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pg. 113 raced over to the newly constructed enlisted men's club and joined up. For a dollar. The privilage of getting cokes and ice cream were well worth it. The new boys worked Red Patrol this evening - not too god but it's only more practice that they need. I'm afraid we'll be stuck out here for the duration plus. The rumor about going to Guam was ill-founded. It might have gone through if Spence hadn't cracked up but Jolley is unwilling to send out a new crew and an untried officer. 8 July 1945 I am now writing in the recently constructed day room.between supply and the latrine, also newly constructed. It (the dayroom) boasts two large writing tables, several reclining chairs, electric lights and a radio. Everything was made from lumber acquired by means both legal and otherwise. One other item, a wooden box about three feet high, three feelt long and eighteen inches deep with the words "Central Pacific Area - Field Library" and crammed full of books. Scattered here and there are books, magazines and newspapers all old, some unread. The new latrine is another improvement too. Perched on a hill and affording the transient occupants