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2009 FEBRUARY 18 - FEBRUARY 24 Shii calls for struggle to block ratification of agreement on relocation of U.S. Marines to Guam Pointing out that the United States is moving some Marines out of Okinawa on condition that Japan will build a new base as the substitute for the USMC Futenma Air Station, Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo criticized the government for accepting the strengthening and perpetuation of U.S. bases in Okinawa in disregard of residents' opposition. All four JCP candidates elected in Oita City "It was an important election for residents' livelihoods. By getting all our candidates elected in the close battle, we could fulfill our responsibility as the residents' lifeline," said Hayashida Sumitaka, Japanese Communist Party Oita Prefectural Committee chair, at midnight on the voting day. Bikini tragedy gave rise to movement against atomic and hydrogen bombs By the end of 1954, 34 million people, or more than half of the eligible Japanese voters, signed the petition calling for nuclear weapons to be banned. This movement developed into the 1st World Conference against A & H Bombs in August 1955, which led to the establishment of the Japan Council against A & H Bombs (Japan Gensuikyo) and the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bombs Sufferers Organizations (Nihon Hidankyo). .............................................................................................................................. ASO CABINET  Finance Minister Nakagawa forced to resign over behavior at news conference after G7 meetingApproval rating of Aso Cabinet drops to 11%-15% level.............................................................................................................................. 'GUAM AGREEMENT' Japan signs agreement to give U.S. 6 billion dollars to move U.S. Marines to Guam from OkinawaJCP criticizes government for agreeing to use tax money for U.S. global war policy in disregard of people's threatened livelihoodsU.S. secretary of state emphasizes importance of maintaining 'nuclear umbrella' over JapanU.S. and Japan remain silent over OkinawaShii calls for struggle to block ratification of agreement on relocation of U.S. Marines to GuamJCP urges Okinawa governor to oppose Japan-U.S. agreement on moving U.S. Marines to GuamMany mayors in Okinawa say 'No' to Japan-U.S. deal on U.S. Marines relocation and construction of new U.S. base.............................................................................................................................. U.S. FORCES IN JAPAN JCP lodges protest over parts falling from U.S. fighter jet in KanagawaJCP demands Japan-U.S. joint air exercises be canceledJCP in Kanagawa requests Foreign Ministry to investigate U.S. military accidents Government must not evade responsibility to promptly dispose of unexploded bombs: Akahata editorialNuclear-capable U.S. B-52 bombers participate for the first time in joint Japan-U.S. drills.............................................................................................................................. LABOR Zenroren calls for nationwide action to urge labor bureaus to have employers offer direct employment to temporary workersForeign temporary workers form a labor unionShii speaks on issues that need intensive discussions in DietZenroren unions provide nationwide telephone counseling services for temporary workersJCP lawmakers in Tokyo request governor to take urgent measures to secure jobs and places to live.............................................................................................................................. HEALTHCARE Stop closing public hospitals.............................................................................................................................. BIKINI TRAGEDY Bikini tragedy gave rise to movement against atomic and hydrogen bombsWhat did Kuboyama die of?.............................................................................................................................. SPORTS Save corporate-sponsored sports teams: Akahata editorial.............................................................................................................................. JCP All four JCP candidates elected in Oita CityJCP Chair Shii meets with Communist Party of China International Department Head Wang |
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