Thelma and Lowell's Diary: Nov. 2, 1943
Thelma goes to the doctor; federal government orders miners back to work
Lowell wrote today a five-word sentence that portends a big change in their lives: “Thelma went to the doctor.” His expense list includes $5.67 for medicine, equivalent to more than $100 today. Stay tuned!
The ongoing labor troubles in the mining industry rose to a fever pitch when President Roosevelt ordered the federal takeover of all the country’s mines to end strikes that were greatly reducing production. Paid subscribers can read on. Click below to upgrade.
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