Vol. 79, No. 7, August 16, 1974. 6 pages. View this issue
The National JACL Convention in Portland, Oregon, was the main subject of this six-page issue. Henry Tanaka’s front-page column praised the planning board and co-chairmen Dr. James Tsujimura and Henry Kato, and reflected on three Council accomplishments. Edison T. Uno’s column, “Post-Convention Blues,” gave a more critical view of the workshops and business sessions. Convention Briefs covered the Mike Masaoka Public Service Award to Ambassador U. Alexis Johnson, and another report listed committee reports accepted for the record without discussion.
Elsewhere, the front page reported the Seattle jury verdict in the stabbing death of Nisei draftswoman June Y. Yonekawa and the approval of a 40-story tower designed by Minoru Yamasaki. It also noted the restored Asian American studies post in San Francisco schools. Bill Hosokawa’s Frying Pan column looked at recent Chinese immigrants in Denver, and a story covered a suit by Filipino-American organizations against the EEOC.
What’s in this issue
JACL
- Job Well Done, by Henry Tanaka, page 1. Henry Tanaka praises the Portland convention planning board and co-chairmen for a productive 1974 National JACL Convention. He also reflects on three major Council accomplishments: opening the sessions, revising the budget process, and establishing staff accountability.
- Convention Briefs, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Brief reports from the Portland convention cover the Japanese American of the Biennium awards, the Mike Masaoka Public Service Award to Ambassador U. Alexis Johnson, and a reunion of the 1940 Portland convention board. Photo captions note the honorees and participants.
- Convention Time Runs Out to Air Major Committee Reports, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Several committee reports were accepted for the record without discussion because of time constraints at the Portland convention. They covered the JARP history project, the health plan guidelines, the endowment and building funds, scholarships, student aid, and anti-defamation work.
Community
- JAY Convention ‘Discoveries’ Set for Hayward, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Fifth Biennial National Japanese American Youth Convention will be held August 20-24 at Cal State University, Hayward, under the theme ‘Discoveries.’ Workshops, guest speakers, and district presentations are planned, with registration open to the public.
- Controversial 40-Story Pedestal-Base Tower Designed by Yamasaki OK’d, by P.C. Staff, page 1. After a 15-month debate, the University of Washington board of regents approved a 40-story tower designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki at Fifth and University. Construction is expected to begin by October.
- Asian Specialist Post in School Restored, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The San Francisco School District restored the Asian American studies specialist position in its 1974-75 budget after the board overruled Superintendent Steven P. Moreno. Community members had spoken in support of the post at budget hearings.
- Nisei Festival Ball Headlined by Avery Schreiber, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Nisei Week Festival Coronation Ball in Los Angeles on August 17 features comedian Avery Schreiber as headliner. Proceeds support the Asian Rehabilitation Services Center for handicapped children.
- Filipino-Americans Want Visibility, by P.C. Staff, page 6. A coalition of 40 Filipino-American organizations filed suit against the EEOC seeking a separate category for Filipinos on the EEO-1 reporting form. EEOC officials responded that adding many ethnic categories would create practical problems for employers.
National
- Two Parolees Guilty of First Degree Murder in Seattle Nisei Woman’s Case, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A King County jury found Leslie V. Herd and Michael W. Kimball guilty in the May stabbing death of Nisei draftswoman June Y. Yonekawa during a robbery in Seattle. The jury deliberated about eight hours before reaching the verdict.
Incarceration & Redress
- Atomic Bomb Survivors Seek Medical Aid in California, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Committee of Atomic Bomb Survivors asked for state aid and funding for about 1,000 A-bomb survivors living in the U.S., roughly 500 in California. The group has no paid staff and says existing facilities here cannot serve these victims.
Commentary
- Frying Pan: The New Asian-Americans, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Hosokawa describes recent Chinese immigrants in Denver who run small businesses with determination and a strong work ethic. He draws a parallel to the Issei and warns against condemning these newcomers’ hard work as an undesirable stereotype.
- Minority One: Post-Convention Blues, by Edison T. Uno, page 6. Uno reflects on the Portland convention, praising the volunteers and the smooth running of events while criticizing the poor fit of some workshop topics with the convention theme. He also finds the business sessions frustrating and too focused on criticizing the organization.
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