Vol. 80, No. 10, March 14, 1975. 4 pages. View this issue
National advocacy ran through this four-page issue. David Ushio’s front-page column on the subject, drawn from his remarks at the recent JACL convention, gave examples of stereotyping and discrimination faced by Japanese Americans in schools, workplaces and politics. Harry K. Honda reported on the 1974 JACL budget deficit and the $667,000 budget for 1975, and on the National Executive Committee’s meeting in San Francisco. Floyd Mori won a runoff for a State Assembly seat in Oakland.
Other pages carried news of Hawaii Governor George Ariyoshi’s coming speech in San Francisco, the Emperor’s planned U.S. visit, and the World War II incarceration (often called internment) cited in a Chicago judge’s ruling for Masanobu Noro. Edison T. Uno offered advice on employment discrimination, Stan Kiyokawa wrote on a Portland controversy, and Connie Sakai wrote on youth leadership.
What’s in this issue
Commentary
- National Advocacy, by David Ushio, page 1. David Ushio discusses National Advocacy, a topic he addressed at the recent JACL convention, arguing it says more than what has been done before. The column describes examples of stereotyping and discrimination faced by Japanese Americans in schools, workplaces, and politics.
- Shiners—A Black Eye, by Stan Kiyokawa, page 2. Portland JACL responded to a Northwest Magazine literary feature titled ‘Only Japs Ate Shiners’ that drew community outrage. The writer argues the piece and a similar earlier article by the same author were defamatory and calls for chapters to prevent such incidents.
- Conning Tower, by Connie Sakai, page 2. Connie Sakai’s Conning Tower column addresses leadership development within JACL. The column reflects on the organization’s need for new, committed members.
- Development, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A funding evaluation of JACL projects ranks AALDEF and other proposals by their likelihood of attracting foundation and corporate support. The analysis concludes that projects with less visibility for donors, such as congressional apology efforts, are harder to fund.
- Employment Discrimination: What to Do About It, by Edison T. Uno, page 4. Edison Uno offers advice to those facing employment discrimination, urging careful consideration before pursuing an appeal. He lists questions to ask about winnability, documentation, and the personal and financial resources needed to see a case through.
National
- Floyd Mori Wins Runoff Vote for State Assembly, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Floyd Mori won a runoff election in Oakland, California, for a State Assembly seat. The victory was reported as a notable result for Japanese American politics.
- Gov. George Ariyoshi to Speak at JAL-JACL Cultural Heritage Banquet, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Hawaii Governor George Ariyoshi will be the principal speaker at the JAL-JACL Cultural Heritage banquet in San Francisco. It is his first mainland public appearance since being elected as the first Japanese American governor.
- Japan Emperor to Visit U.S. in October, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Japanese government announced that the Emperor and Empress will make a two-week visit to the United States in October. The trip reciprocates President Ford’s visit to Japan the previous November.
JACL
- 1974 Deficit Report, by Harry K. Honda, page 1. JACL national staff reported a 1974 budget deficit and expense overruns in several line items, attributed partly to inflation and additional staffing. The report also outlines the 1975 budget of $667,000.
- Executive Committee Meeting Reviews Staff Progress and Reports, by Harry Honda, page 1. The National JACL Executive Committee met in San Francisco and reviewed numerous staff reports and position papers, including on National Advocacy, Planning and Development, and Organizational Services. Members also discussed regional office reporting, travel guidelines, and staff concerns.
Military & Veterans
- Nisei Ex-Policeman Excused from Jail, Put on Probation, by Richard Phillips (Chicago Tribune), page 1. Judge William Bauer excused former Chicago policeman Masanobu Noro from a prison term in a shakedown scandal, citing his wartime internment for two years. Noro, a U.S. citizen, was among the 112,000 Japanese Americans incarcerated after Pearl Harbor and was placed on two years of probation.
- Trudeau Names Nisei Press Founder Deputy Finance Minister, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau appointed Thomas Shoyama, a Vancouver Nisei and founder of the New Canadian newspaper, as deputy minister of finance. Shoyama’s career includes wartime internment and decades of government economic service.
Community
- Gov. Brown Taps Another Nisei, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Governor Jerry Brown appointed Taketsugu Takei of Cupertino as director of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Takei, a San Francisco-born Nisei lawyer, takes over a department consumer groups say has been lax and underfinanced.
- Leadership Lag, by Connie Sakai, page 2. The author describes the difficulty the Northern California-Western Nevada District Youth Council has faced in finding committed leaders after the 1974 National JACL JAYs convention. The column notes a recurring problem of experienced members leaving and new members hesitant to take responsibility.
- Nagai to Be Sworn In as Oakland JACL President, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Ray Nagai was scheduled to be installed as Oakland JACL president at a March 15 dinner with Edison Uno as guest speaker. Nagai had previously filed a lawsuit against David Ushio and JACL alleging breach of contract and fraud.
Arts & Entertainment
- Nijo’s Autobiography Translations Compared, by P.C. Staff, page 4. A review compares two English translations of the autobiography of Nijo, a court lady of medieval Japan, by Brazell and Whitehouse-Yanagisawa. The reviewer finds both translations meritorious and notes differences in style and annotation.
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