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Japanese Problem

A letter writer, Violet M. Johnson, criticizes previous letter writers to the Seattle P-I who condemn all Japanese because of the Pearl Harbor bombing, and asks for understanding and justice.

Sultan Means the Sweet Smell of Cedar

Small paragraph on the expulsion of Chinese miners from Sultan, WA.

Going for Honor, Going for Broke: The 442nd Story

Tells the story of the formation and heroism of the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team. The segregated U.S. Army team comprised mostly of Japanese Americans, became one of the most highly decorated military units in United States history.

July trial date set for 2 accused in Chinatown slayings

Court date set for July, "speedy trial" delayed by defence's need to collect evidence.

Wah Mee information still secret

Article describes press effort to obtain information from search warrent.

Newspapers rebuffed in Wah Mee case

Article describes press effort to release sealed information about massacre to the public. Defense claims that releasing the information might bias potential witnesses.