[Only then] did it occur to me that there had been underlying tension in Saigon during those last days. May 25, 1975

Martindale, continued May 25, 1975          During the last days of Saigon, things seemed to be normal in the city. There did seem to be more people and more Hondas to be sure, but the mood of the people going about their daily business appeared to belie the danger that had progressed to just a… Continue reading [Only then] did it occur to me that there had been underlying tension in Saigon during those last days. May 25, 1975

The Floor Show Was Quite Enjoyable May 24, 1975

May 24, 1975 Martindale, continued          Well, I tried my first night Club in Manila. I've seen them advertised and I guess I thought they were all expensive, so I hadn't ventured out before.          I don't even remember the name of the one I tried. There are a large number of them on Roxas… Continue reading The Floor Show Was Quite Enjoyable May 24, 1975

The Fever Has Passed, Saturday, May 3, 1975

Saturday, May 3, 1975 Martindale, continued          I had 8 good hours of sleep and sweated out the fever. This morning my sheet was wet (from sweat). I found out today that I'm to go to Manila for 60 days TDY as Acting Controller until the new Controller, Charlie Christian, comes out. Maybe, I can… Continue reading The Fever Has Passed, Saturday, May 3, 1975