Vol. 71, No. 18, October 30, 1970. 6 pages. View this issue
Raymond S. Uno, the JACL National President, wrote on how early childhood shapes a child’s learning and personality, arguing that loving attention in the first years matters for life. Beside it ran news of a federal panel’s ruling that voided the liquor license of a Harrisburg Moose Lodge that refused service to K. LeRoy Irvis because he is Black. The paper’s editorial, “Cry of the Moose,” welcomed the decision. Mike Masaoka offered his view of the congressional elections.
Elsewhere in these six pages, Allan Beekman reported on the Hawaii lieutenant governor race, where two Nisei candidates, George Ariyoshi and Ralph Kiyosaki, were running. Warren Furutani wrote on drug education for youth, and Bill Hosokawa described a visit with artist Jack Levine. Min Yasui reflected on a summer in Japan, and Harry K. Honda’s editorial took up a rising number of murders involving Japanese American victims. A short feature recounted the rebuilding of the Kanrin Maru as a scale model.
What’s in this issue
Commentary
- Molding of the Mind, by Raymond S. Uno, page 1. JACL National President Raymond Uno reflects on how early childhood experiences shape a child’s personality and learning. He argues that loving attention and a healthy atmosphere in the early years are critical to lifelong development.
- Congressional Elections, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Washington JACL representative Mike Masaoka offers personal commentary on the upcoming congressional elections, advising voters to support incumbents who back JACL legislative goals. He also projects that Democrats will likely keep the House while Senate control is at greater risk.
- From the Frying Pan, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Bill Hosokawa describes a visit with artist Jack Levine, whose Japan-inspired portfolio was published with a foreword by James Michener. He also reflects on Robert Guillain’s book predicting Japan’s rise as an economic challenger to the United States.
- The Sky Is Falling, by Warren Furutani, page 4. Warren Furutani urges Los Angeles JACL and Japanese American communities to take a leading role in addressing drug abuse among youth. He calls for honest, relevant drug education programs rather than scare tactics.
- On Second Thought, page 4. A column on youth and social issues reflects on generational concerns in the Japanese American community. The piece addresses how adults can better engage with young people facing drug and other challenges.
- Editorial: A New File Subject: Murders, by Harry K. Honda, page 6. The Pacific Citizen editorial notes a rising number of murders involving Japanese American victims, including the Santa Cruz killings of Dr. Victor Ohta’s family. It reflects on the senselessness of such crimes and their impact on the community.
- Cry of the Moose, page 6. The editorial welcomes a federal court ruling allowing Pennsylvania to revoke a liquor license from a private club that discriminated against Rep. K. LeRoy Irvis. It sees the decision as a breakthrough in the fight against club discrimination that affects Japanese Americans too.
- Tuesday’s Counterweight, by Min Yasui, page 6. Denver’s Minoru Yasui reflects on a summer fellowship in Japan, describing the country’s dynamism, dense population and worker loyalty. He also notes how traditional gender roles and social expectations still shape Japanese life.
- What Gives?, by Mas Hironaka, page 6. Southwest District Council member Mas Hironaka comments on JACL programming and the upcoming district meeting. The piece urges members to participate in the proposed format change.
National
- Moose Lodge Snubs Negro; Pennsylvania May Revoke Liquor License, page 1. A federal panel invalidated the liquor license of a Harrisburg Moose Lodge that refused service to state House majority leader K. LeRoy Irvis because he is Black. The ruling states that clubs discriminating against patrons are not entitled to the protections granted to nondiscriminatory businesses.
- Seattle Council May Help Reduce Anti-Bias in Clubs, page 1. A Seattle coalition is pressing the City Council to oppose racially discriminatory social and fraternal clubs holding state liquor licenses. A resolution would put the council on record against such clubs and urge officials not to patronize them.
- Grand Juror Says S.F. Jail Filthy, Messy, page 3. San Francisco grand juror Edison Uno made an unannounced visit to the county jail and described filthy conditions, inadequate utensils and missing toilet paper. Sheriff Matt Carberry blamed overcrowding and said supplies are rationed because of inmate misuse.
Community
- Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Race Could Make History, by Allan Beekman, page 2. Nisei candidates George Ariyoshi and Ralph Kiyosaki are both running for Hawaii lieutenant governor, guaranteeing a Nikkei will hold the office for the first time. The article reviews earlier Nisei attempts at the post and the candidates’ backgrounds.
- Ballot Info Night Held in Fresno, page 3. The Fresno American Loyalty League (JACL) held a ballot information session on the 20 California propositions at the Buddhist Church Annex. The meeting offered separate sections in Japanese and English.
- Mrs. Toshi Yamamoto Appointed to OEO Women’s Advisory Committee, page 3. Los Angeles Republican Toshi Yamamoto was appointed to the Women’s Advisory Committee of the Office of Economic Opportunity. She has previously served as a 1968 California presidential elector and on several national and state bodies.
- Japan, Korean Studies Get $250,000 Ford Grant, page 3. The Ford Foundation awarded a $250,000 grant to UC Berkeley’s Center for Japanese and Korean Studies to support its program for five years. The funding will let scholars from around the world use the center’s library and research facilities.
- Seattle JACL Supports Youth Drop-In Center, page 4. Seattle JACL is backing a proposed youth drop-in center aimed at addressing concerns about young people in the community. The chapter’s support is described in connection with local youth programs.
- Snake River Jr. JACLer Delegate to Nixon Youth Meet, page 4. Dorine Kondo of Ontario High School was selected as one of Oregon’s 19 representatives to the 1970 White House Conference on Children and Youth. The article notes her involvement in the Snake River JACL youth program.
Military & Veterans
- Issei Army Buddies of 1918 War Hold Reunion, page 3. Former Issei army comrades from World War I gathered in Los Angeles to honor Joe T. Koseki, co-founder of Commodore Perry American Legion Post 525. The article recalls the post’s history and the veterans’ wartime service.
In-Depth
- Rebuilding Kanrin Maru, page 6. A model builder is reconstructing a 1:100 scale version of the Kanrin Maru, the first Japanese steam vessel to cross the Pacific under the Rising Sun flag. The article recounts the ship’s 1856 construction in the Netherlands and its 1860 voyage carrying Japanese officials.
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