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Laura Davis letters to her husband Lloyd Davis, 1945
1945-08-12 Laura Davis to Lloyd Davis Page 3
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try to present the situation to some of the big-wig citizens here. I certainly did some plain and forceful speaking. If facts don't interest the public, and if no long run view can be taken, I'm not going to break my heart trying. I want stuff considered on its merits. I can make tactful remarks and say "yes sir" and "no sir" pleasantly, and I'm willing to, but in result then I expect a little thinking. If that can't be had, I've done my duty. The flaw in that logic and the thing that keeps me at it is that the kids won't be remembered if we give up. I think often of your mother's interest in children of the community, and I think if she were here helping me wait for you, she would think I should keep on jawing for any little good it might do. I went after ice and gas before I
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try to present the situation to some of the big-wig citizens here. I certainly did some plain and forceful speaking. If facts don't interest the public, and if no long run view can be taken, I'm not going to break my heart trying. I want stuff considered on its merits. I can make tactful remarks and say "yes sir" and "no sir" pleasantly, and I'm willing to, but in result then I expect a little thinking. If that can't be had, I've done my duty. The flaw in that logic and the thing that keeps me at it is that the kids won't be remembered if we give up. I think often of your mother's interest in children of the community, and I think if she were here helping me wait for you, she would think I should keep on jawing for any little good it might do. I went after ice and gas before I
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