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Japanese Editors Face Freedom Without Censors
Tokyo editors report a month under MacArthur’s press code after abolishing censorship on July 15. They show caution, withholding doubtful stories to avoid headquarters penalties, while Akahata propaganda presses anti occupation themes. Editors seek clearer rules on permissible content.
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Communist Party
Akahata
MacArthur
Sys
Tokyo
James S. Killen
Allied Headquarters
Killen
Kazuyoshi Dobashi
Government Communications Workers’ Union