Vol. 61, No. 5, July 30, 1965. 4 pages. View this issue
Plans for the JACL national convention in San Diego, exactly a year away, led the front page. Tad Moro wrote about the convention queen race, and the convention was set for the El Cortez Hotel. The same page reported that the Venice-Culver JACL nominee topped a field of 50 for the Masaoka Scholarship. A news story told how Issei pioneers built early industries in the Pacific Northwest, including logging, lumbering and railroad work, and how many served as labor contractors.
On the national side, President Johnson praised Representative Patsy Mink for her work on an education bill, and Mike Masaoka wrote about a Senate immigration bill that would end national origin quotas. William Marutani’s East Wind column looked back on foods he missed from his youth. Carol Hasegawa wrote about the language gap between grandparents and grandchildren, and Chicago Sansei groups formed a youth council.
What’s in this issue
JACL
- Venice-Culver Nominee Tops List of 50 for Masaoka Scholarship, page 1. Venice-Culver JACL’s nominee led a field of 50 candidates for the Masaoka Scholarship. The announcement highlights the competitive quality of applicants.
- JACL Convention Queen Race Enlivens Planning in San Diego, by Tad Moro, page 1. Preparations for the JACL national convention in San Diego are underway, with a queen race adding excitement. The convention is exactly one year away and will be held at the El Cortez Hotel.
- Youth Advisers Enact Role of Youth in Mock Offices Revealed, page 1. Youth participants at the JACL convention workshop took on roles in a mock government. Judges evaluated candidates on scholarship, leadership, and community involvement.
National
- President Johnson Lauds Work of Rep. Mink on Education Bill, by United Press, page 1. President Johnson praised Representative Patsy Mink for her work on a major federal education bill. Mink was invited to the White House to be recognized for her contributions.
- Immigration Bill Reported Out of Committee, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. A Senate immigration bill was reported out of committee with provisions eliminating national origin quotas. JACL supports the reform while noting remaining discriminatory elements.
In-Depth
- Issei Developed Early Industries of Northwest, page 1. Issei pioneers in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest built early industries including logging, lumbering, and railroad work. Many Issei served as labor contractors who recruited workers for jobs.
Community
- Portland JACL Soliciting Walter Memorial Funds, page 2. The Portland JACL chapter is raising funds for a memorial in honor of Walter. Donations are being solicited from the community.
- Chicago Sansei Groups Organize Youth Council, page 2. Twelve Sansei organizations in Chicago formed a youth council under the Japanese American Service Committee. Richard Yamada Jr. was elected chair.
Commentary
- East Wind: Gastronomical Learnings, by William Marutani, page 2. Marutani reflects on Japanese foods he misses from his youth, including sea cucumber and New Year’s shrimp. He also recalls introducing a Hiroshima boy to his first banana in 1946.
- Denver Friends at Odds, page 3. The author criticizes Japanese press coverage of US Vietnam policy and warns that Japanese-American economic tensions could harm both nations. The column also notes declining community bonds at Denver’s Japanese picnics.
- Frankly Speaking: Our Communication Problem, by Carol Hasegawa, page 4. The language barrier between Japanese-speaking grandparents and English-speaking grandchildren creates a communication gap. The author suggests this generational divide is a serious problem for Japanese American families.
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