Vol. 54, No. 4, January 26, 1962. 4 pages. View this issue
Youth work and public image shared the front page of this four-page issue. A National JACL Youth Commission was formed, and George Sugai, National 2nd Vice-President, set out its objectives and the rules for the junior group. The Rocky River Valley Jr. JACL hosted its first quarterly session, where bylaws were reviewed and ratified, as Reis Inouye reported. Another story described JACL’s concern over television stations showing anti-Nisei films, and a third followed a packed 20 hours for President Chuman.
Inside, Bill Hosokawa’s column visited the Denver Judo School’s new home, a remodeled garage built largely by volunteers. Other pages noted a public accommodations anti-bias bill passed in Montgomery County, Maryland, and the Bank of Tokyo of California’s $68 million in total deposits for 1961. A commentary on Pearl Harbor and the wartime treatment of Japanese Americans called for protecting civil liberties.
What’s in this issue
Community
- Rocky River Valley Jr. JACLers Host First Quarterly Session, by By Reis Inouye, page 1. The Rocky River Valley Jr. JACL hosted the first quarterly session, where bylaws were reviewed and ratified. Discussion centered on expanding participation and the financial contributions chapters are asked to make to support the organization.
- Chinese Celebrate New Year’s Feb. 5, page 2. The article notes the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration on February 5 and explains the lunar calendar’s basis. It discusses how the calendar’s cycles differ from the Western system.
- Nisei Vet Reveals Veterans’ Concerns in Washington, page 2. The article reports on veterans’ concerns about housing and rehabilitation policy discussed in Washington. It details the positions taken by local veterans on these issues.
- Bank of Tokyo Records Total Deposit Growth for 1961, page 3. The Bank of Tokyo of California reported total deposits of $68 million for 1961, citing year-over-year progress. The article summarizes the bank’s financial condition at year end.
- Montgomery County, Maryland to Pass Anti-Bias Law, page 3. Montgomery County passed a public accommodations anti-bias bill, amended to exempt places where alcohol is served. JACL welcomed the passage of the measure.
- Watsonville JACL Hosts Youth Rehabilitation Talk, page 4. Jerry Enomoto was scheduled to speak on youth rehabilitation at the Watsonville dinner. He was to relate personal experiences to the chapter audience.
JACL
- Busy 20 Hours for President Chuman, page 1. JACL National President Chuman’s schedule was packed with meetings and events over a short span. The article describes the demands of his travel and engagements during the visit.
- National JACL Youth Commission Formed; Jr. Group Rules Set, by By George Sugai, Nat’l 2nd Vice-President, page 1. A National JACL Youth Commission was formed along with rules governing the junior group. The article outlines the commission’s objectives and structure.
National
- JACL Interest Stems from TV Stations Showing Anti-Nisei Films, page 1. Television stations showing anti-Nisei films prompted JACL concern and response. The article examines the impact of these broadcasts on the community’s public image.
Commentary
- Like Americans Remember Pearl Harbor, page 2. A statement reflects on the Pearl Harbor attack and the wartime treatment of Japanese Americans, drawing parallels to the civil rights of second-generation Americans. It calls for the protection of civil liberties and fair treatment of all citizens.
- From the Frying Pan, by By Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Hosokawa profiles the Denver Judo School’s new home, a remodeled garage built largely through volunteer labor. He credits George Kuramoto and Toru Takamatsu, who raised money by selling bonds and devoted their free time to the project.
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