July 9, 1942
Returning to this diary today with a heavy heart, for I must now face the possibility of being delayed for three more months until the… Read More »July 9, 1942
1942
July 8, 1942
Mr. Toyama, a very nice, educated Japanese, employee of Mitsui, will teach the family Japanese, twice a week in the evenings. My son Vic refused… Read More »July 8, 1942
July 8, 1942
Jerry fried out some pork and he gave me some of the crisp remains. It tasted so good and I was so hungry for it… Read More »July 8, 1942
July 8, 1942
We are tired of waiting for the permission to open classes, or to put it better, we are getting desperate following up our request. We… Read More »July 8, 1942
July 5, 1942
During the past week, a good number of Filipino prisoners of war were released by the Japanese Army. According to reports, those released are the… Read More »July 5, 1942
July 4, 1942
A walk thru the length of the wards, each holding about eighty cadaverous animals that once were men, is one of the most desperate, heartrending sights… Read More »July 4, 1942
July 4, 1942
No parades, no celebrations—in public. Cozy little parties, drinks, dancing, singing—in private. The Filipinos have learned to celebrate on July 4th. More trouble from Mr.… Read More »July 4, 1942
July 4, 1942
Talking about commercial firms, at the start of the war all big American, British and Chinese establishments were sealed immediately by the military police and… Read More »July 4, 1942
4 July 1942
Weaver’s party.