Vol. 58, No. 23, June 5, 1964. 4 pages. View this issue
The future of the Pacific Citizen itself was a main subject of this four-page issue. A front-page item reported that the National Council would decide the paper’s publication schedule, with options including reduced frequency or fewer pages, and urged chapter presidents and delegates to consult their members first. JACL news filled the rest of the front page: nominees for the Ben Frank Memorial and National JACL scholarships, with application forms due June 10; ten nominations for national offices ahead of the convention in Detroit; and Rep. Spark Matsunaga among the Nisei of the Biennium honorees.
Also inside: Ruth W. Kingman will be honored at a testimonial in Detroit. Mike Masaoka’s Washington Newsletter looked at the Dirksen amendments to the civil rights bill. Peter Fujioka reported on an Ann Arbor judge’s ruling against a city fair housing ordinance. A church council opposed the Rumford Act initiative, and the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles was considering a Nisei suffragan bishop.
What’s in this issue
JACL
- Nominated for National JACL Scholarships, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The JACL scholarship committee announced nominees for the Ben Frank Memorial and National JACL scholarships. Candidates were reminded to return application forms by June 10.
- Ten Nominated for National JACL Offices, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Ten candidates were nominated this week for national JACL offices, with additional nominations reported from several chapters. The final slate will be chosen at the national convention in Detroit.
- Hawaii Congressman and College Dean Named Nisei of Biennium, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Rep. Spark Matsunaga and Dr. Yoshihashi were named among the seven Nisei of the Biennium honorees. Matsunaga is recognized for his service in Congress and Yoshihashi for his scholarship and wartime service.
Commentary
- Future Status of Pacific Citizen, page 1. The National Council will decide the future publication schedule of the Pacific Citizen, with options including reduced frequency or fewer pages. Chapter presidents and delegates are urged to consult their membership before the convention.
Community
- Ruth Kingman to Be Honored at Detroit Convention Testimonial, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Ruth W. Kingman, longtime executive director of the Pacific Coast Committee on American Principles and Fair Play, will be honored at the JACL national convention in Detroit. She was recognized for her devoted work in fighting discrimination.
- Episcopal Diocese Considering Nisei for Suffragan Bishop Post in Los Angeles, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles is considering a Nisei candidate for suffragan bishop. The report notes the significance of the possible appointment for the Japanese American Episcopal community.
National
- Nisei Church Council Opposes Proposition on Housing, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Japanese American Congregational Council adopted resolutions opposing the Rumford Fair Housing Act initiative and a state lottery measure. The council argued the Rumford Act is a beginning toward fair housing.
- Washington Newsletter: Dirksen Amendments on Civil Rights Bill, by Mike Masaoka, page 1. Senate Minority Leader Dirksen proposed amendments to the civil rights bill that revise enforcement provisions and public accommodations language. The column analyzes how the amendments change Attorney General authority and the bill’s overall scope.
- Ann Arbor Judge Invalidates City Ordinance, by Peter Fujioka, page 3. An Ann Arbor judge nullified a city fair housing ordinance on grounds that it violated the Fifth Amendment. The ruling is discussed in the context of the broader civil rights debate.
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