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Leftovers in New York spark debate and nostalgia
An AP report reflects on the cultural meaning of leftovers in America from the Great Depression to today. It cites kitchen memories, Julia Child quotes, and how families and households repurpose excess food. The piece notes societal shifts toward planned consumption and modern packaging while recalling wartime rationing and common dishes like hash and turkey remnants. A brief notice at the end mentions a Sears television ad schedule being delayed.
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