Monday, January 22 (1945)

Was supposed to be picked up by car at 9:00. At 9:30, no car. Phoned plant at 10:00. They promised car. At 11:30, no car. Phoned Roberts. Seems first car broke down. Promised another. It got in about 12:30. Stopped in with Hardin at the Andrew Johnson. He had his wife with him and there was not room for all. Got out to plant about 2 PM and was processed and processed, mugged, finger printed, social security numbered etc etc etc. Finally got over to see Roberts for a minute. All prelims now fixed except physical. Late getting back to town (after 7:30) got my supper picked up my reservation, telegraphed ? and read detective stories. Down to depot about 10:30. Train however nearly an hour late. Saw one hospital train going south.