January 15, 1942

San Francisco
Thursday, January 15, 1942

The weather is more moderate with spatterings of rain.
New Russian victories closing huge traps in the Nazi armies. Last Red defense position in Mozhaisk area falls to Reds. This is the third vital town taken by Soviet forces.
Axis opens air assault for Libya. Malta bombed unceasingly.
Yamata Maru, 17 000 ton luxury liner which has been converted into an aircraft carrier has been sunk today by US Marines off the Philippine coast.
House passed the daylight saving bill which moves our clocks up one hour from the time the President signs it.
Summer Wells made an appeal to all Latin American countries today to sever diplomatic relations with the Axis. It was made in Rio de Janeiro and was most important.

Spent the evening with Evelyn Andre. Anthony had gone to an air raid meeting. Came home with some very interesting observations of how to proceed in case of an air raid.
Had a card from my darling baby tonight. It was written December 15 and comes to us a week after a letter which was written Dec. 20. I'm wondering just when they will receive any message from me. I wouldn't be at all surprised to have her walk in on us at any time now.