June 16-July 27, 1942
(Note: In the book this is under the heading June 16, 1942 but here it is dated July 27, 1942 as the entry describes a… Read More »June 16-July 27, 1942
La Paz
October 25, 1942
Today is Sunday and we are very quiet. Since Pototan has been taken, we no longer hear gunfire or the booming of trench mortars. Two… Read More »October 25, 1942
November 4, 1942
Several days have passed since I have written. It is very quiet out our way since Pototan has been taken by the Army, but there… Read More »November 4, 1942
February 13, 1943
Today the silence has been broken by the sound of cannon fire coming from the direction of Barotac Nuevo. A relative of Coné (Lt. Hortillosa)… Read More »February 13, 1943
April 11-27, 1943
We were awakened by the sound of machine guns last night coming from several places. Meñing (Dr. Bernas) said it was best for us to… Read More »April 11-27, 1943
March 9, 1944
Five months have gone by since I last wrote, and so many things have taken place – too numerous for me to remember. On June… Read More »March 9, 1944
April 1, 1944
There has been no shooting from the guerrillas in Jaro for the past several weeks, but in La Paz every other night there is some… Read More »April 1, 1944
June 22, 1944
There is always trouble outside and the guerillas harass the Japanese most of the time. Not only are the guerrillas active, but so are the… Read More »June 22, 1944
August 31, 1944
Rice today has now gone up to 60 Pesos a ganta (went up 10 Pesos in one week). Pork costs 40 Pesos a kilo, beef… Read More »August 31, 1944