Talks on U S Philippines base talks halt in Manila
The talks on expanding U S military bases in the Philippines were suspended with no resumption date set. Officials voiced optimism for a future agreement while noting the dispute over legal jurisdiction remains central. The U S aims to review the overall situation in Washington.
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Diet Ratifies Soviet Pact in Tokyo Diet
The Japanese Diet ratified the 4 year peace treaty with the Soviet Union with the Upper House vote 224 to 3. The lower house had approved it Nov 27 by 365 to 0 with 82 absent. The pact ends the war state and returns no Japanese territories. The Soviet promise includes repatriating over 1,000 Japanese held when ratification completes.
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Japan Endorses New Ambassador Douglas MacArthur II
Tokyo announces it heartily welcomes the appointment of Douglas MacArthur II as ambassador to Japan. A Foreign Office spokesman says the man of ability is most fitting for a role in high American foreign policy councils. Asahi newspaper also hails his appointment to succeed John M. Allison.
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