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March 4, 1944

"Slaughter of Carabaos Prohibited" — by the President to conserve stock. "President Signs Public Works Bill" — eight million Pesos, half for roads and bridges. We have more pressing needs.

"Halsey Reported Killed in Action" — says Domei, quoting Swiss Illustrated Weekly; and a Chunking daily, Takung Pao, says Stilwell was wounded during an inspection tour of the front in Burma.

"Vatican again bombed by foe." The article begins with, "Continuing their devilish attacks upon the sacred seat of Christianity...."

"Neighborhood Association shows anomalies in taking of census for rations." Despite the recent exodus to the provinces, the census counts 40,000 more in Manila.