25 Jun 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
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Overcast, squally & muggy.
Paper news very heartening even as printed by Japs. We are advancing on all fronts. The “new weapon” seems to have been accounted for, 19,000 tons of bombs on the release area in two days has quietened them down somewhat. Japs stress vital importance of Saipan, 1,268 naut. mls from Tokyo & 1,500 from the Phillipines [sic]. Russians started new offensive in Vitebsk area. Japs significantly silent about Imphal.
Local conditions not so good for Japs due to lack of cooperation on part of residents. Pork, hard to obtain, Y34 per catty, chicken Y40 = 2/4d per oz. Gold up in value & foreign currency too since Chinese heard the good news.
Iceland broke off from Denmark & declared own independence.
Rained heavily all night. Houses collapsing due to being under-run by so much water.
Beach not very popular this year due to bad weather and lack of energy.
No canteen orders coming in.
