Vol. 59, No. 9, August 28, 1964. 4 pages. View this issue
Proposition 14 was the main subject of this four-page issue. A front-page story reported on JACL members discussing campaign strategy against the measure and on the offensive use of the word “Jap”, including a Los Angeles woman’s complaint about being called that by a police officer. Another story reported that the “No on 14” fund drive, which solicited money through buttons, drew criticism, and that several JACL chapters and church groups took positions on the measure.
Also inside: JACL chapters’ candidates in the Nisei Week contests, and an Alaska legislator’s praise for a court ruling. Bill Hosokawa wrote about the Denver-Takayama Sister City Festival, and Paul Tamura reflected on the JACL national convention in Portland and the role of junior JACLers. Editorials looked ahead under the new PC Board chairman, Dr. David Miura, and called on members to be champions in community service.
What’s in this issue
Community
- Mixed Reactions Greet Anti-Prop. 14 Campaign as JACL Asked to Drop Offensive Terms, by P.C. Staff, page 1. JACL members discussed campaign strategy against Proposition 14 and the offensive use of terms like ‘Jap’ in police and public contexts. A Los Angeles woman’s complaint about being called ‘Jap’ by a police officer was also reported.
- ‘No on 14’ Fund Drive Accused of Soliciting Funds Through Buttons, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A campaign to solicit funds for the anti-Proposition 14 effort through buttons drew criticism. Several JACL chapters and church groups also took positions on the measure.
- JACL Chapters Credited for Pushing Many Candidates in Nisei Week Contests, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Several JACL-backed candidates were successful in Nisei Week royalty contests this year. Festival events and fundraising activities were highlighted as the week approached.
- Alaska Solon Lauds Ethnic Democracy in Court Ruling, by P.C. Staff, page 1. An Alaska legislator praised the court’s Saturday decision supporting ethnic democracy. The ruling was discussed as a notable civil rights development.
- Denver-Takayama Sister City Festival Concludes, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. The Denver-Takayama Sister City Festival drew strong community participation and a well-received visit from the Takayama delegation. Columnist Bill Hosokawa reflected on the festival’s lessons and the visitors’ impressions.
Commentary
- Pacific Citizen Looks Ahead, by P.C. Staff, page 2. The new PC Board chairman, Dr. David Miura, led a first meeting focused on reader interest and a readership survey. The editorial also discussed plans for offset printing and standing committees to guide the paper’s future.
- Third Generation: Task Before Jr. JACLers, by Paul Tamura, page 4. Paul Tamura reflects on his experience at the JACL national convention in Portland and the role of junior JACL members. He describes the challenges of organizing youth delegates and the value of youth participation.
Sports
- Molding a Champion in JACL, by P.C. Staff, page 2. The editorial uses the Olympic and national convention spirit to argue that JACL members should aim to become champions in community service. It sets out goals of fostering Japanese American democracy and securing equal opportunity.
National
- Racial Equality of Hawaii Seen as Part Myth, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Hawaiians rebutted author Eugene Burdick’s statements about racial relations in Hawaii, which they said were made for shock value. The Chamber of Commerce president commented on the controversy.
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