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The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-02-19

fourths have lived here for 30
years: nearly half for 10 years or
more.
Numbers: 1888 in Hawaii:
4S,15s in the United States.
Age and sex: About SO years.
There are eight males to every
five females.
Birth rate: In 1910. lower in
California. Oregon and Washing
ton than the general birth rate.
"Relief and unemployment:
Negligible.
Education: Average to above
average.
"Crime: Crime rate about one
half national average"
In discussing the technical effects
of the bill, Rep. Walter said:
National origins quotas strict
Iy computed win replace the dis
credited policy Of Oriental excIu-
sion. by so doing. the national
policy which granted naturaliza-
tion and quota immigration to
the Chinese. East Indians and
Filipinos will be brought to COM
pletion."
To accomplish this, the legisla-
ton creates an "Asiatic- Pacific trf-
angle which includes all of Asia
Major and western Pacific Oceania.
Persons Of ancestry indigenous to
this Asia triangle, when immigrat
Ing to the United States. will be
chargeable to the quota of the
country of their ancestry rather
than country of birth"
He pointed out that while total
annual authorized immigration will
be approximately 1890 from the
area, actual immigration of less
than 1000 Asian people in any one
year is safe estimate.
Under the bills provisions there
Is no possibility of a flood of Asian
Rep Walter said "A
decrease in the size
Of minimum quotas is provided II
changes in territorial limits or SOW
should increase the number
Of minimum quota countries to
more than So"
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-02-19
Portland Pays
Tribute to GI

PORTLAND. Greg. Feb. 1e-Ar-
ranged by the Oregon Nisei Veter-
ans association and the japanese
American Citizens league of Port
land, memorial services were held
Monday for Pvt, Alfred Yutaka
Nakata. 25. in Morse hall. The rites
were conducted by the Rev. Gikan
Kimura of the Koyusan Henjoii
Buddhist church, and the burial
was in veterans plot at Lincoln
Memorial park.
The Nisei veteran. who died on
June 7, 1915. was a member of Com
pany Fl. Third Infantry regiment.
First division, He trained at Camp
flaming, Texas. before going over
Seas.
Born in Portland on Jan. 90.
1921. he attended Woodlawn school
and Benson Tech.
He is survived by his parents. Mr..
and Mrs Josuke Nakata. 523 NE.
Clackamas St.. and by three bro
theirs. Harry and Frank. both of
Portland, and Albert of Denver.
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EN- MEASURES CHIEF OBJECTIVE
TO ENABLE ASIATICS TO COME
TOU. s., REP. WALTER DECLARES

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Feb. 10
The real objective of the bill dor
equality in naturalization and immi-
gration) is to eliminate all racial
barriers in existing naturalization
laws and to make it possible for
Asian and Pacific peoples to enter
the United States as quota immi-
grants"
This is the way in which Rep.
Francis f. Walter ID. PENN, des-
cribed the EN- bill under an eX-
tention of remarks in the Congress
sional Record. according to the
JACL nti-Discrimination Commit
tee.
In his remarks. Rep. Walter dis
cussed in rather complete detail the
ENI bill After tracing the history
of the legislation in the Eightieth
Congress. Rep. Walter pointed out
that testimony last year overwhelm.
inglv favored enactment of the bill
on the basis of these three consider
ations:
~. AS an act of Justice of i'm
mediate value to American moral
leadership In the Far East while
that area Of the world Is yet In
a state Of political flux.
'%. As an act Of Justice to long
resident Asian immigrants who
have made a positive contribu-
ton TO America.
"S No new policy is involved,
hut rather extension Of the policy
developed by the Congress by.
ending Chinese exclusion. and
granting the privilege Of natural
iyation and immigration to the
people OF India and the Philip
pines"
After quoting the favorable test
imony of such persons as w Walton
Butterworth, Director, Office of
Far Eastern Affairs, Department of
State; former Ambassador to Japan
Joseph G. Grew. and Gen. Mark w
Clark. Rep Walter discussed general
characteristics of persons OF Japan
eSe ancestry by citing the following
table;
Length Of residence: Three
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-02-19
STATE DEPT.
LISTS RULES
FOR VISITING

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Feb. 10
The State Department today advised
the JACL Anti-Discrimination Com
mittee it will issue necessary papers
for visits by individuals to Japan.
The army announced from Tokyo
recently it would permit relatives
Of both japanese and foreign nat
ionals living in Japan without int
eruption since Pearl Harbor to
visit the Oriental country.
State Department officials pointed
out that Issei who wish to visit
Japan must obtain:
~ A reentry permit issued by
the Bureau Of immigration and
Naturalization, and
p A military permit from Mac
Arthur's headquarters (SCAP),
issued through the State Depart
ment.
Citizens visiting Japan first must
secure:
II A passport, and
p A military permit.
The State Department confirmed
that persons visiting relatives in
Japan must either bring their own
food. or be able to purchase food
at overseas sales stores operated by
the army They must also be able
to secure private lodging in Japan
depending on the army
Visitors may remain in Japan up
to two months.
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rhiraoo Investors
rhooSe Leaders

CHICAGO. Ill, Fb. 19-At the
annual installation dinner of Enter
prisers. Inc. local investment club.
recently the officers for 1949 were
sworn in during a candlelight cere-
mony The event. which also cele-
brated the incorporation of the
club was held in Younkers Rest
raunt. and was attended by mem
bers, wives and friends.
President for 1949 is Lincoln
Shimidzu. His cabinet includes DR..
Ernest Takahashi, vice president;
Ronald Shiozaki. treasurer: Buddy
Iwata. secretary; and Takuji Tada.
auditor. Retiring officers are Shio-
zaki, president; Tats Kushida, vice
president; Ken Yoshihara, treasur-
er; DR.. Kats Uba, secretary; and
Takuji Tada. auditor.
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WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 49,
The House Judiciary Committee to-
day was urged to eliminate all racial
restrictions in amendments now
under study to extend the deadline
CT the Soldier Brides Act at least
mother year.
Numerous bills have been intro
duced to extend the life of the act
which expired last December.
However, as Mike Masaoka, nat
onal legislative director, JACL Anti
Discrimination Committee, advised
Congressman Emanuel Celler Cd,
N.Y., Judiciary Committee chair
man: "Of all the bills introduced.
only one, offered by Del. Joseph
r. harrington R., HawaiD provides
there shall be no race restrictions
If the act is extended"
He told Rep Celler that "The
JACL feels sponsors of the other
bills and amendments actually are
unaware of the problem relating
to Japanese and most other Asisr
spouses of American soldiers OF
veterans.
It was the House Judiciary Com
mittee which originally approved
amendments to the Soldier Brides
Act during the last Congress to pro-
vide that all alien spouses "irres-
pective Of race" of American ser.
vicemen or veterans could enter
this country without respect to i'm
migration bans. The amendment
though. was limited to those mar
riages which occurred prior to 80
days after 1t was enacted.
I'VE submit" Masaoka told Rep.
Celler, that any further amend
ments to extend the deadline for
entry of alien spouses should be
applicable without consideration Of
the spouse's race.
All american soldiers should be
treated alike in their choice of
alien spouses," he declared.
Massoka cited the following prob
lens which have arisen under the
Soldier Brides Act:
u The act makes no provision
for children of such marriages
to accompany parents to the Uni
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-02-19
White River BuSsei
Name '49 Heads

KENT, Wash, Feb. 19--At its re-
cent reactivation meeting, the White
River YMWBA elected Hiroshi Ma
kayama, president
Nakayama's cabinet includes Shi2
Hirai and Frank Natsuhara, vice
presidents; Harry Taketa, record
ing secretary; Mae Yamada, cores
ponding secretary; Charles Tsuii
treasurer; Joe Nishimoto, athletic
chairman; and Catherine Dodobara
historian.
Anyone interested in joining is
cordially invited to attend the
groups next meetiny set for Fri
day. March II.
Those planning to participate in
the coming Northwest YBL conven-
ton in Spokane are requested to
contact Nakayama as soon as pos
sible.
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Damage Measure
Approval Urged

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb 19-
The House Judiciary Committee to-
day was urged to give Favorable
considera ton" to a Senate-approved
bill compcnsating aliens and citi-
Gems of Japanese ancestry for prop
erty lost or damaged while deposited
with the Attorney Generals office
In discussing the bill with Con-
gresham Emanuel Celler, 3D., N.Y..
Mike Masaoka. national legislative
directn" JACL Anti-Discrimina
tior Committee. said:
This bill 1920 is designed to
cover loss of such personal articles
IS short-wave radios. cameras and
firearms.
I'm the haste and hysteria at
the outbreak of the war, receipts
were seldom given for property
which was delivered TO local or fed
eral peace officers and many later
found that the articles they had de-
posted had disappeared or been
damaged.
1929 would authorize the Attorney
General to adjust claims on person
al items belonging to persons of
japanese ancestry. both aliens and
citizens, who fully complied with
The Senate report on the bill
which was sent to the House last
week. pointed out that "the princi-
pie of justice and responsible gov
eminent require that there should
be compensation for such losses
500 would supplement the Evacu.
alton Claims Act by providing COM
pensation for losses suffered by
innocent victims of war, Masaoka
said.
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The National Planning Associa-
ton estimates the loss of wages by
tuberculosis patients at $181 900 900
a year and further estimates that
these patients, if illness had not
interrupted their work, might have
produced s348,0OOo0o worth of goods
on the basis of 1943 prices.
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catiure. and the Chinese government
Is very strict In matters of currency
exchange. tt is compulsory that all
currency brought into China be con-
verted. and 1t is against regulations
to reconvert to the American dollar.
/ Militia was advised not to venture
outdoors after 10 pm. due to the
many instances of burglaries and
other crimes committed upon the
unsuspecting individual at night
In China. there appears to be
two distinct classes of beggars, Cd
those who follow 1t as a profession.
begging for aims, and (2) those
refugees driven out of their homes
by the current civil war between
the Communists and the Nation
alists. The second group is by far
the most pitiful. lying face down
In the street, with their tiny babies
beside them. all dressed In rags.
One OF the most pitiful sights wit
messed here was a weeping mother
holding her dead child in her arms,
and not the slightest attention paid
to her entreaties by those passing
The air flight to Tokyo Japan.
was routine. All OF Japan is under
the control of the American Mill
tary Government Preference Is
given to Americans at hotels. on
every means of transportation, etc.
All food, clothing, automobiles. and
other transportation facilities for
Americans are brought over from
the states. Food for the Japanese
people as we'll as articles of cloth
irg. is under a strict ration system.
The people in the larger cities esp
ecially are HAVING a difficult time
in order to survive.
Relief sent from the United
States Is of some help; however,
General Macarthur is well-liked by
the Japanese people. And many
there have expressed their opinion
to Nitta personally that they are
glad the last war was won by the
United States. Through the Ameri-
can occupation. the people are en-
loving and learning the principles
Of freedom end democracy for the
first time They are eager for news
Of the United States. and they adj
miro and want anything that is
available from America.
Poultry farms, as well as one OF
the foremost chick sexing schools
in Naeova Japan. were visited nv
Militia who oaired further points y,
reference 70 chick sevirg. Poultrv
for meat or COOS. IS still considered
a luxury. since initiation makes the
cost Of raising chickens practically
prohibltive. The almost total lack
tccNttneed on Page Fcug
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Classified Ads

GIRL WANTED to take care of two
children. Some homework. Room
and board, Compensation. RA.
1882. Call before 4 o'clock.
WANTED: Young girl to assist with
general Homework. Modern home.
Private room and bath. Queen
Anne district. GA. 1890.
NISEI WAITRESS WANTED: Ex-
perience unnecessary. III pm.
Sundays off. Call Fujita. Mt
Baker Cafe, EA. 9419. Nights
CA. 8498.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-02-19
Letter from Japan
For F. Nakamura

A letter from Japan for Mr.. F.
Nakamura, addressed 1861 E.
Spruce, Seattle %. Wash, has been
received by THE NORTHWEST
TIMES.
If the letter Is not claimed within
ten days, 1t will be returned to the
local postoffice
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Notes Feb. p

In observance of Washington's
birthday. the Broadway nursery
will not have classes next Tuesday,
Feb %.
Glasses, however, will be resumed
Wednesday, Feb. 90
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prices were reasonable and the PEG.
pie in general understandingly cat.
cred to tourists and travellers. The
night life and the night spots OF
Paris are beautiful and artistic; nc
such spot In the states can compare
In gaiety and beauty. In the sub
urbs, some bombed sections were
still In its original state, very much
isolated and dark. The French
countryside show more poverty, suf-
fering and evidence of shortages.
Since the travel schedule was
fully booked, 1t was impossible for
Militia to remain longer In Paris. It
would have been necessary to stay
another month in order to catch the
following plane.
Istanbul, Turkey was the next
stop on the plane trip. Among the
places visited in this area was DAM
ascUs, Syria. situated In the midst
of the desert Especially noted were
soldiers marching and drilling. since
this was the time Of the critical
period in Israel Entering the Or
lent proper via Karachi, Pakistan
Delhi, and Calcutta, India. a direct
contrast to western world living was
noticed Immediately In respect 10
races. customs. and extreme poverty
of the average populace.
In India especially. the density
of population was surprising to say
the least Very few women are seen
on the streets. none are seen at
work at manual labor. In particular
reference. red dot on the forehead
or a red streak of paint running
along the part Of the hair signified
their married status Even twelve
vear-old girls were seen with this
these girls were evident
~ married off by their poverty
stricken parents TO the rich. Ano-
ther one Of the most DISTRESSING
scenes witnessed was the mass Gre
nation Of the dead-piled like cord
wood, in open view. on burning logs.
Bangkok. Sinm, and its vicinity
was another stop. quantity different
FROM, that OF india. T'hatched roof
houses were elevated above the
ground on poles and piling to pro-
tect them from seasonal floods ond
Insects Delicious bananas and other
fronical fruits were TO be obtained
In quantity
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A map does not exhibit a more
distinct view Of the situation and
boundaries of every country, than
Its news does picture Of the ge-
MUS and morals of its inhabitants.
Goldsmith
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Gentleman is a term that does not
apply to any station. but to the
mind and feelings in every station.
-Talfourd.
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foreign. hence obstacles were en-
countered at every turn However
| tnru tho assistance of a young Bel
gian, familiar with little English
be was Gnle to rake satisfactory
progress. The weather in Belgium
was very cold In direct contrast
to New York Ciiya sweltering heat
at the time of departure, and the
Panama hat which Militia continued
| to wear in Brussels was stared upon
with undisguised amazement by the
people on the street. While in Bel
GUM he attended to business mat
tiers pertaining to his organization.
All signs indicated Belgium to be q
rich country; 1t was surprising 10
find many American-made auto
mobiles on the roads and highways.
Most material necessities were avail
eble.
Copenhagen, Denmark. scene Of
the Eighth Worlds Poultry Con-
gress, was the next stop for Nitta
Beautiful neon signs had been put
up just to welcome the delegates
attending the poultry congress.
Leaders in the poultry industry
from throughout the world attended
the congress. and the two weeks CT
the gathering proved very educa-
tional. Except for the fact that only
a few persons spoke English, Nitta
had no other difficulty during his
stay In Denmark. food was ration
ed, of course, only vital necessities
were imported, viciting poultry
farms which are much smaller in
comparison. incidentally, than what
VIC find in the states. cathedrals,
the royal palace, with the royal
iewelry, pottery and paintings of
the royal family on exhibition and
a Danish brewery, which was sup
posed to be the worlds third larg- /
est.
Not single American-made car
was seen; some local European an
Gent models and bicycles. however,
were in evidence. The weather was
surprisingly cold. Denmark has a
special system Of stamping their
eggs for export, in accordance with !
the grade and quality.
After the convention, Nitta went |
to Paris, France The road from
Brussels to Paris was made entirely |
of cobblestone, and the auto trip
was extremely rough all the way.
A very few American made cars
were recognized; in the main they
were Of French and English makes
Paris itself Is we'll lit up, with
many artists living and studying
there. The people in the city were
well-dressed; the food was very
good and there wes no apparent !
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Keep AmeriIss strong =. enlist to,
day in the United States Army.
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Shanohai Chino. with all its c,ir-
rent confusion. was whore the most
difficul'v was encountered az far
as red tape In entering and leaving
the country was concerned. custom
house inspection Is a confusing pro-
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Editors note: Following is a
recount and resume of the three
months rOund-the- world plane
trip taken recently by FORMER
Seattleite s. John Nitta who is
now president of the American
Chick SEEKING Association in Lans-
dale, Pennsylvania. In his report.
Nitta describes the depIOrable
conditions which exist in Europ.
can and Asiatic nations.)
Boarding a American World
Anyways Clipper" at the Interna-
tional Airport. New York City, on
August 18th. 1913, S. John Nitta.
president of the American Chick
SEEKING Association, left on the
first leg of his round the-world
trip by air. Brief landings made in
New Foundland and Ireland were
/ 'easant. No difficulty was met,
since English is the spoken langu-
age. Upon landing in Brussels. Bel
GUM, however, the language was
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-08
News of the World At A Glance ---

Continued from Page One) European stalemate to the Far East. Definite confirmation is still lacking.
 A forecast that Russia soon will change it's policy of diplomatic aloofneSs toward the victorious Chinese communists also came yesterday from Paris. It was ac- credited to responsible but anon ymous eastern European inform ant.
 State department experts are watching for any signs of such a change but are not yet convinced it is imminent.
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-08
U. s. Labor Strife Boiling Over

Continued from Page One) for its coal mines beginning June 13 at Philadelphia.
 New York: Police halted picket ing of the AFL longshoremen'S headquarters by rival union fac ton after a violent street battle yesterday.
 Some 2,50O dock workers clash ed in the melee which climaxed a l3 week old dispute between the rival factions over alleged union discrimination against Neg r O members.
 Boston: Ratification of an arbi- tration agreement was awaited to- day to end a strike which has cut off transportation service to some 5OO,OOO commuters in 79 commun- ities since last Thursday.
 The strike involves about 2,200 AFL bus drivers and mechanics.
 Detroit: An arbitration panel which will seek to effect settle ment of speed-up charges in the recent Ford strike was completed last night.
 Third member of the three-man panel to be selected was Dr. Harry Shulman, professor of law at Yale university, who was named chair man. Other members are Carl T Dunn, representing Ford, and Dr William Gomberg. representing the CIO united auto workers.
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-08
Army Sorrowful Officers Did Not Get Pay Hike

WEST POINT, N. Y. LP)-The acting secretary of the army, Cor don Gray, told some of the Coun- try's future top brass" yesterday that he shared in their disappoint- ment that Congress has not yet given officers pay raise.
 But he assured the June, l949, graduating class of the United States military academy that he is confident that pay readjustments will be voted by the> present Con- gress.
 "The rates may not be those re- quested in the original bill, but f is my hope and belief that those finally enacted will be just" he said in his preparedin- advance text.
 There has not been realistic, comprehensive, Or-What is more impOrtant-adequate overhaul of army pay ana allowances TOT more than forty years" Gray con tinued.
 He said the conclusion is ines capable that those who have en- tered the officer corps, and have continued to serve loyalty and well, have not placed an undue emphasis upon material reward. He expressed confidence in their continued patience and restraint CThe House shelved one mill tary pay raise bill after it ran into objections from D a group Ot young veterans who said it was weighted too heavily for higher
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-08
Air Force Intent On Buying Only B-36 BOmbers
Continued from Page One)

Continued from Page One) with six piston engines and four jet engines. Those already deliv- cred have only the piston engines, but all will have the jet engines eventually. The average cost is over S3,OOO,OOO each.
 The B-36 is the target of spe- cial investigation planned by the House armed services committee. The inquiry will cover the place of the B-36 in the. nations de- fense and reports that orders for other planes have been curtailed so the air force could buy more B-36'S.
 The Boeing BAY is 65-ton swept-wing bomber with six jet engines and l8 rockets for mo- mentary power burst. It is the worlds faster bomber, with rat ing of over 600 miles an hour. The average cost is expected to be un- der 7$3,OOO,OOO each.
 Senator Magnuson D.-WashD told a reporter today that air sec retary w. Stuart Symington has assured him that considerable number of aircraft contracts held by Washington State and West Coast aircraft manufacturers had been cut back.
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ranking officers, and @ economy advocates. A new version may be voted on shortly.
 Gray advised the outgoing ca dets that the officer of today must not be primarily an officer of the army, navy or air force. The na-. tional security demands that he be "an American officer" in spirit and in performance, he explained.
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-08
HARBOR EQUIPMENT BEING LAUNCHED

The Vicky C, owned and oper- ated by A. Castel, was launched into Snake River today
 Earlier this week the tugs Lu- cille and Helen Lee were launch ed.
 They are owned and operated by the Lomen Commercial Go.
 The U. s. Engineers tug and dredging equipment is also in readiness for the coming season.