Vol. 59, No. 21, November 20, 1964. 4 pages. View this issue
California’s vote on Proposition 14 was the subject of this four-page issue. Voters approved the measure, which repeals fair housing protections, by a wide margin, and JACL joined the NAACP and NCDH in announcing plans to challenge it in court. Jerry Enomoto, JACL State Committee Chairman, wrote that its passage tarnished California’s image and that JACL would keep fighting it. In a commentary, National JACL Legal Counsel William Marutani took aim at those who invent or misuse scripture to back their positions, including claims that property rights come from the Ten Commandments.
Elsewhere in the issue, National JACL membership reached an all-time high of 18,559 active members, and Kats Arimoto of San Fernando was elected chairman of the Pacific Southwest District Council. Page 3 reviews Lyndon Johnson’s landslide win over Goldwater, and page 4 carries impressions of the youth delegates at the 24th Biennial Convention.
What’s in this issue
Commentary
- Scripture-Spewing Lawyer, by William Marutani, page 1. Marutani criticizes those who misuse scripture to support their positions, citing a lawyer who invented fake biblical quotes. He notes that Proposition 14 supporters wrongly claimed property rights are in the Ten Commandments, when the commandments say nothing of the kind.
- Impressions of Youth at the 24th Biennial Convention, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The writer reflects on the youth delegates at the convention, noting that they spoke with courage even if adults disagreed with some of their tactics. The piece argues that the message from youth deserves serious attention from the organization.
Incarceration & Redress
- Image of California Badly Tarnished by Prop. 14 Approval, by Jerry Enomoto, page 1. JACL State Committee Chairman Jerry Enomoto laments the passage of Proposition 14, which permits discrimination in housing. He writes that the approval damages California’s image, and he expresses confidence that JACL will continue fighting the measure.
Community
- Kats Arimoto of San Fernando to Head PSWDC, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Kats Arimoto of San Fernando was elected chairman of the Pacific Southwest District Council at its quarterly session hosted by Santa Barbara JACL. Other officers were also installed, and the council addressed several chapter matters.
- Goodwill Banquet Expected to Attract 400 County Leaders, by P.C. Staff, page 4. A goodwill banquet is planned to draw about 400 county leaders, according to chapter organizers. The event is part of ongoing community outreach by local JACL chapters.
JACL
- National JACL Membership in All-Time High, by P.C. Staff, page 1. National JACL membership reached an all-time high of 18,559 active members as of November 1, with 24 chapters also setting new records. Membership totals by district are reported across the country.
National
- Prop. 14 Adopted by Voters; Court Test Planned, by P.C. Staff, page 1. California voters approved Proposition 14, which repeals fair housing protections, by a wide margin. JACL joined the NAACP and NCDH in announcing plans to challenge the measure in court.
- Johnson Chalks Up Largest Vote Total Ever in National Election, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Lyndon Johnson won the national election by a landslide over Goldwater, and the article reviews the results across states. It also comments on the racial implications of the vote and the passage of Proposition 14.
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