If the small piece of text that you want at many places is static, I would recommend a JSP include. However, if the text is from database/Flat file/XML, I would recommend using a custom tag. From the example you've provided, it appears as though you are trying to list products and their price.
This can be easily accomplished in a custom tag.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.