Philippine Press: "Notorious pro-Japanese leader [Pio Duran] reported to be in Marikina jail."

When I told Major Graham that I hadn't seen him for a while, he said he just arrived back from a six day cruise to Borneo with MacArthur. A one-way trip takes about three days, so MacArthur had only time for a quick look and a photograph.

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According to Featherstone, the Japanese abandoned printed Australian military currency in New Guinea. Australia was saved by the Battle of the Coral Sea. He was surprised to learn that the Japanese advised people to leave Manila before the battle. His assistant asked Maria Paz: "When the Japs were here, were you able to go downtown?" —"Why ... everyday, sir."

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I'm renting the basement of the Alberto house (100 meters across the street) for P200 a month. My wedding is scheduled for September 2, and I've still no job or prospects.

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MacArthur is ready to leave Manga Avenue for his fabulous penthouse at the Manila Hotel as soon as it's ready. Manga Avenue is too quiet for him, and he probably misses the magnificent view of Bataan and Corregidor.

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