Vol. 54, No. 19, May 11, 1962. 4 pages. View this issue
JACL’s growth and leadership were the main subjects of this four-page issue. A proposal to form a JACL chapter in Hawaii led the front page, along with word that K. Patrick Okura of Omaha, Nebraska, had been nominated as a candidate for national president. Frank Hettema’s board column looked ahead to the PSWDC meeting in Gardena on May 19-20, where several resolutions were to be presented and delegates were urged to plan for the national convention.
Also inside: a Washington Newsletter on the congressional primaries and how redistricting could shape the November elections, and a story on Rev. Kuroda, accepted as the first Japanese American Unitarian minister. A guest columnist wrote about a JACL history project, Frank Sapiyama reported a new chapter formed in Long Beach-Harbor, and the Chapter Call Board gathered news from local chapters.
What’s in this issue
Community
- Formation of JACL Chapter in Hawaii Proposed, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A proposal has been made to form a new JACL chapter in Hawaii. The move reflects growing membership interest in the islands.
- Rev. Kuroda Accepted as First Japanese American Unitarian Minister, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Rev. Kuroda became the first Japanese American accepted as a Unitarian minister. He was born in Japan and previously served as a Presbyterian minister.
- Janet Kadowaki Named Student Program Coordinator, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Janet Kadowaki of Cleveland has been named student program coordinator. She is active in campus organizations.
- Chapter Call Board, page 4. Several chapters reported activities including a Venice-Culver JACL event and a Selma JACL program. Updates cover local fundraising and community events.
- New Chapter Formed in Long Beach-Harbor, by Frank Sapiyama, page 4. A new JACL chapter has been formed in the Long Beach-Harbor area. Officers were elected and plans for membership drives were announced.
National
- Washington Newsletter: Congressional Contests, page 1. Analysis of congressional primaries and redistricting effects on the November elections. Democrats hold a large majority while Republicans hope to gain seats in the South.
JACL
- By the Board: PSWDC Resolutions at Gardena May 19-20, by Frank Hettema, page 1. Several resolutions will be presented at the PSWDC meeting in Gardena. Delegates are urged to plan for the national convention.
- Pat Okura First Nominee for Mt. PDC Candidate, page 1. K. Patrick Okura of Omaha, Nebraska has been nominated as a candidate for the national presidency. His JACL service record is outlined.
Commentary
- History Project Doubts Removed, by Guest Columnist, page 2. A guest columnist addresses doubts about a JACL history project. The writer defends the project’s goals and its value to the community.
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