Title: "Bonneville Dam Japs Searched," Seattle Times, 2/6/1942, (ddr-densho-56-601)
Densho ID: ddr-densho-56-601

BONNEVILLE DAM JAPS SEARCHED

HOOD RIVER, Or., Friday, Feb. 6.--(UP)--Four squads of  Federal Bureau of Investigation agents from Portland searched all Japanese aliens in the vicinity of the Bonneville Dam today. The day-long search was augmented by city and state police officers.

Approximately 125 Japanese--most of them farmers and truck gardeners--reside close to the dam.

The federal agents were seeking contraband, and were noncommittal on reports that some of the aliens were armed.

It was admitted, however, that "any who have firearms would be held and taken to Portland."

Bonneville Dam has been designated a vital defense area.

Federal reports show that 33 Japanese and 32 German aliens have been arrested to date in Oregon.