Stories tagged with "World War II"

John Updike, prize-winning writer, dead at age 76 by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- For readers and writers of a certain generation, it's hard to imagine that they will have to grow old, or at least older, without John Updike."He's... – Jan 27, 2009 at 1:45 PM in Entertainment

Eastside's Hart Bakery rises to the challenge of keeping up with the times by indystar

Staying relevant is vital as family-run Hart Bakery evolves and changes what it offers to customers, says the owner To remain a fixture in the baking business requires a lot of... – Jan 24, 2009 at 2:07 AM in Communities

Defiance most recent comment by joe.shearer

I concur with JohnScott. The thing I love most... – Jan 20, 2009 at 10:46 AM

Tom Cruise 'always wanted to kill Hitler' by The Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Tom Cruise says playing an anti-Hitler plotter in his latest movie "Valkyrie" fulfilled a childhood fantasy.In real life, the American actor... – Jan 19, 2009 at 11:17 AM in Entertainment

Why wait? DC parties early for the inauguration by The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Forget the sold-out balls and A-list soirees: Ordinary Americans transformed Washington's streets into one giant pre-party Monday stretching from the... – Jan 18, 2009 at 11:45 PM in Entertainment

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet W.D. Snodgrass dies by The Associated Press

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- W.D. Snodgrass, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who had a nearly 40-year teaching career, died at his upstate New York home after a four-month battle... – Jan 14, 2009 at 1:33 PM in Entertainment

French actor Samy Naceri charged in Paris stabbing by The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) -- French actor Samy Naceri, who starred in the World War II film "Days of Glory," was jailed Sunday after being charged with stabbing his ex-girlfriend's... – Jan 11, 2009 at 7:46 PM in Entertainment

A pregnant pause by Shari Rudavsky

Poor economy puts plans to have children on hold Alicia and Craig Relford had a carefully thought-out family plan.The Zionsville couple would wait four years between pregnancies.... – Jan 11, 2009 at 2:07 AM in Communities

Bringing WWII history to life by Bill Mccleery

A re-enactment of a major World War II battle drew more than 100 spectators to Fort Harrison State Park on Saturday.The crowd braved chilly temperatures and a misty mix of rain and... – Jan 11, 2009 at 2:07 AM in Communities

Indianapolis spared ice, snow most recent comment by JohnScott

Thank you for telling me it’s not snowing.... – Jan 10, 2009 at 11:24 AM

Couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary by indystar

John and Delilah Lewis celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a Nov. 30 open house at the Cicero Christian Church Family Life Center.John Lewis and Delilah Keith were... – Jan 03, 2009 at 2:20 AM in Communities

Austrian author Johannes Mario Simmel dies at 84 by The Associated Press

ZUG, Switzerland (AP) -- Austrian-born author Johannes Mario Simmel, whose books are said to have sold more than 70 million copies worldwide, died in the Swiss town where... – Jan 02, 2009 at 3:16 PM in Entertainment

Hillary Waugh, prolific mystery writer, dies at 88 by The Associated Press

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Novelist Hillary Waugh, whose prolific career introduced generations of mystery readers to small-town intrigue and police techniques rooted in real... – Dec 29, 2008 at 9:07 AM in Entertainment

The power of emptiness by Abe Aamidor

Joanna Wos is haunted by World War II, but it’s her own fault.She just won’t let it go.Wos, 57, is the daughter of Polish Catholic survivors of both the German... – Dec 29, 2008 at 2:09 AM in Living

Home & Garden calendar by indystar

Conservatory Crossing: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive. Poinsettias and a model train display presented by the Indiana... – Dec 27, 2008 at 2:09 AM in Living

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Kudos for using the word ‘shenanigans’... – Dec 29, 2008 at 10:25 AM

Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter dies at 78 by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) -- British Nobel laureate Harold Pinter - who produced some of his generation's most influential dramas and later became a staunch critic of the U.S.-led war... – Dec 25, 2008 at 9:33 AM in Entertainment

Nazi themes dominate holiday cinema season by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- 'Tis the season to gather, be grateful for what we have and share what we can. But for cinephiles, it's awards season, and that means dreary fare -... – Dec 24, 2008 at 11:18 AM in Entertainment

Greek's Pizzeria will trade you pizza for stock shares by Daniel Lee

Your unwanted stock could still be worth some dough -- pizza dough, that is.Andy Goth, owner of four Greek's Pizzeria locations in Indiana, is soliciting offers from customers... – Dec 23, 2008 at 2:08 AM in Business

40 years later, veteran gets Purple Heart by indystar

Merrillville -- A former soldier who was almost left for dead in Vietnam after one of his comrades dug a shovel into a land mine has received a Purple Heart 40 years after the... – Dec 22, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Communities