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The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-09-17

Assistant Secretary OF the Army -.
Col, Bendetsen. in carrying out
Evacuation again and again dis
paraged the loyalty of the entire
ethnic group subject to his COM
mand. In Public Utterances Col.
Bendetsen explained that the very
absence of disloyalty was the most
evil warning of wicked intent, and
thus arrived at the astounding
conclusion that no dislOyalty was
an indication of disloyalty TO come,
Because he was in a position to
know the falsity of such statements,
his obvious purpose must have been
TO inflame public feeling and color
official government action by per-
sonal prejudice -"
The NCLCH said the facts con-
corning Bendetsen indicate an in
capacity" on his part "for fairness
and sound judgement"
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-09-17
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The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-09-17


assured the Walter Resolution would
be approved by the Senate lin re-
eognition that large group of peo-
pie have by every action and every
standard, long ago proved them
selves fully qualified for citizen
ship.
To substantiate this. he said he
has received assurances from various
Senators that there is substantial
approval in the Upper Chamber for
the Resolution.
With action on the Walter Reso-
luton quite probable this year. the
Judd bill. which, in addition to
naturalization would restore limited
immigration TO all Asiatic countries
appears dead at least for this ses-
sion. Even though special Sub
committee recently held hearings on
the Judd bill. there has been no in
dication as yet that formal report
will even be printed on the Sub
committees hearings
The Walter Resolution would
make citizenship available TO some
10000 aliens living in the United
States and Hawaii. OF these,
roughly 95 per cent are persons
of Japanese ancestry. Others in
clude Koreans. southeast Asians
and natives of Pacific Island coun-
tries. many under the protective
custody of the United States.
Both the Walter Resolution and
Judd bill have received strong sup
port from the daily press. West
Coast papers have been as vocal as
any others in demanding favorable
and immediate action on either or
both of these measures.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-09-17
A Dramatic Move
To Collect Taxes

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. Ito
collect taxes from tardy citizens,
the Japanese government recent
~ resorted to drama.
Packed houses in rural districts
saw the Minister of Finances two
act melodrama which extolled the
virtues of prompt. honest tax pay
ments.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-09-17
Ado OPPOSES
MOVE TO NAME
K. BENDETSEN

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Sept. IT
The JACL Anti-Discrimination Com.
mittee today wrote President Truman
opposing the proposed appointment
of Karl E. Bendetsen, wartime heao
of the Evacuation program. as Assis-
tant Secretary of the Army The
JACL was joined in this opposition
by some 40 national member organi-
cations of the National Civil Liber-
ties Clearing House.
In opposing Bendetsen. Mike Ma
saoka, national JACL Ado legisla-
tive director, wrote President TIT
man, in part, that.
I'VE realize this is a particularly
strong position. We feel. however
from rather bitter association
with Mr.. Bendetsen. that he long
ago disqualified himself from ac-
tive participation in an administra-
ton which has sought as much as
your to achieve racial harmony -.
early in tho war, while a colo
mel in the army, Bendetsen was in
immediate charge of the mass
evacuation of persons of Japan
csc ancestry. IN this post he de-
monstrated by actions and words
his prejudice against this group
=. in statements, both publicly
and privately, he indicated his
contempt for the finest of Ameri-
ian traditions and procedures -.
Even today, long after hostili-
ties have ceased =. and several
years after thousands fought with
distinction on every battlefield in
the world. Mr.. Bendetsen has
never, by word or deed =. shown
any change of heart regarding
our people,
The letter to the President cited
examples where Bendetsen allegedly
indicated hostility and prejudice to-
wards persons of Japanese ancestry
and said;
"The commentator for mass
evacuation came two months and
one week after Pearl Harbor. Eva
cuation itself did not begin until
three and One-half months after
the war began. Yet, once begun,
evacuation was pushed with such
haste that adequate precautions
to safeguard the health, safety
and welfare Of these thousands of
persons could not be taken. Bend
etsen almost seemed to glory In
this violent haste to incracerate
an entire ethnic group; on Nov
3, 1912, he said that the stress of
necessity for immediate action
made 1t impossibIy difficult to
sift the loyal from the dislOyal ;"
The letter stated there is every
reason to believe that Bendetsen's
feelings towards persons of Japanese
ancestry are Characteristic of his
opinions of other minorities. Today
with the army moving ever nearer
your announced goal of non-segre.
cation, the appointment of mar
of Bendetsen's temperament as az
assistant secretary of that fighting
arm would be frightful blow
against the very principles you adj
vocate :"
In a statement issued by the
NCLCH. it was said:
mo man whose record in officia
life raises as serious a question con-
corning devotion to civil liberties
and plain fair dealings Is that Of
tBendetsen should be elevated tt
a position as important as that Of
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The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-09-17

4th Division Goes on Record
To Support EN- Legislation

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Sept. II
(ADC)-Rallying to the aid of their
comrades arms, the 34th Infan-
try Division Association has gone on
record advocating immediate action
by Congress on the Walter Resolu-
ton granting citizenship right to all
egal immigrants.
The action was taken at week.
end convention in Minneapolis at
tended by Mike Masaoka, national
JACL Anti-Discrimination Commit
tee legislative director, he reported
today on his return from the meet
ing.
After citing in detail the gal
lantry of the Nisei soldiers of the
Tooth Infantry Battalion and the
442nd Regimental Combat Team,
attached for months to the Saith
during combat in Italy, the asso-
citation unanimously adopted re-
solution which said in part:
-. in keeping with the tenets
of justice and the democratic prin-
ciples of our nation, we petition the
Congress to pass without delay
House Joint (the Walter resolution
238 so that the parents of our COM
rades may enjoy the privilege of
citizenship which their sons so gal
lantly purchased for them in the
mountains and mud of France and
Italy" and further that
"A delegation from the 34th =.
be named to visit Congress imme-
diately after this convention closes
to present in person our arguments
for legislation that would finally
grant first class citizenship to per-
sons of Asiatic ancestry now living
in the United States
Copies were forwarded to the Pre-
sident, Vice President, Sen. Pat Nc
Carran chairman of the Senate
Judiciary Committee; Sen. Scott w.
Lucas, Senate majority leader, and
Sen. Kenneth w. Wherry, minority
leader, and a number of other SEN
ators.
During the convention, Masa-
Okla was extended a standing ova-
ton as tribute to the heroic Nj
sci troops who fought with the
division, and also was elected one
of tire association trustees.
The resolution was introduced by
1t. Col E.E. Surdyk, chairman of the
associations Americanism commit
tee, and seconded by Maj. Gen. RAY
C. Fountain, commanding general
of the reorganized Saith Division, and
former commanding officer of the
1334d Regiment, to which the Tooth
Battalion was attached from Sa-
lerno to Rome.
In letter accompanying the re-
solution, the 34th association wrote:
Soldiers do not form estimates
of character or worth capriciously.
Every man must demonstrate his
merit by that acid test that is found
only in combat =.
"Of all the soldiers that bore arms
with us, there were none to whom
we tender more proudly the privi-
lege of wearing the Red Bull of our
division insignia than the Nisei
troops.
Many of these soldiers elected to
serve their country from within the
confines of barbed wire enclosures
where they had been placed in 1912
Had they chosen to remain in these
Evening star., 1949-01-19
Ellinor Benedict
In Cello Recital
AT Arts Club
by eleno de Sayn

Ellinor Benedict, cellist, q COM
parative newcomer to this city but
one Who has created already 4
niche for herself in musical cir
cles, gave q recital at the Arts
Club last night assisted at the
piano by Hester Smithey.
Looking at the slight, girlish sill
houette Of the player and her fem
inine hands. one might have Won
dered where her strength came
from to cope with such 4 decidedly
masculine instrument. But un-
questionably she demonstrated
throughout her recital that she
had more than enough power in
her bow arm and in her fingers to
meet the challenge Of such num-
bers as Sammartini's Sonata in G
Major" Boccherini's Concerto in
B fiat Ma jor" and Brahms Sonata
in z minor, op. 49,"
OF the three works, that by
Brahms gave her q greater oppor-
tunity to show her mettle and to
expand. Her tone acquired greater
sensitivity, her Interpretation great
er freedom. A certain lack of eX-
uoerance in the performance Of the
proceeding works made them sound
a bit alike and monotonous at times.
In spite Of her polished technique
and regard for their musical values.
Boccherini wrote for the cello
expertly. never emitting to make full
use of its entire range. AS in other
eases, his score Of the concerto last
night called for playing near the
bridge, the use of double stops and
chords, also Of sustained notes in
the altissimo. This task did not
disconcert Miss Benedict in the
least. Her playing, whether low
or high, sounded always pure and
smooth, her tone suAve.
However, it was in Brahms that
both she and her partner became
more eloquent and unconstrained
and their performance acquired a
more personal and meaningful
touch. Mrs. Smithey fused her
piano part into that of the cellist's
with rare sympathy and under
standing. The audience listened
with rapt attention and applauded
penero1lsly
Evening star., 1949-01-19
H. Bus Line Reroutinq
Plea Weighed by PUG

The Public Utilities Commission
today has under advisement 4 re-
quest by residents of the Cleveland
park area that the H-2 busline. now
operating on Van Ness street NV,
from Thirty eighth street to Reno
road, be rerouted one street south
to Upton street NV.
The residents were given an in
formal hearing by the PUG yester-
day. They also asked that parking
be restored to both sides Of Van
Ness street.
The proposed changes not only
would relieve congestion on Van
Ness street, the residents declared,
but also at Reno road during rush
hours, when employees are arriv-
ing at and leaving the Bureau OF
Standards.
Evening star., 1949-01-19
Don't
let a cough
TEAR YOU APART
Got decisive quick relIsf
from miserable coughs
e9s to colds

Du b q psA ssash nsdioiss-s pre-
sepsinnrbs Sss..ala Of recognised ne
diind inssa1eHs Works right wAPe the
supahh k4.L hstssvss dry fesinS-sootAss
ku;tssis,-kDss.s phlesm-tsssns tickIs
-bsass nss Seeathing. Fer over ~ ysass
uakoas hs~s depended oa quick -seti.s
pINEX for effective relief.
Evening star., 1949-01-19
New Faces in Congress
Representative Mosee, Missouri Democrat.
Troces Politics Back to College Days

Representative Clare Masee, DEM
ocrat, of Missouri, is new House
member with a background Of farm
ing, law and service In both World
Wars.
He has been prominent for years
in civic, fraternal and veterans af-
fairs in his home city of Union
vile, Mo. He defeated Representa- =
tive Wat Arnold, Republican. who
had six years service in the House.
Born on farm in Putnam
County, Mr.. Magee, so, received his
education in the public schools.
Kirksville State Teachers College
and the University of Missouri. He
was admitted to the bar in 1922.
Volunteering as an apprentice
seaman in World War I, he was
advanced in rank to small arms
instructor. Volunteering again, As
private in World War II, he
served in the field artillery. He
later won a commission as captain
in the Air Force.
He is a member of the American
Legion and honorary member Of
the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Participating in politics while still
in college, he was president Of
the Students Democratic Club at
the University Of Missouri. Later
he served three terms as chairman
of the Democratic Central Com
mittee Of Putnam County, was a
member of the Democratic State
Speakers Bureau in two campaigns,
and member of the Organization
Bureau in two campaigns. He was
delegate to several State con-
ventions and twice was chairman Of
the First District Caucus.
He served as State secretary and
later president Of the Young Demo-
Gratis Jefferson Club of Missouri.
He was postmaster at Unionville,
for six years.
Mr.. Maeee belongs to the Odd
Fellows and Eagles and is 32nd
degree Mason and a Shriner.
Evening star., 1949-01-19

buildings, not only in Washington,
but throughout the country.
The proposal went to the Civil
Service Committee.
Evening star., 1949-01-19
connaughton Sees Fair
j. ). Share as D. {. Need

The tax load for District resi-
dents can become so heavy 1t will
drive them to live in other areas
John H. Connaughton, president Of
the Federation of Citizens Associ-
ations, told the Petworth Citizens
Association last night.
District residents" he said
must suffer because the Federal
Government, which owns two-sev-
enths of the taxable property in
the District, throws the tax burden
on them. The Federal Government
is shirkins its job by allowing Gov
ernment property to escape taxa =
ton and should take steps to elm
mate this unfair situation.
"A sales tax would not be the
answer, since the Federal Govern
ment would consider this solution
to the tax problem. If the Federal
Government, acting through Con-
gress. would pay its fair share OF
the District taxes. sales tax then
would be equitable
The association will try to send
delegation of at least 20 members
to the Federation of Citizens AS
Evening star., 1949-01-19

1ndia's annual requirement Of ma
chine tools is estimated at $27 ,000, 900.
Evening star., 1949-01-19

His interest in farming has con-
tinued throughout his career. After
service in World War I, he home
steaded in the Big Horn Basin OF
Wyoming. He also worked as a
laborer for the United States Rec
lamation Service. He now owns
and operates the farm on which he
was born.
He is married and has one daugh-
ter, now attending the University
of Missouri.
Evening star., 1949-01-19

| sociation banquet on March 8 ir
the Mayfiower Hotel.
Thomas r. Manning, president
conducted the meeting in the Pet.
worth Library, Georgia avenue and
| Upshur street NV.
Evening star., 1949-01-19
Bill Would Set Up New
Building Guard Force

Representative Lane, Democrat,
of Massachusetts,, has introduced
in the House a bill to set up a new
police force to protect Government
Evening star., 1949-01-19
rvEx SAVES YOU AssuT s2.ss

Mdst resdy-mized cough syrups ssntsis
inerpensive simple syrup. And Yee pap
ptsnty for it. Bat not with PiNEAl ltN
eoeesst.ated-just the medicinal ine>
Gentsi You simply add suser End water o.
liquid honey yourself and tst fun pat
Of effective cough medicine at about y
The usual cost. No fuss-nc bothesi b
child can mix it'll Don't needlessly pas
more. Get pTNEX at any druEstoss
Satisfaction or money bsekl
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16
GoDLoVES THE CHEERFUL GIVER

Once again the time of year has when people
should be planning the good they do at Christmas
tmethe good to the poor and needy The real Christ
cheer is exercised when others made happy by
such acts feeding the hungry and clothing the naked
is the opinion of most people that to exchange gifts
their families and friends to wne dance banquet
to be exhuberant during the holidays the real spirit of
Christmas But that's not So for is surely the Divine
purpose that the needy be made happy and that extreme
pleasure exist in the hearts of those who give.
How many of us could relish fine turkey dinner
knew the number of poor families among us without
the necessary food to sustain life?
No doubt we would all help and be glad if someone
else would take the pains to look up such families But
most of us wont take time to be bothered about the
and unfortunate.
Have you little children hungry crying for
bread? 1t isn't always the best thing just give few
pennies for Christmas cheer You get real satisfaction
only when have the pleasure of administering good
deed personaly- gives you the JOY Of vng-it makes
you mindful of your many blessings.
We are told there is much suffering in Phoenix-un
told suffering that many know nothing about too
late to 40 good deed we to look about U.S. Christ
mas is the to give to the needy It is
more blessed to give than to receive.
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16
Letters To Editor

Editor of the Sun:
1t is a privilege to wish all the
Arizona Sun readers-A Merry
Christmas. I only wish their were
more of us, because the Arizona
Sun is the only Negro paper in
Arizona. I also want to take this
time to wish the publisher and staff
"A Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year.
I think you folks are doing a fine
job, and hope you will keep the
good work up.
My very best wishes for you and
our paper in nineteen-fifty.
Eva BivenS
S12 w. Yuma st.
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16
What Kind Of Government Is This?

James II. McGraw, Jr, president of the McGraw-
Hill Publishing Company, has asked question which
every thoughtfu American should consider Here it is
- What kind OF government is it which through it's
Department of Justice prosecutes the Great Atlantic and
Pacific Tea Company which asserts handles about 61h
per cent of the retail food distributing business as illegal
monopoly IN restraint OF trade and seeks break up
big meat packing companies and make them into ID COM
panles, charging the four with being monopoly in re-
stralnt OF trade but makes whatsoever to anp
the Federal antitrust laws to the exercise of virtually loo
per cent monopoly control of labor in the industry
and the only slightly less complete monopoly control of
labor in the steel Industry"
child can see that monopoly exists in retailing
1t is one OF the most competitive of all enterprises Any
store whether it be big chain small independent can
win patronage only by offering lower prices better
men EverystOre must be always it's toes if it to
keep It's business from going to aggressive compe
tor And the thing is true of the packing industry
IN wnlcn thousands OF concerns in yearround compe
ton for the available supply of meat.
Only in the big labor unions do we find real mononolv
10 quote Mr. McGraw again, 'In it's power and scope it
makes the alleged business monopoes being prosecuted
under the Federal antitrust laws positively bidding
In it's manners makes the odtme business monopolists
look Ike Lord taunteroys The labor monopoly has
become the dominant national force country TODAY
force that is leading to the loss of freedom all work
ers.'
This is clear and logical that it would seem unnec
essary say it, Yet the government has stood sninev
by while handful of bighot labor leaders using their
monopoly ruthessly have undermined the strength
and security OF the nation and directly and indirectly
thrown millions OF people out of work The example of
the coal industry alone where John L. Lewis periodically
shuts all operations down at his whom should be suff
clent to awaken us to the growing danger.
The next Congress perform vital service for
everyone including the working man. by destroying
monopoly power which is intolerabe in free nation
simply be brought under the laws that apply to the
rest of
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16
HOME-TRAINING

A friend of mine was being in
terviewed for a job by the owner
of a small factory.
"Are you a married MANI" asked
the executive.
EYES," my friend admitted, "does
that make me unacceptable"
"Not at ALL" said the prospective
boss. II prefer married men be-
cause they don't get upset when I
yell at them"
Pageant.
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16
Cookies Corner
By MARGUERITE HUNTER

Seasons greetings, neighbors! AS
the greatest of all days approaches,
our hopes and tensions rise. Hope
springs eternal, but it is bad busi-
ness to give our nerves a beating.
A few weeks ago I stressed the i'm
portance of having plan or sched-
ule for our household duties; well
there never was time when meth
cd is so important as it is before
the holidays. Now mind you, I'm
not so methodical, but after sew
eral successive years of post-holi-
days jitters I have certainly gotten
wiser.
Don't be ashamed to make a list
of the things you want to do and
get. Anyone is apt to become con-
fused and forgetful in a rushing
crowd. This tip may be a little
tardy for most of you but as there
will always be those who run
photo-finish with Santa I am 60
ing to pass it on any way.
Before buying your Christmas
cards it is a good idea to make a
list of those to whom you wish to
send cards, then buy at least five
more than the list calls for. You
know how embarrassed you are
when you overlook someone, and
besides there will usually be some
unexpected cards. After Christmas
make list of all those you received
cards from and put it in some safe
place until next time.
When the eve of the big day ar
rives, if you are entertaining or
just serving the family, do every
thing that can be done ahead of
time.
Prepare desserts, celery, radishes
and the like. Stuff and truss the
fowl. String the beans, or shell
the peas and put them in glass
jars or bowls and store in the re-
frigerator. And that night, after
you have shooed daddy and the
children to bed (early)-set the
table at night will help you on your
precious time. Of course If there
are pre-school age youngste
around this is inadvisable, because
of nosey fingers. You will find that
instead of going to bed and doing
your chores over and over all night
in your mind, you can go to bed
and get your much needed sleep
maybe an extra hour or so of it.
Here is a dinner menu you can
prepare with one hand, while doing
your chores with the other, and
your family will still have a well
balanced meal. Bake potato and
an apple for each member of the
family, put them in the oven at the
same time. Ten or fifteen minutes
before serving time shove some
ground beef patties under the
broiler. Open can of peas and
a bottle of milk and there you have
it.
.~->~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Arizona sun., 1949-12-16

Quarterbacks are opportunists-
always taking advantage of an
opening.
Evening star., 1949-10-09
ST. Johns 1riumphs
Over Blair, Is 10 6

A fourth-period pass from Bob
McLindon to Jack Daley enabled
st. Johns to whip Blair yesterday,
1876, on the losers field. The play
carried Is yards and Joe Hands
kicked the extra point.
Blair scored first in the opening
stanza when Jimmy Downs
whipped a 40-yard aerial to Bill
Larimore. However, the Johnnies
evened the count in the third
period when Tommy Clark ran
around end for a tally.
ST. JOHNS.
Tackles@Fannon. Shea. Grove, Dulaney.,
Guards-Fennell, Carney, Dake, Leneski.
Centers-MacDonald, McMahon.
Backs-McLindon Kniseley, Matullo, Frye,
Clark. Poulos, Collins, Cornell, Garrity,
Ends-Larimore. Chaplin. Wooten, P. Smith.
Tackles. Smith. Morris. Fene, O'Connor.
Guards-Northrup, Davis, Wierich.
Centers-Ingram. DAILY.
Backs..Robinson Forcey; WilliamSi l.. ,s1, Ey-
gIai5 81. Johns ----- ------ g S,ss
Touchdowns: Larimore. Clark, Dsly.
Point after touchdown: Hands place-