Vol. 54, No. 22, June 1, 1962. 4 pages. View this issue
JACL chapters were the heart of this four-page issue. On the front page, Goldy Iwata placed second in the Merced Junior College District trustee election, ahead of former county school superintendent George Clark. The Sacramento chapter’s president, Jay Sasagawa, called for a membership vote on a $5,000 request for the Japanese History Project, proposed by Henry Taketa. The San Francisco chapter again topped 1,000 members, and the Midwest district nominated Kumeo Yashinari for national treasurer. Several stories pointed toward the national convention in Seattle, including Mrs. Shigeya’s advice on what to wear and pack, and a call for youth delegates.
Page 3 turned to sports and family life. Jerry Kitahama ran the 100-yard dash in 9.9 as five relay records fell at the Nisei relays, and Miles Murata finished second in junior diving. A column by Frying Pan, “One Down, Three to Go,” looked at a son’s college graduation. Page 4 covered the Long Beach installation and the Milwaukee scholarship dinner.
What’s in this issue
Community
- Ddy Iwata Wins Merced J.C. Trustee Election, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Goldy Iwata, manager of a Farmers store, placed second in the voting for the new Merced Junior College District board of trustees. He surpassed former county school superintendent George Clark for the second spot.
- Merced Junior College Board Election Results, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Voters will decide which three candidates hold office until June 30, 1965. The race covers the newly formed Merced Junior College District.
- San Francisco JACL Tops 1,000 Membership Again, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The San Francisco JACL chapter reached more than 1,000 members again this year. The milestone was reported in the chapter’s membership update.
- Sacramento JACL Calls for Immediate Action on Japanese History Project, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Sacramento JACL chapter president Jay Sasagawa called for an immediate vote by the general membership on a $5,000 request for the Japanese History Project. The proposal was recently presented by Henry Taketa, chapter project chairman.
- Seattle Mural Creator Honored at Opening Day, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Mrs. Paul Horiuchi, creator of the Seattle Mural, was featured at the opening day of the Space Needle exhibit. The mural is a permanent installation for the city.
- Pacific Northwest Conventions and Travel Tips for Seattle JACL Confab, by Mrs. Shigeya, page 1. Mrs. Shigeya offers advice on what to wear and bring to the Seattle JACL convention. She also suggests packing light and checking convention housing options.
- Portland Sansei Named PNWDC Oratorical Champ, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Portland Sansei was named champion of the Pacific Northwest District Council oratorical contest. The district council meeting was held near the Seattle-Tacoma airport.
- Mrs. Karata Named Foreign-Born Citizen of the Year, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Mrs. Karata was honored as the foreign-born citizen of the year by an institute. She thanked friends who taught her the American way of life.
- Five Nisei Relay Records Shattered; Jerry Kitahama’s 9.9 100 Yard Dash, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Five relay records were shattered at the Nisei relays, with Jerry Kitahama running 9.9 in the 100-yard dash. Long Beach took the junior event.
- Livingston-Merced JACL President Blasts Remarks About California Agriculture, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Livingston-Merced JACL president criticized comments made about California agriculture. He defended the contributions of Japanese American farmers.
- Long Beach JACL Installs New Officers, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Long Beach JACL chapter installed its new officers at an installation dinner. Chapter members attended the event.
JACL
- Midwest Nominates Kumeo Yashinari for National Treasurer, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Midwest district nominated Kumeo Yashinari for the national JACL treasurer position. The nomination was announced ahead of the national convention.
- Chapter Scholarship Winners Honored at Milwaukee JACL Dinner, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Milwaukee JACL honored its scholarship award recipients at an inaugural dinner. The chapter also installed its new officers at the event.
Military & Veterans
- Nisei War Hero Goes Unidentified in Picture with Billy Sol Estes, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Nisei war hero appeared unidentified in a photograph alongside Billy Sol Estes. The article notes the oversight in the published image.
Commentary
- Frying Pan: One Down, Three to Go, by Frying Pan, page 3. The columnist reflects on his son’s graduation from Colorado State College and the milestones of his other children. He muses on the fascination of raising children into distinct individuals.
National
- Juvenile Delinquency: Trap Book Review, by K. Patrick Ortega, page 3. The article discusses juvenile delinquency and its costs to U.S. taxpayers. It draws on a book’s account of conditions in the city’s outer areas.
- Seattle Convention Calls for Number of Youth Delegates, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Seattle national convention is calling for a set number of youth delegates. Chapters were asked to submit their selections.
Sports
- Miss Miyano Stars with Five Firsts to Lead Hobos, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Miss Miyano won five first-place finishes in the Hobos meet. Her performance contributed to the team’s success.
- Miles Murata Piles Up 88 Points in Women’s Junior Diving Championship, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Miles Murata scored 88 points at the Women’s Junior National AAU Indoor Tower Diving Championship. Competing for the Ann Arbor Swim Club, she finished in second place.
- UC Berkeley Gridders Include Halfback Ghinn Tena, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Halfback Ghinn Tena, who starred at Cubberly High School, is on the UC Berkeley football roster. The article notes his prospects for the coming season.
Obituaries
- Deaths: Shushibei and Others, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The page lists recent deaths in the Japanese American community. Brief entries include names, ages, and locations.
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