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October 25, 1942

"Germans advance toward Tuapse" [backwards]. Nakashima explained to a press gathering that the old style "irresponsible and licentious free speech" doesn't fit the present circumstances. He should tell Hori.

Lt. S. Mochizuki asks, "Where can we find this truly brave Filipino with the moral courage to stand up alone and work single-handed for the good of his country and fellow man, in the midst of all the prevalent misunderstanding, prejudice, suspicion and lethargy?" Translation: Where can I find a single Filipino to support Japan's war aims ... one who is without anti-Japanese prejudice and pro-Ally sympathy? Well, certainly not in Fort Santiago.