How to Handle Japs Discussed By Governors
SALT LAKE CITY, April 10.--(AP)--Executives of Western states prepared resolutions today expressing their views on war and postwar problems with a statement on the disposition of Japanese residents of the region expected to be included.
Gov. Earl Warren of California broached the Japanese question during opening sessions yesterday of the two-day conference called by Gov. Herbert B. Maw of Utah. He asked, during a discussion of manpower problems, whether the Japanese evacuated from California had been of value as laborers in other states.
Gov. Sidney P. Osborn of Arizona said they had been of little value in his state; added they had been of little value in his state; added they were welcome to remain during the war, but insisted they be removed at its conclusion.
Warren said California would prefer to have the Japanese scattered throughout the West rather than be returned to his state.
Pat Hetherton, representing Gov. Arthur B. Longlie of Washington, suggested the solution might be the deportation of Japanese loyal to their native land and the abolishment of the Japanese-language schools for children in this country.