Vol. 58, No. 4, January 24, 1964. 4 pages. View this issue
A drive to collect Issei documents and records led the issue. The Japanese American History Project in Los Angeles renewed its call for material for research, and Aki Yoshimura, chairman of the chapter’s history committee, announced the effort. The front page also reported on JACL membership, where Dr. David Miura wrote that each district showed growth, with Watsonville reaching 223 members and Arizona gaining 300 percent.
Other front-page stories covered a Los Angeles tribute dinner for past JACL national leaders, the installation of Mrs. Takimoto as president of the San Fernando Valley chapter, and a Sacramento court ruling on a ballot initiative to repeal the state’s Fair Housing Act. Inside, Mike Masaoka’s column argued for immigration reform, and Elmer Ogawa reported on a Seattle veterans reunion during Seafair week.
What’s in this issue
Incarceration & Redress
- History Project Calls for Issei List, Documents, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Japanese American History Project in Los Angeles has renewed efforts to collect Issei documents and records for research. Aki Yoshimura, chairman of the chapter’s history committee, announced the drive this week.
JACL
- JACL Views on Page 1 Membership Growth, by Dr. David Miura, page 1. JACL membership showed growth in each district, with Watsonville reaching 223 members and Arizona gaining 300 percent. The national secretary notes it is a good time to recognize the progress made by chapters.
Community
- Judge Pays Tribute to JACL Leadership, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Los Angeles honored past JACL national leaders at a tribute dinner, with plaques presented to several former presidents. Speakers recognized their decades of service to the organization.
- Mrs. Takimoto Installed, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Mrs. Takimoto was installed as president of the San Fernando Valley JACL chapter on January 11 by Regional Director Isaac Matsushige. She previously served as recording secretary of the chapter.
National
- Matsunaga Sees Sen. Inouye on Johnson Cabinet, But Inouye Says No, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Senator Daniel Inouye dismissed speculation that he would be named to President Johnson’s cabinet. Representative Spark Matsunaga said the possibility remained open.
- Injunction to Halt Fair Housing Act Initiative to Repeal Denied in Court, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Sacramento court denied a request for an injunction against a ballot initiative to repeal the state’s Fair Housing Act. The judge ruled the initiative could proceed to the voters.
Commentary
- Immigration Policy and JACL, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Masaoka urges the Congress to revise the Walter-McCarran Act and replace national origins quotas with a more equitable immigration system. He argues JACL should press for reform of the entire immigration framework.
Military & Veterans
- Vets Reunion During Seafair Week, by Elmer Ogawa, page 3. Northwest veterans plan a reunion during Seafair week in Seattle. The gathering will honor Nisei servicemen from the Pacific Northwest.
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