May 15, 1943
Shoreham Hotel. Dr. Trepp tells me that Quezon is in very much better condition; that his blood pressure is down to 160–about right for his… Read More »May 15, 1943
May 1943
May 15, 1943
The first group of internees left to prepare the new accommodations in Los Baños. This contingent was composed of 800 men of military age, who… Read More »May 15, 1943
Friday, May 14, 1943
Last night was the final at Santo Tomás –Both [Charmian and I] quite upset… It has been very pleasant with Charmian for all these months…… Read More »Friday, May 14, 1943
May 12, 1943
At last, Minister Aoki came—and left. What he said and did: the usual speeches, the routinary inspections, the gatherings of captive audiences. But there is… Read More »May 12, 1943
May 11, Tuesday, 1943
Opening ceremonies. Father and Mother came. Uniforms distributed. Forms to be sent to Japan, filled out.
May 10, Monday, 1943
Results of the examinations were made known and in the afternoon at 3:00 p.m., I entered the camp. Our hair was cut (German-style).
May 10, 1943
The High Command announced that the enemy nationals detained at the UST Compound would be transferred to Los Baños at the fringe of Laguna de… Read More »May 10, 1943
May 8, 1943
General Tojo left as he came, by plane and without previous notice. He flew yesterday to Formosa, the central airstrip of the Manila-Fukuoka-Tokyo line. He… Read More »May 8, 1943
May 7, 1943
Jerry is still chuckling over an episode in the shop. He was sharpening his small knife on the small whetstone when he was sudden confronted… Read More »May 7, 1943