Vol. 73, No. 8, August 20, 1971. 6 pages. View this issue
A visit to a Little Tokyo Redevelopment Agency meeting opened the president’s column in this six-page issue. Raymond S. Uno also wrote about the National Endowment Fund and the search for a new Education Committee chairman. Warren Furutani reported on a five-day fact-finding trip to Central California, where Nisei farmers and UFWOC were in conflict. Harry K. Honda covered the JACL Planning Commission’s review of about 30 agenda items, and Vernon Ichisaka previewed the September 4-5 EDC-MDC convention at Seabrook, N.J.
The opinion pages ran from David Ushio on representation for the District of Columbia to Sachi Seko on the Nisei and the wartime incarceration. Letters from John Richardson and M. Michael Horii answered earlier pieces about Nisei success and the Sansei. Community news included San Francisco JACL scholarships, an NBC-TV special, Nisei: Two Worlds, and Joe Oyama’s visit to a farm in Kerhonkson, New York.
What’s in this issue
Commentary
- Business and Pleasure, by Raymond S. Uno, page 1. JACL National President Raymond Uno recounts visits to Los Angeles, including a Little Tokyo Redevelopment Agency meeting and the National Board meeting. He also discusses the National Endowment Fund, the Education Committee, and the need to find a new chairman from Southern California.
- America’s Last Colony, by David Ushio, page 2. Washington representative David Ushio argues that the District of Columbia lacks elected representation, violating the principle of no taxation without representation. He describes congressional home rule efforts supported by Rep. Spark Matsunaga and others.
- Nisei Sense of Values Not Found in ‘Success Tales’, by Sachi Seko, page 4. Salt Lake JACL editor Sachi Seko reflects on the wartime incarceration experience and argues that the true legacy of the Nisei lies in ethics of discipline and obligation rather than success stories. He urges unity among minorities.
- Newsweek Article, by John Richardson, page 5. A New York reader responds to earlier PC letters about a Newsweek article on Nisei success, arguing Nisei should accept compliments graciously. He contends Nisei on the East Coast show admirable leadership.
- Sansei Generation, by M. Michael Horii, page 5. Former prewar JACL chapter president Michael Horii comments on David Suzuki’s speech and reflects on the JACL decision to cooperate with evacuation. He argues Sansei should understand their elders’ circumstances rather than laugh at them.
- To Turkey Hill, by Joe Oyama, page 5. Joe Oyama describes a visit to the Manken and Mrs. Ishii farm in Kerhonkson, New York, a historic wooden house on a hilltop. He recounts the house’s history and an old family cemetery on the property.
National
- CCDC Farm Labor Report, by Warren Furutani, page 1. Furutani reports on a five-day fact-finding trip to Central California examining the labor conflict between Nisei farmers and UFWOC. He concludes the economic interests of unions and farmers often obscure the basic issue facing laborers and small farmers, who face automation and a diminishing job market.
Community
- EDC-MDC Convention Sept. 4-5 at Seabrook, ‘New Directions’ Theme, by Vernon Ichisaka, page 1. The joint EDC-MDC convention at Seabrook, N.J. over Labor Day weekend will focus on charting a new direction for chapter programs. The program includes national board and staff participation, district council sessions, and a Washington, D.C. convention promotion for 1972.
- Sacramento JACL: Total Community Involvement, by Frank Iwama, page 4. Sacramento JACL president Frank Iwama urges members to serve the broader community and highlights several chapter members serving on local boards and committees. He encourages members to volunteer for community organizations.
- NC-WNDC Lauds Watsonville JACL in Effort to Remove Elks All-White Stand, by Masako Minami, page 4. The Northern California-Western Nevada-Washington District Council met in San Leandro and commended the Watsonville chapter for its effort to remove the Elks’ all-white membership clause. The meeting also covered scholarship and youth program matters.
- Scholarship Awards Given by San Francisco JACL, by P.C. Staff, page 4. San Francisco JACL presented 1971 scholarships to Gary Mizono and Elizabeth Uno, both George Washington High graduates, at the opening of the new Tohoku theater. The awards totaled $750.
- Elysian Park Picnic Recollections, by P.C. Staff, page 5. A columnist recounts a Wakayama Kenjinkai picnic at Elysian Park, describing dance performances, a lion dance, music, games, and food. The gathering was a pleasant summer event for the community.
JACL
- Planning Commission 30-Item Agenda Review, by Harry K. Honda, page 1. The National JACL Planning Commission met in San Francisco to review about 30 agenda items, including scholarships, membership, Issei programs, Jr. JACL, and public relations. The commission will draft proposals for a March 1972 meeting ahead of the 1972 national convention.
In-Depth
- Tokyo Sakura Script: To Each His Own, by Jim Henry, page 2. Jim Henry profiles two Tokyo men with contrasting approaches to health: one who drinks beer daily and one who eats only natural foods. Their differing diets illustrate that there is no single formula for good health.
Arts & Entertainment
- Nisei: Two Worlds NBC-TV Special, by P.C. Staff, page 4. An NBC-TV news special titled Nisei: Two Worlds aired locally in Los Angeles as part of an ethnic documentary series highlighting Southland minority creative talent. Yuki Shimoda hosted the program.
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