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March 2, 2014
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Mar. 2, 1944: Academy Awards ceremony held: Best picture of 1943—Casablanca; best actor—Paul Lukas in Watch on the Rhine; best actress—Jennifer Jones in Song of Bernadette; best director—Michael Curtiz for Casablanca.
March 1, 2014
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Mar. 1, 1944: Pfizer opens first commercial plant for large-scale production of penicillin by submerged-culture method, in Brooklyn. In the US, toothpaste buyers no longer have to turn in old tubes to buy new (required since 4 April 1942 due to tin shortage).
February 28, 2014
Today in World War II History - Leap Year Bonus!
US Army troops landing at Los Negros, 29 February 1944(US Army Center of Military History)70 Years Ago—Feb. 29, 1944: US Army lands on Los Negros in Admiralty Islands.
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 28, 1944: The Gestapo raids the home of Corrie ten Boom in Haarlem, the Netherlands, and arrests 30 family members & friends, but 6 Jews in hiding are not discovered. All but Corrie, Betsie, and their father Casper are released. Casper died 10 days later, and Betsie died in Ravensbrück on December 16, 1944. Corrie ten Boom survived the war and wrote her moving account, The Hiding Place.
February 27, 2014
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 27, 1944: US issues plastic tokens to make change for ration stamps—blue for processed foods, red for meats and fats.
February 26, 2014
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 26, 1944: Japanese retreat from Sinzweya, Burma, ending “Battle of the Admin Box,” as British troops relieve trapped Indian troops.
February 25, 2014
Today in World War II History
Strike photo of Regensburg after raid by US 8th and 15th Air Forces
(US Air Force photo)70 Years Ago—Feb. 25, 1944: First time US Eighth Air Force (based in England) and US Fifteenth Air Force (based in Italy) bomb the same target—Regensburg, Germany.
February 24, 2014
Today in World War II History
Merrill's Marauders in Burma(US Army Center of Military History)70 Years Ago—Feb. 24, 1944: Merrill’s Marauders (US commandos) enter Burma to start raids in Hukawng Valley.
Book Beat - Love's Sweet Beginning
Cassie Haddon has reached adulthood without any useful skills. Raised to be a lady, she has plenty of refined, cultured skills - but nothing that can support her and her newly widowed mother, now impoverished. Arriving in Noble Springs, Missouri, Cassie takes a job in Jacob West's restaurant, determined to be useful.Jacob's kindness is appreciated by Cassie - but not by her mother, who is convinced that Jacob and his business are beneath her daughter's level. And Jacob has secrets from his past he'd prefer to keep hidden from the people of Noble Springs - and from his lovely new kitchen help.
I adored Ann Shorey's new novel, Love's Sweet Beginning . It was a joy to watch Cassie grow as she learns to make her way in the world and to stand up to her overbearing mother, all with gentle determination. Jacob is an intriguing hero, secretive about his past, guarded with his heart, but strong and generous. With romance and humor, Ann Shorey tells a tale you won't want to miss. Love's Sweet Beginning is the third book in the Sisters of the Heart series, but it stands alone. However, you'll also enjoy the first two novels, Where Wildflowers Bloom and When the Heart Heals!
February 23, 2014
Today in World War II History
Maj. Gen. Lucian Truscott70 Years Ago—Feb. 23, 1944: Maj. Gen. Lucian Truscott assumes command of US VI Corps at Anzio. First US Army blood bank in Mediterranean Theater opens at Naples medical center.
