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~ ~. ..-:. ..',: L: v WHEREAS, the United States of America is now engaged in an all- out war against Japan, Germany, Italy and their allied nations, but not against loyal and patriotic citizens whose antecedents came from those countries; and WHEREAS, our Government guarantees safeguards of law to all racial groups, the very foundation of American liberty being tolerance for all races and creeds as long as they are loyal to this nation; and ~mEREAS, many members of these racial groups are serving this country as loyally as possible by such means as purchasing defense bonds, growing or manufacturing products vitally needed for defense of this nation, or joining the United States' armed forces; and WHEREAS, our duly constituted authorities have demonstrated their ability to cope with the problem of disloyal residents and suspected fifth columnists; and WHEREAS, many members of these racial groups, particularly those of Jap~~ese descent, who are citizens of the United states find them- selves identified through no fault of their OVv-~ with the enemies of this country because of physical racial characteristics; and WHEREAS, to mistreat these citizens might cause them to become embittered against a nation which they have rightfully learned to regard as tolerant, democratic and offering equality for all, ~~d cause them to go into activities inimical to the best interests of this nation; and WHEREAS, if these citizens are not permitted to pursue their normal activities they may be deprived of a means of earning a legitimate living and may be forced into unlawful pursuits: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Redwood City hereby urges citizens to be toler~~t, fair and just in their attitude toward and treatment of these racial groups. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if cases of suspected disloyalty