Nisei of the Biennium nominations and the Keep Nihonmachi policy

Vol. 54, No. 18, May 4, 1962. 4 pages. View this issue

Nominations for JACL honors and offices led this four-page issue. The deadline for JACLer and Nisei of the Biennium nominations was extended to June 4, a San Luis Obispo leader was named as a nominee, and the national executive board met in Los Angeles and nominated Dr. Dave Miura for national vice-president. A San Francisco statement announced a policy to keep Nihonmachi intact. Mike Masaoka’s Washington Newsletter looked at Japan’s reaction to renewed nuclear testing, and Bill Hosokawa wrote about Minoru Yamasaki’s Federal Science Pavilion and Kiyo Tomiyasu’s laser research.

Page 2 carries recollections from former Japanese naval officers of Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway, along with a guest column on including Japanese American history in the wider story of America. Elsewhere are a youth career parley, a report on Sansei educational levels from a Los Angeles forum, and chapter news from Stockton, Chicago, Cleveland and Philadelphia, where Kaz Horiuchi was installed as board chairman.

What’s in this issue

Community

  • San Luis Obispo community leader named for Biennium, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A San Luis Obispo chapter leader was named as a nominee for the JACL Nisei of the Biennium award. The honoree was recognized for many unselfish civic activities in the community.
  • Testimonial banquet for Yori Wada planned, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A testimonial banquet honoring Yori Wada, California Youth Authority commissioner, was scheduled in San Francisco. Several community organizations are co-sponsoring the event.
  • Youth Career Parley, by P.C. Staff, page 2. A youth career conference was held for Japanese American students to explore professional opportunities. Panelists discussed how their backgrounds shaped their careers.
  • Stockton JACL hears talk on bond issue, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Stockton JACL chapter heard a presentation on a local bond issue. Members discussed its implications for the community.
  • Chicago JACL report, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Chicago JACL chapter reported on its recent activities and upcoming events. Members were updated on chapter business.
  • Spring Fling planned by Cleveland JACL, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Cleveland JACL chapter planned a Spring Fling featuring dancing, a fashion show, and games. Organizers hope the event will become an annual tradition.
  • Educational level of Sansei students seen dropping below high school average, by P.C. Staff, page 4. A report from a Los Angeles community forum indicated that the educational level of Sansei students is falling below the high school average. Participants discussed the causes and possible remedies.

JACL

  • Deadline for nominations extended to June 4 on JACLer, Nisei of Biennium, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The deadline for JACLer and Nisei of the Biennium nominations was extended to June 4. Chapters were asked to submit names for selection by the Chicago civic leaders and the National Board.
  • Dr. Dave Miura nominated for national vice-president, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The JACL national executive board met in Los Angeles and nominated Dr. Dave Miura for a national vice-president post. Other nominations were also announced for national offices.
  • Kaz Horiuchi installed as Philadelphia JACL board chairman, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Kaz Horiuchi was installed as chairman of the Philadelphia JACL board at the installation dinner-dance. Other board members were also seated at the event.

Incarceration & Redress

  • Keep Nihonmachi policy announced, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A San Francisco statement from the United Community Organizations announced a policy to keep Nihonmachi intact. The committee was organized to implement the San Francisco Keep Nihonmachi program.

Commentary

  • Japan’s Reaction to Nuclear Tests, by Mike Masaoka, page 1. Washington Newsletter columnist Mike Masaoka examines Japan’s reaction to renewed nuclear testing by the superpowers. He argues that the testing debate reflects deeper concerns about arms control.
  • History by and for All, page 2. A guest columnist argues that the Japanese American experience belongs in the broader telling of American history. The piece urges that minority histories be included in mainstream narratives.

Military & Veterans

  • Japanese Naval Aviation veterans recall Pearl Harbor and Midway, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Former Japanese naval officers recount their roles in the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway. Their memories offer a Japanese perspective on the Pacific war.

Arts & Entertainment

  • Yamasaki and Tomiyasu win national recognition, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Columnist Bill Hosokawa praises Minoru Yamasaki for the Federal Science Pavilion and Kiyo Tomiyasu for his laser research. He sees their recognition as evidence of Nisei maturity and achievement.

Sports

  • Santa Barbara baseball forms greet new team, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Santa Barbara baseball community welcomed a new team into its league. The new squad was introduced to local supporters.
  • Sacramento Valley JACL bowling league, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Sacramento Valley JACL announced its bowling league plans for the upcoming season. Sponsors and team details were listed.

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