Life in Japan Thompson Finds Orient Land of Sharp Contrasts
Gilbert Thompson a Lee College freshman served in the U S Army signal corps with the 11th Airborne Division in 1947 18 months in Sapporo Hokkaido and later nine months in Tokyo He noted changes in Japanese attitudes as occupation limits eased and described Tokyo transportation and the original town layout He earned two keepsake coins and a cherry wood bowl from Japanese friends and saw two all Japanese cast performances Madame Butterfly and Truendot Continued on Page 3 Col 4
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