Diaries: 1943 January 14-1943 May 26; 1943 May 27-1943 October 13; Loose material from diaries

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Third black-out book. From Jan.[January] 14 [1]943 until May 26. [1]943.

To Mr and Mrs. G. G. Walton Atlanta, Ind.[Indiana] U.S.A.

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Jan.[January] 14, [1]943, Thursday Something springlike is in the air today, though gray, cloudy and cold, but not so cold as it was the days before. I had an active day, preparing for my guests who are coming for tea this afternoon. Now everything is neat and clean, well aired and well heated. Having finished Saratoga Trunk, I am reading some short stories by Hemingway. Columbia is on the air, often fading entirely.

The situation in Italy – in consequence of the air raids – must be serious. Their radio stations close at 10 pm. Summer time! from Milan I hear that about compulsory evacuation of the flats, not only people but furniture too. Furniture is sent to some state-ware houses.

I have sent a Xmas card. To. Frau von Sebrowe, Helsinki, but it came back yesterday She is unknown on the address, I had from years before.

Jan.[January] 15. Friday I had tea with Tullia, Mrs Toperczes and Hanna. One can hardly believe that Mrs Toperczes was MP not so long before, I put some questions as to