Trial Preparation / Structure

Reports that Major General Myron C. Cramer, former judge advocate general in Washington, has been named as the replacement for Justice John P. Higgins as the representative from the United States on the War Crimes Tribunal.

Reports on the indefinite recess of the IMTFE as a result of the lack of an adequate cooling system for the courtroom. The intense heat conditions caused some members to fear adverse health side effects if they continued to meet during the hottest weeks of the summer. Also reports on the upcoming return of Joseph B. Keenan from the United States and the recent appointment of Myron Cramer to replace Justice John P. Higgins as the United States representative on the tribunal.

Reports on the appointment of John P. Higgins to the tribunal as the representative of the United States.

Reports that former Japanese Premier Hideki Tojo has talked with Allied interrogators and admitted his guilt. He has not stated what his plea will be before the tribunal, however. The article outlines the upcoming dates for the trial, tentative structure, and composition of the tribunal.