Vol. 52, No. 26, June 30, 1961. 4 pages. View this issue
Jim Yomigashi’s appointment as director of the Southern California JACL regional office was the lead story of this four-page issue. He was named to the post effective July, succeeding Mrs. Marie Sugita, who is retiring as office secretary. Also on the front page, two Chicago JACL members gave $1,000 each to the Issei Story project, and JACL president Frank Chuman asked the Rockefeller Foundation for a $300,000 grant for the history project. Bill Hosokawa’s “Sayonara” column was a farewell from a departing staff member.
On page 2, Mike Masaoka’s Washington Newsletter ran Part 5 of “Command Decision: Evacuation,” and the paper reported on Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda’s visit to President Kennedy. Inside are chapter reports from Cleveland, Downtown Los Angeles and Stockton, a Sacramento picnic recap, and a second Hosokawa column, “From the Frying Pan.”
What’s in this issue
JACL
- Appointment of Jim Yomigashi as Regional Office Director, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Jim Yomigashi has been appointed regional director of the Southern California JACL office effective July. He succeeds Mrs. Marie Sugita, who is retiring as office secretary.
- Chicago JACLers Contribute $1,000 Each to Issei History Project, page 1. Two Chicago JACL members donated $1,000 each to the Issei Story project. JACL president Frank Chuman also asked the Rockefeller Foundation for a $300,000 grant to support the history project.
Community
- Cushel of Eggplants Sold for $750 in Texas, page 1. A Nisei-grown bushel of eggplants sold at auction for $750 at the Houston vegetable show. Proceeds were donated to local charities.
- Sacramento Picnic Recap and Community News, page 3. Community news covers the Sacramento JACL picnic and a range of chapter activities. Reports include bowling leagues and local awards.
- Cleveland JACL Report: Public Relations and JACL, by Dr. Toaru Ishiyama, page 4. Cleveland chapter president Dr. Toaru Ishiyama argues that public relations should become a central focus of JACL. He outlines how national, district, and chapter levels might respond.
- Downtown L.A. JACL Honors the Fujinkai, by Saburo Kido, page 4. The Downtown Los Angeles JACL held a successful appreciation dinner honoring the Japanese Women’s Club. The event included Consul General Hasumi, a performance by the Four Jokers, and a tribute to the women’s service.
- Stockton JACL Announces Group Hospitalization Insurance, page 4. Stockton JACL announced a group hospitalization insurance program open to members of all ages. Several plans and deductible options were described.
Commentary
- Sayonara, by Bill Hosokawa, page 1. A departing JACL staff member reflects on leaving the organization and the personal sacrifices involved. The column is a farewell to readers and colleagues.
Military & Veterans
- Command Decision: Evacuation, Part 5, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. This installment of the Washington Newsletter examines Army evacuation reports and the justifications offered for the mass removal of Japanese Americans. It discusses evidence of sabotage and the Army’s own findings.
National
- Ikeda Visit Reaffirms U.S.-Japan Friendship, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Japanese Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda made an official visit to Washington and met with President Kennedy. Both leaders affirmed cooperation on economic development, world peace, and a nuclear test ban.
Arts & Entertainment
- From the Frying Pan, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Hosokawa’s column reflects on Nisei attitudes formed during the Depression and on the success of Japanese industry. He also recalls growing up in Southern California.
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