Civil rights bills and housing bans in the April 19, 1963 issue

Vol. 56, No. 16, April 19, 1963. 4 pages. View this issue

Civil rights ran through the front page of this four-page issue. The military housing office planned to drop landlords who discriminate against servicemen, and Judge Stephen K. Tamura ordered injunctions against four Santa Ana apartment owners. Utah repealed its anti-miscegenation law, and Senator Hiram Fong reported that Senate hearings on civil rights bills were set for May 21 through 23. Mike Masaoka’s column described the new Senate package and Celler’s House bill.

Also inside: JACL plans for services at Arlington on June 2 marking the 20th anniversary of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Nisei military service, and a Pacific Citizen editorial on the wheat referendum. Bill Hosokawa’s column visited San Diego, La Jolla and Tijuana. William M. Matsumoto urged readers to join the 1000 Club, and John Kashiwabara reported on the Hi-Co Conference.

What’s in this issue

Commentary

• On the Wheat Referendum, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Pacific Citizen explains that publishing the Department of Agriculture’s story on the national wheat referendum serves public information rather than reflecting JACL policy. The paper takes no position on whether Nisei wheat growers should vote yes or no.
• One Person, One Vote Philosophy, by P.C. Staff, page 2. The editorial questions whether the electoral college will be the next element of government to conform to the one person, one vote principle. It argues that the winner-take-all system may undermine political equality and that reapportionment court rulings are reshaping representation.
• From the Frying Pan, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Hosokawa describes a visit to San Diego and La Jolla, including a crossing into Tijuana and the casual border procedures. He also recounts buying a bamboo plant at Presidio Nursery and observing changing attitudes at a La Jolla club.

National

• Military Housing Landlords Face Discrimination Ban, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The military housing placement office will remove landlords from its listings who discriminate on race, color or national origin against servicemen. The policy follows a directive from Defense Secretary Robert McNamara to end racially segregated housing near military installations.
• Mosk Challenged for Seeking Restraint in Civil Rights Case, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Developers accused of racial discrimination in refusing to sell homes to Negroes challenged Attorney General Stanley Mosk’s right to sue under the Unruh Civil Rights Act. Deputy attorneys general argued that the act establishes public policy the Attorney General must enforce, and Judge Gitelson withheld a ruling until May 6.
• Judge Tamura Orders Injunction Against Apartment Owners, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Judge Stephen K. Tamura ordered preliminary injunctions against four Santa Ana apartment owners accused of refusing to rent to a Negro sergeant and his wife. The judge declined to order an injunction against a fifth owner.
• Utah Repeals Anti-Miscegenation Law for Only Civil Rights Act This Session, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Utah repealed its anti-miscegenation law through SB 80, the only civil rights bill passed in the session. The other civil rights measures were held by committee despite pressure from legislators and civil rights groups.
• Dr. Gladys Stone Appointed to Assist Japanese History Project Staff at UCLA, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Prof. Gladys Ishida Stone joined the UCLA Japanese American Research Project staff, and her husband Prof. Gregory Stone will serve as consultant. The project, co-sponsored by JACL, is a comprehensive study of Japanese Americans on the mainland.
• Senate Schedules Civil Rights Bill Hearing, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Senator Hiram Fong reported that Senate Constitutional Rights Subcommittee hearings on civil rights bills are scheduled for May 21 through 23. One bill would make the Civil Rights Commission permanent and expand its work, while another would extend its life for four years.
• Civil Rights Bill, by Mike Masaoka, page 3. Senate Democrats joined Republicans in introducing a civil rights package implementing recommendations of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission. Masaoka reports on Celler’s House bill and the hearing schedules for the proposed legislation.
• U.S. Nationality Groups Invited to Fair Exhibit, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Senator Philip Hart urged that the contributions of various nationality groups be featured in the American Pavilion at the New York World’s Fair. Commerce Secretary Luther Hodges agreed the suggestion would be considered.

Community

• Sansei Named Editor of Chicago JACLer, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Gil Furusho, a longtime Jr. JACL leader, became editor of the Chicago JACLer after joining the chapter board in February. He also serves as Midwest District Youth Council president and on the National Jr. JACL planning committee.
• Son of San Diego JACLers Earns Jet Pilot Wings, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Lt. Wayne A. Nakagawa received his silver wings as a jet pilot after graduating from Air Training Command at Williams Air Force Base. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred K. Nakagawa of San Diego JACL.
• Graduate Student Elected Vice President at Michigan, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Edwin Sasaki was elected executive vice president of the University of Michigan student government. He is the son of active JACLers Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Sasaki.
• Chicago Windingup Survey on Need for Home for Issei Aged, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Japanese American Service Committee survey found landlords and ministers expect a need for special Issei housing within five years. Most respondents live alone and have no local relatives, and the survey is due for completion by the end of April.
• Issei Woman, 81, Shows Her Appreciation on Becoming U.S. Citizen, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Mrs. Iku Yabuki of Nipomo, an 81-year-old naturalized Issei, sent a set of Japanese cloth dolls to the White House for Carolyn Kennedy. The gift was arranged with help from the Southern California JACL Regional Office.
• Nisei Elected Veep in 10th District LA PTA, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Mrs. Ken Kozasa was unanimously elected first vice president of the Los Angeles 10th District California Congress of Parents and Teachers. She had previously become the first Nisei to hold a district position as recording secretary.
• UCIC Secretary Resigns, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Mrs. Telko Kuroiwa resigned as executive secretary of the United Committee for the Japanese Community in San Francisco. The committee was formed to advise the Redevelopment Agency on preserving the Nihonmachi character in the Western Addition project.
• Election Returns, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Incumbent Helen Watanabe ran unopposed in the Hudson school district election in Los Angeles County. The results were part of trustee elections held in 88 districts.
• Nisei Pro-Tem Mayor Chosen in British Columbia, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Tak Toyota was elected chairman pro-tem of the Creston City Council to fill a vacancy left by Mayor C.W. Allan’s resignation. He was recently involved in controversy over remarks made during a goodwill trip to San Francisco.
• Elks Scholarship, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Ethel Trukamaki of Ontario, Oregon won the local and district Elks scholarship contests and added $500 at the state finals. She has now won $1,050 in Elks scholarships.
• Reno City and JACLers Greet Hikers, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Reno JACLers and city officials welcomed five Waseda University cross-country hikers on April 5 and presented them with the keys to the city. The hikers toured the University of Nevada campus, and JACLers hosted them that evening.
• Subcommittee Assignment, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Rep. Spark Matsunaga was named to four subcommittees of the House Agriculture Committee. The assignments cover livestock, feed grains, wheat, foreign agricultural operations, conservation, and departmental oversight.
• Wheat Farmers Urged to Study May 21 Referendum, by P.C. Staff, page 2. The Washington JACL office publicized USDA information on the 1964 wheat referendum to help small Nisei wheat farmers make informed decisions before the May 21 vote. The program offers benefits including price support and diversion payments to participating farmers.
• Man of the Year Honored in Seattle International District, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Jackson Street Community Council named Mayor Gordon Clinton Man of the Year for his support of urban renewal in the International District. The award recognized his efforts alongside property improvements in the Cherry Hill area.
• Nagata Member of S.F. Symphony, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Former Stockton violinist George Nagata joined the San Francisco Symphony, which performed under guest conductor Seiji Ozawa. Nagata had earlier played with U.S. Armed Forces orchestras in Europe.
• New Pagoda Unveiled in Miami’s San-Ai-An, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A 13-tier Japanese pagoda was unveiled in Miami’s San-Ai-An Garden on Watson Island. The gift came from Tokyo industrialist Kiyoshi Ichimura, and the garden was designed by landscape architect Kingo Sakamoto.
• Ghana Honors Issei Pioneer Dr. Noguchi, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Ghana honored Japan-born bacteriologist Dr. Hideyo Noguchi with a statue in its capital. Noguchi died in Africa while researching yellow fever.
• Three Orientals Lose in Canada Election, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Three Chinese Canadian candidates lost their bids for seats in the Commons in the April general election. Douglas Jung lost again in Vancouver Centre after angering voters in Chinatown.
• Scientists to Pursue Study on Plant Cells, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Associate Professor Harry K. Murakishi and Prof. C. Bernard Wilson received a National Science Foundation grant to study virus action within plant cells. The research will examine infected cells grown in isolation.
• Mission Nisei Mortuary Notice, by P.C. Staff, page 3. This entry is an advertisement and is omitted.
• Hi-Co Plans Youth Forum at PSW Parley, Hails Conference for 100 as Successful, by John Kashiwabara, page 4. The Hi-Co Conference at Camp Colby drew over 100 high school and college students for a weekend of leadership training. Organizers announced plans for an intercollegiate youth forum at the PSWDC Convention.
• 1000 Club Report, by P.C. Staff, page 4. 72 new and renewal 1000 Club memberships were acknowledged during the first half of April. The report also announces the national board’s plans for the 18th Biennial convention.
• Placer County JACL 15th Annual Picnic, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Placer County JACL will hold its county-wide picnic at the JACL Recreation Park south of Penryn with games, contests, and a concert. Junior JACLers will operate food and soft drink stands.
• PC Rep Appointed, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Dr. Sam Uchiyama of the Puyallup Valley JACL was appointed Pacific Citizen representative for the Pacific Northwest District Council. The appointment was made by chairman Toru Sakahara.
• Micke Grove Bridge, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The central bridge in Micke Grove’s Japanese garden was completed in time for Easter. The Yamada brothers donated the materials for its construction.

Military & Veterans

• 20th Anniversary Rites of Nisei in Armed Forces Slated, by P.C. Staff, page 1. JACL will hold commemorative services at Arlington National Cemetery on June 2 to mark the 20th anniversary of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Nisei military service. The program includes floral wreath presentations and gravesite ceremonies honoring Nisei soldiers buried there.
• Dr. Gladys Stone Appointed, by P.C. Staff, page 1. This entry duplicates prior coverage and is omitted.
• Cold War Veterans Due GI Benefits in Bill, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Senator Daniel Inouye sponsored a bill to provide GI benefits to cold war veterans of Korea and Vietnam. Senator Hiram Fong co-sponsored the legislation.
• Nisei Troops in World War II Commemorated, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Japanese American troops numbered more than 33,300 in World War II, serving across all branches. JACL is sponsoring commemorative services at Arlington on June 2 to honor them.

Obituaries

• Stanford Professor Dies, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Dr. Yamato Ichihashi, who taught Japanese history at Stanford University for 36 years, died on April 5 at age 85. He came to the United States in 1900 and graduated from Stanford in 1907.

JACL

• If You’re Not a 1000 Clubber, by William M. Matsumoto, page 4. The 1000 Club has grown to over 1,600 members and provides vital funding for JACL projects. The author urges members to join and encourages chapter chairmen to reach the goal of 2,000 members by 1964.
• Sacramento JACL Nisei Relays Announced, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The 26th annual JACL Nisei Relays will be held May 26 at Sacramento. UCLA track star C.K. Yang is scheduled to appear as a guest.

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