Daily Archives: May 3, 2014

‘Going My Way’ premieres in New York City 70 years ago today (May 3 1944)

1940s, Movies 1940s


Video: 'Going My Way' (trailer)

(Wednesday, May 3, 1944) — Going My Way, a musical comedy-drama film about a young priest who revitalizes a failing parish and brings new life to the elder priest, premiered tonight at the Paramount in New York City.

Directed by Leo McCarey, the film starred Bing Crosby, Barry Fitzgerald and Risë Stevens.

All meat but beef steaks and beef roasts ration-free 70 years today (May 3 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'World War II Food Rationing: "Prices Unlimited" 1944 Office of War Information 11min'

(Wednesday, May 3, 1944; during World War II) — U.S. wartime rationing of most grades of meats ended today. However, rationing returned by year’s end.