America at war! (1941–) – Part 4

Mrs. MacArthur, 6-year-old son return to Manila

MANILA, Philippines (UP) – Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters announced today that the general’s wife and six-year-old son, Arthur, have returned to Manila.

The announcement said that Mrs. MacArthur had returned to Manila “to aid and assist in such way as she can in the care of internees and the rehabilitation of the city and its inhabitants.”

She and the boy accompanied Gen. MacArthur when he left Luzon in speedy PT-boats three years ago.