January 6, 1942
The Boulevard is like a carnival. There are so many people promenading; society matrons lounging on easy chairs, chatting and gossiping; boys and girls talking,… Read More »January 6, 1942
The Boulevard is like a carnival. There are so many people promenading; society matrons lounging on easy chairs, chatting and gossiping; boys and girls talking,… Read More »January 6, 1942
Very busy day in the office organizing rice distribution for the people. Thank goodness, the rice situation is now more or less under control, but… Read More »January 5, 1942
Dinner—delayed Christmas dinner of “American milk-fed capon” at McMasters’ house. All talk of the new airport being built at Bacolod to accommodate large bombers. Since… Read More »Sunday, January 4, 1942
Warnings have been issued by the Commander of the Japanese Landing Forces. (1) Anyone who inflicts or attempts to inflict an injury upon Japanese soldiers… Read More »January 4, 1942
Manila in hands of Japanese, also Cavite naval base, though ships and supplies moved. Lt. Arnold (real name Archangelski), Russian from Manapla Central, sent word… Read More »Saturday, January 3, 1942
Three weeks after that last peacetime Sunday, Manila is like a deserted city. Enormous black clouds, againstwhich even the tropical sun is powerless, fill part… Read More »2 January 1942
More rain today—like apologies in California—very unusual weather. The Japs entered Manila today. I am not sure of the hour, but there have been messages… Read More »January 2, 1942
The Japanese have entered Manila, but not a single Japanese soldier can yet be seen in the streets, and the looting has become still [portion… Read More »January 2, 1942
(Noon) Looting. Met a man carrying a leg of ham on one hand and a roll of khaki on the other. Saw a truck full… Read More »January 2, 1942