July 1, 1942
I had thought of touching on this theme several times, but for lack of data, I had to delay doing so. We knew a few… Read More »July 1, 1942
1942
June 30, 1942
Lifted my telephone, overheard a conversation: “Don’t you recognize me?” “Who… who are you?” “Guess.” “I can’t imagine. If you don’t tell me who you… Read More »June 30, 1942
June 30,1942
Per my request, Mrs. Cristina M. Cuenca, Malolos Women’s Club President, asked Bulacan Gov. Rustia to find out from the Japanese Adm. if the Malolos… Read More »June 30,1942
June 30, 1942
Nakamura seemed sorry to go, for he has watched over our trials and tried to straighten out some of the tangled months. We could search… Read More »June 30, 1942
29 June 1942
Buried fifty-two today. Three majors died this month. Camp is gloomy morgue. Dead men lie on streets until noon; Rutherford can’t find enough strong men… Read More »29 June 1942
June 28, 1942
Tears. Tears of joy. Mothers embracing sons as they walked out of the prison camp in O’Donnell. It was the most touching sight ever seen… Read More »June 28, 1942
June 27, 1942
Phooey on my luck, I have a honey of a case of dengue and believe it’s high time to make out my last will and… Read More »June 27, 1942
June 26, 1942
Guerillas have answered the Japanese warning. They posted bills all over downtown Manila exhorting the Japanese to surrender to them.
June 26, 1942
Rumor now says that Nakamura [the camp commandant] is being promoted to Tarlac Prison Camp, where our Army is located. He is gratified but still… Read More »June 26, 1942