Fri. Feb. 27/42
The Funk girls and Gertrude came over yesterday for a meal of hot cakes with us. I am getting a kind of reputation, but do… Read More »Fri. Feb. 27/42
The Funk girls and Gertrude came over yesterday for a meal of hot cakes with us. I am getting a kind of reputation, but do… Read More »Fri. Feb. 27/42
I still marvel at what food craving does to individuals. The strangest acquaintances—not really friendships—spring up. One who gets gifts or purchases attracts one or… Read More »February 27, 1942
Corregidor Went to one of the coast batteries. Men were cleaning their guns. The officer in charge said the Japs would not try a frontal… Read More »February 27, 1942
Flew a couple hours in evening. Recon to Subic Bay and Lingayen Gulf, not bad and I feel a lot better about the whole thing.… Read More »February 27, 1942
Spent morning and afternoon in the same place. At 5 p.m. we left for Isabela where we arrived at about 7 p.m. We were met… Read More »February 26, 1942 — Thursday
Purchasing campaign in the provinces is meeting with great difficulties. Not all mayors are cooperating. Some are aloof, haughty. Others are looking for personal gain.… Read More »February 26, 1942
Corregidor Malinta Had a nice luncheon with Mr. Roxas, Romulo, Razon, Baby Vargas, and Manny de Leon. We “swiped” some of the chickens in… Read More »February 26, 1942
There are many thoughtful acts here—stronger arms doing the personal washing for older or weaker people; sharing of food packages with those who get none.… Read More »February 26, 1942
Usual thing around camp today. Every one wants candy mighty bad, also liquor, but not near as much as candy. Enlisted men have no cigarettes.… Read More »February 26, 1942