General Douglas MacArthur announced the beginning of the end of a four-year-old U.S. experiment in anti-fraternization. Purpose of the new regulations, said SCAP in its best military English, is to establish "as far as is practicable the same relationship between Occupation personnel and the indigenous population as exists between the U.S. troops stationed in the U.S. and the indigenous population of the U.S." The new rules, moreover, are intended "to permit an attitude of friendly interest and guidance toward the Japanese people, which is reflective of democratic ideals."
Henceforth G.I.s may, without risking the guardhouse, give presents of castoff clothing,...
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