Vol. 76, No. 13, April 6, 1973. 6 pages. View this issue
Proposed federal budget cuts to education, day care, legal services, health and housing led the issue. National JACL President Henry T. Tanaka warned of the effect on human services and urged members to write their representatives. Other front-page news looked back at the World War II incarceration: an exhibit of 75 paintings and drawings made in camps opened in Cleveland, officials heard a request to move War Relocation Authority records to the West Coast, and the text of a Manzanar plaque was approved at a state capitol meeting.
On the inside pages, William Hosokawa wrote about the Mas and Chiz Satow testimonial, and Raymond Uno and K. Patrick Okura contributed columns. Minoru Masuda answered a reader’s question about claims for property losses. Garrett Hongo’s Watson Fellowship was announced, and a review looked at Estelle Ishigo’s book Lone Heart Mountain. Community notes covered the San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival and a soil test at a Little Tokyo building site.
What’s in this issue
National
- Budget Cutback Threatens Human Services, Tanaka Warns, by Henry T. Tanaka, page 1. National JACL President Henry Tanaka criticizes proposed federal budget cuts to education, day care, legal services, health, housing and social services. He urges members to write their representatives opposing the cuts and supporting continued human services funding.
- Justice Dept. Guidelines to Rid Police Height Requirements, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Justice Department issued guidelines moving to eliminate minimum height requirements for police, a practice that has disadvantaged Asian Americans. Researchers at Stanford and others cited studies showing height rules are unnecessary for job performance.
Incarceration & Redress
- Evacuee Art Show Opens in Cleveland, by P.C. Staff, page 1. An exhibit of 75 paintings and drawings, Months of Waiting, made by Japanese Americans in World War II relocation centers opened in Cleveland’s Arcade. Sponsored by the Council on Human Relations and the Cleveland JACL, it runs through April 18.
- WRA Archives to West Coast, by P.C. Staff, page 1. At a dedication in San Bruno, National Archivist Dr. James B. Rhoads heard a request to transfer War Relocation Authority records from Washington, D.C. to the West Coast. Officials said the records need cataloguing and that the proposal will receive careful consideration.
- Manzanar Camp Plaque Text Approved, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A top-level meeting in the state capitol approved the text of a Manzanar camp plaque, attended by National JACL and Manzanar Committee representatives. Assemblyman Alex Garcia chaired the session.
Community
- Fragile Treasures: Ceramic Art of Japan on Display at Puyallup Valley, by Harry K. Honda, page 1. A Japanese ceramic art exhibit at Puyallup Valley features rare works of great antiquity. The display is presented as a rare assembly of such treasures.
- 300 Attend Northern California Testimonial for Mas Satow, by P.C. Staff, page 1. About 400 people attended a testimonial dinner in San Francisco honoring Mas and Chiz Satow on their retirement. Proceeds will help fund a tour of Japan with a JACL charter flight.
- San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival Returns, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The sixth annual Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco’s Japan Center features a koto concert, martial arts demonstrations, taiko drumming, and a parade. The festival runs over two weekends in April.
- Contra Costa JACL Blood Bank Story, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Contra Costa JACL blood bank, started years ago, has donated blood to members and friends in need. Recipients have written grateful letters, and volunteers continue to keep the program running.
- Philharmonic Pops Concert at Koyasan April 14, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Pops will perform a concert at Koyasan Buddhist Temple on April 14 featuring xylophonist Ko Hiraoka. Proceeds support cultural programs.
- Soil Test Made at Little Tokyo Building Site, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Technicians conducted a soil test on March 16 at the site of a proposed Little Tokyo building, probing to bedrock. The results were part of planning for the multi-story development.
- Japanese Americans as Peace Bridge Across the Pacific, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Denver newspaperman William Hosokawa told a San Francisco audience that Nisei are an untapped resource for U.S.-Japan relations. He noted growing recognition of Nisei abilities by Japanese firms.
- Yakima Valley Reunion Planned for June, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A reunion of former Yakima Valley and Wapato residents is planned for June 16-17. Organizers are encouraging former residents to attend.
Commentary
- Weep No More, by Raymond Uno, page 2. Uno reflects on counseling women who faced severe depression and hardship yet resolved to survive. He argues that compassion for others’ struggles puts one’s own troubles in perspective.
- Criminal Justice, page 2. A prison administrator responds to critics who claim criminals are mere victims of poverty and social conditions. He argues offenders are responsible for their actions and that reasonable, measured correctional methods protect the public better than extremes.
- Hosokawa: From the Frying Pan, by William Hosokawa, page 3. Columnist William Hosokawa describes the testimonial honoring Mas and Chiz Satow and welcomes new national director Dave Ushio. He reflects on Nisei professional talents and their role as a bridge across the Pacific.
- Mental Health of Children, by K. Patrick Okura, page 3. Okura, of the National Institute of Mental Health, describes symptoms of childhood mental illness such as fear, withdrawal, and rebellion. He urges adults to recognize and respond to these signs.
Military & Veterans
- Evacuation Claims Question Answered, by Minoru Masuda, page 2. A reader asks whether his father, held in a camp, can claim compensation for property losses. The response explains claim eligibility and pending legislation to compensate evacuees for lost wages.
In-Depth
- Kagami Monogatari, by Garrett Hongo, page 3. Pomona College senior Garrett Hongo received a Watson Fellowship to travel the Japanese islands and write a novel modeled on Basho’s travel diary. The work will blend original poetry and prose.
Arts & Entertainment
- Lone Heart Mountain: A Chronicle of Evacuation, page 5. A review of Estelle Ishigo’s book Lone Heart Mountain, a pictorial record of the Evacuation through sketches and prose. The reviewer praises the book’s depiction of the desolation of camp life.
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