Vol. 63, No. 25, December 16, 1966. 4 pages. View this issue
National President Jerry Enomoto told the Central California District Council convention that the founding purposes of the Fresno American Loyalty League remain relevant. Alongside it, UCLA Chancellor Franklin Murphy urged Issei to save their documents at a reception for a display from the Japanese American Research Project. Alan Kumamoto welcomed Kay Nakagiri and Mike Suzuki to National Youth Commission posts, and the Supreme Court ruled that deportation of long-term resident aliens requires a heavier burden of proof.
Also inside are Bill Hosokawa’s column on a visit to Phoenix and the Tanita family’s farm, and a Hawaii column by Richard Gima on Pearl Harbor 25 years later. Harry K. Honda wrote about the coming Holiday Issue. News from chapters included Bill Marutani’s planned return to the South for civil rights cases, Edwin Ohki’s third term leading the Sonoma County chapter, and the Hollywood JACL’s Japan booth at a Christmas exhibit.
What’s in this issue
JACL
- Hollywood JACL Joins City Fete for Christmas, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Hollywood JACL designed the Japan booth for the Municipal Art Department’s Christmas in many lands exhibit at Barnwdall Park. The display featured Japanese screens, tapestry, origami decorations, and a Nativity scene with Japanese dolls.
- Issei Urged to Save Documents, by P.C. Staff, page 1. UCLA Chancellor Franklin Murphy welcomed guests to a reception marking a display of Issei documents from the Japanese American Research Project. Speakers stressed that preserving Issei records is essential for historians and for the community’s history.
Community
- Edwin Ohki to Head Sonoma for a 3rd Time, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Edwin Ohki was selected to lead the Sonoma County JACL chapter for 1967, his third term as chapter president. He has served as the chapter’s secretary-treasurer for the past several years.
- Nisei Panelists Score on TV, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Seattle television program hosted by Roberta Byrd featured a panel of JACLers discussing Japanese American community issues, heritage, and the Evacuation. The broadcast reached a wide audience and was praised for its handling of sensitive topics.
- Bill Marutani Going South Again for Civil Rights Cases, by P.C. Staff, page 1. At the Oakland JACL installation of Dr. Yukio Kawamura, Mas Satow announced that legal counsel Bill Marutani would return to the South in January with expenses paid by National JACL. Awards were presented to longtime members and Issei public relations officers.
- Nisei Sought for Home Visits, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Community Relations Conference of Southern California is recruiting participants for its third annual home visit program on Lincoln’s birthday. Groups of diverse participants will meet in homes across Los Angeles to build understanding across religious, racial, and ethnic lines.
- Tajiri Foundation Supports Mile-Hi Scholarship Fund, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Larry Tajiri Foundation in Denver voted to contribute $150 to the Mile-Hi JACL toward the Larry Tajiri Memorial Award. The foundation honors individuals in the dramatic arts with a bronze statuette designed by Shinkichi Tajiri.
- Aloha: Pearl Harbor 25 Years Later, by Richard Gima, page 2. This Hawaii column reports on Pearl Harbor’s size and workforce 25 years after the attack, along with local news including a workers’ compensation ruling and a state tax employee honor. It also covers the burial at sea of entertainer Kui Lee and other island items.
- Sunshine and Oranges, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Bill Hosokawa describes a visit to Phoenix, including a tour with coach Bill Kajikawa of Arizona State University. He also profiles the Tanita family’s large farming operation in the Salt River Valley.
Commentary
- Hello! At Last, by Alan Kumamoto, page 1. Alan Kumamoto, reporting on Youth Program developments, welcomes Kay Nakagiri and Mike Suzuki to National Youth Commission posts. He also reports on MDYC-EDYC cooperation and a visit to Central California JACL chapters.
- Ye Ed’s Holiday Issue Notes, by Harry K. Honda, page 4. The editor describes preparations for the 1966 Holiday Issue, including a Winter Quarterly tabloid supplement with the PC Reference Section. He thanks chapters that sold display advertising and notes strong sales efforts by several chapters.
National
- Cornerstone Still Sound After 40 Years: Enomoto, by P.C. Staff, page 1. National President Jerry Enomoto told the Central California District Council convention that the founding purposes of the Fresno American Loyalty League remain relevant. He also addressed youth activism and responded to criticism of JACL’s name and direction.
- Alien Deportation Rules Softened by Supreme Court, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Supreme Court ruled that the government must meet a much heavier burden of proof when deporting long-term resident aliens. The Court also agreed to review Virginia’s anti-miscegenation law in the Loving case.
Incarceration & Redress
- Bosworth Book Offered to JACL Members, by P.C. Staff, page 2. JACL arranged for members to purchase advance autographed copies of Allan Bosworth’s book America’s Concentration Camps at a special price. The book documents wartime prejudice, the Evacuation, the 442nd, and the status of Japanese Americans.
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