The Pacific Citizen
Vol. 15 No. 31
December 31, 1942
Gen. DeWitt Rescinds Curfew Restrictions
Nisei Soldier Participates in Bombing Raid on Nazi Europe As Gunner on American Plane. Sergeant Ben Kuroki Promoted for 'Meritorious Work' as Turret Gunner on U.S. Liberator Bomber; Enlisted on Day After Pearl Harbor
The World at Press-Time
Nisei Soldiers Ready for War, Says Officer
Evacuee Sentenced To Jail Term
Army Proclamation Abolishes Prohibited Zones, A-2--A-1033. Regulations Affecting Nisei in Restricted Areas Outside of West Coast Zone Withdrawn
Story of the Week: Tribute Paid Nisei Soldier on Noted U.S. Radio Program
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1942: A Calendar Record of Evacuation, Relocation
Future of Nisei in America May Be Determined During Coming Year, Says Masaoka
Tule Lake Co-op Signs Large Number In Membership Drive
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Japanese Killed, Nisei Wife Shot in New York Community. Police Charge Slayer With First Degree Murder Complaint
Washington State Senator Seeks Ban On Alien Assistance
Wyoming Residents Give Painting to Retiring Director
Friends Group in Philadelphia Sends 7710 Gifts to Centers
Greasewood Subs For Xmas Tree At Gila River
Oakland JACL Gives $1000 to National. Transfer of Chapter's Treasury Fund Approved By Cabinet Officers
JACL's Dream of Christmas For Center Children Realized With Community Yule Parties. Religious, Service Organizations Cooperated to Make Possible Celebrations in Relocation Projects; $1254.50 Fund Was Distributed
Newell Center Beings Work on Gym-Auditorium
Hunt Students Name Schools
ACLU Disputes Claim Civil Liberties Intact. Charges Internment of Nisei Citizens Serious Breach of U.S. Ideals
Net Factory Will Benefit Gila Center. $100,000 Monthly May Be Realized From Camouflage Net Work
JACL to Present Paintings by Obata to Roosevelt and Myer. Noted Japanese Artist Paints Topaz Scene on Silk for President
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Pacific Citizen Staff
Editorial: On Nisei Heroes
Army Proclamations
Rumors Proven False
Nisei USA by Larry Tajiri
World at Press-Time
Turning Point
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1942: The Story of U.S. Evacuation and Relocation (Cont.)
The Copy Desk
From the Frying Pan by Bill Hosokawa: Some Instances of Splendid Americanism
Vagaries
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Calling All Chapters! By Teiko Ishida
Nisei Woman: Shawls Are Graceful, Gay and Easy to Make in Centers
Three Alien Japanese Arrested in New York
Minidoka Hi School To Publish Paper
Relocation Center Observes Christmas
Rohwer High School Starts Own Paper
Scholarships Fund To Aid Tule Lake High School Grads
George Hanamura Wins Prize for Poston Fair Symbol
Tule Council Opposes Tent Work Plans
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Vital Statistics
Organization of Boy Scouts at Hunt Completed
Sen. Johnson Protests Center School Plans
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Evacuees May Get Jobs as Translators
Seven Tons of Mochi For Poston New Year Celebration
Section-Hand Sought In Washington State
Name Coverley New Director At Tule Lake
Ogden JACL Sends Books to Topaz Center
Collins Appointed General Supervisor Of Canadian Relocation
Resettlement to Start Soon, Says Inagaki. Permanent Relocation Of Evacuees May Be Under Way by February