Title: "Jap-Expulsion Group Formed," Seattle Times, 12/16/1943, (ddr-densho-56-999)
Densho ID: ddr-densho-56-999

Jap-Expulsion Group Formed

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 16.--(AP)--Articles of incorporation were filed with the Secretary of State today by the American Foundation for Expulsion of Japanese. Purposes announced in the articles include:

Expulsion of every person born in the Empire of Japan or Islands adjacent to the empire from California and the United States.

To oppose the landing of any person from the empire or adjacent islands without a permit from the United States commissioner of immigration certifying the immigrant is a person of good character.

To "promote greater happiness and a more abundant life for the laboring classes of California and the United States."

The articles name Eula Buchanan, Los Angeles, Ann Fisher, Hollywood, and seven other Los Angeles residents as directors. Headquarters is in Los Angeles.