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October 22, 1946
Dear Ed:
Yours of the ninth just now came to my desk. I ara sorry
it was so long getting around, and I am also sorry you
took the trouble to send me the Jewish report although
it was an interesting one.
That situation is insoluble in my opinion. I have spent
a year and a month trying to get some concrete action on
it. Not only are the British highly successful in muddl-
ing the situation as completely as it could possibly be
muddled, but the Jews themselves are making it almost
impossible to do anything for them. They seem to have
the same attitude toward the "under dog" when they are on
top as they have been treated as "under dogs" themselves.
I suppose that is human fraility.
I can remember right here at home when big business was
on top and labor was the "under dog", Now conditions
are reversed and I can't see any difference in the treat-
ment on either side. The only fellow who suffers is the
innocent bystander who tries to help.
I am going to spend the rest of my time here at this
place working for the best interest of the whole country
and let the chips fall where they may.
I hope Mrs. Pauley is well and that you are enjoying life.
Things will be much easier to get along with here in
Washington when this November fifth election is over.
Sincerely yours,
MARRY S. TRUMAN
Honorable Edwin W. Pauley
756 South Broadway
Los Angeles 14, California
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