Davis wildlife management consultant will discuss forest stewardship plans wildlife inventories and habitat analysis focusing on Mattamus.
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Lower Neuse
First Presbyterian Church
Kelly Davis
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