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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Here is the News
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WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Here is the News
The Caption is Here is the News, and this is yours truly reading it. With radio being the most direct source of News, the broadcasts were avidly listened to. News readers announced Here is the News and this is XXXX reading it. One of the most well known voices was that of Alvar Lidell. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1943
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1943 Amusing Announced Bamforth Broadcasts Caption Direct Here Innocence Innocent Kids Letter Light Hearted Listened News Pillar Posting Radio Readers Smart Source Sweet Tempest Voices With Alvar Douglas
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Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of World War II, news was a precious commodity, and the radio was the most direct and immediate source to deliver it. With a cheerful and reassuring tone, news readers would begin their broadcasts with the iconic phrase "Here is the News, and this is [name] reading it." One of the most recognizable voices belonged to Alvar Lidell, whose soothing tones brought comfort and information to millions of listeners during the war years. This delightful WW2-era comic postcard captures the essence of wartime humor, with a caricature of a young girl intently listening to the radio, her smart coat pulled close against the chill, as she reads along with the news. The red pillar box in the foreground, a symbol of the postal service, adds a touch of nostalgia and innocence to the scene. The children in the background, playing and laughing, remind us that even in the midst of adversity, there was still room for joy and lightheartedness. Published by Bamforth, this charming postcard was the work of renowned artist Douglas Tempest, whose talent for capturing the essence of everyday life during the war years continues to delight collectors and historians alike. Circa 1943, this postcard is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the most challenging of times.
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