3/25 After great provocations against the Soviet Union on the question of Iran it now appears the former had started the evacuation of Iran on schedule March 2. During the last few weeks there have been wild reports of a Red Army march on Iran, Irak [sic] and Turkey. Sylvia reads a letter or book by reciting things that happened recently in a sing song fashion. Today she drew a Bean [?] Mountain, a bear and a goat standing on its head on the blackboard. The U.N.O. Security Council opens its second session, this time at Hunter College a stone's throw from out threshold, at 230PM today. Represented are the five permanent members - U.S. USSR Great Britain France and China and six members elected for a term of one or two years - Brazil, Mexico, Holland, Egypt Poland Australia. UNRAA is debating the problem of the million displaced persons in the occupied zones of Germany many of whom are fascists.
Apparently "Irak" is an older spelling of "Iraq". Although it looks like "Bean" Mountain, it might be "Bear" Mountain, in the Catskills. Hunter College was only a few blocks from our apartment.
3/26 The first session of the U.N.O. was composed of pure formalities and adjourned till today. Sec'y Gen'l of the Council is Trygve Lie of Norway, Chairman Dr. Quo Tai-chi. Representing U.S. is Stettinius, England - Sir A. Cadogan, USSR - A A Gromyko Brazil - P L Velloso Australia -W R Hodgson, Egypt - Mahmoud Hassan Pasha, France - H. Bonnet, Mexico - F. C. Najera, Netherlands - Van Kleffens, Poland - Dr. O. Lange. Sylvia puts on a deep guttural voice these days once in a while. She has a habit of punching Lillian or me lately. Yesterday she threatened to shoot and "kill" Lillian. When admonished that Mommy couldn't buy her any ice cream in that case, she said she would take all the shoots and bombs out of her to remedy that. Today she gagged on her green peas again disrupting her lunch. It is said Mikhailovitch has been captured March 13 guarded by just a few followers. We still recognize the Baltic Embassies. Prestes has assailed the ban on strikes in Brazil. Peron's election in Argentina has been conceded. The result is inexplicable under apparently free election. The Assembly has killed the Brees Bill to bar coalition candidates in the state. The Spanish Gov't in exile has been broadened to include a Communist and other representatives. Vincent Youmans is dead.
I usually check the spelling of names by searching, so I searched "Vincent Youmans", and sources say he actually died April 5; premature report someplace, or precognition?
3/27 Alekhine and Tai Li, Chinese secret police head died, the latter in a plane crash. At the Council session, Gromyko stated that since the U.S.S.R. and Iran had negotiated according to a "Council" resolution and come to an evacuation agreement, there was no need for taking up the Iranian question. He said he would not take part in any discussions until April 10 when more information will be available. A committee of three will break the deadlock on three motions before the body 1. postponement to April 10 2. Iranian Ambassador Hussein Ala present his case immediately 3. Iranian Premier Ghavam submit his government's views. U.A.W. dues will be raised from $1. to $1.50. We are still shielding collaborators and inciting violence against peasants in the Philippines. Britain has reestablished the Ruhr Steel trusts in Germany, with Hugenberg a spiritual mentor. At the UNRAA sessions the USSR's requisitioning of Austrian land for its occupation army is under heavy fire.
3/28 Oklahoma Aggies defeated No. Carolina 43-40 to win the Nat'l basketball championships. Took haircut. Gromyko walked out of the UNO session when the delegates voted to hear Iranian Ambassador Ala. Poland was the only Soviet supporter. Lillian has knitted Sylvia a beautiful pink and blue sweater which everyone is praising so much. Walter Reuther has defeated R J Thomas for the UAW presidency 4540-4290. Lt. W G Redin Soviet Naval officer has been arrested here on espionage charges. The entire staff of "stars and stripes" has resigned over censorship. Mama came over for lunch after visiting her doctor. Afterwards Lillian went over to Sadie's for supper with the kids. 15000 attended the Hope vs. Hate rally at the Garden where the Black Book of Terror prepared by Jews all over the world was read. Rabbi Wise, A E Kahn, Magistrate Kross and Saul Mills spoke. O'Dwyer spoke briefly and Einstein sent a message.
I remember the sweater, because we have a great picture of her in it; I'll have to find it.
3/29 Eugene is very sensitive about his failings. He refuses to admit matters where he was at fault and is ready to burst into tears when we bring something of the sort up. The taxpayers suit against Quill for negligence of duty was thrown out of court for lack of jurisdiction. R J Thomas has been elected V.P. in the UAW over Mel Bishop 4472-3916. Addes is again Sec'y Treas. by unanimity. Int'l Atom control has been recommended by the State Dep't with our retention of the secret. We are suppressing Korean trade unionism and labor. The army is probing its caste system. The "House" has voted to cite for contempt of the Rankin Comm; Dr Barsky of the J.A.F.R.C.
3/30 THIS IS EUGENE VICTOR EDELSTEIN. I AM SIX YEARS OLD AND IN 1A. This is a song Eugene learned in 1A. "Where is Thumbkin, Where is Thumbkin? Here I am, Here I am. How are you this morning, How are you this morning? Very well I thank you, Very well I thank you. Run away, run away. (Done with motions). Mike was over last night. He's out of a job. Also had some difficulty with the Union which was none of his fault. Leonard has defeated Livingston for the 2nd V.P. 4309-4267 in the UAW giving another setback to Reuther. The Council has set April 3 as the deadline for information from the USSR and Iran on their dispute. Gromyko was absent. Gov.Tuck of Va. has drafted 3500 AFL workers into the state militia to prevent a power strike. Lillan and the kids went to Isabel's birthday party.
See the scanned-in page; this was my first writing in the diary. As I typed the song, I was singing it.
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