Budgets, bowling and civil rights in March 1963

Vol. 56, No. 11, March 15, 1963. 6 pages. View this issue

A six-page issue weighed the organization’s money and its mission. National Treasurer Kumeo Yoshinari praised chapters for meeting the dollar goals of the last two years, then worried about the size of the coming biennium budget. Abe Hagiwara posed seven questions to Chicago JACLers, and George Nakamura answered a Carol Tamura editorial by arguing that JACL is still needed. Mike Masaoka’s Washington Newsletter looked at President Kennedy’s February 28 civil rights message, and Nebraska’s legislature passed a bill to repeal its ban on interracial marriage on first reading, 25-8.

Sports filled much of the inside. The JACL Nisei Bowling Tournament in Santa Fe Springs produced a record team score from Honolulu’s Kitayama’s and a record men’s all-events total for Bill Okubo of Denver. Other pages cover the care of aging Issei in Chicago and Southern California, a new heart-research finding by Dr. Kenneth K. Tsubo, and chapter installations in Stockton, Ventura County and Gardena Valley.

What’s in this issue

Commentary

• The Fear and the Hope, by Kumeo Yoshinari, page 1. JACL National Treasurer Kumeo Yoshinari praises chapters for meeting budget goals while expressing concern about the large upcoming biennium budget. He urges membership expansion in the Pacific Southwest District, pointing to new regional director Isaac Matsushige as a key asset.
• Integrated Nisei Sees Need for JACL, by George Nakamura, page 2. A Mid-Columbia JACL member responds to a Carol Tamura editorial questioning whether JACL is still needed, arguing that discriminatory laws remain and the organization must keep fighting. He points to chapter members active in community organizations as proof that JACL leadership and community service go hand in hand.
• Care of the Aged Issei, by Tano J. Kawakami, page 2. Tano Kawakami calls on the JACL community to address the needs of aging Issei in Southern California, noting the lack of a Japanese rest home and the difficulty of elderly residents in welfare housing. He urges a unified community effort to provide care for these pioneers.
• Washington Newsletter: Nisei and Civil Rights Message, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Mike Masaoka analyzes President Kennedy’s February 28 civil rights message and its relevance to Japanese Americans. He notes the message’s emphasis on voting rights and school integration and urges passage of fair employment practices legislation.
• Seven Questions for JACLers, by Abe Hagiwara, page 2. Abe Hagiwara raises seven pointed questions for Chicago JACL members about the organization’s direction, membership aging, and leadership succession. The column asks whether JACL can expand public service without neglecting its own members.
• Mas Satow Cited for Leadership in Pin Classic, by P.C. Staff, page 4. National JACL Bowling Tournament Director Mas Satow received a special citation from the Long Beach-Harbor District JACL for his leadership in building the tournament. The awards banquet at Disneyland Hotel honored champions from the week-long event.

Community

• Leon Uyeda Re-elected Gardena Valley JACL President, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Leon Uyeda was re-elected president of the Gardena Valley JACL chapter. A research psychologist at Douglas Aircraft, he has lived in the area for ten years and previously worked in counseling and personnel roles.
• Sonoma County Set for DC Quarterly, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The NC-WNDC executive board will meet April 7 at the Flamingo hotel in Santa Rosa, announced Sonoma County JACL president George Hamamoto. Ed Ohki, Pat Shimizu and Frank Oda are cochairing the May district meeting.
• Jefferson-Jackson Day Banquet Draws JACLers in Salt Lake City, by Tomoko Yano, page 1. Local JACLers joined Utah Democrats at their Jefferson-Jackson Day banquet, where Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii delivered the keynote address. Nisei veterans of the 442nd Combat Team sat at seats of honor.
• Democrats Re-elect Sato, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Attorney Wilbur Sato of Gardena was re-elected president of the West Jefferson Democratic Club for the coming year. The club is a Japanese American Democratic group in Los Angeles.
• Survey Started for Aged Issei, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Japanese American Service Committee in Chicago is surveying ministers, landlords, and group leaders to determine whether a home for aging Issei is needed. The committee is considering rental rooms or apartments as an alternative to a nursing home.
• Sansei Drum-Bugle Corps Win Illinois Class C Title, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Chicago Nisei Junior Drum Corps, sponsored by Nisei Post 1183 of the American Legion, won the Class C championship at the statewide drum and bugle competition. The corps was formed in 1959 to give local youth a wholesome recreational outlet.
• Practical Approach Offered to Teach Foreign Languages in California, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Senator Fred Farr introduced legislation to help California schools meet a 1965 deadline for foreign language instruction in grades below eighth. The bill proposes special credentials for foreign-born residents and a teacher exchange program.
• Twin Cities Nisei Named Official of State Nursing Board, by Emi Nomura, page 5. Mrs. Kimi Taguchi Hara was appointed associate executive secretary of the Minnesota State Board of Nursing. She has a long career in nursing and maternal health and is active in several professional organizations.
• Dr. Komuro Appointed to Methodist Church National Staff, by P.C. Staff, page 5. Dr. Komuro was appointed extension director on the national staff of the Methodist Church, responsible for church extension in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and among American Indians. He is a graduate of DePauw University and Drew Theological Seminary.
• Japanese Canadian Census Shows Near 30,000 Living in Urban Areas, by P.C. Staff, page 5. The 1961 Dominion census found that most of Canada’s roughly 20,000 Japanese Canadians live in cities, with concentrations in Ontario and British Columbia. Only a small number live in rural areas, mostly farming in Alberta.
• Ray Yasui Chairs Apple Growers Association Board, by George Nakamura, page 6. Ray Yasui, past president of the Mid-Columbia JACL chapter, was elected to the board of directors of the Apple Growers Association, which handles about half the Hood River valley’s fruit. He has also served on several civic and state committees.
• Imperial Valley and Chapter Officers Installed in Stockton, by James Tanji, page 6. Fred Dobana received the JACL Silver Pin at the Stockton chapter’s 29th anniversary installation dinner for his service to the chapter. He had held several cabinet positions and served on the district council executive board.
• Sacramento JACL Church Basketball League Program, by P.C. Staff, page 6. The Sacramento JACL Church Basketball League has over 130 participants this winter across several church teams. Championship playoffs were held at Joaquin Miller Jr. High, and sportsmanship awards were presented to league players.
• Sonoma JACL Sportsmen Join Regional Council, by P.C. Staff, page 6. The Sonoma County JACL Sportsmen’s Club affiliated with the Sonoma County and Redwood Empire sportsmen’s councils, which work on wildlife conservation and fish and game legislation. Delegates from the club attended the council meeting in San Rafael.
• Ventura County Installs Y. Sakazaki as President, by P.C. Staff, page 6. Yoshitaka Sakazaki was installed as 1963 president of the Ventura County JACL at a dinner in Oxnard, succeeding Ray Wakatsuki. The chapter also announced its other officers for the year.
• Stockton JACL Silver Pin Awarded to Fred Dobana, by James Tanji, page 6. Fred Dobana received the JACL Silver Pin for outstanding service to the Stockton chapter at its 29th anniversary installation dinner. He had served in several cabinet posts and was active in community and business organizations.

National

• Nebraska Passes Interracial Marriage Law First Reading, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Nebraska’s unicameral legislature approved on first reading a bill to repeal the state’s prohibition on interracial marriage, 25-8. JACL President K. Patrick Okura welcomed the vote and said the organization opposes state laws singling out Japanese Americans for marriage restrictions.
• JCCA President Notes Time for New Ideas and Leadership, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Edward Ide, national president of the Japanese Canadian Citizens Association, said the organization needs new leadership and ideas as he nears the end of his sixth year. He outlined five major projects and encouraged Japanese Canadians to attend JACL and other organizational conventions.
• Unruh Advocates ‘Go Slow’ Policy on State Civil Rights, by P.C. Staff, page 1. California Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh urged a cautious approach to civil rights legislation, contrasting with Governor Brown’s push for immediate action. Unruh said the Berkeley housing referendum could signal how far such legislation should go.

In-Depth

• Nisei Research Raises Hope for Coronary Cases, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Dr. Kenneth K. Tsubo, a Stanford biochemistry researcher, found that naturally occurring nucleotides can strengthen heart contraction in animals. The work may lead to a new treatment for heart failure.

Sports

• Hawaiian Team Sets Record at 3rd JACL Nisei Bowling Tournament, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Kitayama’s Honolulu team won the men’s team event with a record 3008 at the JACL Nisei Bowling Tournament in Santa Fe Springs. Other division champions and high scorers were also crowned during the week-long event.
• Bill Okubo, Lillian Sato and Others Win Titles at JACL Bowling Tournament, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Bill Okubo of Denver won men’s all-events with a record 1937 total, while Mari Matsuzawa of Los Angeles took women’s all-events. Numerous other event champions and high scorers were recognized at the tournament.

Thank you for exploring the Pacific Citizen archive. The title, introduction and contents on this page were written by an AI model from scans of the printed issue, so they may contain mistakes. If you spot one, we would be grateful if you let us know.