Gila News-Courier, Volume 3 #71-75

Volume 3 #71: Feb. 3, 1944

Page 1: 59 members of 100th infantry receive awards; council condemns Japanese atrocities in resolution; office workers will pick cotton again; thirteen plead guilty to gambling charge; aliens must tell address change; BBS will conduct paper drive.

Page 2: Nisei reaction to New York; editorial; cartoon.

Page 3: These suited actions to words; Rivers will send $60 to polio fund; Abbott, Costello cavort on screen; atrocities cont; CCES celebrates anniversary; seven graduate from Butte Hi; valentine dance planned; GR's to hold rally tonight; still unclaimed.

Page 4: Check and Pick; Cleveland hostel aids 281 people; middle west recommended in letter; teen-age problem talk on slate; AG conference will be held; To and Fro.

Page 5: Tax committee representative plans visit; residents must segregate garbage to protect hogs; valentine party on tap for group; bulls join dairy herd; P.F. pins, card orders taken; new books in canal library; association elects cabinet; Enseki family happy in N.Y; officers chosen for Butte G.S.

Page 6: Sports.

Pages 7-9: In Japanese.

Volume 3 #72: Feb. 5, 1944

Page 1: OWI releases pictures of former Gilans at work; first case awaits hearing; justice department will act to protect Nisei rights; high school students pick cotton; aid to students recommended; interview for 1943 graduates.

Page 2: Editorials.

Nisei soldier banned from radio.

Page 3: Letter tells of outside life; chemistry will be offered; Butte Boy Scouts will conduct paper drive; Migaki prexy of Butte High; two resign from staff; folk dance record album missing; more toys, games; Lamarr obtained for valentine.

Page 4: Rumor or WRA transfer to interior dept. traced; To and Fro; Maryland area relocation officer arrives; relocation life reports cont; deadline Feb. 25 for annual order; two residents before comm; vital statistics.

Page 5: Check and Pick; church schedule; deliquency talk slated-council meet set for tomorrow; have an upright piano for sale?

Page 6: Sports.

Pages 7-10: In Japanese.

Volume 3 #73: Feb. 8, 1944

Page 1: Freeland clears draft classification mix-up; civil service exams soon; project finance under discussion; Nisei sergeant fights racial discrimination.

Page 2: At war with deeds men do; editorial.

Page 3: New system restricts milk to limited group; valentine party slated tonight; arraignment of one today; bulletin gives report on family resettlements; Nisei receives Silver Star; joint meeting; interviews for students still on; Butte YBA opens drive for more members this week.

Page 4: Check and Pick; seasonal short term leaves to be limited to farm work; Nisei eligible for farm loan; school starts merit system; canal opens English class.

Page 5: To and Fro; poor response shown to cotton picking; Legion censures propagandist; Nisei workers wanted in Wyoming; Der Fueher's rise shown; YBA representatives cont; elementary school PTA meeting tonight; vital statistics.

Page 6: Sports.

Pages 7-9: In Japanese.v

Volume 3 #74: Feb. 10, 1944

Page 1: New housing policy on beam allotment released; deport disloyal urges house bill; gym ready about April; courses offer vocational training; Poston co-op members visit.

Page 2: Coordination is necessary; editorial; cartoon.

Page 3: Mustering-out pay, service button applications ready; Nisei advised to carry copy of birth certificate; valentine hop locale changed; relocation team will visit Gila; lumber provided for screen doors; arraignment postponed; Boy Scouts plan Court of Honor; Benny frolic next on screen.

Page 4: Check and Pick; rural areas recommended for family relocation; USCNC interviews slated; council receives gavel block set; Walker's newest book on shelf; Koyasan temple storage owners must file forms; Phalanx will sponsor dance; vital statistics..

Page 5: Trade Winds; dry cleaning service may be available soon; 1944 dog tags now on sale; classes open on etiquette; Red Cross drive begins in March; Nisei beauty shop in N.Y.; To and Fro.

Page 6: Sports.

Pages 7-10: Japanese.

Volume 3 #75: Feb. 12, 1944

Page 1: Beam policy muddle cleared; pre-induction papers for 17 Gilans arrive; Sakuri enthusiastic over trip; more wrinkles on draft ironed; mustering out pay.

Page 2: Japan-Army power waning says PM; editorial; Kuroki impresses clubmen.

Page 3: New workers may file 1943 tax refund claims; to lecture on anthropology; valentine dance tomorrow night; FEPC enforces fair labor practice in eastern areas; parent teachers association learn of child schooling.

Page 4: Girl Scout troupe takes first prize in play contest; To and Fro; call issued for hall help; working girls, USO join forces; vital statistics; canal honor students ; pilgrims set for variety.

Page 5: Check and Pick; church schedule; job experience courses; fifteen serve on CC council.

Page 6: Sports.

Pages 7-9: In Japanese.



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