Vol. 68, No. 2, January 10, 1969. 6 pages. View this issue
S.I. Hayakawa’s stand at San Francisco State College ran through this six-page issue. As acting president he posted warning signs and set new limits on assemblies and picketing, while student and teacher groups vowed to resist. National JACL President Jerry Enomoto opened 1969 with a call to recharge the organization’s work. Eddie Moriguchi commended Hayakawa and the Third World Liberation Front on ethnic studies, Jeffrey Matsui asked why Nisei interest in the strike had come so suddenly, and Yosh Hotta wrote that his sympathies lay with both police and students.
Elsewhere, Isao Fujimoto warned that Title II of the McCarran Act remained on the books, and Bill Marutani wrote about the Quakers who aided Japanese Americans during the forced removal. The paper also remembered its longtime Japan correspondent Tamotsu Murayama, noted William K. Hosokawa’s place on the Pulitzer Prize advisory board, and reported plans for the Wakamatsu Colony centennial at Coloma.
What’s in this issue
Commentary
- Hayakawa means to keep Campus Open, by Jerry Enomoto, page 1. National JACL President Jerry Enomoto reflects on the start of 1969 and calls on JACL members at all levels to recharge and carry out the organization’s work. He also reviews upcoming responsibilities for district officers and national elected officials.
- Private Clubs and Civil Rights, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Mike Masaoka examines a Supreme Court case on whether private clubs may exclude Negroes and minorities. He explains why Japanese Americans have a stake in the outcome, since similar club policies have excluded them.
- After the Visit, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Bill Hosokawa reflects on the noise and joy of a grandchildren’s Christmas visit and the quiet that follows. He muses on family life and his changing role as family patriarch.
- Wake Up, Sansei!, by Pattie Dohzen, page 4. Pattie Dohzen, chairman of the National Youth Council, urges Sansei to become active and reject passive acceptance of stereotypes. She calls on young Japanese Americans to speak up for change.
- No Compromise on Ethnic Studies: Moriguchi Commends Hayakawa, by P.C. Staff, page 4. JACL and Newsletter editor Eddie Moriguchi praised acting president Hayakawa and the Third World Liberation Front for supporting an ethnic studies school at San Francisco State. He urged respect and understanding on all sides of the dispute.
- “Mottai-nai” No…, by Kats Kunitsugu, page 6. Kats Kunitsugu recounts a lunchtime moment when she lit a sample cigarette and was chided by a friend for wasting it. She reflects on the Japanese value of mottai-nai, or not wasting things.
- Friendly Persuasion, by Bill Marutani, page 6. Bill Marutani writes about the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), whose aid to Japanese Americans during evacuation left a lasting impression. He describes Quaker worship in silence and their belief that there is a bit of God in every man.
- Editor’s Desk: Tamotsu Murayama—The Fighter, by Harry K. Honda, page 6. Harry Honda remembers Tamotsu Murayama as a prolific writer and promoter of causes, and shares Murayama’s final report on Communist organizations in Japan. Murayama had also planned a book on President Nixon and the Nisei.
- Wakamatsu Colony (Letterbox), by Karl K. Yoneda, page 6. Karl Yoneda adds historical details about the Wakamatsu Colony, including its founder Eduard Schnell and colonists such as Kuni and Sakurai. He suggests the centennial year is a chance to locate descendants and records.
- Asian-Americans (Letterbox), page 6. A letter corrects quotes attributed to the writer about Asian American studies and Title II. The writer says minority history should be taught from grade school onward.
- Self-Interest?, by Jeffrey Matsui, page 6. Jeffrey Matsui questions why the Nisei community suddenly took interest in the San Francisco State strike and Hayakawa’s role. He weighs whether Hayakawa’s prominence reflects acceptance or merely echoes the majority’s criticism of other minorities.
- His sympathies are with both police & students, by Yosh Hotta, page 6. Yosh Hotta, a former PC columnist, compares the student and police to battered fighters and says his sympathies lie with both. He also discusses Hayakawa’s past statements on Japanese American organizations.
National
- Hayakawa determined to keep San Francisco campus open, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Acting president S.I. Hayakawa posted warning signs and announced new restrictions on public assemblies and picketing at San Francisco State College. Student and teacher groups vowed to resist, with the possibility of a confrontation as the second semester approached.
- Hosokawa named to Pulitzer Prize jury, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Denver Post associate editor William K. Hosokawa was appointed to the Pulitzer Prize advisory board. He was among 43 editors and executives named to the board.
- Matsunaga bills seek two new departments, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Separate bills were introduced in Congress to create a Department of Peace and a Department of Consumer Affairs. The article reports on the proposals.
Obituaries
- PC columnist T. Murayama dies aboard ship, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Longtime Pacific Citizen Japan correspondent Tamotsu Murayama died aboard ship, closing a career spanning Japanese newspapers, the Japan Times, and Boy Scout work. He was also a JACL deputation speaker and a promoter of Japan-U.S. Sister City ties.
Community
- Chicago JACLers honor pair cited by Japan gov’t, 1000 Club chairman, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Chicago JACL members gathered to honor Thomas Masuda, Dr. Thomas T. Yatabe, and Dr. Frank Sakamoto for their recognitions. Each honoree spoke at the dinner, and Sakamoto set a new goal of 3,000 One Thousand Club members.
- Wakamatsu Colony centennial celebration at Coloma Jan. 26, by Roy Yoshida, page 1. Placer County JACL installed Nobuya Nimura as president at a Roseville ceremony and heard plans for the Wakamatsu Colony centennial. The Coloma program will include cultural exhibits and an Okei grave monument project.
- Watsonville JACL officers sworn in, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Superior Court Judge Nick Drobac administered the oath to newly elected Watsonville JACL officers at a December 14 dinner. Outgoing president Kay Fujiura received a past-president pin and several members were recognized.
- Fresno JACL women solicit funds for Dr. Phillips scholarship; $1,650 given, by P.C. Staff, page 4. A Fresno JACL committee presented $1,650 in scholarship funds to Dr. Hubert Phillips, a champion of Nisei loyalty during World War II. Donations came from former students and admirers across the country.
- Chicago’s In-Between Group, by Gloria Sakamoto, page 4. Gloria Sakamoto introduces the Young JACL (YJA) group in Chicago, a self-governing body for 21-35 year olds. She describes how the group contributes leadership and manpower to the Chicago chapter.
- JACL bowling entry, motel reservations due, by Gary Yamauchi, page 5. Entry deadlines and housing arrangements are set for the JACL National Bowling Tournament at Futurama Bowl in San Jose, March 3-8. Shuttle and rent-a-car options are also outlined for out-of-town bowlers.
JACL
- National committee chairmen named in public affairs, by P.C. Staff, page 1. National JACL President Jerry Enomoto announced committee chairmen for legislative, public relations, international relations, and the Emergency Detention Act repeal committee. A new servicemen and veterans committee was also under consideration.
Arts & Entertainment
- Artist George Mathis, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Artist George Mathis, who lives in the Sierra foothills at Coloma, is profiled for his historical illustrations of the American West. The piece traces his training at Washington State College and his long career in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Incarceration & Redress
- Issue of Detention Camps in a Democracy, by Isao Fujimoto, page 3. Isao Fujimoto argues that the wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans shows the fragility of democracy under crisis. He warns that Title II of the McCarran Act remains on the books and could again be used against minorities.
Military & Veterans
- Mexican workers quit Maui pineapple ranch, by P.C. Staff, page 4. A Maui pineapple company ended its experiment using Mexican farm laborers from California due to poor planting weather. The 14 workers and their supervisor were sent home after about two weeks.
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