Thelma and Lowell's Diary: Jan. 6, 1943

They work on their photo album; Sam Rayburn re-elected Speaker of the House

Jan 06, 2023

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It was a quiet day for our newlyweds. While Lowell was at work, Thelma did a little shopping, buying ink and paste, and spent the evening sticking pictures in their new photo album and listening to the radio.

The news of the day included further retreats by the Germans on the eastern front and the election of Texan Sam Rayburn as Speaker of the House. Th…

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