Vol. 63, No. 8, August 19, 1966. 6 pages. View this issue
The House civil rights bill ran through this six-page issue. On the front page, Rep. Spark Matsunaga challenged Rep. Basil Whitener over his repeated use of the term ‘Chinaman’ during the House debate. Mike Masaoka’s column reviewed the bill’s key titles and the Senate procedure ahead, and the Pacific Southwest JACL district council in Santa Barbara heard from speakers on how felony records cost people jobs and civil rights. Bill Matsumoto reported on Jerry Enomoto’s first keynote banquet speech as National JACL President, given in Hayward.
Other pieces worth finding: Martin Koba’s second-prize oratorical contest speech on Sansei and identity, Alan Kumamoto’s reflections on the San Diego national convention, and Bill Hosokawa’s questions about the Japanese American Research Project. Joe Grant Masaoka told the story of Hutchion Ohnick, an Issei who founded a Phoenix utility in 1886. Kimi Shimamoto’s recipes close out page five.
What’s in this issue
Community
- Congressmen learn proper use of ‘Chinaman’, page 1. Rep. Spark Matsunaga challenged Rep. Basil Whitener over his repeated use of the term ‘Chinaman’ during House civil rights debate. The exchange, recorded in the Congressional Record, exposed the absurdity of parts of the bill.
- Woman to direct Seattle JSCC office, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Ruth Ann Brandwein was named executive director of the Jackson Street Community Council in Seattle, succeeding Kenneth Latcholia. She is the first woman to hold the post and brings extensive community work experience.
- Loss of civil rights can be costly, page 1. At the Pacific Southwest JACL district council session in Santa Barbara, speakers discussed how felony records cost ex-offenders jobs and civil rights. Federal hiring policy changes were noted as a response to President Johnson’s crime message.
- Catholics in Hawaii hear Youth Mass containing religious praises set to contemporary music, page 1. A Youth Mass at Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Honolulu used contemporary pop tunes, including a version of ‘Sukiyaki’ with new religious lyrics. Organizers said the Mass was meant to bring teenagers closer to the congregation.
- Japanese Recipes: Ebi no Kuzuyose, by Kimi Shimamoto, page 5. Shimamoto presents recipes for shrimp-ball soup and sukui-tofu, Japanese clear soups suited to company meals. She gives preparation steps for each dish.
National
- Allow foreign airliners to service Islanders, page 1. Rep. Spark Matsunaga introduced legislation to let foreign airlines carry passengers between Hawaii and California during the airline strike. He noted foreign carriers were flying with many empty seats while Hawaii travelers struggled to book domestic flights.
Obituaries
- Shigeru Hashimoto, 67, page 1. Shigeru Hashimoto, formerly of Turlock, died of a heart attack on Aug. 15 in San Jose. He was the father of Joyce Enomoto, wife of National JACL president Jerry Enomoto.
- San Francisco’s pioneer artisan Ashizawa dies, page 5. George Ashizawa, an Issei photographer and fine art repair expert, died at 85 in Pacifica. The article traces his career from early laundry work through photography and art restoration.
JACL
- Jerry’s ‘Maiden’ Speech, by Bill Matsumoto, page 1. National JACL President Jerry Enomoto gave his first keynote banquet speech at the NC-WNDC quarterly session in Hayward. He called for working toward common goals that benefit all Americans.
- Rumford Act stand cast as election bait, page 1. Governor Brown proposed a bipartisan commission to recommend changes to the state fair housing law, while Republicans called for repeal or replacement. The issue became a campaign flashpoint ahead of the November election.
- JACL: Youth and His Identity, by Martin Koba, page 4. Koba’s second-prize oratorical contest speech argues that Sansei face challenges of a troubled world, the pressure to succeed, and searching for direction. He urges the JACL and its junior organization to give youth a united community.
Commentary
- Civil Rights Bill, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Masaoka reviews the House passage of the 1966 Civil Rights Bill and its key titles, including the housing provisions and voting amendments. He explains the Senate procedure and argues the bill, though short of JACL’s goals, is a forward step.
- Accent on Youth, by Alan Kumamoto, page 4. Kumamoto reflects on the National JACL Convention in San Diego, praising the conduct of the youth delegates and the organized work of the NIYC. He proposes a youth column rotated among National Youth Council members.
- Do you open doors?, by Victor T. Fusto, page 5. Fusto responds to a letter by Dr. Uyeda, arguing that Nisei progress was aided by others and that comparing Japanese American history to Black experience ignores real differences. He urges Nisei to support ongoing civil rights struggles.
- A Corner of Cal, by Bill Marutani, page 5. Marutani describes a visit to a decaying Ocean Park amusement complex and then to Disneyland, which he finds well run but expensive. He reflects on family outings with children.
- Letters from Our Readers: Do you open doors?, by Fran Wada, page 5. Fran Wada praises the Pacific Citizen for publishing Rev. Roy Sano’s speech on opening doors for other minorities. She agrees with the call for Nisei to take responsibility for civil rights.
Incarceration & Redress
- Progress Report, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Hosokawa reviews the Japanese American Research Project pamphlet presented at the National JACL convention. He questions its decade-long timeline and the uncertain status of the promised popular history.
In-Depth
- WW? snuffs public tribute to Ohnick, by Joe Grant Masaoka, page 3. The article recounts Hutchion Ohnick, an Issei who founded the utility now known as Arizona Public Service in Phoenix in 1886. It describes his path from Tombstone to founding the gas and electric company.
Military & Veterans
- Crown Prince Akihito impresses visiting Scouts, by Tamotsu Murayama, page 3. Nisei scouts from California and Hawaii attended the 4th National Jamboree in Japan, where Crown Prince Akihito reviewed participants. Kei Hori, one of the scouts who defended the flag at Manzanar in 1942, shook hands with the Crown Prince.
Sports
- Apprentice Jockey Scores, by Elmer Ogawa, page 5. Elmer Ogawa profiles apprentice jockey John Ishihara at Longacres, who is winning more mounts with strong prices. Ogawa describes his background, dedication, and rising reputation.
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