Thelma and Lowell's Diary: Dec. 27, 1943

When shortages are discussed, Americans pined for "the little things"

Lowell jotted down something about his work shift and the spending on rides (7 cents) and food (a dollar) today, but nothing else. I wonder if he and Thelma joined other Americans in missing the “little things” when it came to consumer goods? A government study resulted in a list of them.

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