April 17, 1944 (Monday)
Our judo lessons are getting more interesting. This p.m. we had actual wrestling practice. Philippine Mission Arrives. This p.m. Speaker Aquino, Minister [Antonio] de las… Read More »April 17, 1944 (Monday)
April 1944
April 16, 1944 (Sunday)
Mass, confession and communion at St. Sofia’s Chapel. With Ambassador Sawada and Family. At 5:00 p.m., with Quiambao, we visited this family. We met Mr.… Read More »April 16, 1944 (Sunday)
April 15, 1944
The Japanese are now making air raid shelters and fox holes in the event of an air raid. The Filipino mayor of Iloilo City gave… Read More »April 15, 1944
April 15, 1944
The Japanese propaganda reaches up to ridiculous extremes. There was a photo in the papers showing half a dozen eminent old Chinese in a pose… Read More »April 15, 1944
April 15, 1944 (Saturday)
During our judo class this p.m. we just listened to a long, dry and very tiring lecture by our instructor Samura-san on the “Spirit of… Read More »April 15, 1944 (Saturday)
Apr. 14, 1944
Special Section on Bill, Gene, and Jim in jail. Bill was strung up by his thumbs four times in four hours. They tied his hands behind… Read More »Apr. 14, 1944
4-14-44
Movies were presented by the Japanese at 1930 this date. One antimated [animated] cartoon and the feature picture entitled “Vivacious Lady”, starring James Stewart and… Read More »4-14-44
April 14, 1944 (Friday)
New Instructor. Mr. Yamaki, from the Daitoasho [Greater East Asia Ministry] gave us his first lecture this morning on “Government.” Visited Kanda Church alone after… Read More »April 14, 1944 (Friday)
4-12-44
A member of the Japanese Army Air detail was confined in the brig by the Japanese upon the recommendation of the Senior Medical Officer for… Read More »4-12-44