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Gila News-Courier

The Gila News-Courier was published in the Gila River concentration camp, Arizona, from September 1942 to 1945. The newspaper was staffed mainly by camp inmates who wrote the articles, set the type, and printed the final copies.

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. II No. 89 (July 27, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-130)

Selected article titles: "Japan Silent on Exchanges" (p. 1), "Hottest Day: Storm Wrath a Head-Ache" (p. 1), "Forced Resettlement Not Planned by WRA -- Bennett. Tule Lake Center for Segregated" (p. 1), "Editorials: Minority Problems" (p. 2), "Guilty Residents Arraigned" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-130/

doc Gila Bulletin, Vol. I No. 1 (September 8, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-430)

Selected article titles: "Hostels: Freight Not Accepted" (p. 1), "Visitors: Leave Regulations" (p. 1), "San Francisco: Navy Man Backs Nisei" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-430/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 186 (November 4, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-342)

Selected article titles: "Education Week Begins Monday" (p. 1), "Nisei Sergeant Captures Nazis" (p. 2), "Canal Residents Will Install Own Stoves" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-342/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. I No. 7 (October 3, 1942) (ddr-densho-141-7)

Selected article titles: "Over 3000 to Sign-up for Studies. School Registration Days Are October 5th to 7th" (p. 1), "More Citizens Leave Colony" (p. 1), "Urgent Call for Farm Hands" (p. 1), "Kibeis Meet" (p. 1), "New Mess Halls Jobs Open" (p. 6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-7/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 116 (May 18, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-272)

Selected article titles: "Gen. Emmons: Some Evacuees Return West" (p. 1), "62 Indicted at Heart Mountain" (p. 2), "Editorial: The First Draftees" (p. 2), "Chicagoans May Store Baggages" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-272/

doc Gila Co-op News, Vol. I No. 4 (July 10, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-122)

Selected article titles: "The Consumers Cooperative" (p. 1), "Gilbert Kuramitsu Leaving Center" (p. 1), "Sales Tags are Not Patronage Receipts" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-122/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. II No. 4 (January 9, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-38)

Selected article titles: "Need of Consumer Coop to be Stressed at Meets" (p. 1), "Japan Messages Free of Charge" (p. 1), "Report Alien Interest" (p. 1), "Editorial: The Goal -- Humanity" (p. 2), "First Shipment of Vegetables for New Year" (p. 3), "New Evening Classes Scheduled: Dairying, Chinese Language, Cosmetology" (p. 4), "Two Hundred New Books …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-38/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 129 (June 17, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-285)

Selected article titles: "400 Openings Available for New Arrivals" (p. 1), "750 Heads Added to Cattle Farm" (p. 3), "Ball Tossing in Block Tabooed" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-285/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 62 (January 13, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-216)

Selected article titles: "Resettlement Queries Listed" (p. 1), "Employment of Nisei in Defense Jobs Made Easy" (p. 1), "Editorial: Of Skates and Swords" (p. 2), "They Bear Arms for Democracy" (p. 2), "Three Cases Set for Hearings" (p. 3), "Student Relocation: Reorganized Council's First Meeting Tonight" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-216/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 82 (February 29, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-237)

Selected article titles: "Granada Nisei Seek Rights" (p. 1), "700 Nisei Students to be Placed This Year" (p. 1), "Jerome Residents Headed for Nearest Centers" (p. 1), "Editorial: Of Two Approaches" (p. 2), "'We Must Fight for Our Rights'" (p. 2), "Thirty to Leave for Texas Camp" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-237/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 36 (May 5, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-395)

Selected article titles: "Nisei Troops Spearhead Drive Into North Italy" (p. 1), "Nisei Veterans Visit Center" (p. 3), "Reserve Hostel Spaces Early" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-395/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 30 (April 14, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-389)

Selected article titles: "President Roosevelt Dead. Harry Truman Sworn in as 33rd U.S. President" (p. 1), "Realignment: Relocation Will Handle Property " (p. 1), "Calif.: L.A. WRA Office Gets Autonomy" (p. 2), "WRA to Aid Hostels by Lending Furniture" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-389/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. II No. 77 (June 29, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-115)

Selected article titles: "Rivers Ready to Meet Nation's Food Shortage" (p. 1), "Employment Roll Will be Cut from 6000 to 4200" (p. 1), "Friendly: Nicholson Tells of Fair Play" (p. 1), "Evacuees Entitled to $100 Property Tax Exemption" (p. 1), "Editorials: Only Man is Prejudiced" (p. 2), "Jittery Arizona is Inconsistent with Past History" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-115/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 23 (March 21, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-381)

Selected article titles: "Spring Frolic Friday Night" (p. 1), "New York State Passes Anti-Discrimination Law" (p. 1), "Red Cross: Poston Holds Japan Messages" (p. 2), "Decision Postponed on Validity of Exclusion" (p. 3), "442nd Medics Highly Esteemed" (p. 5), "WRA Compiles Nisei Casualties" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-381/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 85 (March 7, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-240)

Selected article titles: "Church Council Asks Clarification in Mixup" (p. 1), "Fire Burns Building Property Worth $13,000" (p. 1), "Report: 2500 Students Relocated" (p. 2), "Editorial: Justifiable Pride" (p. 2), "Arizona: Dietitians Visit Yesterday" (p. 3), "Draft is Major Step Forward" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-240/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. II No. 49 (April 24, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-85)

Selected article titles: "Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt Visits. Urges Wise Resettlement; Admires Evacuee Fortitude. Hopes Postwar Period Will Find Wide Assimilation of Japanese" (p. 1), "Leave Freeze May be Lifted" (p. 1), "Labor Shortage Hits Courier" (p. 1), "ID Tags for All Residents" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-85/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. II No. 57 (May 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-93)

Selected article titles: "Assistance: NYC Group Aids Resettlers" (p. 1), "Nisei West Coast Return Unopposed by War Dept" (p. 1), "Official Urges Resettlement" (p. 1), "Director Signs Vehicle Code. No Joy Riding" (p. 1), "Editorial: They Need Education" (p. 2), "Attention: Hands Off Fire Extinguishers" (p. 3), "Nisei: Relocation is Steady" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-93/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 27 (October 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-176)

Selected article titles: "Buck: Advocates Equal Enemy Treatment" (p. 1), "Editorial: The Star" (p. 2), "Bennett: Post-War Camp for U.S. Disabled" (p. 3), "Reiterates: Japanese Will Become Popular" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-176/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 26 (March 31, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-384)

Selected article titles: "Trial Set for Arson Suspects" (p. 1), "Clarification on Draft Cards" (p. 1), "Why Risk Foolishly" (p. 2), "Hotel to Open for Japanese" (p. 3), "Classes Open on Electricity" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-384/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 96 (April 1, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-251)

Selected article titles: "Walter Explains Leave Status" (p. 1), "Rules Passed on Dogs, Cats" (p. 1), "WAC: Iseri Explains Why She Joined" (p. 2), "Editorial: A Bit of Justice" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-251/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. II No. 74 (June 22, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-111)

Selected article titles: "Rivers Seasonal, Indefinite Leaves Scale Thousand. Dispersal is Over Wider Area" (p. 1), "More Recruits Sought by Army" (p. 1), "Reiterates: No Evacuees in State After War" (p. 1), "Friendliness Balances Antagonism" (p. 2), "Dies Committee Reproved by Washington Post" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-111/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 28 (October 26, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-177)

Selected article titles: "Residents Asked to Donate to Community Chest Fund" (p. 1), "Community Empowered to Pass Laws, Try Violations" (p. 1), "Segregation Hearings Set" (p. 1), "Editorial: Good-Will Campaign" (p. 2), "Discrimination Bill Opposition Commended" (p. 3), "Faulty Wiring Causes Rivers' First Big Fire" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-177/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. II No. 91 (July 31, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-132)

Selected article titles: "Baggage: Inspection Rules Given" (p. 1), "Superman May Help Evacuees" (p. 1), "D.S. Myer Issues Statement on WRA Segregation Policies" (p. 1), "Editorial: Term, Kibei, Misused" (p. 2), "Melon Season = Ice Shortage" (p. 3), "Heart Mt. Scoops on Gila Flood. Wish it Were True" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-132/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. II No. 55 (May 8, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-91)

Selected article titles: "NYA Schools Open to Nisei. Expenses Paid" (p. 1), "Aliens Become Eligible to Hold Elective Office. Committee Revises City Charter" (p. 1), "Voluntary Enlistment Sought; Savage Recruiters Arrive" (p. 1), "Editorial: Thoughts of a Nisei" (p. 2), "Repatriation Questions Answered" (p. 3), "H20 Shortage Hits Blocks. Warning Issued" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-91/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 106 (April 25, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-262)

Selected article titles: "Dedication: Rivers Men in Service Honored" (p. 1), "All Private Enterprises Banned After May First" (p. 1), "Action Soon for Sea Going Nisei" (p. 1), "Editorial: The Real Tests" (p. 2), "Pioneers Pave Wave for Others" (p. 2), "Petition Out for Anti-Alien Law" (p. 3), "Endo Test Case Gets Review" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-262/