November 17, 1944
Sirens sounded twice today, first at about 11 a.m. indicating “stand-by” and then at 12 noon giving “All-Clear” signal. Saw no planes except three Jap… Read More »November 17, 1944
Sirens sounded twice today, first at about 11 a.m. indicating “stand-by” and then at 12 noon giving “All-Clear” signal. Saw no planes except three Jap… Read More »November 17, 1944
Manilans are excited, morale has soared and there are bright smiles on the faces of everyone you meet on the streets. All day yesterday from… Read More »November 14, 1944
Typhoon is over, the sun is up again and the sky has brightened to a clear blue. The bird that perches on the tree near… Read More »November 12, 1944
Just woke up from my siesta because the rain was entering the window. It looks like a strong typhoon. The Weather Bureau now under Japanese… Read More »November 9, 1944
Saw some of the Jap troops that arrived recently. They looked haggard, unkempt, underfed. Their shoes were made of black cloth and some were dragging… Read More »November 7, 1944
More bombings yesterday at 12, 2 and 4. Then early this morning at 4 and at 8:30 the Pier area was strafed and bombed. There… Read More »November 6, 1944
Dr. Shaffer came in looking very young and cheerful. He asked how we all were and said, beaming, “Well, it won’t be much longer! If… Read More »October 26, 1944
Disembarked and went ashore to Tacloban. In front of the Capitol of the province, General MacArthur read the proclamation declaring null and void all laws… Read More »October 23, 1944 – Monday
It’s five days since I’ve last written because I’ve been too excited. So many happy things have taken place which you’ve probably heard. They’ve been… Read More »October 23, 1944