Tuesday, February 10, 1942
Attended “Liaison Meeting”, State Dept., Under Secretary of State – Brazilian, Chile, Argentine questions – 10:00 A.M. Six weeks ago Gerow and I predicted to… Read More »Tuesday, February 10, 1942
1942
February 10, 1942
Looks bad for Singapore. The Japanese now have a foothold. I suspect Singapore is not such an impregnable base, after all. The Japanese are bombing… Read More »February 10, 1942
February 10, 1942
Have been quite busy today as increased volume of radio traffic with NEI and Australia keeps me busy. Actually have more work than I can… Read More »February 10, 1942
February 10, 1942
Japanese radio claims Singapore landing and taking Tengah Airport, also bombing Sumatra. This was almost eclipsed by the furor of four pies made in the… Read More »February 10, 1942
February 9, 1942 — Monday
The President is feeling better. His temperature is down. He had dinner in the house with his family. Planned to spend the night in the… Read More »February 9, 1942 — Monday
February 9, 1942
We’ve had intense heat the last few days, and the leaves of the fine acacia trees are beginning to turn brown and fall on the… Read More »February 9, 1942
February 9, 1942
Enemy attempted landing last night, no luck. A lot of them floating around in water today. Cleaned it up. Quiet day and night. The 21st… Read More »February 9, 1942
February 9th, Monday
Routine bombing as usual. About 1000 hours our 4 P-40’s returned from reconnaissance missions to land at Cabcaben Field. Almost at the same time they… Read More »February 9th, Monday
Feb. 9/42
Saw five of our planes (P-40’s) having a dog fight with five enemy planes today. The fight began just over the hospital, but gradually moved… Read More »Feb. 9/42