The Pacific Citizen
Vol. 14 No. 163
March, 1942
Call for Greater Unity
J.A.C.L. Pledges Full Support to Federal Government
Do Not Act Hastily
New Restrictions Designed to Guard Strategic Western Coast Against Dangers of Enemy Espionage - DeWitt. Army Defines Regulations Affecting Japanese Aliens and Nisei; Complete Text of Public Proclamation Released
West Half of Washington, Oregon, California, Southern Arizona Designated as Military Areas. Proclamation Merely Sets Prohibited Region; Future Rulings to Order Gradual Evacuation
Description of Prohibited Zone A-1
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'Immediate Compulsory Evacuation Of All Japanese Impracticable"
Committee of Fair Play Urges Just Treatment
Nisei Loyal, Joe Palooka Salutes Members in Army
Lack of Information Regarding True Status of California Farmers Held Hindrance in Investigations. Surveys Indicate Japanese in State Grow Up to 40 Per Cent of Vegetables; Agricultural Expert Reviews Situation
Chapters Begin to Distribute Oath, Identity Forms
Note, Members!
Three Classes Exempted From Defense Ruling
Prohibited Goods Held By Government Need to Insurance
Masaoka: JACL Willing to Cooperate With Federal Governments Regulations. Attorney General Earl Warren and Regional Federal Coordinator Clark Address Hearings on Alien Evacuation
National Meeting
Galen Fisher Advises Against Mass Removal
Statement of the Japanese American Citizens League
Wait for Orders!
League Finds Ally in State CIO Head During Tolan Committee Hearing In San Francisco; Statement Given
Headquarters Reassures Chapters After Issuance of Presidential Proclamation Affecting Japanese
Distribution of Forms for Oath of Loyalty, Identification Papers To Depend on 1942 Membership
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A Plea for Sanity in Treatment of Japanese. Chester Rowell, Columnist, Warns California Against Dangers of Tampering With Civil Rights; Disastrous to All, He Declares
Washing Tips To Conserve Nylon Hosiery. Towel Roll Among Recommendations To Hasten Drying
No Man's Land. Dishes Favored in JACL Circles... Spaghetti, Meat Loaf, Rice Ring
Fresno Women Aid Red Cross...
Nisei Face Double Responsibility Of Clarifying Own Stand as Well as Aiding in Plight of Elders - Yatabe
behind the newsfront by Kay Nishida
Offices to Aid Jobless...
Traveling Regulations...
Possession of Radios Allowed In Some Cases
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Stockpiles of Food for Peace
Helpful Hints for Farmers in Filing Income Tax Returns
Strawberries Lead in Popularity Among Consumers
For Farmer Interests
Fruit-Bearing Peach Trees in Two Years! Tests Succeed in Speeding Nature's Own Method
Late Black Root: Early Planting Solution to Control of Mold
Emphasis Now on Dessert Quality Of Fine Apples
Care of Hens Needed for Good Egg Production
Picnic at Home Urged to Save On Family Ties
Agricultural Workers May Apply for Jobs. JACL Cooperates With Federal Employment Service
Build Cash Reserve
vocations and war. Latest Job Developments Along America's Military, Industrial Fronts; Women Workers Increase
Wholehearted Support. Lotus Seinenkai Votes All-Out Aid to Citizens League Movement
Winning Poster in Seattle Defense Council's Contest Sent to Capitol For Consideration in Nat'l Release
S.D.C. Studies Effects of Evacuation
Membership Drive Now Under Way In Oakland Area
Mt. View Reaches 250 in Current Membership Drive
Bay District Installs Heads
Gardenans Assist In Storing of Farm Implements
Valley Civic Girls Knit for Red Cross
Contra Costa Hires Secretary, Leases New Headquarters
San Mateo Keeps Old Cabinet Headed by Ochi
Yellowstone League Plans Drives for American Defense
Nat'l Projects. Special Affidavits To Prove Loyalty
Kibei Requested To Aid in Survey
Delano Pushes Sales of Bonds In Community. One of Newest Chapters Opens Active Program
Letter Forum. In Defense of Cause of Nisei...
Members Receive Encouragement From Official
Representatives of JACL to Carry Special Credential
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The Pacific Citizen Staff
Notes and Comments
Statement to Tolan Committee
CIO Head Advises Humane Treatment During Course of Evacuation, Offers Recommendations to Avoid Suffering
Biddle Aide Asks Faith in Gov't. Duty of All to Combat Hysteria, Rumor-Mongering
L.A. Citizens Band to Form United Front
San Jose Official Aids in Filling of Income Tax Returns
Seattle Joins 'Buy a Bomber' Drive...
Farmers' Future at Stake. Survey Conducted To Gain Truer Rural Picture
Deadline for Property Forms Now March 14
Kibei 'Ready, Willing to Sacrifice Lives to Help Win Victory' for U.S., Says Letter Addressed to L.A. Mayor
Fisher Points to Services Already Rendered to Nation by Citizens of Japanese Ancestry, Commends Work
Dr. Uyesugi to Head Portland J.A.C.L. Chapter
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California Zones Barred to Aliens
Identification Certificates Important Need. Imperative for All to Carry Special Papers
San Jose JACL Readies Plans for Identity Cards
Give Us Chance To Do Our Part, Committee Told
Japanese Now Apprehended Total 3,250. Released Aliens Placed in Care of Citizen Sponsor
Description of Prohibited Zone A-1 (Cont.)
President Kido Advises Chapters. Be Calm, Do Not Act Hastily; Await Final Gov't Orders Before Selling Property - Advice of Headquarters
Evacuation of Japanese in 60 Days
S.F. JACL Board Votes to Increase Directing Group
Agricultural Director Advises New Tenant to Offer Fair Price for Farm Equipment to Evacuating Japanese. Secondhand Dealers Buy Implements Below Market Level