January 20, 1945 — Saturday
Busy in office. Invited by Commander James Van Landt to luncheon in his L.S.T. in the bay. Delightful luncheon. Returned to office 2:30 p.m.
1945
January 19, 1945 — Friday
In Tacloban. A gray, rainy day. I was informed today that we have already had 28 inches of rain in January. My work was interrupted… Read More »January 19, 1945 — Friday
23rd day, Jan. 19, 1945
We wake up this morning in high spirits. We have a very nice breakfast—as a despedida. All of Col. Andrew’s officers eat the morning meal… Read More »23rd day, Jan. 19, 1945
Jan. 19, 1945
Many heavy explosions during night, heavy bombing in nearby provinces.
January 19, 1945
Same old morning meal. Soy bean soup for lunch and soy bean, camote stew for supper and again I feel satisfied. Plenty doing today. This… Read More »January 19, 1945
22nd day, Jan. 18, 1945
Warsaw has fallen! This is the principal feature of the broadcast this morning. Russia certainly knows how to time her punch to produce the desired… Read More »22nd day, Jan. 18, 1945
Jan. 17-18, 1945
Not much doing
January 18, 1945
Feeling lazy. Not much doing — just a few of our planes around taking observations. Breakfast — same. Lunch — soy bean soup. Supper —… Read More »January 18, 1945
18th — 20th January 1945
Four Japanese Catholic nuns called. They had a small cake baked for us by their Mother Superior. The icing represented the Philippine and Japanese flags.… Read More »18th — 20th January 1945