Vol. 65, No. 19, November 10, 1967. 6 pages. View this issue
National President Jerry Enomoto set the tone for this six-page issue. He praised the new membership kit from the National Membership Committee, chaired by James Kasahara, and answered a column by Dave Miura on bringing new blood into JACL. In a mid-biennium report, he also said JACL must move from talk to action on civil rights, and he outlined four goals for executive reorganization. Bill Hosokawa wrote on trade protectionism, and William Hohri spoke on the lessons of 1942 at an EDC-MDC convention panel.
Other pages cover the Intermountain District Council convention planned for Salt Lake City, the first JACL Japan Tour ending in Kyoto, and the $15 million Japanese Cultural and Trade Center nearing completion in San Francisco’s Japantown. Columns by Jeffrey Matsui, Yosh Hotta, Harry K. Honda and Bill Marutani round out the issue.
What’s in this issue
JACL
- PR Kit Pleases, by Jerry Enomoto, page 1. National President Jerry Enomoto praises the colorful membership kit created by the National Membership Committee chaired by James Kasahara. He views the committee’s concrete product as a sign of a healthy organization.
- Cornucopia, ‘Horn of Plenty’ Theme of Intermountain District Confab, by Alice Kasai, page 2. The Intermountain District Council’s 14th biennial convention in Salt Lake City takes the theme ‘What Now—JACL?’ and emphasizes the need for unity across Japanese American factions. The program includes civil rights panels, Issei appreciation events, youth activities, and officer elections.
- Hollywood JACL Distributes Bosworth Books, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Hollywood JACL donated twelve copies of the Bosworth book America’s Concentration Camps to Los Angeles County and City libraries. Four copies were earmarked for institutional distribution to jails and hospitals.
- Intermountain District Council Convention Set for Nov. 24-25, by P.C. Staff, page 6. The Intermountain District Council convention schedule is announced, with events including an opening luncheon, a civil rights panel, Issei appreciation dinner, and a Thousand Club Whing Ding. The convention concludes with a recognition banquet and Sayonara Ball.
Commentary
- Room for the Old?, by Jerry Enomoto, page 1. Enomoto responds to a column by Dave Miura on organizational apathy and the need for new blood in JACL. He recalls his own youth on a chapter board and supports a Presidents Council to tap the experience of past leaders while welcoming young ideas.
- The Past, by Jeffrey Matsui, page 4. Matsui describes the West Los Angeles JACL memorial service honoring Nisei soldiers who liberated Bruyeres and rescued the Lost Battalion. He observes that few remain of the original participants and urges younger generations to remember their sacrifice.
- We Get Letters, by Alan Kumamoto, page 4. Kumamoto responds to reader letters seeking social activity listings and notes upcoming Jr. JACL district meetings through the end of the year. He highlights youth council gatherings across several districts.
- The Sea, by Yosh Hotta, page 4. Hotta reflects on his lifelong fascination with the sea and his unhappy experiences as a sailor. He closes by congratulating Toy Kanegai, Milt Inouye, and Shig Takeshita for their service to the community.
- Whither Whing Ding, by Harold Gordon, page 6. Gordon defends the traditional 1000 Club Whing-Ding against calls to abolish it, while agreeing that young adults should take on leadership. He argues the event lost its intimacy when it became a convention affair open to all and suggests restricting it to Thousanders.
- Ye Editor’s Desk, by Harry K. Honda, page 6. Honda reflects on Japan tour observations including Korean workers, tourism promotion efforts, and regional food specialties. He notes the convenience of traveling light and suggests JACL annual tours are becoming more realistic.
- East Wind, by Bill Marutani, page 6. Marutani answers reader feedback about Japanese surname kanji and explains the characters for Hayashi and Mori. He also muses on the Chinese restaurant tradition of red and green colors.
- Immigration Q&A: Visiting Relatives in an Iron Curtain Country, by P.C. Staff, page 6. An immigration question addresses travel by naturalized citizens to Iron Curtain countries. Some countries are on a proscribed list requiring special government permission, while others require reentry permits from the Immigration Service.
National
- Civil Rights, Executive Reorganization Top Concern, by P.C. Staff, page 1. In a mid-biennium report, National President Jerry Enomoto says JACL must move from talk to action on civil rights and outlines four goals for executive reorganization. A reorganization draft is expected to reach chapters by early next year with National Council action at San Jose.
- Nisei and Protectionism, by Bill Hosokawa, page 2. Trade protectionist bills threaten to impose import quotas that would harm American exports and consumers. The column argues that protectionism fosters the same nationalism and prejudice that has targeted Japanese Americans and would hurt Japan and Japanese Americans.
Community
- Buddy T. Iwata Named College Board Chairman, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Buddy T. Iwata, general manager of Livingston Farmers Assn., was elected chairman of the Stanislaus State College advisory board. He succeeds Stanley T. Wilson, who moved to Palm Springs.
- Teresa Ann Maebori, 22, Writes of Experiences as Peace Corpsman, by Teresa Ann Maebori, page 5. Peace Corps volunteer Teresa Maebori describes her training in Truk and assignment to Saipan, where she teaches English in Micronesia. Her letter details primitive living conditions, insects, water shortages, and the warmth of the local people.
- Late Prime Minister Yoshida Showed Friendship Toward U.S., by P.C. Staff, page 5. Recalled Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida is remembered for his messages of friendship toward the United States and Hawaii’s Nisei. He praised American democracy for electing Americans of Japanese ancestry to office.
- Japanese Cultural and Trade Center Nears Completion, by P.C. Staff, page 5. The $15 million Japanese Cultural and Trade Center in San Francisco’s Japantown is expected to be completed by December 15, largely financed by Hawaii investors. The complex will include the Miyako Hotel, a Pagoda of Peace, a kabuki theatre, and retail shops.
- Calif. Nursery Chapter Prexy, by P.C. Staff, page 5. William Miyashiro of La Puente was elected president of the Tri-County Chapter of the California Association of Nurserymen. Richard Matsui of Camarillo was elected vice president.
Arts & Entertainment
- Taro Yashima’s ‘Seashore Story’ Seventh Effort, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Author and artist Taro Yashima has published his seventh children’s book, Seashore Story, which draws on the Urashima Taro folklore. The book builds on his earlier award-winning works such as Crow Boy and Umbrella.
- Japan Symphony Sansei Soloist, by Joe Oyama, page 4. Hiro Imamura, a Sansei pianist, received favorable New York Times reviews for her soloist performance with the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony at Carnegie Hall. Conductor Arthur Fiedler led the orchestra in a program of Rossini, Chopin, Prokofiev, Bernstein, and Offenbach.
Military & Veterans
- Human Relations—Chicago Style: The Lesson of 1942, by William Hohri, page 2. Hohri, speaking on a civil rights panel at the EDC-MDC convention, argues that the Japanese American community has been too passive and that the lessons of 1942 about lost constitutional protections remain unlearned. He contends that rights exist because people are human beings and not because they must be earned.
Sports
- Kunibe Leads Judo Win, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Tommy Kunibe, a sophomore at C.K. McClatchy High School, led the Sacramento Judo Club to the Senior and Intermediate division titles at the Northern California Invitational Judo team tournament in San Mateo. He defeated national champion Greg Martin in the Intermediate division.
Incarceration & Redress
- Rain Does Not Dampen Spirit, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The first JACL Japan Tour concluded in Kyoto with a farewell sukiyaki party despite heavy rains from Typhoon Dinah. Tour co-leaders Mas Satow and Pat Okura will submit a full assessment to the National Board.
In-Depth
- Nisei Children Overweight but Taller—Tsumori, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Pediatrician Dr. Himeo Tsumori analyzed height and weight data from over 500 Sansei boys in Golden Gate Optimist baseball leagues. He found the boys average near national height charts for their ages but generally overweight for their height.
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