Japanese-Americans Aid in Defense Plans

Formation of an emergency defense committee by the Japanese-American Citizens' League, "to express our loyalty by deeds, not words," was announced today by James Y. Sakamoto, editor of the Japanese-American Courier and former president of the league.

The committee will cooperate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Reserve Bank, civilian defense, Red Cross and other agencies, Sakamoto said. Headquarters for the committee are at 517 Main St.