The Pacific Citizen
Vol. 17 No. 26
January 1, 1944
Sgt. Kuroki, Nisei War Hero, Returns to U.S. Japanese American Gunner Completes Thirty Successful Overseas Combat Missions. Nebraska-Born Nisei Participated in Raids Over Germany, Sicily, North Africa; Gets New Assignment In California; Hopes to Serve in Pacific War
War Department Announces Names of 26 Nisei Killed, 56 Wounded on Italy Front
Evacuee Youth Accepted as Cadet In Civil Air Patrol
Kenny Rules Nisei Entitled To Vacation Pay. Misao Shiratsuki Missed Annual Leave Because Of Army Evacuation
Judge Resets L.A. Test Case Hearing Date
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Gen. Clark Lauds Nisei Unit, Promotes Japanese Americans During Christmas Day Tour
Japanese American Combat Team News. Nisei Learn of Traditional Southern Hospitality as Rancher 'Adopts' Combat Unit. Earl Finch of Hattiesburg, Miss., Sponsors Rodeo, Swimming Parties, 'Luaus' for Volunteer Group Now in Training in Camp Shelby
Christmas Activities Hold Sway at Des Moines Hostel
Athletic Officer Named for Combat Team
War Department Announces Names of Nisei Casualties (Cont>)
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WRA Arranges Special Bus for Poston Travel. Many Seasonal Workers Had Been Unable to Obtain Accommodations
Sewing Machine Purchased by Nisei USO in Mississippi
Purple Heart Award Given Posthumously To Nisei Soldier
Effort To Operate Evacuated Farm Near Failure, Is Report
Nisei Gunner Fought in Air Battles in Africa, Europe
Captain Suzuki Leaves Hospital in North Africa Area
Ohio Woman Writes Song for Nisei Combat Team
Korean American Reported Wounded In Nisei Battalion
Camp Conditions Satisfy Spanish Investigators
Topaz Youths Sentenced on Robbery Charge
California Personnel Board Shelves Cases of Nisei Civil Service Workers for Duration. State Group Agrees to Stipulation Suggested By Attorney for 82 Japanese Americans Who Are Fighting Ouster and Asking Back Wages
First Nisei Seamen Receive State Department Passports. Believe Solution Near, Following 'Beaching' of Japanese Americans
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Pacific Citizen Staff
Editorials: New Year's Day
Nisei and Jim Crow
Hearst Revives a Lie
Kent's Honor Roll
Nisei USA by Larry Tajiri: Politics and the New Year
Vagaries
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Nisei and Race Prejudice: Jim Crow Tendencies Among Japanese American Evacuees May Hamper Resettlement
Calling All Chapters!
Ann Nisei Says: Evacuee Women to Face a World Changed by War
From the Frying Pan by Bill Hosokawa: Reflections at the Beginning of a New Year
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Engagement of Nancy Kosuge Is Announced
Volunteers Save Huge Food Crop At Tule Lake
Wakatsugi Will Head IDC for Coming Year
Joe Grant Masaoka's Column: Parent Generation Leaves Heritage of Fortitude to Nisei
Tsutomu Abo Will Head Magic Valley Chapter of JACL
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Boise Valley JACL Nominates Candidates For Coming Elections
Favor Dissolution Of WRA Centers
Timely Topics by Saburo Kido
Outlook For a Happy New Year
Farming in Inland Area Has Drawbacks
Two Nisei Basketball Teams Will Enter New York League
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Two West Coast Congressmen Dissent from Bloc's Attack On War Relocation Program. Differences of Opinion Exist Within Delegation From Pacific States
Reveal Engagement In Salt Lake City
Vital Statistics
First Group of Nisei WACs Enter Training at Des Moines