Trial Preparation / Structure

Suggests that all legal staff review the Japanese language monthly copies of "Tokyo Gazette" from 1937 to March 1942 for possible use in their briefs.

Amends and supplements the 12 April 1946 memorandum. Contains instructions on how to prepare briefs, and make the opening statements for each phase to the court. Lists the names of the attorneys and their assigned subject group.

Reports on the statements of Commander Bentley M. McMullin (an investigator and case lawyer on the prosecution staff) who stated that the "Allied prosecution of Japan's accused war makers had 'fallen victim to maladministration, neglect and inefficiency which in view of the issues at stake is tragic.'" The article then explores the problems with the tribunal and the way the Japanese citizens responded to the proceedings.

Gives travel directions for Captain Lindsay Williamson, Lt. Col. William T. Hornaday, and Captain Calhoun W. J. Phelps for their movement from Washington, D. C. to San Francisco, California and finally to Tokyo, Japan. Also gives specific other instructions regarding proper procedure.

Reports on the arraignment of Tojo and 26 other war criminals in front of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East and that all accused entered pleas of innocent. The defense had entered motions to dismiss challenging the court's jurisdiction as well as their contention that "under the terms of the Potsdam declaration, war crimes can be charged against persons who violated international law after the outbreak of hostilities, and that the court therefore cannot try high government officials for acts committed prior to the war."