Tokyo, Dee. 2
{A full-time Financial Commissioner will be stationed in the United States by the Ministry of Finance, it was announced today.
The decision was based on great: attention being given to the United States in the field of international finance and economy in relation to Japan, The new Commissioner will he stationed in New York. Mr. Masaji Arakawa, Financial Commissioner London, is- serving concurrently this capacity in America. Appointment of the new Commissioner was expected to be formally announced in the near fulure—Domel, While seeking a satisfactory terrmination of the hostilities the Japsafee Army must be prepared for 8 froniat clash with both the Soviet Union and China vin the' future, Lieut-Gen. Tejo stated.
The Army is strong enough, Lieu Gen. itagaki said, to crush. the" Japanese, pro-Communist regime. China ana at the same time {0 ove some any foreign intrigues.—Dome Mount Asama Erupts Tokyo, Nov. 29.
Mount Asama erupted si gain at 837 ast night, accompanied by one of the [severest rumblings in recent months. Windows and doors in some homes in Tokyo were shaken by atmospheric brations. The extent of the damage not known—Reuter.
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