Vol. 58, No. 6, February 7, 1964. 4 pages. View this issue
Civil rights led this four-page issue. Mike Masaoka’s Washington Newsletter reported that Southern representatives resisted the civil rights bill, which still moved forward in the House, with provisions on equality in areas including public accommodations and housing. On page 2, Jack Mayeda’s column “Setting the Pace for ’64” turned to JACL’s membership goals for the year and urged chapters to grow and take a wider part in their communities.
Also inside: a report that Nisei parents backed a school boycott day protesting segregation in local schools, and an article on FBI warnings about Chinese Communist activity and its possible effect on Japanese American communities on the West Coast. The last page announced that Robert Kishimoto would lead the Gilroy JACL chapter.
What’s in this issue
National
- Southerners Resist Strong Civil Rights Bill as It Passes House, by Mike Masaoka, page 1. Southern representatives resisted the civil rights bill, which nonetheless moved forward in the House. The legislation addresses equality in areas including public accommodations and housing.
JACL
- Setting the Pace for ’64, by Jack Mayeda, page 2. The column looks at JACL’s membership goals for the coming year and the need for chapters to grow. It urges chapters to bring in more members and broaden their community involvement.
Commentary
- Hisei Parents Back School Boycott Day, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Nisei parents expressed support for a school boycott protesting segregation in local schools. The article reports on their reasons for participating.
In-Depth
- Chinese Communist Interest in Japanese American Communities, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The article reviews FBI warnings about Chinese Communist activity and its possible effect on Japanese American communities on the West Coast. It recalls how Japanese Americans were detained after Pearl Harbor.
Community
- Kishimoto Heads Gilroy JACL, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Robert Kishimoto was named to lead the Gilroy JACL chapter. The chapter’s new leadership plans its programs for the year ahead.
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