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HILO TRIBUNE HERALD, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24,. 1942 Page TweJ Kona Defense tra burden, and to be Imposed upon in this way. This is' only fair, and shouldn't make trouble dn family, but even if it should, you are rlghfr to protest. KATE. 'Legion' Wins Decisive Battle Bv CLARK LEE Setup Praised SO SAY'OUR'RESDEHS Letters in thto column do not necessarily reflect our opin Names -and addresses of the writers must accompany all letters! though not necessarily for reserves the right to use thewme if the sub ject 'of the letter is of a nature, and to reject letters or malte deletiovA in them.

rt.il UESTION Associated Press Correspondent WITH THE 31st INFANTRY IN A BATAAN FIELD, February 19 Here's the story of America's Foreign the 3lst United States intnnim fanri itst nine 'rtntr Against the Irhoerial JaDanese "Aunt Xate wlU answer linear g.uriiona on personal problem, etiquette, home management, child eare and similar topics, letters wlU be answered -in this coluanr. ln the order they are' received and may ha slg-nsd anonymously tmlaae a personal reply Is requested la which cas a stamped self-addressed esrelope should be enclosed; AU letters will ba treated with strlot -coarfldenoe. Address Qnesttons to Annt Kate's Question Box, Hilo- Tribune HersOdymilo, army atAbucay Saclenda, Bataan. The 31st infantry is called the Foreign Legion, both because of varied racial background of it soldier, -who 13:00 Corit.Late Show 5:00 P.M. Spencer Tracy Mickey RoOney "BOYS TOWN" Tctaorrow-MVarner Baxter In ''WIFE, DOCTOR AND -NURS' ANOTHER GOLD STAR MOTHER Hilo, February 20, 1942.

"Mamma San Shirakawa- Wept bitterly. Her son-was 'among the first of the American casualties. Brushing away the- tears, the toil bent old figure seemed to straighten In a moment of magnificent pride. She had given the greatest sacrifice to her son's native land, the land of much as it was proved for the first time that American soldiers could outfight the Japanese -as has been demonstrated numerous times since the start of war. Proving It was costly, the 31st regimental roster.

Is come from all sections of and- because of the reglntent serving racial background" of Its soldiers, who come from all sections Of America, and because of the regiment serving only outside of the United States. This Infantry" was organized In her choice. studded with names of dead, wound The civilian morale organization in Kona under 'Ernest tie Silva', regional director, is functlohingf iri an, excellent Hardy Hutchinson, director of civllan morale, reported today. Hutchinson returned Saturday from an inspection trip k'to Kona where, he said, the schools are as adequately prepared feu an attack emergency as any on the island, The sbheols carried-out -air raid drills nirit efficiently, Mr. Hutchinson said.

He added that natural shelters have been located and are "well scattered. Mr. de Silva has appointed area wardens, all of whom seem enthusiastic in carrying out their civilian defense Mr. Hutchinson said. "Mr.

de Silva and 1 the schools under Dr. Francis Peterson are to Manila, August 13, from units of the 15th and 18th regiments ed, missing as well as that of living heroes. The 31st infantry also has Its share of daily aerial bombings, which began December But, they first encountered the Japanese In early January near1 the Layac junction, while the USAFFE were still withdrawing into their prepared positions of Bataan. After a strong who had seen ac find a job, and even keeps what my brother can send her to dress up ahd run around She don't do one thing around the house-or even take -care of the baby. My mother and I do it all, an it is hard for us to buy the extra food and things, I -want to write to' my brother how things 'are going and ask him to take her away, or I want my mother to tell her to find another place or do like they promised.

My mother is sorry for the baby's and she hates to tell my brother. But don't yon think it's the best for him to 'know, because it's 1 his family, and it's up to him to take care of them, not my mother when she's old and only has 'enough for herself. Please give me your advice, because I don't want to make trouble in the family. tion in Siberia, China and the Philippines. Every two-years its -ranks are replaced by soldiers from the United States with the Mara Cold aerial artillery preparation, large Japanese infantry forces drove against the Philippine units of the night of the 31st, endangering Its Dear Aunt Kate: Pleas give me your good advice, what is the best thing to do about my daughter as I am very worried ahd' feel "Very tad about it.

v. My daughter is 17 years old and still going to school. Just a little while ago she went to a dance and met a boy there that just came, here. He is '24 and irithe army now. He looks like a nice boy, but we don't know a thing about him but what he tells us.

My daughter Is driving me crazy to give my -consent for them to get married, and I can't grve my consent and think it is the right thing. My daughter is too young to get married to anybody, and it is worse to get married to a boy that can't support until the War is over, and who doesn't know if he can then. It would be terrible if she got' left behind here With maybe a baby to support, and we are poor people to have to take care of any more than we have. I tell her all these things, but she only cries and gets mad and talks terrible' to 'tne and her father. Do you think I'm right, or because-'everything' is different now should we give in to her and let her have Her own way? ''WORRIED -MOTHER.

positions. exception' of few be congratulated for their splendid work." Mr. Hutchinson met with the area wardens Saturday to discuss all problems which had arisen in connection with their duties. Lieut. 'Col.

Jasper Barady. of In her broken pidgin English she prayed -that her soft's life might make it a little easier; for those other American- boy of -Japanese their mothers. Then her son's deattt might not have been in vain. Many years-'ago Papa came to Hawaii and settled in the 'dreamy little village -of Waiohinu where -Marfc'' Twain had lived and wrote. "Papa San" toiled and gave his strength in doing his bit to help build' the sugar industry.

''Mamma San" scrimped and saved, bought a little hdtel and a little farm to mate enough money to educate her boy in the American way. Her son, Raymond, graduated from Hilo, High school in 1936. Iteymond worked at the plantation company store, was a dutiful son. Then, he sailed away to Honolulu to become a soldier for Uncle Sam. "Mamma Ban's" cup of pride and Joy in her boy flowed over.

Her son was at ft r6tl' Aiwcricjui Somehow that glow of pride through the tears of this careworn, heartbroken, little mother made one look down the long line of first generation, and sometimes persecuted, Gold Star Mothers to the very beginning of America. Down the line to those English mothers In 1776 whose sons killed and were killed by other Englishmen that America and all it stands for might be born. Back to those mothers in 1864 whose sons killed each other for the principle that America might live, one country indivisible. In the shadow of Mamma Sari Shirakawa, not far removed, stood that noble mother Madame Schuman Heink- who gladly gave her sons to America though she had sons fighting -for Germany in 1917. She gave not only her sons but her golden voice, hiding a breaking heart, to cheer the service man and for their benefits.

Yet there were some of the smugly complacent second generation Americans who Jeered this first generation mother. Thy had bought that right with their much vaunted patriotism by the purchase of the world's safest security, Liberty Bonds. While the great heart of America Weeds over the suffering of mankind and pours out its substance, yes its very life blood, that all the world Seattle, then ordered his 3rd bat- "talion 'to "fix your bayonets, and 'attack with a The battalion "All problems were discussed and solutions found," he reported. 'than' rose from -ita position behind 'an Irrigation wan in a rice paddy and charged across the' field. Ap-proaehftiff, the Japanese scattered and "fled' When the 'American Relieve Misery With Improved Vicks reatamt This improved treatment actually makes Vicks VapoRub give EVEN BETTER RESULTS THAN EVER BERMCI ACTS 2 WAYS AT ONCB to bring penetrates to upper breathing passages with soothing medicinal vapors STIMULATES chest and back surfaces like a wanning poultice And WORKS for hours to ease eoughs, relieve muscular soreness or tightness, and bring real comfort.

To get this Improved treatment simply massage VapoRub for 3 minutes ON BACK as well as throat and chest, then spread thick layer on chest and cover with warmed cloth. Try it VICKS VAPORUB -the Improved Way. ciarit Lee oldtimers who had served -since its Inception. The Slst Infantry's grim tight -afamst the Japanese1 at' Abncay WM the tnrnlny paint of the bat-" ''tie of Bataan. With the support of Philippihe scouts and Philippine army units, they halted the Japanese offensive, which, if it had been successful, would have spilt GenDouglas' Mac-Arthur's army before it had time to assume it present strong def en-si ve position.

Outfought Japanese The battle of Abucay Hacienda is also of historic Importance, in as heared -them. Papers Laud Alien Move NINA. I think that you should take any measures that you can think of to stop this thing right away. Either you or your mother should lay down the law to your sister in law, and make her understand that she must either keep to the agreement that your Brother' made with your mother, or find another place to stay. If this doesn't work, write to your brother, and tell "him that it is necessary that he straighten things but, or make other arrangements, as it is most unfair to your mother to have to take on this ex The 3lst infantry thefl moved Into a position generally reserved for the Tight section' of the American forces in Bataan, Tiear the road running from the village of Abucay on the Manila Bay shore to the old hacienda on the slope of 'Mt: Natib.

Enemy' Opens' Attack Ten idays later the Japanese opened a terrific attack against the right central sector of Gen. Douglas MacArthur's line Which had dug iri along the south bank of the La- NEW YORK, Feb. 24 OJ.R) The Scripps-Howard newspapers in an tu editorial praised President Roose You are absolutely right, and no matter how your daughter acts, or what she says, for her own good, you should riot let her have her own way in this serious matter. As you say, she is far too young to be mar may enjoy the four freedoms, is that great heart to be blinded by Intolerance and sacrifice to the suffering of its The answer lies in your heart. Are you going to shun, despise and damn this broken little old gold star mother, and crucify her for being an alien? Or will you find a small measure of consolation for her in her hour of loneliness and grief? And some compassion for her Justly acquired pride to sustain her in her hour of loss? A Third Generation American of British Ancestry.

i bangan river, held by youthful Fili ried, or to know whether sne is love with this boy, and to rush into marriage' with a boy who is a com ii in in ii'n i -1 i UON'T WORRy fj Today 1:30 and 5:0 P.M. Alice Paye A' Carmen Miranda! John Payne Cesar Romero "Week-End IriHaVMia" i pino troops who were experiencing their first combat. Driving in with overwhelming troops and 'with air and' artillery support, the Japanese then crossed parative stranger, and who could not support her, would be a great velt's action in empowering Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson to designate areas from which civilians and aliens may be removed. "It is unfortunate that many loyal citizens of Nipponese ancestry must suffer inconvenience for the infamy of Tokyo and its agents in this country," the editorial said, "but that is one of the evils of this war which Japan started by stealth and wages by treachery.

"As proof that the government is unwilling to indict any group or class of its citizens, president Roosevelt's order does not discriminate. mistake. She -cannot be blamed too much for- hetti! iited and" influenced by MR. CAPELLAS ANSWERS -'KONA AMERICAN what she sees and hears of all the.fr hasty marriages that are taking? the river and drove a wedge approximately a mile wide and half a deep into the USAFFE's line. The Japanese drive by then had turned the flank of Lt.

Col. E. T. I Lewis Dikision, driving some of Its An Open -Letter to "A KONA May I express my sincere appreciation for your kind thoughts of me and for the hdhot of bSing called "A REAL AMERICAN." Kindly allow me the privilege of expressing publicly that your state- Today 12:30 to 3:30. Eve.

8 P.M.. Preston Foster Nancy Kelly "Parachute Battalion" place these days, but she is too young to realize all the unhappy and unfortunate consequences that might -come from such a marriage. The secretary of war is authorized ments, your policies and your loyalty as expressed in your open letter to prrescribe military areas from prove that you are a good and sincere American, and that the American 1 which 'any or all persons may be nation is proud of you ana nas mil commence your sincerity ana-ce- She may blame you now for being firm and not allowing her to do what you know to be against her units back into positions at right angles to the front lines. The division, however, held firm on both it front and new flank. The 31st moved Into position under bombing and shelling and prepared to move forward a milewide termination to "unite to defend democracy which we so dearly cherish I agree 100 per eenfe with all the patriotic and sincere expressions con rru.Viil.-li best interests, but she will thank 1 tained in your letter.

The one and only thing I disagree with you is I "That covers not only aliens, but I citizens, not only Japanese-Ameri-j cans, but other Americans. that you made a mistake -in signing yourself "A KONA JAPANESE." I front while maintaining contact iv. i "The eovernment has not-moved "A KONA- AMERICAN --(of Japanese Ancestry). other Filinino arrnv rnilS nn it to quickly. For many reasons tne The term "JAPANESE" indicates and designates a citizen of- the Japa-uuier juiyuiu army units on lis 1 tips.

Tmniro Rut vnn are not and cannot be a Jananese citizen. You West Coast is a naradise for nese Empire. But you are not and cannot be a Japanese citizen. You sabo-, left. taee and espionage second onlv to; are and must be 100 per cent' AMERICAN, hence we desire that you you later.

i AUNT KATE. Dear -Aunt Kte: A few- 'months ago my brother had- to go' away so my parents said his wife and baby can come tor stay -with- rs because he can't My sister in law worked before, so my brother says if we will help some with the baby, she will get Hawaii, where the lesson was think, act and speak American. We desire that you subscribe yourself AMERICAN at all times, learned too late. Our territorial governmental of ficials have persisted in segregating our 'There is no excuse fot any civi- iian or Ctoud of civilians, alien or Americanization but the time is not far distant When our ter- citizen, yellow or brown or black or ritorial population must and will be registered as either American or t4 ti white, to insist on remaining in any i alien. vital military area- without unim-1 Citizens of your type (and we have thousands of them) are AMER-peachable cause.

The government ICANS TO THE CORE. No real American can serve two Blasters. Presl cannot be too eyeful about, this. Nn- 1 dent Teddy Roosevelt stated emphatically in his address to the AMER a job, ana pay my motner a xair i amount for their board and the extra care. All this time she never tries to 1 ONEjAJDAY The new, pleasant, economical way to INSURE your normal requirements of Vitamins A and D.

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with the second battalion of the 31st on the right and the first battalion on the left. Exposed Left Flank Maj. Lloyd 120 8th Denver, -led the first battalion through the ravine and reached the top and advanced 50 yards Into an uncut tangle of sugarcane where the battalion ran headlong into a wave of attacking Japanese which exposed the left flank division on the right. The entire field was "lousy with The War Why Not Get a Radio Set of Your Own? ned Gross ICAN DEFENSE SCCTIETY on January stn, ,1919 as loiiows: "in tne first place we should insist that if the Immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an1 American citizen and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for ifr is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of -creed or -birthplace or origin." Thus We have the word of one of -'America's greatest patriots and statesmen. You have assimilated yourself to us and to our-American ideals, hence you-must notbe discriminated against because of your racial extraction.

YES AMERICA IS- FIRST, AND MUST BE FIRST, NOW, AND FOREVER. E. S. CAPELLAS. 24 Years Ago KB Donations OH '8 The Hilo 'Red Cross announces the following new contributions: International Longshoremen's Enjoy the programs you like whenever you want to hear them! The newest G-E table models have just arrived.

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S. food administrator for Hawaii, in which he is asked to assist in every way possible the work of the food conservation board. Major Harold M. army aviator, made the first inter-islahd flight today im the history of the islands. For the special benefit of the Kalaupapa settlement, whose inmates never have seen one of the great "warrior birds," the major flew to Molokai and returned to Honolulu.

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Bushrig saw a wounded companion crawl through machine -gun fire. Attempting to rescue the companion, he 'himself was killed. He was later given a The second battalions attack advanced inch by inch-and covered only a 150 yards to-the edge of the second ravine by nightfall. Close Half Of Gap Meanwhile, the first battalion led by Lt. Col.

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Perry, Seattle attorney, who is visiting in the islands. 20 YEARS -AGO THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER say! can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed the twilight's last gleaming? Whose btoad stripes and bright sttrs, thro' the perilous fight, O'er the ram'paits we watch'-d, were so streaming? And the rockets red! glare, the bombs bursting in Efnr, Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there. Oh say, does that Star-spangled Banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? Orf the shore, dimly seen, thro' the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze o'et the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it sftches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected now shines on' the stream; Tis the Star-spangled Banner, long may it Wave I O'er the land of the free and the homes of the brave 1 thus be it ever when free meri shair stand Between their lov'd homes and the w's desolation! "Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav'n-TesCued land Praise the Pow'r that hath made and preserved us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: "In God is our trust!" And the Star-spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the-land of the free a'nd the home of the brave! AMERICA 1 My country, tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died! Land of the Pilgrims' pride! From mountain side, Let freedom ring! 2 My native country, thee, Land of the noble free, Thy name I love. I -love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed 'hills; -''My heart wth rapture- thrills Like that above.

3 Let-' music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees 1 Sweet freedom's song. Let mortal tongues Let all that breathe partake; Let rocks-their silence break, The sound prolong. ''fK -i'; 4 Our fathers God, to Thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing. Long may our land bebright'' With freedom's lioiy light; Protect us by Thy might A Great God, our King! Deputy Collector Oren C. Wilson, on both the front and new flank.

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