The Sacramento Times

US SODIERS TORTURED BY JAPANESE GENERAL: April 13th, 1942 National As our American and Filipino troops surrendered on April 9th, 1942 in the Bataan Peninsula, the Japanese prepared to take them prisoners. Japan General Masahuro Homma realized that the trucks couldnt carry all of the troops, so he led the soldiers on an excruciating 70 mile walk to the San Fernado prison camp. The soldiers were already sick, famished, and feeble reason why they surrendered. They had not eaten in days, and it so happens that more men were dying of malnourishment than of enemy fire. In what America dubbed the Bataan Death March, soldiers were mercilessly killed, beaten, and tortured in various forms all to prove and show Japans superiority. As the march drew on, so did the Japaneses blatant ferocity. Nobody was safe. If a man was to so much as look at a guard the wrong way, he was shot. If a man lagged behind, he was shot. If a man tried to drink water, he was shot. During the trip, 30 POWs tried to fill up their canteens with water without permission of the Japanese guards. When they bent down, the Japanese massacred them with machine guns. Soon after, they allowed some men to take some water. However, the water was full of maggots. In addition, anyone who did not have clear permission to retrieve water was immediately shot (Bataan Death March). America, this is an insult and attack of terrorism on our people!!!!!! Our men were starved to death, humiliated, and died unnecessary deaths just after fighting for our country. This cannot be tolerated. President Roosevelt proposed to the world four freedoms; Freedom of speech and expression, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. If the Axis powers were to win, all freedom will be demolished. America must fight back against these evils. Men: enlist now to fight for our country!

GERMANS DEFEATED IN THE BATTLE OF BRITIAN - September 20, 1942 - National On September 15, 1942, the British triumphed over the Germans with their Royal Air Force (RAF). In the beginning, Germany tried to destroy Britains Air Force on the ground; hoping that if they succeeded in damaging the RADARS, operation rooms, and runways, they wouldnt have to end up fighting the British in the air. However; heavy weather diminished any possibility of a successful attack. The Luftwaffe, German air forces, then started to do bombing raids on cities at night starting at August 15th. This gave a wild turn to the

British; 6 of 7 main fighter bases were badly hit!! On September 15th, the Luftwaffe lost 60 planes, and the British 28. This battle became a significant victory for the Allies. On the Battle of Britain, Hitler postponed the invasion of Britain to planning the invasion of the Soviet Union on September 17th (Battle of Britain). In the end, the RAF lost 650 planes but destroyed a striking 1,100 Luftwaffe planes. Because of this, Britain was able to divert the Germans until they could recoup and gain some time after an exhausting struggle to maintain ahead. The Axis had no chance afterwards; they had a limited time to go to and from Britain without having to refuel their planes. However, Britain (having the battle on their own land), was able to quickly refuel and join the fights in the air. A NEW REGIMENT OF WORKERS: 1940 Sacramento With Americas working men leaving home to go fight in the war, women are filling up workplaces. They are making weapons and war material, and started to manage supplies and file papers. These women; whose purpose was to aid America, were known as Rosie the Riveters. There are three different types of groups; the WACs, WAVEs, and the WASPs (Rosie the Riveter). The WASPs focused on aircraft by testing and delivering it. The WAVEs is a navy program which processed clerical work. The largest unit, the WACs, encompassed 150,000 women who did a wide variety of jobs such as repairing equipment and working as electricians. Women all around the country are starting to feel this working fever! Feminist groups are springing up, and people all around the nation are shaking their head with disapproval. Another group of workers was on the rise; our neighbor, the Mexicans. With the Bracero Program, Mexicans were legally hired in the US to take mostly farming jobs (if a white man didnt want it, at least). This program highlighted the exploitation in the government and country; once the Mexicans were just about finished with their contract, they were taken and deported back to their country. JAPANESE-AMERICANS FORCED IN CAMPS: 1942 Sacramento Issued by President Roosevelt, Executive order 9066 sought to take all Japanese living in America into issued military zones, or internment camps. On December 7th, 1941, Japanese aircraft carriers dropped bombs on Pearl Harbor; destroying 8 battleships, and sinking four after the United States refused to trade oil and provide needed resources. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the US government became high alert on Japanese living in America. They wanted to take all precautions that the Japanese-Americans werent interacting and distributing information to the Japanese government. As a result; Japanese families had to give up their business, their farms, and their private lives to go live in designated camps. In these camps, families were issued their own living quarters, but had to share bathrooms, and were granted little to no privacy. In the Supreme Court Case, Korematsu vs. US, Executive order 9066 was found constitutional; deeming the forced relocation of Japanese legal. However, the 442nd regiment formed; a proof of loyalty and devotion that Japanese had to America. Although they

were segregated Japanese volunteers, they worked the hardest, and were most willing to show utmost devotion to America ("442nd REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM").

Obituaries Kyle Bidwell October 23, 1944 Mr. Kyle Bidwell died in a plane crash initiated by a Japanese Kamikaze pilot during the Battle of Leyte Gulf at the age of 40. He was a Negro serving with the Tuskegee Airmen. He will always be remembered as a brave and courageous man who served his country. Mr. Bidwell is survived by his wife, a son and two daughters; Mark, age 14, Brenda, age 10, and Lynn, age 3. He will be missed by his family, but his soul will travel to heaven where he can rest with God.

Elliott Hans - June 6, 1944 Mr. Elliott Hans died tragically while serving in D-Day, June 6th, 1944. Before participating in Operation Overlord, Mr. Hans served as a Navajo Code Talker; transmitting codes. He contributed a great lot to serve his country, and his death was a heroic measure. He earned several honors and awards during his service. In his death, he leaves behind his pregnant wife, and widowed grandmother.

Letter to the Editor To Whom It May Concern; 14 August 1945 Ive been happy to help my country in the best ways Ive been able to. My family is poor, but weve contributed $5 in war bonds. When rationing came into effect, weve even began to grow our own victory garden! However, I must digress that I absolutely do not support the Manhattan Project. The atomic bomb that America has so ruthlessly dropped on the 6th and 9th of this month was far beyond cruel. When my family saw pictures of this horrendous event, my children and I was absolutely petrified. A total 300,000 people died, and 94,000 were injured. I see these children running around burning, and the elderly being hit by debris (Atomic Bomb). No human deserves the amount of pain the atomic bomb brought. We dropped the atomic bomb to break the spirits of the Japanese so that they surrender. I am concerned about our countrys moral standing; and the message it gives to children.

Sincerely;

Mabel Knox

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