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...Toshiyo Oda is a contractor, poet and philosopher who lives in Tokyo. Recently he has become a political backer of General Douglas MacArthur. Last month, when MacArthur declared his willingness to run for the U.S. presidency if nominated, Oda painted two large signs over the two-story office of his Japan Instant Construction Co.: "We wish MacArthur for President United States...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: JAPAN: The Gensui Has Sokojikara | 4/19/1948 | See Source »

...Wisconsin primary results failed to daunt Toshiyo Oda. "Although many think Makkasu Gensui [Field Marshal MacArthur] made a poor showing in Wisconsin, I think differently," Oda said. "Returns showed the Gensui has sokojikara [depth and strength]. Here is a saint and philosopher who has not been home in years, nor campaigned for himself - and yet he comes in second to Stassen. ... I view the Wisconsin primaries as an indica tion that the Supreme Commander has more than a good chance of becoming President...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: JAPAN: The Gensui Has Sokojikara | 4/19/1948 | See Source »

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