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[[red underline]] been working up an attitude of dissatisfaction [[/red underline]] and protest. and I am convinced now that [[red underline]] Sutherlands [[/red underline]] reproaches of "lies" etc. are not only an exaggeration but an [[red underline]] unwarranted accusation. [[/red underline]] He seems not to be fully posted on all our previous work and that of Vaygouny.
Oct 2. Called up [[red underline]] Porter [[/red underline]] told him would see him. Met him and [[red underline]] Geary [[/red underline]] at office of [[symbol of circle topped by cross in left margin with note]] 2 hours R.BP. Co. [[/symbol and note in left margin]]Royal [[red underline]] Baking Powder Co. [[/red underline]] and made to them a detailed report of yesterdays conference and posted them fully on the situation. Took lunch with them, then went to General Bakelite Co. office (Charge 2 hours to Royal). Then went to chemists club talked to [[red underline]] Leaman of Cutler Hammer Co., Zinsser [[/red underline]] came in with Carhardt. then went
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to University Club. [[red underline]] War news mostly head lines, very little [[/red underline]] change in situation. All claim progress. Went to Century Opera co. to hear Traviata and have [[red underline]] some other thoughts than this [[/red underline]] horrible war. Left after third act [[red underline]] cannot feel interested in such silly subjects. [[/red underline]] Home about midnight. reading and rereading war news in the evening papers.
Oct 3. Home all day. Nice mild weather
Everything seems so peaceful but the newspapers remind us of that [[red underline]] fearful tragedy going on in militaristic Europe. [[/red underline]]
Afternoon went to [[red underline]] DeMuth's [[/red underline]] house to talk about situation of transparent material
Told him we [[red underline]] cannot change statu-quo [[/red underline]] when there are so many undecided new factors. Matter would be simple enough [[red underline]] if we were only [[/red underline]] treating with him. 
[[vertical note in left margin]] Demuth now wants monopoly which he declined formerly
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But if he ceased to be responsible