Vol. 76, No. 4, February 2, 1973. 4 pages. View this issue
JACL’s course for the years ahead led the issue. National President Henry T. Tanaka addressed the Cleveland chapter’s installation dinner and described JACL as the only national organization of Asian Americans. He pointed to its record, including the repeal of Title II of the Internal Security Act. Also on the front page, the owner of the Fresno Hilton sought a settlement with JACL over the Chicago incident from the 1970 convention, and the national council authorized up to $53,000 toward a JACL-affiliated law unit. Mike Masaoka wrote about former President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Little Tokyo appeared in three stories: the Oriental Builders Association dinner, a federal freeze on subsidized housing, and a new hot-meal program for Issei. Richard Gima recounted Hawaii statehood and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Other pages carry a report on a Berkeley teenager’s disappearance, a book review by Allan Beekman, and a Sacramento official’s worry about the return of government camps.
What’s in this issue
National
- Future Directions, by Henry T. Tanaka, page 1. National JACL President Henry T. Tanaka addressed the Cleveland JACL chapter installation dinner, outlining JACL’s achievements and ongoing commitments to Asian American welfare. He highlighted JACL’s role as the only national organization of Asian Americans and its legislative victories including repeal of Title II of the Internal Security Act.
- Fresno Hilton Owner Asks for JACL Settlement, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The owner of the Fresno Hilton sought to make amends with JACL over the Chicago incident involving a Hilton hotel during JACL’s 1970 convention. The article reports on the hotel’s willingness to settle the matter as national JACL expected corrective action from Hilton Hotels Corp.
Community
- OBA Lauded, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Oriental Builders Association was recognized at its annual dinner for its role in Little Tokyo development, with Stan Murakawa installed as new president. Kango Kunitsugu, Little Tokyo project manager, was the main speaker at the event.
- Nixon ‘freeze’ on low-rent, federally subsidized housing affects Little Tokyo, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A federal freeze on low-rent subsidized housing under Section 236 affected Little Tokyo housing plans. Local groups had applied for funds and faced uncertainty over project approval.
- Mary Sadataki sworn in as Cleveland head, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Mary Sadataki was installed as chairman of the Cleveland JACL, becoming the fourth woman to lead the chapter. National JACL President Henry Tanaka gave the main address at the installation event.
- Hot-meal kitchen serves 100 Issei, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Japanese Community Pioneer Center launched a Hot Meals Program for Issei in Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights, with nearly 110 attending the first meal on January 15. The program was created to meet nutritional needs as food costs rose.
- Sac’to official fears return of gov’t camps, by P.C. Staff, page 4. A Sacramento official expressed concern about the possible return of government internment camps. The article reports on local reaction to the issue.
JACL
- JACL law unit seeks outside funding, by P.C. Staff, page 1. JACL National President Henry Tanaka announced that outside funding sources are being sought to establish a JACL-affiliated legal unit for the Asian community. The Bay Area Community JACL and Asian Law Caucus had proposed the unit, which the national council authorized up to $53,000 for.
Commentary
- Neither Bitter Nor Sweet: Lyndon Baines Johnson, by Mike Masaoka, page 1. Mike Masaoka pays tribute to former President Lyndon B. Johnson, highlighting his civil rights legacy, Great Society programs, and support for Japanese Americans and Hawaii statehood. The column recounts Johnson’s career from Texas congressman to Senate Majority Leader and President.
- Frying Pan, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The columnist reflects on President Nixon’s announcement ending the Vietnam War and the national emotions it stirred. The piece urges Americans to step back from the rifts the war created and turn to domestic challenges.
Military & Veterans
- Hawaii statehood and the 442nd, by Richard Gima, page 2. The article recounts Hawaii statehood efforts and the role of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in the rescue of the Lost Battalion. It describes the ties between Japanese Americans and Hawaii’s political development.
In-Depth
- Runaway or Kidnap Victim? Berkeley Teen Case Remains Open, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The article examines the disappearance of 15-year-old ballet dancer Aiko Koo from Berkeley, exploring whether she ran away or was kidnapped. Police and family accounts are weighed as the investigation remains open.
Arts & Entertainment
- Jargon Fetters Epic Theme, by Allan Beekman, page 3. Allan Beekman reviews Edwin P. Hoyt’s book The Battle of Leyte Gulf, praising its coverage of the naval battle but criticizing its jargon and lack of maps. The review notes the book is more suited to experts than general readers.
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