Vol. 59, No. 10, September 4, 1964. 4 pages. View this issue
Sen. Daniel Inouye was the subject of the front page, which discussed him as a possible vice presidential candidate in the not-too-distant future and noted his standing in Hawaii and in national Democratic politics. Beside it, the JACL issued a statement on immigration legislation before a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, citing statistics on Japanese immigration and naturalization and calling for reform in the treatment of Japanese nationals.
Other stories in this four-page issue: the death of a Nisei trainee from Fort Ord, who died of meningitis after being stricken in a Los Angeles hotel, tied to a recent outbreak among recruits. Phil Matsumura reported on the Campbell and Moreland All-Stars sweeping Pony League championships in San Diego. Makoto Sakamoto earned a place on the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team for the Tokyo Games, and the Chicago JACL announced an adult Japanese language class.
What’s in this issue
National
- Dan Inouye May Be U.S. ‘Veep’ Candidate, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Sen. Daniel Inouye is discussed as a possible vice presidential candidate in the not-too-distant future. The article notes his prominence in Hawaii and in national Democratic politics.
Incarceration & Redress
- JACL Statement on Immigration Legislation, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The JACL issued a statement on immigration legislation before a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, citing statistics on Japanese immigration and naturalization. The statement addresses the treatment of Japanese nationals and the need for reform.
Military & Veterans
- Death of Nisei GI Trainee in Los Angeles Hotel Dramatizes Meningitis Outbreak at Ft. Ord, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Nisei trainee from Fort Ord died of meningitis after being stricken in a Los Angeles hotel, an incident tied to a recent outbreak among recruits. Army officials and county health authorities investigated the cases.
Community
- Four Samurai Held Campbell Nine Sweep Pony League Championships, by Phil Matsumura, page 3. The Campbell and Moreland All-Stars teams swept Pony League championships in San Diego, earning trophies and advancing in the tournament. The article covers the games and the teams’ progress toward the world series.
- Makoto Sakamoto Lands Berth on U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Makoto Sakamoto earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team. The article describes his selection and his preparation for the Tokyo Games.
- Chicago JACL Offers Adult Nihongo Class, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Chicago JACL chapter announced an adult Japanese language class open to members and the community. Details on schedule and enrollment are provided.
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