Manzanar Free Press, Volume 6 #66-70

Volume 6 #66: February 7, 1945

Page 1: Folk dancing society holds membership drive; majority of residents cleared for return to evacuated areas; plan memorial services; news for boys; news for girls.

In Idaho.

Page 2: Buddhists priests pay final respect to wife of bishop; plan war prisoner camp; interpretive dances to be given; greenhouses, nursery for sale in Omaha; discharged war veteran robs Father Steinbach; majority cleared cont; change picture shows.

Pages 3-6: Japanese and translation section.

Volume 6 #67: February 10, 1945

Page 1: Nisei permitted possession of cameras under new regulations; five mile travel limit revoked; 'Cupid's Ball' slated Saturday; tell movement of Japanese division to main headquarters; blind Nisei GI graduates soon; Nisei from Seabrook serve in Army; California watched; Folk Dance society seeks new members; begin dancing tour; two hostels ready in Los Angeles area for Japanese; begin new classes in cabinet making.

Auburn incident.

Seattle.

Page 2: Editorial; New York Calling; United Nations Facts illustration; describe Pittsburgh in pamphlet of city.

Page 3: Smeltzer describes operation of hostel; burglars break into Minidoka warehouse; release cameras cont.

Page 4: Sports.

Pages 5-8: Japanese and translation section.

Volume 6 #68: February 10, 1945

Page 1: Pearlson warns to notify on sick leaves; U.S. Government seeks two hand compositors; George Nishimura heads for Fort Douglas; post-valentine's dance slated; former Manzanar girl attends stork shower; 'loyal Nisei smart' says writer Shippey.

Pages 2-4: Japanese and translation section.

Volume 6 #69: February 17, 1945

Page 1: Incomplete results of polio drive revealed; must register for employment to work under WRA; families of providers in Army eligible to 49% of grant; all centers to close January 1946 Myer tells Rohwer; 200 youths attend opening of center; enroll at Glendora; reservists may enter Army contest; McCord meets with local welfare staff; Reverend Morikawa baptizes 'Japanese hater'; activity hall use.

Boy beaten.

Resigns in protest of prejudice.

Page 2: New York Calling; cartoon.

Church group against prejudice.

Page 3: Red Cross letters arrive from Japan; tell of marriage; vital statistics; jobs at Seabrook prove satisfactory; more Tuleans leave for detention camp; visits Manzanar.

Page 4: Sports.

Pages 5-8: Japanese and translation section.

Volume 6 #70: February 21, 1945

Page 1: Dr. Norene to visit; Campbell to aid furlough workers on overdue wages; community orchestra to play at concert; flower exhibit to open; snow blankets Manzanar.

Shots fired.

Page 2: Editorial; ex-Tule Lake co-op members warned on rebate rules; concert cont; Manzanar girl receives diploma for dietetics; offer jobs, employment.

Pages 3-6: Japanese and translation section.




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