Vol. 77, No. 5, August 3, 1973. 6 pages. View this issue
Federal legislation and civil rights concerns filled the front page of this six-page issue. JACL national president Henry T. Tanaka reported on a Leadership Conference on Civil Rights memo about what Congress would take up in the second half of 1973. Other stories covered the House amendments to the legal services corporation bill, a report on minorities in the federal civil service, and Rep. Hiram Fong’s proposal to open the presidency to naturalized citizens. A new Wasatch Front North chapter formed in Utah.
Columns include Bill Hosokawa on ethnic pride, K. Patrick Okura on an Asian American Mental Health Federation, and Saburo Kido, who resumed his weekly column. K.W. Lee wrote about a Sacramento survey of Asian American college students. Hawaii news, a review of Ruth Asawa’s wire sculptures and a report on the death of Bruce Lee are also inside.
What’s in this issue
National
- Bills in Congress, by Henry T. Tanaka, page 1. JACL’s national president reports on LCCR’s July 6 memo outlining congressional matters for the second half of 1973. The memo covers impoundment and budget cuts, help for the unemployed, educational disadvantaged children, housing, and the poor.
- Asian American small businessmen gain assist from AANBA on loans, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Asian American National Business Association helps Asian American small businessmen obtain SBA-backed loans when banks decline their proposals. The program provides feasibility studies and loan package preparation.
- Legal services corporation bill amendments made, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The House amended HR 7824, the legal services corporation bill, with restrictions on political activity and advocacy by attorneys. Critics say these amendments make the legislation ineffective for poor citizens.
- Minority force in U.S. civil service, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A report examines how minorities are represented in the federal civil service. The article discusses hiring and employment patterns.
- Jobs open up in law enforcement, by P.C. Staff, page 2. A booklet published by the Center for National Policy Review and LCCR explains new federal regulations opening law enforcement jobs to minorities and women. It urges local organizations to use the regulations to improve opportunities.
- Sen. Inouye will talk to himself in Hawaiian, by P.C. Staff, page 2. During Watergate hearings, Sen. Daniel Inouye was overheard muttering in Hawaiian, and Ehrlichman’s testimony was challenged on ethics. Inouye called for release of the Presidential tapes.
Community
- Wasatch Front North Chapter formed in Ogden, Utah, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Approximately 26 people formed the Wasatch Front North JACL chapter on July 1 at Ken’s Cafe in Layton, Utah, and elected officers. The chapter will host the Intermountain District Council meeting on Aug. 18 in Ogden.
- College survey in Sacramento notes 70% see themselves as ‘pluralists’, by K.W. Lee, page 1. A Sacramento Union survey of Asian American college students found that 70 percent identify themselves as pluralists who value their ethnic heritage. The article examines how the students balance assimilation with cultural identity.
- Sons and Daughters of Guam Club celebrates anniversary in San Diego, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Sons and Daughters of Guam Club in San Diego celebrated its anniversary with Governor Carlos Camacho as guest speaker. The event marked the return of U.S. Marines to Guam.
- West L.A. steak bake open to community, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The West Los Angeles JACL is hosting a steak bake on Aug. 5 to bridge generational gaps. Tickets are $1.50 for adults and $1 for children.
- Mayor addresses Idaho Falls JACL banquet, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Idaho Falls mayor spoke at a JACL banquet in Idaho Falls. The event highlighted community relations.
- Nat’l CACA convenes in L.A., by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Chinese American Citizens Alliance held its 32nd biennial national convention in Los Angeles. William Marumoto, staff assistant to President Nixon, spoke at the opening banquet.
- Low-key minority hiring practices in state corrections dept. pays off, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The California Department of Corrections has added about 800 minority employees through targeted recruitment since 1969. Secretary Earl Brian said the program has strengthened the department.
- Hawaii Today, by P.C. Staff, page 5. News from Hawaii reports that all unimproved Hawaiian Homes land will be released to over 3,000 applicants and that summer jobs for youth look bleak. Catholic church membership in Honolulu also declined sharply.
Incarceration & Redress
- Issei might be U.S. President, by John Sugiyama, page 1. Rep. Hiram Fong proposed a constitutional amendment allowing naturalized citizens to be eligible for the presidency. Fong also urged repeal of discriminatory laws such as the Cooly Trade Laws and the Bertillon System.
Military & Veterans
- Hikawa Maru berthed, by P.C. Staff, page 2. The retired ocean liner Hikawa Maru, moored in Yokohama as a hotel and restaurant, will be converted into a nautical museum this fall. Its hotel business had been dwindling.
- Linda Woolf becomes first woman in Hawaii Army National Guard, by P.C. Staff, page 5. Linda Woolf became the first woman member of the Hawaii Army National Guard. She says she is not leading a women’s liberation movement but is excited about her service.
Commentary
- Publication of Saburo Kido’s column resumes, by Saburo Kido, page 2. Saburo Kido returns to writing a weekly column after a long break and reflects on the pace of his new routine. He mentions the Pacific Citizen’s request for a column once a week.
- Anonymity, by P.C. Staff, page 2. A columnist responds to an anonymous letter from a Portland JACL member complaining about chapter behavior and fundraising. The column urges constructive involvement rather than criticism.
- Priorities, by P.C. Staff, page 2. The article argues that legal services for low-income citizens were weakened by amendments to the Legal Services Corporation bill. It urges JACL to support full legal representation for poor people.
- A Sense of Identity, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Hosokawa compares the renewed ethnic pride of Armenian Americans with the experience of Japanese Americans. He notes that Nisei once expected their culture to disappear, unlike today’s ethnic revival.
- Birth of a Federation, by K. Patrick Okura, page 3. A federal grant has been awarded to establish an Asian American Mental Health Federation to assess community mental health needs. The article outlines the three broad objectives and the planned conference series.
- Japanese mind and everyday customs (continued), by Toshihiko Kamada, page 4. Kamada continues his series on Japanese cultural attitudes, discussing how traditional values adapt in modern Japan. He concludes with thoughts on what Japan will achieve in the future.
- Confused Analysis of Hawaii, by Richard Gima, page 5. A review critiques Paul Plessix Gray’s book on Hawaii, The Sugar-Coated Fortress, for its factual errors and misinterpretations. The reviewer argues the author repeated official falsehoods without checking sources.
In-Depth
- Japanese mind revealed through everyday customs, by Toshihiko Kamada, page 3. Kamada explores Japanese cultural values and customs, examining how traditional attitudes persist alongside modern change. He discusses the tensions between old and new in Japanese society.
Arts & Entertainment
- Ruth Asawa’s wire sculptures draw raves, by Alfred Frankenstein, page 3. Ruth Asawa’s wire sculptures are praised at the San Francisco Museum of Art for their light and form. The review describes the variety of wire and the organic shapes she creates.
- Bruce Lee, 32, dies, by P.C. Staff, page 6. San Francisco-born actor Bruce Lee died July 20 in Hong Kong. He had become a star in martial arts films and TV roles including Green Hornet.
Obituaries
- Deaths, by P.C. Staff, page 6. The Deaths column lists Japanese American community members who died recently. Brief biographical notes accompany each name.
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