December 30, 1943 (8 pages)

th 4 . fe 4), ‘ 8 Ss % Pe ‘ 3 : Nevada la City fiugget, oa Thureay December. 30, 1943 eh ASK FOR YOUR REXALL. ‘CALENDAR AND ALMANAC R. E. HARRIS THE REXALL DRUG STORE Phone 100 ENACT FLYING” eBUY. _ @DEFENSE » @STAMPS nr Ge no %, Chamber of. Crecente OFWICH IN, CITY HALL . PHONE 575 . WEREPAIR., ‘o, . AIND WE. FIX «Lawn Mowers; Locks, Vacuum. f Cleaners, .-Washing Macltines;~ Electri¢ Irons, Stoves, in short _-almost anything that is used around the house or the yard, we can repair, ART’S REPAIR SHOP. RAY’S FIXIT SHOP 109 WEST MAIN oh dagpege Grass Valley FOR YOUR GE FOOD PALACE Groceries, Fruit and Vegetables _ Beer and Wine COR. YORK AND COMMERCIAL STREETS “UPHOLSTERY OF ALL KINDS. ee ae) . . John W. Darke 109-3 Phones 100-M “Work ‘Called for and Delivered 'Clarence R. Gray: “Va0 Coyote Street — Fhowe 162 New Deal Under Management of Pauline and Johnnie 108 W. Main Street, Grass Valley ‘BEER WINES, LIQUORS Delicious Mixed Drinks to ‘Please Every’ Taste NEVADA CITY, PHONE 898 . . penne? . JAPANESE AMERICAN, TELLS OF PERFIDY . OF JAPS ears by a Japanese-American girl to. the . editor of the. Hilo Tribune-Herald published in Hawaii and .expresses ‘her views on “The Two Faced Jap-' anese’’. The editor.states: (Letters in this. column do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Tribune Herald. Letters will be pub. lished only over the name of the sender.) Editor: Hilo Tribune Herald:, Please print this letter in your paper in answer to Mr. Capellas letter which was printed a few days ago I had the opportunity to read. Mr. Capellas letter and: would like to say a few things in return. -I am ‘only a visitor here and do not know Mr. Capellas at all but I ‘am surprised to hear a white person Ve Ya * Above the clangor of the midnight bells one might hear the ringing of another Bell, whose chimes mean “life, liberty and “the pursuit of happiness.” ie In your pursuit of happiness during 1944 we wish for you the fullest measure of attainment. ie ad Bowman's Beauty Shop 308, BROAD STREET NEVADA CITY The following letter was written phrases a6 Nie, . . they would be called anyway sooner educated and trained. as Americans, : “Japanese”’ and“ne more ‘American’ as I presume_ he -is, speak the: way he did. I am, not an ediieated person and cannot.use large words and fancy but. how’ could any white person speak and class a Japanese soldier with a white soldior in the same breath. Because he is American born does not mean.that he does not have Japanese blood. Why call them the AJAs then? In that case why not call them, ' just Americany with no distinction? I am what you may call a’ Japanese Haole. Yes, I had the mirfortune to be born half Japanese. On top of that I have been reared by a Japanese family. I learned to eat and {cook their food, ‘follow -their habits and ‘customs, even to speak and write the language. I felt like a caged bird, I felt I didn‘t belong there yet I came to*them when I was a week old. When I was twenty Imade a break left home to lead the life my. soul had been crying for, the Arférican way. Tkank God, the part that is my heart is American. After all=the Japs did, after ait they are still” doing, fifth column work, sabotaging, etc., I know some Japanese who will not let their children ‘speak English in the house. How can we know the loyal They are a clever.race and know how to put up a false front.I should know. After all I still am a Jap. ‘Yes, the Japanese ‘boys have gone to war on our side, even voluntiteered. Can’t you Americans see they are only putting up a front? They do not want their: parents and families ‘to be suspected or punished for, the crimes of their, ancestors and this is a way to pretend they are—; ‘Toya. Many volunteered because they knew or later. They are not like our American boys who fight for freedom, so that mankind will be free. They fight, for fame? honor and the souvenirs they will bring home, even if, they have to give their life. They are friendly people, laugh with you, invite you to edt with them, help you:talk against the boss (then go back and tell him what you said) ete. and all the while they are ready to stab you in the back. They are false through and through. You say the Japanese boys are Well, that is what the public schools try to do. Affer they get home it’s until the next school day. You would certainly be surprised’ to hear what they talk about behind closed doors. JIN _HEAR TH OF THE _inga. Blows whistles, dance, let the joy be: ‘ cay ' DRUG 219 BROAD STREET / ERRRKRARER RAY. . Ring out alld bells:your New Year’s greetAgain we wish for aes all the good things that 1944’s cornucopiae may contain. DICKERMAN’S E MUSIC BELLS blow! On’ with the unconfined! * STORE NEVADA. CITY Nevada City rg erect *}do anything to win favor. ‘ecutive secretary of the . . Division of Fish and Game. . mencing about January 1 the present jfeet would be reduced to one eighth h. larly emphasized 4 ‘Pedreson is a student at sw We have no Japanese schools, yat many parents teach their children at home. That’s why when little tots enter the first grade they ‘often start writing from ‘the: right of the page that they should start on the left side, writing backwards. Some even try to write their English name in columns 4ike the’ Japanese do. Some teachers have told me. You can'see they are i nthe habit of writing that way. Some even open “their readers from the back and start’ turning the pages toward the front, even (after the teacher has shown. them iow to turn the pages. vd My foster parents worked day and night. Went without many things, necessities of life for what? Every penny that they could’ spare went back to Japan. Then Japan flew over Pearl Harbor, dropped their bombs and said “thank you vely much, too bad, no can send some more money, no?” (Many years ago, while ve a child 4 classed my race as disgraceful, treacherous, etc. I can see and understand things clearer than you white people. A ceértain ‘young Japanese man told his boss. “‘After’the war you are going to work for me,” What did the boss do? Just-took it as a joke, imagine! i Another proprietor of a hotel I heard was taken to a detention center. here two times and then let out again. He was again caught a third time and this time sent away. He was American born and speaks English fluently. Was that loyal? There are mally many more cases that you white people know nothing of. In some plantations the managers are for the Japanese. They have even been known to criticize the American soldiers. After’ the, war I'd like to*see Japan, Germany and other aggressive nations ‘and their people swept off the map. : ; As long as ‘there are two faced clever people the, world cannot hope for lasting peace; The Germans knowing that they are about to lose the war are conducting com nittees to.plan the next®* world war aud I’m sure Japan will soon be in the same boat.” The Japanese ate good to: their bosses, bring them gifts of chickens, cigars and liquor at Christmas and They work for small salaries although most times they deserve more: They are only interested that the Japanese get abr ‘the jobs. regardless of salary. iMaybe the teachers at Mr. Capellas’ school are the same, that he-cannot find fault with them. ‘Many so called Americans as you are practically giving your country to the Japs. : Very truly’ yours, BETTY HONDA. Paauilo. P. S. I am a loyal. American not because. I’m part Japanese but because I was fortunate enough to have a little American in me. SALMON RUN OF SACTO. RIVER IS ENDANGERED SAN. ANCISCO, Dec. 30.—According’ to the State Department of Natural Resources, division of Fish and Game curtailment) of the flow of water in the Sacramento River below Shasta. Dam to 500 second) feet commencing January 1 ‘will endanger ‘the salmo nrun-“in that river, according: to George P. Miller, exCalifornia The Division of Fish and Game is in receipt, of a communication from Ralph Lowry, construction engineer, Shasta Dam, advising that, comiflow of approximately 4000 second of that amount so that water for fut‘ure power development could be stored, “Lowry’s letter clarifies the situation,” said Miller. ‘‘It now resolves itself to power vs. salmon: -The eggs of the fall spawning salmon are in the gravels below the Keg si gieioinS ageaaea bia before the eggs are hatched, and the young fish start, their seaward migration, it will mean their loss.” The Sacramento is.one of the major sources of salmon in California and the supply of salmon is particu‘because of meat shortage. ‘Protests have been registered with . Secretary Ickes and Julius Krug of DAVE RICHARDS ~~ . Keystone Market _ =f the WPB. _ (Mr. gad tin bo Paanieen >have E . leased a house on Boulder street and}. will move their. ‘household ‘goods’ .i/from Napa to nmiake their home in this city. Their daughter Miss Betty St. te . : eee school. _ although: the teacher has explained. jin Nevada City with Mrs. Rose Jones RADIO MTERIAL TRAINING FORH. S. SENIORS ‘The U, S. Navy announces program ‘for high school sen training and be deferred from ive duty assignment until they complete:-their current final semester. To be eligible.a man must reached his seventeenth but not his eighteenth birthday, be in the final semester of his high school work, have parental consent, and \pass a primary examination in the fundamentals of arithmetic elgebra, physics, electricity and shop practice. Upon enlistment he is placed on inactive duty until graduation is then transferred to one of the Navy training stations for basic training, afradio material-school for a course df instruction of approximately eight months. duration. The applicant is enlisted as seaman first class and radio school is eligible for the rating Of petty officer. Lt. (jg) Edward Northridge, officer in charge U. S. Semi-Main Navy Recruiting Station, Sacramento announces that applications may be made at the Navy Office Room 351 U. S. Post office on week days between the hours of 8 a. b. and 5:15 p. m. Lt. Northridge further points out there’ are many advantages’ in this program to 17 year old men, they enter the Navy two pay grades above the regular enlistment, they may complete high school, and they receive training as radio technicians, which will be valuable in civilian life after the war. In addition to the call for men tor this program ,the-Navy is also seekfor the regular, Navy and the Naval Reserve, and men for. the ship. repair units branch of the Navy, for voluntary induction between the ages 18 and 38 years inclusive and men for regular enlistment from 39 to 50 1-2 years in the Naval Reserve. Members of the S R-U are a regular part.of the Navy, wear: Navy uniforms, and enjoy all Navy advantages. The baby of the Navy, the SRU is,. proving fully as valuable as the SeaBees. Lt. (ig) M. H. Lindberg, USN (Ret.) will be a the Navy Recruitimg Office tg interview applicants daily and assign petty. officer ratings. Skilled workers are urged to apply. In addition to the eall for men, a call is being made for women to join the WAVES. Wom en between the ages of. 20 and 36 with a minimum of two years hizh school education and no dependenis are urged to apply to Mrs. Lea Pengelly in. Grass Valley for additional information. Pork Bonus Stamp Expires January Second The OPA today reminded housewives that spare stamp 1 in War Ration book 4, now valid for five points for the purchase of pork products, will expire January 2. The stamps may be used in the purchase of hams, bacon, sausages, and canned pork products, as well as fresh pork. Mr. and Mrs. Ed'ward Clunes. of Bryte, Yolo County, spent Christmas have} ter which he is transferred to thet upon completion of studies at the a ing enlistment of 17 year old men. “™ and enjoyed Christmas di ‘National Hotel. Mr. Glunes is Jones’ son. They plan to return . Years day to be with ‘Mrs. Jone “it \ Charles R. Kitts, now of San Francisco, spent Christmas and the week end with his family at Town Talk. Mr. Kitts is now with the Gen. eral Engineering Corporation in San . Francisco. WITH THE BEST OF GOOD WISHES TO EACH AND EVERY ONE FOR >EACE AND PROSPERITY IN THE '. NEW YEAR Shebley’s Sei _J. W. SHEBLEY = _. MAY IT BRING i PEACE AND PROSPERITY _ TO ALL SAVE MORE _ VARIETY —STORE Broad Street Nevada City the . # the ae we want to say HAPPY Nan YE.

th 4 . fe 4), ‘ 8 Ss % Pe ‘ 3 : Nevada la City fiugget, oa Thureay December. 30, 1943 eh ASK FOR YOUR REXALL. ‘CALENDAR AND ALMANAC R. E. HARRIS THE REXALL DRUG STORE Phone 100 ENACT FLYING” eBUY. _ @DEFENSE » @STAMPS nr Ge no %, Chamber of. Crecente OFWICH IN, CITY HALL . PHONE 575 . WEREPAIR., ‘o, . AIND WE. FIX «Lawn Mowers; Locks, Vacuum. f Cleaners, .-Washing Macltines;~ Electri¢ Irons, Stoves, in short _-almost anything that is used around the house or the yard, we can repair, ART’S REPAIR SHOP. RAY’S FIXIT SHOP 109 WEST MAIN oh dagpege Grass Valley FOR YOUR GE FOOD PALACE Groceries, Fruit and Vegetables _ Beer and Wine COR. YORK AND COMMERCIAL STREETS “UPHOLSTERY OF ALL KINDS. ee ae) . . John W. Darke 109-3 Phones 100-M “Work ‘Called for and Delivered 'Clarence R. Gray: “Va0 Coyote Street — Fhowe 162 New Deal Under Management of Pauline and Johnnie 108 W. Main Street, Grass Valley ‘BEER WINES, LIQUORS Delicious Mixed Drinks to ‘Please Every’ Taste NEVADA CITY, PHONE 898 . . penne? . JAPANESE AMERICAN, TELLS OF PERFIDY . OF JAPS ears by a Japanese-American girl to. the . editor of the. Hilo Tribune-Herald published in Hawaii and .expresses ‘her views on “The Two Faced Jap-' anese’’. The editor.states: (Letters in this. column do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Tribune Herald. Letters will be pub. lished only over the name of the sender.) Editor: Hilo Tribune Herald:, Please print this letter in your paper in answer to Mr. Capellas letter which was printed a few days ago I had the opportunity to read. Mr. Capellas letter and: would like to say a few things in return. -I am ‘only a visitor here and do not know Mr. Capellas at all but I ‘am surprised to hear a white person Ve Ya * Above the clangor of the midnight bells one might hear the ringing of another Bell, whose chimes mean “life, liberty and “the pursuit of happiness.” ie In your pursuit of happiness during 1944 we wish for you the fullest measure of attainment. ie ad Bowman's Beauty Shop 308, BROAD STREET NEVADA CITY The following letter was written phrases a6 Nie, . . they would be called anyway sooner educated and trained. as Americans, : “Japanese”’ and“ne more ‘American’ as I presume_ he -is, speak the: way he did. I am, not an ediieated person and cannot.use large words and fancy but. how’ could any white person speak and class a Japanese soldier with a white soldior in the same breath.. Because he is American born does not mean.that he does not have Japanese blood. Why call them the AJAs then? In that case why not call them, ' just Americany with no distinction? I am what you may call a’ Japanese Haole. Yes, I had the mirfortune to be born half Japanese. On top of that I have been reared by a Japanese family. I learned to eat and {cook their food, ‘follow -their habits and ‘customs, even to speak and write the language. I felt like a caged bird, I felt I didn‘t belong there yet I came to*them when I was a week old. When I was twenty Imade a break left home to lead the life my. soul had been crying for, the Arférican way. Tkank God, the part that is my heart is American. After all=the Japs did, after ait they are still” doing, fifth column work, sabotaging, etc., I know some Japanese who will not let their children ‘speak English in the house. How can we know the loyal They are a clever.race and know how to put up a false front.I should know. After all I still am a Jap. ‘Yes, the Japanese ‘boys have gone to war on our side, even voluntiteered. Can’t you Americans see they are only putting up a front? They do not want their: parents and families ‘to be suspected or punished for, the crimes of their, ancestors and this is a way to pretend they are—; ‘Toya. Many volunteered because they knew or later. They are not like our American boys who fight for freedom, so that mankind will be free. They fight, for fame? honor and the souvenirs they will bring home, even if, they have to give their life. They are friendly people, laugh with you, invite you to edt with them, help you:talk against the boss (then go back and tell him what you said) ete. and all the while they are ready to stab you in the back. They are false through and through. You say the Japanese boys are Well, that is what the public schools try to do. Affer they get home it’s until the next school day. You would certainly be surprised’ to hear what they talk about behind closed doors. JIN _HEAR TH OF THE _inga. Blows whistles, dance, let the joy be: ‘ cay ' DRUG 219 BROAD STREET / ERRRKRARER RAY. . Ring out alld bells:your New Year’s greetAgain we wish for aes all the good things that 1944’s cornucopiae may contain. DICKERMAN’S E MUSIC BELLS blow! On’ with the unconfined! * STORE NEVADA. CITY Nevada City rg erect *}do anything to win favor. ‘ecutive secretary of the . . Division of Fish and Game. . mencing about January 1 the present jfeet would be reduced to one eighth h. larly emphasized 4 ‘Pedreson is a student at sw We have no Japanese schools, yat many parents teach their children at home. That’s why when little tots enter the first grade they ‘often start writing from ‘the: right of the page that they should start on the left side, writing backwards. Some even try to write their English name in columns 4ike the’ Japanese do. Some teachers have told me. You can'see they are i nthe habit of writing that way. Some even open “their readers from the back and start’ turning the pages toward the front, even (after the teacher has shown. them iow to

turn the pages. vd My foster parents worked day and night. Went without many things, necessities of life for what? Every penny that they could’ spare went back to Japan. Then Japan flew over Pearl Harbor, dropped their bombs and said “thank you vely much, too bad, no can send some more money, no?” (Many years ago, while ve a child 4 classed my race as disgraceful, treacherous, etc. I can see and understand things clearer than you white people. A ceértain ‘young Japanese man told his boss. “‘After’the war you are going to work for me,” What did the boss do? Just-took it as a joke, imagine! i Another proprietor of a hotel I heard was taken to a detention center. here two times and then let out again. He was again caught a third time and this time sent away. He was American born and speaks English fluently. Was that loyal? There are mally many more cases that you white people know nothing of. In some plantations the managers are for the Japanese. They have even been known to criticize the American soldiers. After’ the, war I'd like to*see Japan, Germany and other aggressive nations ‘and their people swept off the map. : ; As long as ‘there are two faced clever people the, world cannot hope for lasting peace; The Germans knowing that they are about to lose the war are conducting com nittees to.plan the next®* world war aud I’m sure Japan will soon be in the same boat.” The Japanese ate good to: their bosses, bring them gifts of chickens, cigars and liquor at Christmas and They work for small salaries although most times they deserve more: They are only interested that the Japanese get abr ‘the jobs. regardless of salary. iMaybe the teachers at Mr. Capellas’ school are the same, that he-cannot find fault with them. ‘Many so called Americans as you are practically giving your country to the Japs. : Very truly’ yours, BETTY HONDA. Paauilo. P. S. I am a loyal. American not because. I’m part Japanese but because I was fortunate enough to have a little American in me. SALMON RUN OF SACTO. RIVER IS ENDANGERED SAN. ANCISCO, Dec. 30.—According’ to the State Department of Natural Resources, division of Fish and Game curtailment) of the flow of water in the Sacramento River below Shasta. Dam to 500 second) feet commencing January 1 ‘will endanger ‘the salmo nrun-“in that river, according: to George P. Miller, exCalifornia The Division of Fish and Game is in receipt, of a communication from Ralph Lowry, construction engineer, Shasta Dam, advising that, comiflow of approximately 4000 second of that amount so that water for fut‘ure power development could be stored, “Lowry’s letter clarifies the situation,” said Miller. ‘‘It now resolves itself to power vs. salmon: -The eggs of the fall spawning salmon are in the gravels below the Keg si gieioinS ageaaea bia before the eggs are hatched, and the young fish start, their seaward migration, it will mean their loss.” The Sacramento is.one of the major sources of salmon in California and the supply of salmon is particu‘because of meat shortage. ‘Protests have been registered with . Secretary Ickes and Julius Krug of DAVE RICHARDS ~~ . Keystone Market _ =f the WPB. _ (Mr. gad tin bo Paanieen >have E . leased a house on Boulder street and}. will move their. ‘household ‘goods’ .i/from Napa to nmiake their home in this city. Their daughter Miss Betty St. te . : eee school. _ although: the teacher has explained. jin Nevada City with Mrs. Rose Jones RADIO MTERIAL TRAINING FORH. S. SENIORS ‘The U, S. Navy announces program ‘for high school sen training and be deferred from ive duty assignment until they complete:-their current final semester. To be eligible.a man must reached his seventeenth but not his eighteenth birthday, be in the final semester of his high school work, have parental consent, and \pass a primary examination in the fundamentals of arithmetic elgebra, physics, electricity and shop practice. Upon enlistment he is placed on inactive duty until graduation is then transferred to one of the Navy training stations for basic training, afradio material-school for a course df instruction of approximately eight months. duration. The applicant is enlisted as seaman first class and radio school is eligible for the rating Of petty officer. Lt. (jg) Edward Northridge, officer in charge U. S. Semi-Main Navy Recruiting Station, Sacramento announces that applications may be made at the Navy Office Room 351 U. S. Post office on week days between the hours of 8 a. b. and 5:15 p. m. Lt. Northridge further points out there’ are many advantages’ in this program to 17 year old men, they enter the Navy two pay grades above the regular enlistment, they may complete high school, and they receive training as radio technicians, which will be valuable in civilian life after the war. In addition to the call for men tor this program ,the-Navy is also seekfor the regular, Navy and the Naval Reserve, and men for. the ship. repair units branch of the Navy, for voluntary induction between the ages 18 and 38 years inclusive and men for regular enlistment from 39 to 50 1-2 years in the Naval Reserve. Members of the S R-U are a regular part.of the Navy, wear: Navy uniforms, and enjoy all Navy advantages. The baby of the Navy, the SRU is,. proving fully as valuable as the SeaBees. Lt. (ig) M. H. Lindberg, USN (Ret.) will be a the Navy Recruitimg Office tg interview applicants daily and assign petty. officer ratings. Skilled workers are urged to apply. In addition to the eall for men, a call is being made for women to join the WAVES. Wom en between the ages of. 20 and 36 with a minimum of two years hizh school education and no dependenis are urged to apply to Mrs. Lea Pengelly in. Grass Valley for additional information. Pork Bonus Stamp Expires January Second The OPA today reminded housewives that spare stamp 1 in War Ration book 4, now valid for five points for the purchase of pork products, will expire January 2. The stamps may be used in the purchase of hams, bacon, sausages, and canned pork products, as well as fresh pork. Mr. and Mrs. Ed'ward Clunes. of Bryte, Yolo County, spent Christmas have} ter which he is transferred to thet upon completion of studies at the a ing enlistment of 17 year old men. “™ and enjoyed Christmas di ‘National Hotel. Mr. Glunes is Jones’ son. They plan to return . Years day to be with ‘Mrs. Jone “it \ Charles R. Kitts, now of San Francisco, spent Christmas and the week end with his family at Town Talk. Mr. Kitts is now with the Gen. eral Engineering Corporation in San . Francisco. WITH THE BEST OF GOOD WISHES TO EACH AND EVERY ONE FOR >EACE AND PROSPERITY IN THE '. NEW YEAR Shebley’s Sei _J. W. SHEBLEY = _. MAY IT BRING i PEACE AND PROSPERITY _ TO ALL SAVE MORE _ VARIETY —STORE Broad Street Nevada City the . # the ae we want to say HAPPY Nan YE.