The 1000 Club and chapter installation season, 1968

Vol. 66, No. 5, February 2, 1968. 6 pages. View this issue

The 1000 Club was the subject on the front page of this six-page issue. National President Jerry Enomoto wrote about why members join, what the club means to them and how its image and purpose might be strengthened. Around him, the paper covered the winter round of chapter installation dinners: Judge Mamoru Sakuma spoke at Contra Costa, Governor Daniel J. Evans at Seattle, and Rep. Patsy T. Mink was announced for Detroit. Frank Chuman addressed the San Fernando Valley chapter about poverty and civil rights.

Other pieces include Mike Masaoka’s Capital Comments on civil rights and fair housing legislation, and Bill Hosokawa’s Nisei in the News. The youth page carries Pattie Dohzen’s two pieces on the future of Jr. JACL, and the editorial page endorses a broader public affairs role for JACL. Sports news reports Mari Matsuzawa’s 771 series at the Gardena Nisei Tournament.

What’s in this issue

Commentary

• The 1000 Club, by Jerry Enomoto, page 1. National JACL President Jerry Enomoto examines why members join the 1000 Club and the challenges of its image and purpose. He argues the club remains vital financially while calling for planning to strengthen both the 1000 Club and the JACL overall.
• Capital Comments, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Masaoka reviews Washington developments including President Johnson’s special messages on jobs for hard-core unemployed and civil rights legislation. He urges JACLers to write Senators in support of fair housing and equal employment provisions.
• Nisei in the News, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Hosokawa comments on press coverage of Thomas Yoshii’s arrest in a Chicago bolita gambling crackdown. He argues the Nisei press should report news fairly and in proper perspective without sensationalism.
• Inside and Straight, by Jim Henry, page 4. Henry examines the violent Haneda Airport riot by Zengakuren students and the weak application of Japan’s riot laws. He also reports Foreign Minister Miki’s prediction that the Vietnam war will end after the November U.S. election.
• Youth Need Epoxy, by Pattie Dohzen, page 4. Responding to a prior letter, a writer argues the National Jr. JACL board should become an effective unit and set policy rather than just provide services. Strengthening the district youth councils is presented as the key to the organization’s future.
• Self-Awareness, Racial Awareness Roles for Jr. JACL Are Unifying Forces, by Pattie Dohzen, page 4. Patti Dohzen, completing her term as National Youth Representative, describes her path from non-JACL family to youth leadership. She proposes self-awareness and racial awareness through cultural heritage programs as goals for Jr. JACL.
• Installation Time, by Jeffrey Matsui, page 4. A youth writer recounts several installations including Santa Barbara, East Los Angeles, and Pasadena events. Highlights included speeches, Silver Pin awards, and the informal atmosphere of the Pasadena dinner.
• Green Power, by Yosh Hotta, page 4. Hotta discusses corporate influence on race relations and open housing, noting business interest in resolving urban turmoil. He suggests economic boycott as a tool and encourages JACLers to take an active role in community problems.
• San Jose: Phil Matsumura, by P.C. Staff, page 5. Phil Matsumura, associate chairman and publicity chair of the 1968 national convention in San Jose, is profiled. A longtime local JACLer, he has held every chapter cabinet post except 1000 Club chairman.
• Ye Editor’s Desk: Youth Must Be Served, by Misako Hasebe, page 6. Hasebe cites business leaders at a Super Market Institute conference warning that youth must be heard. She links their message to JACL’s relationship with Jr. JACL and the need for progressive thinking.
• Change of Course for JACL, by Haruo Honda, page 6. The editorial endorses Mike Masaoka’s proposal for JACL to take a broader role in public affairs. It argues that the rights of Japanese Americans are directly affected by national issues and that consensus-building is appropriate.

National

• Jury Duty Not Burdensome But a Privilege, Judge Sakuma Notes, by Eiko Sugihara, page 1. Sacramento Superior Judge Mamoru Sakuma told the Contra Costa JACL installation dinner that jury service is a privilege of citizenship. He also asked for patience with courts undergoing transition after recent Supreme Court rulings.
• State Assemblyman Uses JACL Creed, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Assemblyman Gordon W. Duffy printed the JACL Creed authored by Mike Masaoka in 1941 in a dinner program honoring him. Duffy praised the creed as a clear statement of the attitude Americans should hold.
• Stronger Role for Past Presidents Under Study, by P.C. Staff, page 5. A survey of National JACL Board members found broad support for past national presidents to provide advisory service through an informal or constitutionally defined group. Dr. Roy Nishikawa reported the findings at National President Enomoto’s request.

Sports

• Mari Matsuzawa 21 Pins Shy of Women’s 3-Game World Mark, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Bowler Mari Matsuzawa rolled a 771 series at the Gardena Nisei Tournament, just 21 pins short of the women’s world record. The score ranks highest nationally among women this season.

Community

• Venice-Culver Cites Pair at Inaugural, by Fuji Fukasawa, page 1. The Venice-Culver JACL installation dinner honored Jim Tanaka for youth work and Dr. Richard Saiki as outstanding member. Shiro Maruyama was installed as chapter president before an audience of 175.
• Fujiki Installed at French Camp New Year Party, by Lydia Ota, page 1. John T. Fujiki was installed for a second term as French Camp JACL president at a New Year party attended by over 150 people. Other chapter and Jr. JACL officers were also introduced at the potluck dinner.
• Seattle Has Role in Meeting Needs of Puget Sound Area, by Eira Nagaoka, page 1. Seattle JACL installed George Fugami as president at a dinner where Governor Daniel J. Evans spoke on preparing for regional growth. The governor urged voluntary organizations like JACL to help plan for a future Puget Sound population of 8 million.
• Akira Endo of L.B. Only American to Place in International Music Contest, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Long Beach JACLer Akira Endo won third prize and a bronze medal at the Dmitri Mitropoulos International Music Competition in New York. He was the only American among seven finalists.
• U.S. Emphasis in Asia Foreseen in Future, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Attorney Mas Yonemura told the Alameda JACL installation dinner that U.S. foreign emphasis will shift toward the Pacific. He cited Japan’s growing economy and the importance of the U.S.-Japan Mutual Security Pact.
• Rep. Patsy Mink to Address Detroit JACL Installation, by James Shimoura, page 1. Rep. Patsy T. Mink of Hawaii will be principal speaker at the Detroit JACL installation dinner. Mary Kamidoi will be installed as 1968 chapter president.
• Chuman Continues to Challenge Nisei to Fight Poverty, by Tak Nakae, page 1. Frank Chuman urged Nisei at the San Fernando Valley JACL installation to join efforts to eliminate poverty and advance civil rights. Bob Moriguchi was installed as chapter president.
• Kidney Machine Will Allow Livingston-Merced Member to Live Normal Life, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Livingston-Merced JACL and a local Methodist church established a medical fund for Kazuo Masuda, who requires a kidney machine. The machine will allow him to resume a fairly normal life after training.
• Li’l Tokio Pied Piper Receives Outstanding Hollywood JACL Award, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Charles Kamayatsu, who has guided some 7,000 children on tours of Li’l Tokio, received the Frank Chuman Award from Hollywood JACL. The honor was presented at a joint installation with Wilshire-Uptown.
• Issei Night, Inaugural Scheduled Next for Philadelphia Chapter, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Philadelphia JACL plans an Issei Appreciation Night on Feb. 9 and a chapter installation dinner dance on March 9. Board elections and a Japanese film screening are also scheduled.
• Buzz Noda Appointed to Planning Commission, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Buzz Noda of Watsonville was appointed to the Santa Cruz County Planning Commission, becoming the first Nisei to hold this influential post. He is a former Watsonville JACL president.
• Negro-Japanese Story to Be Told, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Keiko Koseki’s Japanese radio documentary about growing up as a Negro-Japanese child won a prize at a national art festival. An English edition will be published in the United States later this year.

Military & Veterans

• Son of Nisei G-2 Hero Appointed to Naval Academy, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Lawrence H. Kubo of San Jose was appointed as a principal nominee to the U.S. Naval Academy by Congressman Charles Gubser. He is a straight-A student and was captain of his varsity football team.

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