IPS Document Processing

List of documents "for which the requests for processing have been filed subsequent to 19 June 1946." They all relate to "atrocities committed by Japanese troops in China."

Detailed memorandum (classified as secret) regarding the proper procedures for procuring evidence for various counts against the defendants. Sections covered include: 1. General, 2. As to the allegation of criminal plan or enterprises, 3. As to the allegation that the defendants launched illegal wars of aggression, 4. As to the allegation that the defendants conducted their illegal wars by means and methods which violated international law, or the laws, rules, and customs of war, or the law of the sea, 5. As to the allegation of atrocities and other crimes before and after the launching of the war of aggression, and during the continuance, in violation of international law or treaties, or the laws of Germany or one or more of its allies, co-belligerents, or satellites, 6. The preparation of findings, 7. Interrogation of defendants and witnesses in overseas theaters.

Handwritten list of prosecution and defense exhibits, listing the numbers only.

Higgins informs the IPS staff that Lt. Alexander has been relieved of his duties in the Investigation Division and has been reassigned as the Chief of the Processing Unit of the Document Division.

Outlines the proper procedures prosecutors should use when conducting interrogations. The page has been badly eaten away at is hard to read in certain areas.