October 21, 1944
Alert and raid signals but no planes. All clear again in p.m. The Tribune is reported to say there is big action against Leyte. No… Read More »October 21, 1944
Diary of Fay Cook Bailey
October 20, 1944
[Reynolds B.] North of the High Commissioner’s staff died suddenly last night. The day started off well with Alert at 7 a.m., another Alert in… Read More »October 20, 1944
October 19, 1944
Up early full of expectancy and at 7:23 a.m. over the boys came before the Japanese could give the Raid signal. Beautiful bombing—several waves. They… Read More »October 19, 1944
September 21, 1944
What a day! At about 9:15 a.m. American planes started a raid which lasted all day. Estimate 300 planes came over—beautiful diving. Anti-aircraft firing not… Read More »September 21, 1944
August 3, 1944
Plenty to do to get ready to receive funds for deposit. I have enough to deposit for 3 months only. That should be long enough… Read More »August 3, 1944
May 9, 1942
Several naval units came into the Bay. Japanese fly “War is over” banners. Gen. Homma enters the city in triumph. Gregorio sends in stuffed green… Read More »May 9, 1942
May 8, 1942
T:V.T. headline—Corregidor falls. Gen. Wainwright surrenders all American and Filipino troops in the islands. Much conjecturing as to fate of internees. Are we to be… Read More »May 8, 1942
May 7, 1942
Fall of Corregidor—More reports regarding Corregidor fall. Food and supplies committee at T.J. Wolff’s office started operating. Cullens resigned. News from outside good regarding Europe… Read More »May 7, 1942
May 6, 1942
Meeting called by Don Alejandro today at headquarters. Earl Carroll, T.J. Wolff, and myself left camp at 8:30. At meeting Alejandro Roces presided—80% of funds… Read More »May 6, 1942