Thursday, Jan. 8, 1942
After conferring with Overseer Ybiernas and Mr. Baltazar about the repair of the [illegible]-Marbel road, left for Malaybalay with Major Tiongson; Engrs. Morrow, Buensuceso, Aquino… Read More »Thursday, Jan. 8, 1942
1942
January 8th, 1942
We’re still tied to the dock. Mr Williams, the Red Cross man, says he’s trying to get a call through to Darwin in Australia, to… Read More »January 8th, 1942
Jan 8/42
Work is progressing rapidly in the clearing of underbrush for wards and building desks, benchs, mess halls, etc., out of bamboo, The natives can build… Read More »Jan 8/42
Thursday, January 8, 1942
Still trying to get Navy to run the blockade (by submarine) into MacArthur with some antiaircraft ammunition. Admiral King has issued orders, but I’m still… Read More »Thursday, January 8, 1942
8 Jan. ’42
Several visits and inspections by the Japanese. The best of one committee was a Doctor of Lieut.Comdr. rank of the Japanese Navy, who better understands… Read More »8 Jan. ’42
January 8, 1942
It seems to be more than just registration. Everyone, practically, has been put in Santo Tomas, a huge university with acres of garden space. Nothing… Read More »January 8, 1942
January 8th 1942
No air. USAFFE says “BIG PUSH IN MAKING.” Our lines at north end of Bataan peninsula. No water in which to bathe or laundry. I… Read More »January 8th 1942
Wednesday, January 7, 1942
The telephone seldom rings, for ail of our friends have been interned. All day long yesterday not a car passed, except for the policeman. What… Read More »Wednesday, January 7, 1942
January 7, 1942
A beautiful sunrise this morning. This is one of the most magnificent settings imaginable, from a scenic point of view. Islands, mountains, sea, tropical foliage—one… Read More »January 7, 1942