Folders 451-460: 5 April 1945-10 April 1945

Containers:

5, 6

Scope and content:

Reads that Russia will not renew its treaty with Japan and that Japan’s cabinet has fallen. Makes a visit to Richmond, but returns early; reads a story in the paper about German slave workers brought to Germany from conquered countries. Hears that the Nazi’s have one of Stalin’s sons as a hostage. Has to do laundry because of an inspection the next day; talks with a few sailors who are up before the Captain the next day for speeding off the base, and being away without leave. Two members of the office skip the inspection because they were supposedly out until three a.m. driving people back to Richmond and Hampton, but they in fact never made their second trip and merely slept in. Hears a story of how every sailor who goes out to sea is given a hammock, but they are only used for covering the bed and sheets to prevent them from getting dirty. Reads a story about a Rabbi who traveled through all of the war zones and did not hear of any racial or religious prejudice. Sends Esther an article about segregation in the camp theater. Talks about how, even with all his talking, it is hard to change the prejudices of people. Has another discussion with the men in the office about the segregation of the theater.

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