Correspondence Between Senator Harry S. Truman and Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Ward, with Attached Newspaper Clipping

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COP Washington, D. c. April 28, 1942 Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Ward Pomona, Missouri Pear Mr. and Mrs. Ward: Appreciate very much your letter of the Twentieth. I am assured that despite numerous news- paper statements on the question, a wage policy in connection with public work by Japanese evacuees has not been determined. Enclosed is a report of the War Relocation Authority, which may be of interest to you. Every effort is being made to get employers to relax some of their rules in regard to birth certificates. If you are having difficulty along this line, I suggest that you write to the Census Bureau. They do not furnish birth certificates, but they are sometimes able to furnish records which are accepted by Federal, State and other officials as evidence in support of age and place of birth. The pension act to which you referred has been repealed. I appreciated having your views on these subjects. Sincerely yours, Harry s. Truman HST/ro Enc.