Vol. 63, No. 11, September 9, 1966. 6 pages. View this issue
Jurisdictions for the national JACL board were the lead story, with the assignments to members announced ahead of the coming term. Beside it, Mike Masaoka reported on the Chicago Nisei Drum and Bugle Corps, sponsored by the Nisei Post of the American Legion, which performed on the U.S. Capitol steps during a 12-day tour. Another front-page item named an Orange County JACL member to chair the Pacific Citizen committee.
On page 4, JACL districts adopted a major medical health plan recommended by the National JACL Council. Page 6 carried a Congressional Quarterly study on racial situations in major cities. Columns by Bill Hosokawa, Richard Gima and George Toshinaga fill the commentary pages, along with Allan Weekman’s book reviews and letters from readers.
What’s in this issue
JACL
- Executive jurisdictions for national JACL board assigned, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Executive jurisdictions for the national JACL board have been assigned to members. The assignments were announced ahead of the coming board term.
- Nisei elected to JACL today and tomorrow, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The article looks at JACL leadership and the future direction of the organization. It discusses chapter and district council concerns.
- Major Medical Health Plan, by P.C. Staff, page 4. JACL districts adopted a major medical health plan recommended by the National JACL Council. The plan was described to members across districts.
Community
- Orange County Chapter to chair Pacific Citizen, by P.C. Staff, page 1. An Orange County JACL member was named to chair the Pacific Citizen committee. The article covers the appointment and the role’s responsibilities.
- Aloha from Hawaii, by Richard Gima, page 2. A column from Hawaii offers news and reflections on the local Japanese American community. It covers community activities and people in the islands.
Military & Veterans
- Drum and Bugle Corps performs in Washington, D.C., by Mike Masaoka, page 1. The Chicago Nisei Drum and Bugle Corps, sponsored by the Nisei Post of the American Legion, performed on the U.S. Capitol steps. The 12-day tour included competitions on the East Coast.
- 1-Year Veteran loses 2nd son in war, another in Vietnam, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A family suffered the loss of a second son in the war, following another who died in Vietnam. The article recounts the tragedy and the soldier’s service.
- Washington Newsletter, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Masaoka’s Washington newsletter reports on the Chicago Drum and Bugle Corps tour and related national developments. It highlights the corps’ impact in the capital.
National
- Undoing racial ghetto objective of Ford grant, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Five cities were selected for a Ford Foundation grant aimed at undoing racial ghettos. Officials including James Kimbrough discussed prospects, with Seattle seen as having the greatest opportunity for success.
- Negro problems facing the nation’s major cities intensify, by P.C. Staff, page 6. A Congressional Quarterly study finds racial situations in major cities are growing more intense. Population shifts show Negro percentages rising in many cities.
Commentary
- From the Frying Pan, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Hosokawa’s column offers commentary on current issues affecting Japanese Americans. It shares his perspective on community and national matters.
- The Last of Five, page 3. A first-person account describes a driving accident and the writer’s reflections on the automobile as a dangerous machine. The piece emphasizes awareness and caution behind the wheel.
- Recent Books on the PC Shelf, by Allan Weekman, page 5. Weekman reviews recently published books of interest to Japanese Americans. He offers brief assessments of their content and merit.
- Japan is best as Vietnam mediator, page 5. The article argues that Japan is well suited to mediate the Vietnam conflict. It weighs Japan’s diplomatic position against other possible mediators.
- Press Comments, by George Toshinaga, page 6. Toshinaga comments on news coverage and editorial positions in the press. The column reviews points raised by other publications.
- Horse’s Mouth, by George Toshinaga, page 6. Toshinaga’s column offers pointed commentary on community and national issues. It shares his personal perspective on events.
- Letters from Our Readers, page 6. Readers share letters on issues facing the JACL and the community. The letters express varied views on organizational direction.
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