Vol. 64, No. 10, March 10, 1967. 6 pages. View this issue
Columnists carried this six-page issue. JACL President Jerry Enomoto argued that JACL is nonpartisan but must still take part in political processes, and Mike Masaoka examined the House’s exclusion of Adam Clayton Powell. Edison Uno described Crystal City, the camp that held Japanese, German and Italian internees together during World War II. Bill Hosokawa wrote about the 442nd Regimental Combat Team after his review of Bosworth’s book.
News pages reported that Maryland’s legislature repealed its 306-year-old ban on interracial marriage, with JACL taking part in the campaign. Another story said Japan led an international survey of mathematics teaching. Elmer Ogawa wrote about fires in Seattle’s Nipponmachi district, and Tamotsu Murayama previewed the Tokyo governor’s race. JACL district governors were also choosing screening committees for the JACL-JAL fellowship at Sophia University.
What’s in this issue
Commentary
- Terms Defined, by Jerry Enomoto, page 1. JACL President Jerry Enomoto argues that JACL is a nonpartisan organization that nonetheless must engage in political processes to advance Japanese American welfare. He distinguishes between political action and partisan politics, and defends JACL’s opposition to tuition at California public colleges.
- The Powell Case, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Mike Masaoka analyzes the House’s exclusion of Adam Clayton Powell and the constitutional questions it raises about separation of powers. He argues the House should respect constituent elections while enforcing minimum conduct standards.
- Remember the 442nd, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Bill Hosokawa recounts a reader’s praise for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team after his review of Bosworth’s book. He also discusses Col. Karl Bendetsen’s role in the evacuation decision.
- Big Itch, by Joffrey Matsui, page 4. Joffrey Matsui argues the Pacific Southwest District should pursue aggressive membership growth rather than accepting its long-held second place ranking. He attributes the stagnation to unchanged leadership and a lack of new programs.
- Goodbye to Europe, by Ken Kuroiwa, page 4. Ken Kuroiwa reflects on his travels in Europe, comparing American and Russian athletic performance at the 1966 World Ice Hockey Championships. He critiques cultural myths of good and evil that shaped his childhood.
- Persnectives: Mike Masaoka’s Newsletter, by Bill Hosokawa, page 5. This page features a commentary on JACL civil rights positions and a discussion of Governor Reagan’s education funding proposals. The author defends the Governor’s tuition position as necessary for state fiscal solvency.
- Tokyo Governor, by Tamotsu Murayama, page 6. Tamotsu Murayama previews the Tokyo gubernatorial race following the departure of Governor Ryutaro Azuma after the 1964 Olympics. He outlines the candidates from each major party and their voting strengths in the city.
- By the Board, by Henry Kaku, page 6. Henry Kaku addresses reader criticism of the National JACL board’s debate over civil rights committee direction and scholarship funding limits. He emphasizes that the board is united on basic goals though divided on methods.
Community
- Nipponmachi Renewal, by Elmer Ogawa, page 1. Elmer Ogawa describes the recent fires that destroyed old buildings in Seattle’s historic Nipponmachi district. He argues the site offers an opportunity to build a modern Japanese business and community center.
National
- Japan Does Best Job Teaching Mathematics, U.S. Ranks 8th, by P.C. Staff, page 1. An international survey of 33,000 students in 12 nations found Japan leads in mathematics teaching while American public schools rank eighth. The study also found that new math students performed better across categories.
- Maryland Mixed Marriage Ban Repealed, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Maryland’s legislature repealed its 306-year-old ban on interracial marriage with JACL participating in the repeal campaign. Sixteen states still retain similar prohibitions.
JACL
- Regional Screening Committees Set to Name JACL-JAL Fellowship Finalists, by P.C. Staff, page 1. JACL district governors are selecting screening committees to choose finalists for a 1967 summer fellowship in Japanese history and culture at Sophia University. Applicants must be JACL or Jr. JACL members aged 21 or older.
Incarceration & Redress
- Crystal City Internment, by Edison Uno, page 2. Edison Uno describes Crystal City, the only true internment camp in the United States during WWII, which held Japanese, German and Italian internees together. He explores its unique family-based structure and the repatriation and renunciation issues that followed.
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