Whole State of Washington Ruled "Portective Area" by Gov. Langlie

Title

Whole State of Washington Ruled "Portective Area" by Gov. Langlie

Subject

Langlie, Gov. Arthur B. Contraband FBI Bonham, R.P. Fletcher, H.B. Canada

Description

Gov. Arthur B. Langlie of Washington declared the state a "protective area" and asked that all Japanese turn in items of explosives, ammunition, firearms and any other items of destruction. In the meantime, Japanese aliens held in detention were to be given hearings, and if continued to be held were to be moved to Montana or North Dakota.

Date

02 /00/42

Type

INT 5 _ W46

Identifier

1900.559

Collection