Vol. 58, No. 1, January 3, 1964. 4 pages. View this issue
Chapter news filled the first issue of 1964. Senator Hiram Fong was to address the installation of the Washington D.C. JACL chapter, slated for January 25 at the Naval Weapons Plant. The Los Angeles JACL concluded its first year under its current leadership with an all-time membership high, and Henry Mizuki reported on the St. Louis JACL Fall Festival, which drew a large crowd of families and friends. On page 2, Mike Masaoka’s column reviewed 1963, including President Kennedy’s assassination and what the year meant for Japanese Americans and the JACL’s work.
On page 3, plans for the Hattori Building in Los Angeles were approved as a six-story structure, and members of the Mt. Olympus JACL chapter lost stored onions in a warehouse fire. Page 4 covers JACL Christmas parties held across chapters in December, and the rescue of Harry Fujii of Delano after an hour adrift in icy waters near San Pablo Bay.
What’s in this issue
Community
- Senator Fong to Address D.C. Installation, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Senator Hiram Fong will address the installation of the Washington D.C. JACL chapter slated for January 25 at the Naval Weapons Plant. The chapter’s board of directors will be installed at the event.
- L.A. JACL Concludes First Year Under New Leadership, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Los Angeles JACL chapter concluded its first year under its current leadership with an all-time membership high of 20,000 projected for 1964. Officers reviewed the year’s accomplishments.
- Fall Festival Remains a Hit in St. Louis, by Henry Mizuki, page 1. The St. Louis JACL Fall Festival drew a large crowd of families and friends who enjoyed food, entertainment, and a kimono display. The event was described as a successful community gathering.
- Hattori Building Okayed as Six-Story Structure, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Plans for the Hattori Building in Los Angeles were approved for construction as a six-story structure. The project marks a development milestone for the local Japanese American business community.
- Mt. Olympus JACLers Lose Onions in Warehouse Fire, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Members of the Mt. Olympus JACL chapter lost stored onions when a warehouse caught fire. The chapter’s members rallied to assist one another after the loss.
- JACL Christmas Parties Held Across Chapters, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Several JACL chapters held Christmas parties for children and adults in December with entertainment and visits from Santa Claus. Chapters reported strong attendance at the holiday events.
- Nisei Saved from Frigid Bay, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Harry Fujii of Delano was rescued after drifting for an hour in icy waters near San Pablo Bay. The rescue was credited to quick action by bystanders.
Commentary
- 1963 in Retrospect, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Masaoka reviews the events of 1963, including President Kennedy’s assassination and its impact on the nation. He reflects on the year’s significance for Japanese Americans and the JACL’s work.
Obituaries
- 94-Year-Old Issei Resident Dies in San Francisco, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A 94-year-old Issei resident of San Francisco passed away, and tributes from the community were noted. The article honors his long life in America.
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