July 12, 1943
Last few days have had some excitement. Last evening we, Pvt. Cronnell from Bks 7, Group I escaped from the farm. We proceeded to a… Read More »July 12, 1943
1943
July 12, 1943
Premier Tojo paid a surprise visit to the Philippines a second time. He came from Thailand and Singapore (now Syonan) where more serious matters called… Read More »July 12, 1943
July 12, 1943
Villamor gave WSK orders to send us no information except naval movements, and to relay our stuff south. Result we know nothing about changes in… Read More »July 12, 1943
Monday, July 12, 1943
Two men, father and son were brought in today from Southern Luzon, they’ve apparently been out all this time. They look sort of bewildered.
Saturday, July 10, 1943
No paper today, some say it was held at the gate because of the news. One copy came in contained something about expected naval engagements… Read More »Saturday, July 10, 1943
July 8, 1943
The so-called guerrillas in this pacified region of Luzon are growing in number and militancy. They have formed a semi-secret organization which, in addition to… Read More »July 8, 1943
Thursday, July 8, 1943
Calhoun can’t get over Santo Tomás spending ₱475 for “pottie” washing equipment, does seem ridiculous when we can’t get lumber to patch hole in floor… Read More »Thursday, July 8, 1943
7 July 1943
[Describing the UST Education Building:] The corridor benches … are mostly occupied by old men, holding forth on the latest gossip… [in the foyer] clouds… Read More »7 July 1943
Wednesday, July 7, 1943
I’m practically recovered from my gastronomic disturbance following the holiday debauch. I hope I can keep up to my present program Monitor, Safety and Order,… Read More »Wednesday, July 7, 1943