Vol. 54, No. 11, March 16, 1962. 4 pages. View this issue
Bowling led the news in this four-page issue. Four JACL bowling marks were broken at the national tournament in Salt Lake City, with Sho Torigoe of Honolulu among those setting new highs. The front page also announced that Sacramento will host the 1964 JACL Nisei Kegfest, and reported that Wilbur Luke, a Japanese American attorney, won a seat on the Seattle city council.
Columns fill the inside pages. Dick Akagi’s “East of the River” looked at Norman Thomas and the influence of Socialist politics on his own thinking, and Saburo Kido wrote in “Living with JACL” about JACL matters and the wartime evacuation. Larry Tajiri profiled the Travelers Three, a Hawaiian folk trio. JACL news included a membership renewal drive, a Children’s Day festival and JACL President Frank Chuman’s coming visit to Eastern District chapters.
What’s in this issue
Community
- Sacramento to Host 1964 JACL Nisei Kegfest, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Sacramento has been selected to host the 1964 JACL Nisei Kegfest. The announcement is made in the front-page news summary.
- Four JACL Bowling Marks Smashed at Salt Lake, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Four JACL bowling records were broken at the national tournament in Salt Lake City. Sho Torigoe of Honolulu and other bowlers set new high marks during the competition.
- Alvin Yenger Elected Seattle Council Member, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Wilbur Luke, a Japanese American attorney, won election to the Seattle city council. He defeated Dr. Joe Ashby with a large majority of the votes cast.
- Konishi Family Story Publicized in Congressional Record, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Congressional Record publicized the story of the Konishi family of Idaho, whose parents raised thirteen children. The article highlights their hard work and accomplishments.
- Freewheeling on the Freeways, by Jim Higashi, page 4. Jim Higashi, PSW Regional Director, discusses the Japanese American History Project and fundraising for the JACL. He reports on the progress of the Southern California chapters.
JACL
- Idaho Falls JACLers Renew Membership Drive, by P.C. Staff, page 2. JACL members are urged to renew their membership before the March 31 cutoff date. Renewal notices and subscription expiration policies are explained for the national membership campaign.
- JACL Auxiliary Plans Festival for Japan Children’s Day, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The JACL Auxiliary is organizing a festival to celebrate Japan Children’s Day. Details about the community event are provided.
- Eastern District Preparing for Visit by Chuman, by P.C. Staff, page 4. JACL President Frank Chuman will spend the last week of March on the Atlantic seaboard visiting chapters. The Eastern District is making preparations for his visit.
Commentary
- East of the River, by Dick Akagi, page 2. The columnist reflects on Norman Thomas, the Socialist leader, after seeing a book review about him. He recalls meeting Thomas and the influence Socialist politics had on his own thinking.
- Living with JACL, by Saburo Kido, page 2. Saburo Kido writes about JACL matters and recalls the wartime evacuation. He comments on the work of JACL leaders in Washington.
Arts & Entertainment
- Entertaining in the Folk Song Field, by Larry Tajiri, page 3. The Travelers Three, a Hawaiian folk trio, is profiled as they perform in nightclubs and theaters. The article describes their blend of folk music with Japanese and Polynesian influences.
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