On hearing that 1,800 civilians perished in the bombing several barrios in Tayabas, Laurel protested to General Kuroda, who refused to believe him. So Laurel sent Morato of Quezon City to investigate. He confirmed the bombings and the deaths of 80 persons, including some guerrillas. There's nothing Laurel can do about it.

The Japanese doctor treating Laurel for some sinus problem has to return to Japan. Dr. Abad, an ear, nose and throat specialist, will take his place. He went to Malacañan to learn how to operate the treatment machine, and lunched with the President and a few of his right hand men. The meal was frugal but ample, with canapés and cocktails, fish, rice, mango, upo (bell squash), ice cream and coffee. The gents were carefree — the main topic of discussion: Women!

News: The Americans paused three hours for the Germans to exit Rome, then walked in. How the population must have cheered! The German High Command communiqué was mum, but German radio called Rome an "Open City."