Midwest convention, Seattle plans and JACL history project

Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 1962. 4 pages. View this issue

The Midwest District convention in Cleveland led the front page. The Hilton Hotel gathering organized a district youth council and elected its leadership, and Abe Hagiwara’s column on page 4 looked at what MDYC delegates took away from their trip. Plans for the national JACL convention in Seattle ran through the issue, with quotas for districts outlined by Masao Satow and a Nisei Fun Tour offered for the trip. Support for the National JACL History Project fund campaign was reported from New York groups and on page 4.

Also in these four pages: Larry Tajiri’s Vagaries column on a Brazilian painter of Japanese descent who won a Guggenheim award, a commentary on how the Census Bureau classifies race, and a London Times piece on Hawaii’s ethnic groups. Chapter scholarship news came from Sonoma County and Alameda, and a Texas senior, Kenneth Nakahara, received a National Merit Scholarship.

What’s in this issue

Community

• Midwest District Convention Held at Cleveland Hilton; Youth Council Organized, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Midwest District convention was held at the Cleveland Hilton Hotel with many tangible results reported. A Midwest District youth council was organized and youth commission leadership was elected.
• Central California District Council Debates National Board Meeting Representation, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Central California District Council considered proposals concerning representation at National JACL board meetings. Members debated whether an additional representative should attend the board meeting.
• Las Vegas Pioneer Nursery Farm Faces Foreclosure Dispute, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Las Vegas nursery farm operator opened a court fight to avoid foreclosure on a property. The dispute involves alleged irregularities in the sale of the farm.
• Texas Senior Garners Four-Year Merit Scholarship Award, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Kenneth Nakahara of Sharyland High School in Mission, Texas received a four-year National Merit Scholarship. The award recognizes his academic achievement.
• Venice-Culver JACLer Happy Big Drug Firm Responds to Plea to Help Tokyo, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A drug firm responded to a request from the Venice-Culver JACL chapter to help a Tokyo recipient. The article describes the donation of a milk product unavailable in Japan.
• San Diego AJAs Organize to Keep Up House of Calligraphy, by P.C. Staff, page 2. San Diego AJAs organized to support a cultural program. The group aims to sustain community activities.
• ‘Looks Like a Cut and Dry’ Meeting in Seattle This Year, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Planning for the Seattle convention is reported to be proceeding smoothly. The article anticipates a efficient national meeting.
• Nisei Week Ball Plans Announced, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Plans were announced for the Nisei Week ball in Los Angeles. The event is a community highlight of the summer season.
• Congressional Objectives: House Rules Committee Farm Bill Debate, page 2. The House debated a farm bill with strict production controls for wheat, corn and other crops. Coalition politics among conservative Democrats and Republicans shaped the outcome.
• Tsukiko’s Burst on Your Flight to Japan, page 2. JAL promotes its Los Angeles and San Francisco flights to Japan with its hostess Tsukiko Yaezaki. The advertisement describes fare and connection options.
• Gelling Worse, Land Values Rise, by Tamotsu Sugatama, page 3. The article reports on rising land values and the deteriorating conditions affecting property markets. It presents trends among Japanese American property owners.
• Officers of the National JACL Credit Union Honored at Annual Meeting, page 3. Officers of the National JACL Credit Union were recognized at their annual meeting. Board members and staff who completed years of service were listed.
• London Times Article on Various Ethnic Groups in Hawaii, page 3. A London Times article examined the ethnic groups of Hawaii, including Japanese Americans. The piece is summarized for readers.
• Sportsman Auxiliary Formed for Chapter, page 3. A sportsman auxiliary was formed to support a JACL chapter. Members will assist with chapter activities.
• Amy Konishi Reaps Bulk of Arkansas Valley Keg Prizes, page 3. Amy Konishi won most of the prizes at the Arkansas Valley keg event. The article reports the results of the competition.
• Sophomore Class President: Lance Yamasaki Elected at Dayton, page 4. Lance Yamasaki was elected sophomore class president at a Dayton school. He is the son of a Japanese American family and was recognized for his leadership.
• ABCs Speaking: MDYC Delegates Face Eye-Opener, by Abe Hagiwara, page 4. Abe Hagiwara reports on the experiences of MDYC delegates who encountered new perspectives during their trip. The column reflects on the lessons learned.
• Sonoma County Chapter Scholarship Program to Be Expanded in ’63, page 4. The Sonoma County chapter plans to expand its scholarship program in 1963. The chapter will offer additional awards to students.
• Alameda JACL Calls for Scholarship Applicants, page 4. The Alameda JACL chapter invited applications for its scholarship program. Eligibility and deadlines were announced.
• Oakland Chamber Voting in Nisei Director, page 4. Frank Ogawa was elected to the board of directors of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce. He is among the Nisei leaders serving the business community.
• Fly to Seattle with Nisei Fun Tour, page 4. A tour was offered to attend the JACL national convention in Seattle followed by the Seattle World’s Fair and a Japan trip. Tour details and departure dates were provided.

National

• New York’s Japanese American Groups Support ‘History Project’ Fund Campaign, by P.C. Staff, page 1. New York Japanese American groups have contributed to the National JACL History Project fund campaign. The article notes support from chapters and individuals toward the project’s goals.
• Washington Newsletter: Congressional Objectives, page 1. The House and Senate reached agreement on legislative matters affecting national policy in this newsletter. The column discusses the Democratic-Republican coalition and the prospects for the President’s legislative program.

Commentary

• Not Time to Be Talking About Folding Up, page 2. This letter argues that the JACL should not be discussing dissolution at this time. The writer urges members to continue supporting the organization’s work.
• Misses Main Point: Census Bureau Practice of Racial Classes, page 3. This commentary argues that the Census Bureau’s racial classification practice misses the central issue. The writer critiques how Japanese Americans are counted.

Arts & Entertainment

• Calligraphy Demonstrated at Detroit Cultural Meet, by P.C. Staff, page 2. A calligraphy demonstration was presented at a Detroit cultural meeting. The event highlighted Japanese artistic traditions.
• Vagaries: Brazilian Painter of Japanese Descent Wins Guggenheim Award, by Larry Tajiri, page 3. A Japanese-born painter who emigrated to Brazil received the Guggenheim International Award. The article profiles his career in Brazil’s Japanese community.

JACL

• Dinedor’s: Quotas Set for Districts and National Convention Representation, by Masao Satow, page 4. The National Membership Committee outlined quotas to be apportioned among five districts for the national convention. Delegate allocations will be assigned to respective chapters.
• Japanese History Project Campaign Continues, page 4. The Japanese History Project campaign continues to receive support from individuals and groups. Organizers plan to complete the financial aspect before the convention.
• Omaha JACL Installs Officers in April, page 4. The Omaha JACL chapter installed its new officers in April. National JACL President Frank Chuman attended the installation ceremony.
• Jr. JACL Jottings, page 4. The Junior JACL column reports on activities of youth chapters across the region. Upcoming events and member news are highlighted.

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