Press - Post-War

Begin Hunt for Woman Last Seen Entering Jap Sub News Article

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Reports that SCAP will thoroughly investigate the disappearance of Mrs. Verna Gordon Brittain, "an American citizen last seen entering the conning tower of a Japanese submarine which had torpedoed the Dutch ship on which she was traveling." The Japanese submarine she is reported to have been taken on was under the command of Captain Arizumi.

Tojo's Family Thinks He's Kind Considerate Father and Husband News Article

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Reports on the descriptions offered by Hideki Tojo's family regarding his character. Describes their mountain retreat and their thoughts on the trial. Mrs. Tojo (his wife) is quoted as saying "if an understanding had been reached between Japan and the Allied powers, he would have led his country towards peace. I regret very much that such an honest person as my husband should be classified as a war criminal when he endeavored tirelessly for the benefit of his country."

Eugene Williams Added to Keenan's Law Staff News Article

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Reports on the addition of Eugene Williams (head of the United States Department of Justice, lands division) as a special prosecutor to the IMTFE. Another news wire piece reports that Japanese Lt. Gen. Takeshi Kono will be tried in Manila "on April 15 on charges that he condoned the beheading and burning of 17 United States citizens on Panay island."

Grim Account of 'Rape of Nanking' Told Court News Article

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Reports on the testimony given by Dr. Hsu Chuan-ying, a Nanking resident, during the 'Rape of Nanking' and subsequent occupation by the Japanese military. Describes the mutilation of women, the burning of homes, and the mass killing of Chinese citizens. David N. Sutton was the prosecutor who questioned him on the stand. Chuan-ying defends the "Chinese Red Swastika Society," where he served as vice-chairman, as a "philanthropic organization." Two other short news wire pieces report on "Chinese Said Grateful for Presence of GI's" and "Terauchi's Remains Due Here."

Pacific Stars and Stripes - July 10, 1946

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Pacific Stars and Stripes, Volume 2, Number 190 from Wednesday, July 10, 1946. On the front page is an article titled "Tanaka Tells Second Effort to Oust Tojo, Testifies He Attempted to Persuade Gen. Ugaki to Overthrow Government." Reports on updates from the tribunal, international affairs, and domestic news from the United States.
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1946CE Jul 10th

Pacific Stars and Stripes - April 30, 1946

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Pacific Stars and Stripes, Volume 2, Number 119 from Tuesday, April 30, 1946 (the day after the opening of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East). Lead story includes "28 Jap War Leaders Indicted, Arraignment Will Take Place Friday." Most of the front page news items focus on the tribunal and accused defendants (including all of their pictures). Also reports on the Nuremberg Trials, international relations and domestic news from the United States.
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1946CE Apr 30th

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