Folders 641-650: 24 September 1945-28 September 1945, 7, 5
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Goes and visits a small Jewish deli in Newport News with Lew; visits the Navy Yard and explores Newport News some. Talks about coming back to Pittsburgh for October 3 through the 9th. Sees a film about Woodrow Wilson. Hears that the War Department wants 20 lawyers who speak German to go there for the War Guilt trials, but Recht does not wish to apply; fills up a box with towels, long underwear, jello, chocolate, and other things to send to Esther. Hears that they are going to reduce the amount of points needed to get out of the Navy to 40 on November 1, at which point Recht will have 40.5, however, the Navy has been slow at processing these men; might cancel next week’s leave for a longer 10 day leave later. Continues research on insurance companies. Is considering flying home instead of taking the bus. Recht’s department has been busy the past few days, partially because of the scheduling to bring in sailors from Williamsburg to watch the Camp play football against Little Creek; complains that the Navy does not recognize the fact that there are men of college training who would like some more intellectual magazines in the library. Hears about a clothing drive for war-ravages countries and suggests discharged men donate old uniforms. Gets information from the Children’s Bureau, sends some along to Esther and gives the rest to the library.
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