Press - Response to Trial

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."

Too Hot, So War Crimes Trial Recesses News Article

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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.

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

Rape of Nanking Told by Doctor in Trial of Tojo News Article

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Reports on the testimony given by Dr. Robert O. Wilson, surgeon at Nanking's university hospital, regarding the atrocities committed by Japanese soldiers during the "Rape of Nanking." Gives accounts of Japanese soldiers violating Chinese women. Dr. Wilson also told of the increased opium sales after Japanese occupation.

Former Reich Ambassador to Japan Queried News Article

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Reports on the fact that Eugene Ott, former German ambassador to Japan, is currently being interrogated by Joseph B. Keenan's prosecution team in Tokyo, "leading to speculation that he is revealing facts concerning the German colony in Japan for possible use in war crimes trials." Also reports that two Russian officials, I. M. Zarynov and S. A. Golunsky, have been nominated for membership on the tribunal. Finally, updates on Homma's trial in Manila are included.

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