Vol. 58, No. 11, March 13, 1964. 6 pages. View this issue
Nisei bowlers rewrote the record book in every event at the JACL Annual National Bowling Tournament, and that result led the front page. Beside it, the paper followed the civil rights bill, reporting on Senate strategy to defeat a filibuster against it. Elmer Gagawa wrote from Seattle, where voters rejected an open housing law by a two-to-one margin. Torie Nakai reported that Auburn Mayor Frank Naumann named a JACL member to the city park board.
On page 2, Dr. David Miura, national membership chairman, reviewed which chapters had kept up continuous growth toward the Performance Award, and a notice reminded members of the March 31 renewal date. Other pages covered Mike Masaoka’s address to youth of the NC-WN district, chapters in California discussing the presidential race, and the Cleveland chapter honoring community leaders. An announcement for the national oratorical contest, themed on JACL and civil rights, also appeared on the front page.
What’s in this issue
JACL
- National Nisei Bowling Marks Wiped Clean, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Nisei bowlers rewrote the record book in every event at the JACL Annual National Bowling Tournament. The results marked a sweeping performance across all divisions.
- Auburn Mayor Names Nisei to Park Board, by Torie Nakai, page 1. Auburn Mayor Frank Naumann appointed a JACL member to the city park board. It is the first time a Japanese American has been appointed to that board in White River Valley.
- Membership Performance, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Dr. David Miura, national membership chairman, reviewed chapters with continuous growth records toward the Performance Award. Growth and actual membership percentages are compared against prior years.
- March 31 PC Cut-Off Date, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Members are reminded to renew before the March 31 deadline, invoking the Latin phrase ‘pridie Calendas’ for its PC initials. The notice urges timely renewal of subscriptions.
National
- Senate Strategy to Defeat Filibuster on Rights Bill Seen, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Senate strategy is being framed to defeat a filibuster against the civil rights bill. Supporters believe the determined minority can be overcome with adequate numbers.
- Open Housing Law in Seattle Beaten by 2-1 Margin, by Elmer Gagawa, page 1. Seattle voters rejected the open housing law by a two-to-one margin. The defeat was reported from the Seattle area.
- School Redistricting, by P.C. Staff, page 2. California public education now consumes over half of state expenditures, and a bill seeks another $75 million in school aid. The article questions how the state will collect the necessary revenue.
Community
- Masaoka Addresses NC-WN District Youth, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Mike Masaoka addressed youth of the NC-WN district at a regional gathering. Chapter news and events from the district were reported alongside his remarks.
- Presidential Race and California Initiative Discussed by Chapters, by P.C. Staff, page 5. JACL chapters in California were asked to take action on voter registration and civic participation ahead of the presidential election. The article urges members to register and to address issues affecting Japanese Americans.
- Cleveland Honors Community Leaders, by P.C. Staff, page 5. The Cleveland chapter honored community leaders at a special event. The article describes the recognition and the people honored.
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