Vol. 56, No. 5, February 1, 1963. 4 pages. View this issue
Civil rights in Utah led this four-page issue. Alice Kasai reported from Salt Lake City that the state’s antimiscegenation law was expected to be repealed as civil rights bills moved through the legislature. Prof. Robert B. Goll of Utah’s Citizens Committee on Civil Rights spoke on the subject at the Intermountain District Council meeting. Mike Masaoka’s column on page 2 reviewed recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions on First Amendment rights and explained why they mattered to Japanese Americans.
Other news touched on veterans and the JACL community. Col. Bert Nishimura, a Nisei officer who served with the 442nd, was named the speaker for an NC-WNDC district banquet, and a page 3 piece recounted Senator Daniel Inouye’s wartime service and his swearing-in to the U.S. Senate. The National JACL Credit Union declared a 4 percent dividend, and chapter news came from Downtown Los Angeles, Sequoia and Idaho Falls.
What’s in this issue
National
- Mixed Marriage Ban Held Likely in Utah Legislature, by By Alice Kasai, page 1. Utah’s antimiscegenation law is expected to be repealed this session as civil rights bills advance in the state legislature. Prof. Robert B. Goll of Utah’s Citizens Committee on Civil Rights addressed the Intermountain District Council meeting.
- Shady Hong Kong Merchants Bilk Tourists, Says Honolulu Collector of Customs, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Honolulu Collector of Customs Ernest Murai warned tourists that Hong Kong merchants sell jade and other goods without required certificates of origin. He said many parcels of Christmas mail were returned from Hong Kong for lacking certificates.
Community
- Nat’l JACL Credit Union in Excellent Shape, Declares Pres., by P.C. Staff, page 1. The National JACL Credit Union declared a 4 percent dividend at its 20th annual meeting, reporting excellent financial condition. Members were encouraged to use the credit union more fully and to maintain JACL membership.
- Downtown L.A. JACL Names Fr. Clement President, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Father Clement, a Maryknoll missioner who has served as the chapter’s chaplain, was named president of Downtown Los Angeles JACL. He succeeds Frank Omatsu and has assisted Japanese Americans during evacuation and relocation.
- Sequoia JACL Confers Silver Pin to Enomoto, by P.C. Staff, page 2. John Enomoto received the JACL Sapphire Pin for ten years of service at the Sequoia JACL installation dinner. Guest speaker Don Kardman spoke on contributions of Japanese Americans to their communities.
- Idaho Falls Honors Community Workers, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Idaho Falls JACL combined its installation and recognitions banquet to honor community workers and seat new officers. Awards recognized members for service to the chapter and community.
Military & Veterans
- Infantry Specialist to Address NC-WNDC Quarterly Meeting, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Col. Bert Nishimura, a Nisei officer who served with the 442nd and in Korea, will be the principal speaker at the NC-WNDC district banquet. His career included early service at Pearl Harbor and command roles at Camp Shelby.
- Senator Inouye’s Left Hand, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Senator Daniel Inouye, who lost his right arm in combat in Italy with the 442nd, was sworn into the U.S. Senate in early January. The article recounts his wartime service and postwar career.
Incarceration & Redress
- Star-Bulletin Defends Sen. Inouye’s Stand, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Honolulu Star-Bulletin defended Senator Daniel Inouye’s position on a legislative matter. The editorial reflects broader debate over civil rights and the treatment of Japanese Americans.
Commentary
- Ist Amendment Decisions, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Masaoka reviews recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions on First Amendment rights, including cases involving the NAACP and attorney discipline in Virginia and Alabama. He argues these rulings matter to Japanese Americans concerned with civil rights.
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