Press - Response to Trial

Reports that Japanese witnesses, especially civilian ones, tend to lie on the stand or change their stories multiple times to investigators at the Yokohama trial. Capt. George A. Grier (prosecutor) and Capt. George A. Grier (defense section) relate their troubling experiences and express opinions as to the motives for the witnesses' actions.

Reports that Major A. C. Tisdelle Jr. testified in court that more former prisoners of war were needed to testify in person rather than solely offering depositions. If they did not, he warned that there would be "many war criminals who should be severely punished getting off with light sentences."

Reports that civilians and all military personnel will be able to attend the IMTFE. Lays out the procedures for obtaining a pass to view the proceedings.

Photograph with caption "MacArthur's Daily Exit from Headquarters is a Big Tokyo Event."

Headshot photograph of Hideki Tojo with caption "Hideki Tojo, war time premier of Japan, whose indictment for war crimes is expected today in Tokyo [Acme Photo]."