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The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
LARA REPORTS
RELIEF AID TO
NEEDY JAPAN

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Sept 10
Approximately $3.50. 900 pounds Of
relief supplies have been shipped
to Japan from the United States
through the Licensed Agencies for
Relief In Asia up TO July 81. ac-
cording to a report released by the
American Friends Service commit
tee.
These supplies we're valued ct
over 100000. OF this amount the
AFSC has sent 1880. 1874 pounds.
worth $584,2il28, with the Japan
csc Americans In the U. s. con-
tributing heavily to the entire pro-
gram.
1t was also disclosed tina the ia
panese Diet house of councillors
recently expressed Its appreciation
for aid brought to Japan through
LARA In o statement read to LARA
representatives at party given in
their honor
A formal resolution of thanks had
been passed unanimously In the
Diet lower house on the previous
day.
The statement was read by
Tsuneo Matsudaira, president of the
councillors and former japanese
envoy to Washington. d. C.
LARA supplies have been allo-
Gated TO some TOO institutions In
Japan for distribution to babies,
orphans, tuberculosis patients, old
people and repatriates. The num-
Der Of persons receiving the gifts
Is estimated by the Japanese well
fare ministry to be more than
100000.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
WV Encampment Ok's Move to Grant
Naturalization Rights to Japanese

CLEVELAND. Ohio. Sept 49,
The 48th national encampment of
the Veterans of Foreign Wars
last week endorsed the action of
its Americanism committee which
approved In spirit" the resolution
Of the Utah State delegation which
urged the granting Of naturaliza-
ton privileges to aliens Of Japan
csc ancestry.
The encampment's action re-
ferred the matter Of outright VIZ
w Enforcement Of naturalization
for resident japanese aliens u
the national WV legislative SER
vice In Washington for further
study.
Appearing before the America
nism committee, Mike Masaoka, a
member Of the Utah delegation,
urged support of the resolution
which had been passed unani-
mously by the Utah department Of
the VFW.
Opposition developed In h e
committee from California repre-
sentatives who objected on the
grounds that the resolution sought
to eliminate the California allen
land law and to circumvent other
state laws restricting aliens OF ia
panese descent on grounds Of an
cestry.
Another objection heard against
the resolution was that the privi-
leges Of naturalization should be
confined only to Japanese parents
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
Hearing for Oyama Land Case Set
Oct. q by U. s. Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept 19-The us.
supreme court has set Oct 81 as the date for
hearing arguments in the Oyama case which
challenges the constitutionality of California;
alton land law denying Japanese and other
"aliens ineligible to citizenship" the right to
own or lease agricultural property.
The National JACL is filing "friend Of
court brief in the Oyama case
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19

Of Nisei war vets.
1t was noted that the national
WV had sponsored bill In the
80th Congress TO permit naturali-
cation privileges for japanese all
en- parents Of Nisei GIs killed in
World War II. The bill which
passed the house of representatives
was amended on the floor 10 in
clude parents of Nisei wounded in
action.
T h Americanism committees
action approving the principle of
the Utah resolution was consider
ed victory for the Utah depart
ment whose commander Glen
Thompson expressed himself In
support OF the naturalization reso-
luttons as measure of recogni-
ton for the significant contribiI-
tons" made by many alien Japan
csc residents during the war.
During the convention Mas Ho-
riucnl al salt Lake City, another
member of the Utah delegation.
interviewed Louis Starr of Port
land. Ore, retiring national COM
mander, regarding WV policies
concerning veterans { Japanese
ancestry.
The national encampment ad-
opted resolution reaffirming
the principle of non discrimina-
ton In the organization on the
basis Of race, color or creed and
directed Ray Brannaman Of Dem
yer, the incoming national COM
mander. to investigate alleged
discrimination against minority
group veterans In the vFW.
Horiuchi recalled that one of
the instances of recent VFW dts
elimination on local post level
was the refusal of the Spokane.
Wash. WV post to admit Japa-
nese American veterans to menu
bership.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19

First Of all, We can't have any
recreation gathering. Such as a
social meeting or a dance. We don't
want TO go to Seattle each time to
spend money and waste time. 1t
is very inconvenient and no fun
at all.
A newspaper reported that all
kinds Of Japanese films have come
from Japan. In this, naturally
our Issei are very anxious to see
them. 80 are we Nisei. If we had
our own Japanese hall. we don't
need to going out to Seattle spend
money We could have III kinds Of
films out here and have all the en-
jcyment in our own community.
I know TAX Nishimori is capable
Of carrying on for the best of our
Japanese community on the island.
And there are many other active
Nisei: Bob Koba, Art Koura, Isa-
mu Suematsu, Michiko Amatatsu,
Kay Chihara, Nobuko Sakai, MI
70 Mikami. And among the older
Nisei are Mrs. and Mrs. TAX Nishi-
mort, Mr.. and Mrs. Tad Sakulna
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Nakata. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hayashida, Mr.. and Mrs. Sho-
il Suko, Mr.. and Mrs. Momoichi
Nakata and Mr.. and Mrs. H. Nishi.
often wonder whether the older
Nisei are cast out from Nisei act
ivities or not. It seems to me
strange that many Of them are not
appearing together. I know these
older Nisei know how to work to-
gether because Of their expert
ence.
I hope, we shouldn't let this
long delayed problem go any long
er. This Is your job as well as
mine. Let us get together and do
something for own community. I
with, we could work out good
program with the Issei as I respect
their advice.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
Two Insurance Firms Weigh Claims
Filed by Shoyu Sauce Poisoning
Victims, Los Angeles Reports

Claims being filed by victims of the recent
shoyu sauce poisoning wave including many ia
panese Americans will be considered according
to reports from Los Angeles.
1t was disclosed in the South by Kenii Ito,
l.. A. attorney, that the manufacturers of the
tainted shoyu base, A. f. Staley Manufacturing
Co., were covered by the Hartford Accident and
Indemnity Co. up to June 30 and that the Anne
rcan Mutual Liability Insurance Co. took over
the coverage from July l.
Although the shoyu was shipped prior to
that date, most poisoning cases were reported in
July
In San Francisco, it was learned that Guy
@C..Galdeny who is representing Mr.. and Mrs.
Ryoichi Oishi, 1923 Buchanan ST., two of the 10
cal victims, has received letter of acknowledge
ment from the Staley Co. for claims made for
the couple.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
Backs Americanism Body's Action
Anent Open House at YWCA

Editors note: Following are
M. us impressions Of the Omen
House sponsored last Tuesday
night in the YWCA.)
By nj. u.
Many persons were milling a.
round in, the YWcA Building
when the YWCA opened its doors
TO the public at its Second Annu-
al Open House Event which was
held last Tuesday night. AS en-
tered, ] looked around for familiar
aces. And whom should I see as
went through the Second Floor
In Room 10, 1t was none other
than friendly Mrs. Juro Yoshioka
acquainting her audience on the
various types Of recreational and
educational activities which will be
Of interest to the Young Married
Group. But, that's not for me, I
thought, so I moseyed along across
the hall only to be stopped by
charming Mrs. William Mimbu
who with her persuasive smile
came and asked me to join the
YwCA
It didn't take much coaxing on
her part for me to write my name
ON the dotted line. After I had
received my membership card, I
was proud that 1 did sign UP at
long last with such worthwhile
organization.
AS glanced around after that
"fete" was accomplished. I saw all
types Of activities publicized and
saw friends whom I had met at
church and USO, and friends whom
I intended to meet. enjoying the
cordial atmosphere of the Y that
night. hurried along, peering
into office spaces which we're open
to- the public. One Of them, I saw
two Nisei cuties, Mich Inouye and
Mary Okazaki, dressed In Japanese
kimonos, waiting to participate In
a review In which Spring Kcba
and Takako Yoda also had a part.
I like people so enjoyed seeing
Ruth Witt Of the Young Adult
Department scurrying around, Mrs.
Paul Suzuki with her matronly
poise greeting everyone, and ener-
getic suzy Muramoto participating
In an exhibition badminton game.
The friendliness Of everyone, and
the Demonstration Of the sinceri-
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
Early-Morning Blaze in Cafe Destroys
Building in Heart Of Japanese Center;
Nine, Including Children, Flee Safely

Shiba. who was one of some 10
persons rooming In the building.
apparently could not find his way
out through the smoke and fire.
Others save d themselves by
jumping from the second floor
windows or by sliding down hur-
riedly improvised rope Of sheets
a n d blankets. Several children
were among those who escaped
safely.
The Chinese restaurant was OPP
Grated by Bikaku Fujino, former
ly Of Salinas.
Fire department officials stated
that the cause of the blaze is still
undetermined and that investiga-
tons are being made.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
One Dies, Three Hurt in San Jose Fire
-sSs
japanese Silk
Arrives Here

First postwar shipment of silk
goods from Japan arrived at Pier
% in Seattle last Tuesday aboard
the American Mail liner the SIS.
Washington Mail The ship car
ried 224 tons Of silk goods con-
signed to the United States Com
mercial Corporation. It will be
transhipped to an intercoastal
freighter for delivery to New York
Other Washington Mall cargo In
cluded 254 tons d.550 cases. OF
japanese porcelain and 10000 feet
of hardwood from the Philippines
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
Canada to Get
Mikans Soon

TOKYO, Sept 1e-Canada will
soon be receiving Japanese oranges
as part payment Of Japan's war
debts to this country.
General Macarthur said Sunday
he had ordered the Japanese to
ship 10000 cases of marmalade
oranges and 100000 cases OF
fresh Mandarin oranges tmikan)
to Canada.
Canada recently received a
large shipment of tea from Japan.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
Chi BuddhiStS
Plan Fall Fete

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Sept. l9--Resi-
dents of Chicago are In store for
a gigantic and novel Fall Festival, y
which will be sponsored by the
Midwest Buddhist church on Satur-
day and Sunday, Oct 4 and S. The
two day weekend affair will be
held In the Olivet Institute. l44l
N. Cleveland Ave. and will serve
the purpose of adding to the re-
Gently instigated church building
fund drive.
Movies, dances. and basket
ball tournament viii be q few of
the festival attractions. Food will
be served at all times.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
NVC to Convene
Tuesday Night

Nisei Veterans Committee Of Be-
attic viii hold its month";" -s-aaisr
from pm. Tuesday, sept. ., m
the Buddhist temple.
Since several important business
matters are TO be taken W. all M
sci veterans are urged to attend.
Shire Kashino is chairman Of the
group.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
Nisei
Calendar
sEPTEnfBER

20-Melodairs TO hold dance from
0 pm. to IL midnight In Buddhist
auditorium.
OCTOBER
4-5-Tacoma and Lotus YBA will
be host to Northwest Young Bud
dhist convention In Seattle.
ANNA Rays to present stag
stagette dance from $50 pm. to
IL midnight In Washington hall.
1l-South End Merchants to hold
ice skating party from 1890 p. m.
to 1890 am. at Civic Ice Arena.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
It!
Army Defeats
Pet Owners

TOKYO, Sept. 19-The answer to the ques-
ton who won the battle between the Army and
occupation pet owners appeared in an advertise
ment in the English language Nippon Times
"Evicted from Mantetsu apartment
billet): Smart male puppy weeks old Will
place in good home only
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
Jingle Telling
OF Road Work
Hits Be. Area

PRINCETON. b. C. Sept. ls-
Long awaited Hope Princeton
highway where Japanese Cana
dams worked In, the early days
Of the evacuation Is the source
Of q jingle now going the rounds
In this district, reports the VAN
couver Province.
The jingle goes:
"When Dad was lad, he worked
on the Hope-Princeton High
way.
When i was q lad ] worked ON
the Hope-Princeton Highway.
Now I'm q dad with many . lad
and they all work on the Hope
Princeton Highway.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
By Arthur o. Iwasaxi

I have written many things the
last thirteen years while was a
newspaperman. I tried my best
whether any of my articles would
help for our Japanese society or
net. EVERYBODY seems to talk about
II. but nobody does anything about
1t. I know there are fsore than
forty Nisei living on the island;
yet, we haven't our own Japanese
Hall back nor any recreation or
CARNATIONS.
War has been over more than
two years now Every Japanese is
out from the rattlesnake- ,coun-
try to establish his own living. We
know 1t isn't easy to remodel our
two-feet standing ground since we
have lost everything we had. i. We
are struggling hard without any aid
from the good-worded promises.
Our fathers and mothers especial
ly are surrounded in pitiful life. Is
IL their duty to struggle for liv-
ing? They average about fifty-five
and sixty years old. Isn't it time
we helped them? Let us think and
do it for them.
We, as American citizens at
least, have a little right to fight
for right. No, we should have all
the privileges for the right. If we
are smart enough to fight for right.
don't know why we can't get
our Japanese Hall on the island
We know this hall was rented out
to Caucasians when we were eva
cuated and we were to get 1t back
soon as we returned. I heard 1t
was SO stated and agreed when we
reached out, II I am not wrong.
OF course. this hall does not be-
long to any off, those Responsible
persons. 1t is the property Of al
the Japanese residents on the Is
land. In fact. our Issei are the
ones who buitl and financed It. But
the sad case 1t that most Issei and
Nisei are wondering why we don't
get back our hall yet, except those
responsible Nisei VINO TOOK care Of
legal signing by the time when
evacuation called on us.
I heard a few responsible Nisci
tried to get the hall but didn't get
Il. There is no doubt that every
Japanese resident should know this.
We would like to know what Is
involving or what is coming up?
Since this hall Is the property Of
every Japanese resident They
should have made general meet
ting or report through newspapers.
1t is easy to make mistakes but I
wish some of those responsible
persons would let us know all about
1t. We would like to discuss the
things for the best of our commu-
nifty. If there ~ any difficulties
getting back our own hall, why
shouldn't we take the necessary le-
gal stepsl
You, see, there are many, many
things to think about. How in
convenient we are without our own
hall
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
ASKS FOR UNITY
ON CAMBRIDGE
in HALL ISSUE

Editors note: Through the
medium Of this newspaper, Ar
thur o. Iwasaki Of cambridge
Island pleads for cooperation o.
mong the island japanese 80 that
they may obtain the japanese
hall which was rented TO eau
casians during evacuation days.
Iwasaki's views are his own and
not those Of THE NORTHWEST
TIMES.)
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
tNichi Bel Times Dispatch,

tNichi Bel Times Dispatchl
SAN JOSE, Calf, Sept. ia
disastrous early morning fire last
Tuesday in the heart of San Jose's
Japanese community brought death
TO one elderly Japanese seriously
Injured three more and completely
razed building.
Yaichi Shiba. 76.( died In the
blaze. Three others-Tsuru Yoshi-
da. rs, Kiichi Hirose, 20, and Mrs.
katsu Hirose. 40-were hospital
ped with severe injuries.
The fire broke out at 1870 a. m
81 Kiraku Tel restaurant, 224ls
jackson st., and was already burn
ing fiercely when discovered.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19

Every instance of a. mans suffer-
ing the penalty Of the law, is an
instance Of the failure of that Pc
nalty in effecting its purpose,
which is to deter from transgres-
sion.-Whately.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19

Laws are always unstable I'M
less they are founded on the man.
ncrs Of nation; and manners are
the only durable and resisting pow
er In a people.-De Tocqueville.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
Notes Increase
OF NiSei in
Frisco ave

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf, Sept 10
-Nisei membership In the Ame-
rican Veterans Committee, Golden
Gate chapter, Is steadily growing.
according to Ken Baba. chapter
chairman, this week.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19

Laws can discover sin. but not
remove it.-Milton.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19

We must not make scarecrow
of the law, setting 1t up to fear the
birds Of prey. and letting It keep
one shape till custom make \
their perch, and not their terror.
Shakespeare
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-09-19
Plans to Teach
Japanese in "

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf, Sept 10
Japanese language win be taught
for the first time In GLASSES opera
ted by the San Francisco board Of
education. according to an announ-,
cement made last Tuesday.
Night classes will be held twice.
weekly in the Buchanan st. YM-
YWCA, starting Sept 20, Is q
branch Of the Marina Adult school
with Henry I. Chain as principal.
Evening star., 1947-03-29
Charges Against Editors
OF 6. W. Paper Weighed

Charges that the editors of the
Hatchet, student newspaper at
George Washington University, mis-
managed the publication and falsi-
fled news were being considered to-
day by a Student Council Investi-
eating Committee.
The editors yesterday denied the
charges. One of them, Miss Dor
othy Henry, read a prepared state
ment which said the Hatchet meas
ured up to other college weeklies.
1t denied that the paper made per-
sonal attacks on students.
e Other members of the Board Of
Editors are Miss Harriet Schif and
Mervin Lewis.
Testimony against the papers
policies was given by number of
students both at yesterdays hear
ing on the campus as well as at the
lrst meeting of the Special Com
mittee last week. Among those tes-
tifying to alleged faults was Larry
Strickland, president of the Student
Council.
The Joint Student-Faculty Com
mittee is composed of Dick Gen
erelly, Student Council vice presi-
dent; Agar Jaicks, Veterans Club
president; Philip Love, journalism
instructor; DR.. Fred Tupper, asso-
ciate professor of English, and Miss
Margaret Davis of the public rela-
tions Office.
The committee will make its rec
concentrations to the Student
| Council.
Evening star., 1947-03-29
Rites for 0. A. Raba
To Be Held Here Today

Funeral services for Oscar A.
Raba, sr., II, retired Pennsylvania
Railroad conductor, who died Thurs
day in Providence Hospital, were to
be held at ! pm. today at his resi-
dence, 5108 Alton avenue, Bradbury
Heights, Md. Burial was to be in
Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Mr.. Raba, native of WASHINGTON
moved to Boulevard Heights So years
ago. Active in civic work, he was
one of the original trustees of Brad
bury Heights School, serving for IS
years, and was president and treas
urer of the Boulevard Heights Vol
unteer Fire Department in which
he served % years.
He retired nearly 10 years age
after 80 years service on the rail-
road. He had been an honorary
member of the Brotherhood of Rail-
road Trainmen for his entire service
Surviving are three sons, James
O., Camp Springs, Md; Arthur D.
West Palm Beach, Fla, and Oscar
A., jr., Coral Hills, Md; four daugh-
ters, Mrs. Norman E. Perry and
Mrs. D. F. Balch, both of Coral Hills
and Mrs. Lille May Matthews and
Mrs. Walter Shipley, both of Brad
bury Heights; eight grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren.
Evening star., 1947-03-29
Marine Flyer Balls Out.
Of Flaming Plane, Burned

A 24-year-old Marine Corps Re
serve pilot was recovering today at
the Bethesda Naval Medical Center
from burns received when he bailed
out of his flaming plane yesterday
near Clinton, Md.
The pilot, First 1t. Powhatan
Kehoe of Bealton, Va, was under
going his required Is days. annual
training duty at the Naval Air
Station, Anacostia, when the plane
caught fire at 10000 feet.
He took off from the airfield
about 2 pm. in an FIG Corsair Navy
fighter plane. Shortly afterward,
the engine burst into flames, it was
reported. He was burned before he
could bail out. The plane crashed
into a field, about four miles west
of route 4, near Clinton.
1t. Kehoe was given first aid by
the Andrews Field crash crew and
taken to the Anacostia field where
he was transferred to Bethesda. He
suffered second degree burns to the
face and HANDS.
Evening star., 1947-03-29
Buses 10 Air Termina!
9erouted During Rush

Beginning Tuesday, airport bound
passengers will board buses on Tenth
street south of Pennsylvania avenue
NV, instead of at Twelfth street
and Pennsylvania avenue NV, dur
ing rush hour.
The announcement was made to-
day by the Alexandria, Barefoot &,
Washington Transit Co. as a part
of it's plan to inaugurate faster
schedules and expand it's service.
The new service will be provided
from $50 to 9 am. MONDAYS through
Friday. At all other times, airport
passengers will board. buses at the
present terminal.
On Tuesday the company is sched-
uled, along with the Washington
Virginia & Maryland Coach Co.
(Arnold line), to take over the
Pentagon Building bus service, which
is being vacated by the Capital
Transit Co. after five years OF
operation.
Evening star., 1947-03-29
One Drive-In Bank
Opposed by zoners,
Another Approved

Residents of the far Southwest
section won their fight to prevent
rezoning of property at Atlantic
street and South Capitol terrace
S.W. for a drive-in branch of the
Anacostia National Bank.
The District zoning Commission
late yesterday refused the rezoning
at its monthly executive meeting.
Testimony at hearing March S
was overwhelmingly opposed to the
rezoning.
The Hamilton National Bank,
however, Jared better. The COM
mission approved rezoning its prop
erty on Kalmia road NV. near
Alaska avenue so proposed drive-in
bank may be built there.
Location Stipulated.
The commission stipulated, how
ever, that the bank occupy a So
foot frontage only on Kalmia road
and that the site must be at least
100 feet west of Alaska avenue.
According to the banks plans,
patrons will be able to drive into the
bank and make deposits without
leaving their cars. Plans call for
setup where 80 cars can line up at
the teller's window.
In another major zoning decision,
the commission approved the recon-
ing OF property now occupied by the
old Wiley house on Thomas Circle
between Vermont avenue and M
street NV. so the Chesapeake g.
Potomac Telephone Co. may build
an Office building there.
The company plans to erect a
100000 building to house its traffic,
commercial, plant engineering and
accounting departments, now scat
tered in dozen buildings.
Sixth Street Decision Deferred.
The zoners postponed action on
the controversial rezoning of lower
Sixteenth street to permit office
buildings and banks.
1t had before it a compromise
proposal which would allow such
buildings on Sixteenth street, be-
tween H and M streets NV, and
Massachusetts, avenue between Ninth
and Thirteenth streets NV, pro-
vided they are attractive and con-
tain no display windows.
Robert o. Clouser, commission sec
retary, said members favored the
proposal for Sixteenth street but
wanted to. study further its effect
on Massachusetts, avenue.