Vol. 77, No. 2, July 13, 1973. 6 pages. View this issue
JACL President Henry Tanaka led the issue with his view that Asian American coalitions, the JACL among them, will become influential voices for all Asian Americans. He described the protests over the JACL’s federal gerontology training grant and the decision to refocus it on Japanese Americans. Rep. Norman Mineta criticized a Social Security ruling that denied Issei extra credit for their wartime internment. Dr. Donald T. Hata was sworn in as Gardena city councilman, and Sen. Daniel Inouye spoke about the Watergate hearings.
On the inside pages, Harry H. L. Kitano surveyed the history of Japanese Americans from immigration to the Sansei generation, and Bill Hosokawa wrote about Asian American unity and about S.I. Hayakawa’s years at San Francisco State. Readers also wrote about the Manzanar plaque, and chapter news covered scholarships and the San Francisco JACL Nimi Olympics.
What’s in this issue
JACL
- Asian American Perspective Here to Stay, Says JACL President Tanaka, by Henry Tanaka, page 1. JACL President Henry Tanaka argues that coalitions of Asian American groups will become influential advocates. He describes the controversy over the JACL gerontology training grant and the decision to refocus it on Japanese Americans.
Community
- Dr. Hata Named Gardena Councilman for Bannai’s Seat, by P.C. Staff, page 1. History professor Donald T. Hata was sworn in as Gardena city councilman to fill the vacancy left by Paul Bannai’s election to the State Assembly. He had served on the city planning commission since 1972.
- ‘Order of Canada’ Honors Bestowed Upon First Issei, by P.C. Staff, page 1. George Kitagawa of Regina, Saskatchewan became the first Japanese Canadian appointed to the Order of Canada. He was recognized for his community service.
- Mineta Plans to Run for Re-election in ’74, by P.C. Staff, page 1. San Jose Mayor Norman Mineta announced he will seek re-election next year. He has been mentioned as a potential candidate for statewide or congressional office.
- SF Nihonmachi Residents Seek Community Help, by P.C. Staff, page 1. CANE, a San Francisco tenant group, stated support for senior citizen housing in Nihonmachi built under the Japanese American Religious Federation. The group blamed the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency for the dilemma facing remaining residents.
- Envoy from Tokyo Among Few with Ample Experience in American Affairs, by Kazushige Hirasawa, page 1. Takeshi Yasukawa, newly appointed Japanese ambassador to the U.S., is one of few Japanese diplomats with extensive American experience. The article traces the history of the Foreign Ministry’s American Affairs Bureau.
- Cincinnati Echoes, by P.C. Staff, page 6. Community news from Cincinnati, Ohio, covering the local Nisei community activities. The item reports on local events and gatherings.
National
- Issei Denied Social Security Credit for Time in WRA Camp, Mineta Says, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Rep. Norman Mineta criticized a Social Security Administration ruling that denied Issei extra credit for their wartime internment. He noted Issei were barred from citizenship under existing law.
- Inouye’s Hopes Revealed for Watergate Hearings, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Sen. Daniel Inouye said he hopes the Senate Watergate committee will clear the White House and discussed the possibility of impeachment. He declined to prejudge the President’s guilt.
- Federal Grand Jury Indicts Two Nikkei in San Diego Alien Employment Case, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A federal grand jury in San Diego indicted two Nikkei for hiring illegal aliens. The case is part of federal enforcement of employer sanctions against undocumented workers.
- Asians Hope for Quick Watergate Conclusion, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Asian observers in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia and elsewhere expressed concern that the Watergate scandal weakens the U.S. and the dollar. They hope for a swift resolution.
Commentary
- Turning Over a New Leaf, Part 2, by P.C. Staff, page 2. A column of news leads and notes gathered from clippings, covering postal rate legislation, a Los Angeles tutorial program, and a Japanese American book on the Manzanar and Nazi camp comparison. It also notes obituary and organizational items.
- U.S. Slowly Converting to Metric System, by Satoshe Sugita, page 2. The article examines the slow U.S. transition to the metric system, citing the new fourth-grade metric instruction. It notes that familiar weights and measures remain deeply ingrained.
- Manzanar Plaque Letter, by Sue Embkey, page 2. A reader criticizes Mrs. H.A. Baker’s stance on the Manzanar plaque and the evacuation. The letter compares Manzanar with German concentration camps and urges remembrance.
- Gardena Remarks, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Dr. Donald Hata discusses the diversity of Gardena and its tax burdens after his appointment to the city council. He argues the community may serve as a model for America.
- Yellower ‘n You, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Columnist Bill Hosokawa dismisses contentions among Asian Americans about who is more Asian. He calls on Asian Americans to focus on common goals instead of racial chauvinism.
- Chiaroscuro, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. In his column From the Frying Pan, Bill Hosokawa reviews S.I. Hayakawa’s five years as president of San Francisco State University. He summarizes the campus changes and the shift toward moderate academic freedom.
- Enryo Syndrome Still Around, by Dave Muraoka, page 4. A chapter member discusses declining active participation in the West Valley JACL chapter despite growing membership. He attributes the pattern partly to the enryo syndrome and urges recruiting new members.
In-Depth
- Straightening Out Japanese on Nikkei in U.S., by Harry H. L. Kitano, page 3. Kitano surveys the history of Japanese Americans from immigration through WWII to the Sansei generation. He discusses discrimination, educational success, and the changing identity of the Nisei and Sansei.
Arts & Entertainment
- Two Worlds of Jim Yoshida Available, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Pacific Citizen announces availability of The Two Worlds of Jim Yoshida, the story of a Nisei stranded in Japan during WWII. The book is offered at a special rate to readers.
Sports
- Mt. Olympus JACL Awards Three Scholarships, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Mt. Olympus JACL honored its graduating seniors at a dinner, awarding scholarships to three students. Winners were selected from a competitive field.
- San Francisco JACL Nimi Olympics Set Eight Records, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The San Francisco JACL Nimi Olympics in Berkeley drew 600 spectators and produced eight new records. Berkeley JACL won the team championship.
Military & Veterans
- Army Reserve Note, by P.C. Staff, page 5. Brief news about Nisei veterans and service in the Army Reserve and related activities. The item summarizes recent appointments and honors.
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