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The present phase of the Far Eastern war is marked by the incompatibility of two principles-- the Open Door and the New Order in Asia. In this conflict Japan does not have to face the armed resistance of Chinese soldiers. It has to turn around to face the violent reaction of Western powers, chiefly the U.S. and Great Britain, rallying in an eleventh-hour effort to save what is left of their positions in China. Despite Japanese assertions that the principle of a New Order does not necessarily conflict with foreign vested rights and privileges in China, the ideas behind this principle preclude a compromise.

Focuses on the war policy of Great Britain and Japan's neutrality in the Second World war. Description of proceedings at the House of Commons in Great Britain to discuss war legislation; Statement made by liberal leader Archibald Sinclair regarding what Britain should do in the ongoing war; Reason behind the Japanese government's statement that Japan does not intend to be involved in the war; Impact of the Nazi-Soviet non-aggression treaty upon the Japanese mind; Information on the change in the cabinet structure of the Japanese government; Possibility of Japan's involvement in the war.

Focuses on political developments related to Japan. Desire of the military rulers of Japan to fight Soviet Union, while they wish to antagonize Great Britain; Claim that a Soviet victory would bring tremendous relief even to the most disillusioned realists in England; Claim that those civilian and military elements which profess fascist tendencies may rule comfortably without the device of a party structure.

Comments on the political, social and economic problems in Japan. Factors that make it sink into deeper military involvement in China; Problem with low wages and steadily rising living costs; Trade barriers faced by the barons of industry and finance abroad; Impact of inflation on the country because due to structural build up in the manufacturing raw materials; Willingness of the Communists to play down some of their purely Marxist slogans.

Highlights the emergence of a Socialist movement linked with the British Social Democratic Party in Hamburg, Germany during the regime of German Chancellor Adolf Hitler as of 1945. Involvement of Socialist trade union representatives in the movement; Role of British Major Francis J. Dwyer as the supervisor of the Socialist movement; Significance of recruiting Hamburg youth by trade union representatives to their movement.

The article profiles political cartoonist David Low. He made a cartoon about the failure of British politician Winston Churchill in an election. He viewed his creation as political articles written in figures instead of words. The "Evening Standard" publishes his cartoons despite having philosophical differences between Low and the owner of the paper.

Focuses on the attitude of the citizens of Berlin, Germany during the occupation of Allied forces following World War II. Antagonism of the citizens toward the Russian Red Army; Significance of the procession of Russian peasants to Germans in the city; Link between the reconstruction of Berlin and the reconstruction of the Reich for the citizens.

Focuses on the possible termination of the Allied Military Government in Northern Italy. Authority and responsibility of the Allied representatives in the country; Support for the middle class citizens by the government; Key ministries in the cabinet system of the Communist Party.

The article relates the homecoming of French soldier Raymond Bourdonney. Bourdonney belonged to a motorized reconnaissance unit of the 71st French Infantry Division of the army. He saw action in Belgium where he was captured and held prisoner by the Germans for five years. After he and other captives were freed by the Red Army, he returned home to his family only to be disappointed by the changes he has observed in businesses and in the people around his town.

The article features the work of war correspondents John O'Connell. As war correspondent for the smallest American newspaper represented in the European theater of operations, O'Connell occupied a unique position among the many high-powered, by-line representatives of the Allied press. O'Connell is interested to political and military developments.

The article discusses the challenges facing American Military Government officers in administrating towns and villages as a post war movement in Germany. Reliable Germans is essential because every Military Government team in the American zone has been so desperately understaffed that it could not dream of operating without civilian assistance. Finding trustworthy German policemen is the toughest job for the officers.

Focuses on the challenges facing Second Lieutenant Mary Ferrell in attending to the patients of the shock ward of the 101st Evacuation Hospital of the U.S. Army during World War II. Types of patients treated in the shock ward; Facilities of the evacuation hospital; Background on Ferrell.

Features insurance company Lloyd's of London in England. Information on the insurance issued by the firm for Nazi leader Adolf Hitler; Characteristics and abilities of the underwriters of Lloyd's; Sources of the transatlantic premium income of the company.

Focuses on the life of German prisoners of war. Invitations received by a correspondent who spoke German from German prisoners of war; Responsibility to feed, clothe and shelter prisoners under the Geneva Convention; Psychological cycle being experienced by a prisoner of war.

Examines the economic problem facing Scotland. Factors that can be attributed to the Scottish pessimism; Role of poverty and silence in the personality of Scots; Number of Scots who emigrated since 1860; Challenges posed by difficulties in transportation on the potential establishment of industries.

Focuses on the gradual return of the city of Cherbourg, France to normal living several years after World War II. Historical significance of the city; Description of the city after the German occupation on June 27, 1944; Celebration of the Bastille Day on July 14.

Relates the experience of a count and countess who witnessed the invasion of the Nazis in France and the country's liberation during World War II. Impact of the war on the city of Normandy; Intrusion of the German soldiers at the Château Martinvast; Damage caused by the war to the castle after the Americans and British attacked the Germans.

Focuses on the role of the Women's Army Corps (WACS) in the U.S. military mission in England during World War II. Responsibilities of WACS during the war; Ability of the WACS to fulfill their tasks as their male counterparts; Femininity of its members despite their involvement in the military.

Focuses on the war efforts of China. Reasons behind the skepticism or critical attitude of U.S. citizens toward China; Information on the C.C. clique; Background of Chen Kuo-fu, head of the personnel department of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's headquarters, and Chen Li-fu, head of the party's organization board.

Discusses the impending military attack of the U.S. against Japan. Strategy of the United Nations in attacking Japan; Problems with the British-U.S. cooperation in the battle against Japan; Need to open a port along the China coast for the supply of Allied troops operating through China.

Features Rustam-i-Dowran Arastu-i-Zaman Muzaffar-ul-Mulk-wal-Mamalik Fateh Jung Nizam-ad-Dowla Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah Sultan-ul-Uloom Sipah Salar General Nawab Sir Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur, the Nizam of Hyderabad, India. Characteristics of Osman as a ruler and the richest man during his time; Estimated value of his crown lands; Views of Osman on the Moslem community.

This article discusses the contribution of the Indian army to the allied force in fighting against Germans and Japanese. Indian soldiers are making news in the battlefront, from the 4th Indian Division, the 2nd Gurkha Rifles to the selected Indian soldiers who infiltrated the Japanese lines in Burma. The differences in various elements make the Indian army unique from other armies.

Focuses on the training of several Chinese army students by U.S. military instructors during World War II. Deployment of a small, highly qualified group of U.S. Army personnel that would prepare Chinese Allies for the war; Advantages of the training; Efforts of U.S. Army personnel to equip the Chinese army with the best U.S. weapons.

Relates the experience of American soldiers in living in the China-Burma-India theater to fight Japan during World War II. Foods served to American soldiers; Available transportation around the theater; Challenges faced by the soldiers in improvising military equipment

The article discusses the condition of students at Southwest Associated University in Kunming, China. The damage caused by Japanese on universities influenced the formation of Southwest. The male students are encouraged to take up engineering while females enroll in accounting or English courses. Poverty has forced faculty members to take up quarters for themselves and their families in near-by villages.

The article focuses on inflation in China. The country's war with Japan has impacted its financial economy. The blockade brought by the war is the main reason for the country's inflation. The average income of a Chinese was one seventieth of what average U.S. citizens earned even before the Japanese invasion.

The article describes the health condition of Chinese president Chiang Kai-shek as of August 1943. He has gray hair and wrinkles on his face, and he makes no effort to live up to his photographs, most of which give him a look of cast-iron severity. He was considered the supreme commander of China's army, navy and air force.

The article reports on the treatment to foreigners in China as of June 26, 1943. Foreign capitalists in the country are not being looked up to by Chinese. Despite the illiteracy of several Chinese, they are aware of their changed relationships with other countries. Foreign assistance is important in the reconstruction of Shanghai.

The article focuses on the conditions of Chinese soldiers. Chinese soldiers are faced daily with hardships and adversity. In terms of military weapons, they are only provided with rifles. There is no military planes or big guns. Military trucks are few. Soldiers, even casualties have to walk for miles. In terms of food supplies, their only meal consists of rice and salt. Bits of vegetables and meat have to come out of their salaries. Their uniforms consists of cotton trousers and coarse putties for winter wear and khaki shorts. They had no shoes. They wear only sandals.

Presents an article on the ability of Russia and Japan to avoid the declaration of war between them. Efforts of German chancellor Adolf Hitler to plunge Japan into war with Russia; Background on plans of battle between the two countries.

Presents the short story "Chinaman's Chance," by Ernest O. Hauser.

Provides information about the Japanese. Problem with the Japanese army; Code of the Samurai; Bureaucracy in Japan; Traditions in courtship and marriage.