4 Japanese Seized Near Dam; Explosives Found

PORTLAND, Or., Saturday, Feb. 7.--(UP)--Four Japanese, accused by F.B.I. agents of possessing large quantities of dynamite near Bonneville Dam, were jailed here tonight. They will face the Enemy Alien Board here next week.

J.D. Swenson, special agent in charge of the Portland F.B.I. office, said agents found a shed in which was stored 28 sticks of dynamite, seven dynamite caps and 150 feet of fuse.

Swenson said the four Japanese in custody were arrested at Hood River, where agents investigated 81 places.

First alien arrested under the Alien Registration Act, German-born Kurt Max Kauth, 40, Prineville, was held tonight in the county jail.

Kauth surrendered to federal authorities, explaining:

"I just don't like the idea of registering."