Folders 221-230: 30 June 1944-4 July 1944

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3, 3

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Includes a pay stub for Recht to the amount of $119. Calls a show of local talent a display of “hill-billy music;” talks about the nomination of Dewey and Bricker for the Republicans; discusses where the Jews will go after the war, with a possibility being Argentina. Talks more about Dewey and Bricker, and how, even though he has been back only 9 days, it seems much longer. The rumor is that Lt. Crockett is to be transferred out of Camp Peary because of his run-in with a Chief that has better connections; Capt. Ware, the commander of the camp, is fed up with the anti-Seabee sentiment among the regular navy officers on the base; talks about a Supreme Court case about 13 “negro” Seabees being declared unfit. 3 “negro”es have been assigned to the repair unit at Peary. Continues to speculate about the end of the war, talking with his friend Luiz; talks about the difference between Seabees and general service classifications. Takes care of one of his friends who has had more trouble than he adjusting to the service. He is completing his semi-annual report on himself; there is more speculation of Crockett being transferred. Sees the movie “Bathing Beauty,” with Esther Williams. Talks about the substantial gains in the army with regards to race, in comparison to how strict the military is.

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