Vol. 60, No. 25, June 18, 1965. 4 pages. View this issue
How JACL should pay for and serve its chapters was the main question in this four-page issue. In his column, National Board chairman Dr. David Mitsui argued for a more equitable dues structure, with a uniform schedule that would return more money to chapters and strengthen the national organization. National Youth Director Alan Kumamoto sent every chapter a survey of its youth programs, and the Japanese History Project interviewed Issei and Nisei railroad workers and community figures in Denver.
Also inside: a profile of the Sansei generation built from census statistics, and a column by Richard Gaku on visits to Kauai and Honolulu. Denver’s Mayor Tom Currigan congratulated five scholarship winners, and fifty chapters applied for the Masaoka scholarship. Some Seattle fishermen dropped a proposed boycott of Japanese goods. Orange County and Long Beach-Harbor chapters announced a scholarship carnival and the Miss Harbor candidates.
What’s in this issue
Commentary
- By the Board: Changing Emphasis, by Dr. David Mitsui, page 1. The JACL National Board chairman argues that chapters need a more equitable dues structure so they can adequately serve their members. He proposes a uniform schedule that would return more dues to chapters and strengthen the national organization.
- An overview of the Sansei generation, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Census statistics are presented to profile the age, sex, and geographic distribution of the Sansei generation on the Mainland. The data is offered to help JACL plan programs for young people.
- Aloha from Hawaii, by Richard Gaku, page 3. A columnist reports on a visit to Kauai and Honolulu, including meetings with a Circuit Court judge and a Sansei singer. The column offers observations on island life and the local Nikkei community.
JACL
- Japanese History Project: Issei Railroaders, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Japanese History Project interviewed former Issei and Nisei railroad workers and community figures in Denver. The interviews document the early contributions of Japanese Americans to the railroad industry and the Colorado community.
- JACL youth survey among chapters on programs, by P.C. Staff, page 1. National JACL Youth Director Alan Kumamoto launched a survey of current youth programs in every chapter. The eight-part questionnaire will inform future national and district youth programming.
Community
- Denver mayor congratulates Mile-Hi scholarship awardees, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Japanese American community of Denver honored five scholarship winners at a graduation dinner-dance. Mayor Tom Currigan congratulated the students and the scholarship program was highlighted.
- 50 chapter candidates apply for Masaoka scholarship, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Fifty chapters applied for the Masaoka scholarship, with fund co-chairman Mas Masaoka encouraging participation. The scholarship recognizes deserving Nisei students across the country.
- Fishermen drop boycott plan, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Some Seattle fishermen and others had proposed a nationwide boycott of Japanese merchandise over fishing disputes. Many responsible parties have since reconsidered and opposed a national boycott.
- Orange County carnival for scholarship fund set, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Ten Nisei organizations in Orange County will hold a carnival at Garden Grove Recreation Park to raise scholarship funds. Two $300 awards will be given annually to graduating Nisei students.
- Long Beach-Harbor JACL names Miss Harbor candidates, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Long Beach-Harbor JACL chapter announced its annual Miss Harbor Coronation candidates and event details. The coronation dinner-dance will feature a sister-city visit and entertainment.
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