Dr. Edward Hashimoto, the “Irish” anatomy professor, and JACL news

Vol. 76, No. 19, May 18, 1973. 6 pages. View this issue

A profile of Dr. Edward Ichiro Hashimoto, a Salt Lake City anatomy professor known for his humor and storytelling, led the front page. Tricia Corbett traced his family background, his education and his long teaching career, and the story continued on page 2 with his teaching methods and honors. JACL matters sat beside it: the National JACL Credit Union planned to insure member shares through a new Utah corporation, and the Northern California-Western Nevada District Council backed Executive Director David Ushio and staff.

On page 2, Harry K. Honda wrote about Project Jonah, a campaign against whaling, and Iwao Kawakami looked at the fading Issei custom of Japanese names. Ellen Matsumoto contributed a Sansei’s account of her first trip to Japan. Inside are also scholarship winners from Sacramento and San Jose, Richard Gima’s Hawaii roundup, and K. Patrick Okura’s column on children and aggression.

What’s in this issue

Military & Veterans

• Ambidextrous Irishman: Dr. Edward Ichiro Hashimoto, by Tricia Corbett, page 1. Profile of Dr. Edward Ichiro Hashimoto, a Salt Lake City anatomy professor known for his humor and storytelling. The feature traces his family background, education, and long teaching career.

Community

• Grand jury hears S.F. assault victim, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Japanese American woman testified before a San Francisco grand jury about an assault and robbery attack. The case involved a suspect later linked to other crimes.
• Portland JACLer assists week-old quintuplets, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Two of the Anderson quintuplets had breathing problems but were reported stable. Dr. Fred Nomura, a Portland JACLer, was involved in their care.
• Asian Caucus vows continued support of aims symbolized by Wounded Knee, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Asian Americans who made a pilgrimage to Wounded Knee described their goals at a Los Angeles press conference. The caucus pledged long-term support for Native American struggles.
• Pachinko parlor opens as private club, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Japanese-style pachinko hall opened in Los Angeles as a private club to avoid gambling restrictions. Membership is required to enter.
• Akira’s fashions shown at gala Soroptimist event, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Designs by Akira Tsunoda were featured at a fashion show in San Francisco for the Soroptimist Club. The designs also have an exclusive East Coast placement.
• S.F. JACL Olympics slated June 10 at Kezar Stadium, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The San Francisco JACL Nisei Olympics will be held June 10 at Kezar Stadium. Several hundred young athletes are expected to compete.
• Nisei Relays committee schedules final meeting, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The JACL Nisei Relays committee announced its final pre-meet session and event details. The relays will be held June 3 in Sun Valley.
• Ozaki-headed college ordered not to grant or sell degrees, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Colorado judge issued a temporary injunction against Colorado State Christian College, which was accused of selling honorary degrees. A trial will determine whether the injunction becomes permanent.
• Working newspaperman amused by solicitation, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A columnist describes receiving a solicitation offering degrees for a minimum contribution. The piece mocks the offer as dubious.
• Iwama to address IDC spring meet, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Intermountain District Council spring session will feature National JACL Vice President Frank Iwama as keynote speaker. Delegates will discuss upcoming issues and the fall district convention.
• Wounded Knee pilgrimage and Asian American educators organize, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Asian American educators in Los Angeles formed a new professional association with interim officers. The group seeks to address the needs of Asian American teachers.
• Scholarship awardees announced in Sacramento area, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Sacramento JACL announced its high school scholarship winners. Several students received awards for academic achievement.
• Community college scholarships available, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Several community college scholarships are being offered to Japanese American students. Students from various chapters were nominated.
• San Jose JACL announces scholarship winners, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The San Jose JACL named its annual scholarship recipients from area high schools. Awards were given in several memorial categories.
• Palace Hotel sold to Japanese conglomerate, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The historic Palace Hotel in San Francisco is being purchased by a Honolulu subsidiary of a Japanese conglomerate. The hotel will continue operating under new ownership.
• Hawaii Today, by Richard Gima, page 5. Hawaii news roundup covering the teachers’ strike, the Lahaina banyan tree anniversary, and land sales. It also covers political and crime news from the islands.
• Child mental health column, by K. Patrick Okura, page 6. Okura discusses how children learn aggression and the role of discipline in child development. He explores the effects of violence exposure on young people.
• Japanese Americans in Oxnard and Yosemite events, by P.C. Staff, page 6. Several local JACL chapters announced upcoming community events and meetings. Activities include picnics, festivals, and fundraisers.

JACL

• Protection of Member Shares Due, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The National JACL Credit Union will insure member shares through a new Utah share insurance corporation. Coverage will be similar to federal deposit insurance programs.
• NC-WN executive board issues resolution supporting staff, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Northern California-Western Nevada District Council reaffirmed support for JACL Executive Director David Ushio and staff. The resolution responded to a dissolution statement from the Progressive Westside Chapter.
• Spring membership drive and dues information, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Portland JACL explains how membership dues are divided among local, district, and national JACL. The column discusses chapter finances and membership funding.

Obituaries

• Yaemon Minami (1880-1973), by Kashu Mainichi, page 1. California Issei lettuce farmer Yaemon Minami died at age 92. He was a leading farmer and community contributor, decorated by the Japanese government.
• Dr. Hashimoto (continued profile), by Tricia Corbett, page 2. The continuation of the profile of Dr. Edward Hashimoto covers his teaching methods, student relationships, and famous anecdotes. It concludes with his honors and devotion to gross anatomy.

National

• Equity Funding scandal evokes action against IBM, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Los Angeles residents including Shigeo Matsuhara filed a class action suit against IBM over the Equity Funding fraud. The suit seeks $4 billion in damages.

Commentary

• Project Jonah, by Harry K. Honda, page 2. Columnist Harry Honda discusses Project Jonah, a campaign to halt whaling, and Dr. Clifford Uyeda’s push for JACL involvement. The column examines Japan’s role in the whaling industry.
• An arrest story, by Ellen Matsumoto, page 2. A reader criticizes the Pacific Citizen for naming a Japanese American arrested for a 1971 holdup while white suspects go unnamed. The letter argues the coverage was harmful.
• Gerontology program response, by Nobusuke Fukuda, page 2. A letter responds to criticism of the National JACL Asian Gerontology Project, acknowledging communication problems. The writer urges cooperation between JACL and community organizations.
• Issei custom of Japanese names slowly passing, by Iwao Kawakami, page 2. The columnist laments the decline of Japanese middle names among Sansei and the loss of Japanese identity in names. He recounts his own experience using an English name.
• Guest column on a Sansei’s visit to Japan, by Ellen Matsumoto, page 2. A Sansei writer describes her first trip to Japan, including culture shock, gift-giving customs, and bowing. She concludes that Sansei belong in America and must fight for their rights here.
• Spectrum of Japanese Thought (book review), by P.C. Staff, page 5. A review of the Japan Interpreter quarterly, which translates Japanese intellectual essays on society and politics. The reviewer praises its contribution but notes translation weaknesses.

Sports

• Pacific League baseball update and the Atoms, by P.C. Staff, page 5. Japanese professional baseball teams and their attendance trends are described. The Sankei Atoms, later renamed Yakult Atoms, have never won a pennant.
• Ohio State ace from Hilo elected into International Swimming Hall of Fame, by P.C. Staff, page 5. Yoshio Oyakawa, a former Hilo swimmer and Olympian, was elected to the International Swimming Hall of Fame. He competed in the 1956 Olympics.

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