February 3, 1942
The Legaspi arrived today, thank goodness, and her cargo was even better than we had any reason to expect. She had 17,000 sacks of rice… Read More »February 3, 1942
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February 3, 1942
Apparently the bedbugs had nine lives. They were on the march again, and I spent another sleepless night. The insecticide men again sprayed the bed… Read More »February 3, 1942
February 3, 1942
Scouts mopping up on Agl. Pt. Rumored that Japs broke through our line, no confirmation. Sqd’n put on alert Dyess received new orders this day… Read More »February 3, 1942
February 3, 1942
Our fifteenth wedding anniversary. Jerry came early on the back porch where we meet as he carries out the garbage cans and thus has an… Read More »February 3, 1942
February 3rd, Tuesday
Routine bombing front and rear areas. Col Duckworth and Col Glattly are both very much concerned about the increase in malaria. Malaria is beginning to… Read More »February 3rd, Tuesday
February 3, 1942
“Stiff penalties for profiteers,” says the Tribune. Good. Profiteers feed on misery. Their lives must be made miserable. The worst kind of birds are scavengers.… Read More »February 3, 1942
Tuesday, February 3, 1942
Looks like MacArthur is losing his nerve. I’m hoping that his yelps are just his way of spurring us on, but he is always an… Read More »Tuesday, February 3, 1942
February 3, 1942
The yard of Letran has been completely cleared of debris and plants. We thought of turning it into a garden where we can plant things… Read More »February 3, 1942
February 3, 1942 – Tuesday
Nothing unusual during the day. At 10 p.m. I was already in bed when the phone rang. It was the Chief Justice telling me to… Read More »February 3, 1942 – Tuesday