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August 1, 2017
Today in World War II History—Aug. 1, 1942
75 Years Ago—Aug. 1, 1942: Japanese set up “independent” puppet government in Burma.
American Federation of Musicians begins yearlong strike against recording industry.
Permanente Hospital opens in Oakland, CA for employees of Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond.
July 31, 2017
Book Beat – Free to Lean by Jocelyn Green
Perhaps you’ve done one of these things…
Agreed to do something you’re not good at just to please others.
Taken on a hobby or activity you hate because your friends are doing it.
Felt empty and unfulfilled because you’re not doing what you’re meant to do.
In Free to Lean: Making Peace with Your Lopsided Life, Jocelyn Green states that this can happen from misunderstanding the concept of balance. We think a balanced life means doing all things and well. This leads to stress and a lack of purpose and meaning in our lives.
What if we gave up trying to be “balanced” and leaned into our God-given purposes, focusing our time and energy on what He created us to do?
This book spoke to me. Not only did it beautifully summarize the kinds of lessons I learned the hard way in my younger years (disclaimer: some of my stories are quoted), but this book took those lessons deeper. Watching whose standards we keep. Giving ourselves grace when we feel to meet those standards. And most of all, leaning on God so we know our purpose and have peace with the decisions we make – even when they displease others.
Jocelyn Green’s writing is both open and friendly, yet deep and convicting. I strongly recommend this book to any woman who feels she doesn’t measure up. Who feels empty and unfulfilled. Who feels tugged in a thousand directions. So…that would be all of us, huh? Enjoy the leaning.
Today in World War II History—July 31, 1942
Patch of the US Fifth Air Force, WWII
75 Years Ago—July 31, 1942: Germans cross River Don in the Ukraine.
US Fifth Air Force B-17s begin 7-day bombardment of Guadalcanal and Tulagi in preparation for US invasion.
Off Halifax, RCAF Hudson sinks U-754, the first U-boat sunk by Canadian aircraft.
July 30, 2017
Today in World War II History—July 30, 1942
75 Years Ago—July 30, 1942: First Battle of El Alamein ends when British Eighth Army goes to defensive in Egypt.
President Roosevelt signs legislation creating WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service).
Japanese invade Aru, Kei, Babar, and Tanimbar Islands in the Moluccas, Netherlands East Indies.
CBS Radio begins “Stage Door Canteen” program.
July 29, 2017
Today in World War II History—July 29, 1942
Kokoda Village and Airfield, 14 July 1942 (Australian War Memorial)
75 Years Ago—July 29, 1942: As Australians retreat, Japanese take Kokoda and its airfield in Papua New Guinea.
July 28, 2017
Today in World War II History—July 28, 1942
Clandestine poster of the ŻOB during German occupation of Poland. Text reads “All people are brothers; Yellow, brown, black, and white. Talk of peoples, colors, races; Is all a made-up story!” (public domain via Wikipedia)
75 Years Ago—July 28, 1942: Young Jews in Warsaw ghetto form Jewish Fighting Organization (ZOB).
Spike Jones and His City Slickers record anti-Nazi novelty song “Der Fuehrer’s Face.”
July 27, 2017
Today in World War II History—July 27, 1942
Capt. TI Gellibrand and Lt. JT Cook of the Australian 24th Infantry Brigade HQ, and Lt. ET Pearce near El Alamein, Egypt, 19 Jul 1942 (Australian War Memorial)
75 Years Ago—July 27, 1942: British press attack at El Alamein, but fail to make gains against Germans.
Australian Women’s Land Army formed for agricultural workers.
July 26, 2017
Today in World War II History—July 26, 1942
Gene Autry on the cover of the New York Sunday News magazine, 12 February 1942 (public domain via Wikipedia)
75 Years Ago—July 26, 1942: Maj. Gen. Millard Harmon takes command of US Army Forces in South Pacific Area.
In a live radio broadcast, Gene Autry, cowboy singer/actor, is inducted into the US Army Air Force; he will serve as a technical sergeant.
British begin rationing chocolate and sweets—2 ounces per week.
July 25, 2017
Today in World War II History—July 25, 1942
75 Years Ago—July 25, 1942: Allied Combined Chiefs of Staff agree to the invasion of North Africa in November 1942, code-named Operation Torch.
New song in Top Ten: “He Wears a Pair of Silver Wings.”
July 24, 2017
Today in World War II History—July 24, 1942
Soviet lieutenant (possibly A.G. Yeremenko of Soviet 4th Rifle Division), Voroshilovgrad region, Ukraine, 12 Jul 1942 (Russian International News Agency)
75 Years Ago—July 24, 1942: German Army Group A takes Rostov, Ukraine.
Robert Oppenheimer is selected to head atomic bomb research efforts.
