W.R.A. Probed Jap Riot, But Punished None -- Myer Testifies

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.--(UP)--The War Relocation director, Dillon Myer, told a Dies subcommittee today that the W.R.A. had "investigated" thoroughly the Japanese rioting at Tule Lake, Calif., camp during the three days that elapsed before the Army moved in November 4, but admitted that no arrests or punitive action occurred.

The Army since has "taken proper action," Myer added.

The subcommittee placed in the record an affidavit by Ralph E. Peck, steward of the camp, who charged that W.R.A. "lacked policy" that thievery was unchecked among the internee, and that an internee who forced his way into a white woman's apartment was not punished.

Peck also swore he had personal knowledge of one W.R.A. white school teacher who told internees that the bombing of Pearl Harbor was justified, and advocated "intermingling of the races."

Myer had told the subcommittee before the affidavit was read that Peck had been a satisfactory employe. Afterward he said Peck's resignation had been requested because he was intoxicated. Peck's charges were "generalized" and typical of vague accusations against W.R.A., Myer said.