Vol. 62, No. 16, April 22, 1966. 4 pages. View this issue
A proposal to raise and standardize national JACL membership dues led this four-page issue. A resolution before the Pacific Southwest District Council, put forward by PC Board Chairman Dr. David Miura, called for dues of $10 single and $15 couple, with 40 percent kept by the chapter, and Miura listed eight reasons. The page also covered the JACL election slate: Jerry Enomoto was named as the NC-WNDC candidate for national president and Yone Satoda for national treasurer, to be presented at the May 21-22 Sacramento session that will preview the 1966 San Diego convention. Bill Marutani’s column “Once More” answered readers about religion.
Elsewhere are Tacoma Issei donating to the SJR 20 campaign to repeal Washington’s alien land law, Dr. Kiyoshi Sonoda’s appointment to a Los Angeles human relations advisory committee, and Tom Kitayama’s re-election to the Union City council. A page 3 item reported a planned national directory of 442nd veterans.
What’s in this issue
Community
- Uniform membership dues of $10 and $15 proposed, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Pacific Southwest District Council resolution by PC Board Chairman Dr. David Miura proposes raising national JACL dues to $10 single and $15 couple, with 40 percent retained by chapters. Miura cites eight reasons, including the need for funds, chapter financial strain, and the need for uniform dues structure.
- Dr. Sonoda named to human rights advisory group, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Los Angeles Councilman Marvin Braude appointed Dr. Kiyoshi Sonoda and Brownlee Walker Haydon to the Advisory Committee to the City Human Relations Commission. Dr. Sonoda is a former JACL president and a West Los Angeles dentist.
- Enomoto for pres.; Satoda for treasurer, by Bill Matsumoto, page 1. The NC-WNDC executive board announced candidates Jerry Enomoto for national JACL president and Yone Satoda for national treasurer, to be presented at the May 21-22 Sacramento session. The session will also preview preparations for the 1966 San Diego convention.
- Fr. Lavery of Maryknoll to be decorated by Japan, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Rev. Hugh Lavery, M.M., who aided Japanese in Los Angeles and supported Issei and Nisei loyalty during WWII, will receive Japan’s Order of the Sacred Treasure Fifth Class. The ceremony is set for April 29 in Tokyo.
- Bright future seen by Sec’y Weaver for planning of cities in the West, by Elmer Ogawa, page 1. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Robert C. Weaver visited Seattle and attended a buffet at Bush Garden hosted by JACL national 2nd vice-president Tak Kubota. Weaver expressed optimism that western cities can avoid the blight problems of eastern cities through wise planning.
- EDC pre-confab rally set May 28-29, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Eastern District Council delegates will hold their pre-convention rally May 28-29 at the Burlington Hotel in Washington, D.C., with a business session, banquet, oratorical contest, and Memorial Day service at Arlington National Cemetery. Chapter delegates were reminded to book hotel reservations directly.
- Tacoma Issei donate to SJR 20 fund, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Tacoma Nikkeijin Kai contributed $500 to the Puyallup Valley JACL’s SJR 20 campaign to repeal Washington’s alien land law. The donation brings the chapter within $150 of its $2,500 commitment.
- Mile-Hi, Cathay Post searching for talent, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Mile-Hi JACL and Cathay Post 185 are holding a talent search for their Ni-San Showcase production on May 21 in Denver. Proceeds will benefit scholarship funds.
- Union City returns Kitayama 3rd time to city council, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Tom Kitayama was re-elected to the Union City council, leading the field with 722 votes. He previously served as the city’s first mayor and is expected to serve a third term as mayor in 1968.
Commentary
- Once More, by Bill Marutani, page 1. Marutani responds to reader comments on his earlier columns on religion, reaffirming his allegiance to Christ’s teachings. He argues the Church has obscured those teachings with man-made dogmas, including the false doctrine blaming Jews for the crucifixion.
Military & Veterans
- Nat’l 442nd vet directory planned, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A national directory of 442nd RCT veterans is being compiled by the Southern California 442nd Assn. Veterans are asked to submit forms with name, unit, and address, and the directory will be sold for $3.
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