The Archive · 1938

War Anniversary

Combining reverence for the war Tokyo, June 5. dead with frugality, Japan will observe quietly the first anniversary of the outbreak of the present Sino-'Japanese hostilities on July 7, 'A. one-minute nation-wide silence will "be observed throughout the nation, while a one-dish meal will be held in every home, Plans for the observance of the day on which the fateful Lukouchiao incident occurred were discussed yesterday afternoon at the weekly meeting of _vice-ministers. The " programme provides for memorial meetings at shrines where respects will be paid to the dead and Prayers offered for the continued Success of the Japanese army, ser-wices at various Army and Navy: cemeteries, and lecture meetings, 'Various' organizations will be re quested to organize movements for donations to the war chest in connec tion with campaigns for frugality and perseverance in all activities,—Domel,

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