Behind the Headlines

War and the PTA
The patriotic gesture made by some of the ladies of the Gatewood School PTA deserves some notice. This noble group of nice ladies have gotten up a petition to discharge all the Japanese girls working for the school board.
This move would throw out of work what the school’s principal says are “loyal citizens and capable workers.” They would not be able to get work in times like these. The school board would have a hard time getting replacements at the low wages paid.
All this would not make the ladies sad at all. It is what the Japanese deserve for coming from a race which is at war with the United States.
I feel that we should show our appreciation to these ladies for their wide awake attitude and fearless statement of policy. I propose that we take up a collection for a long vacation so that they may rest after their strenuous patriotic activity. A vacation, say, to Germany where they would be appreciated.