David Ushio leaves JACL to join the Carter campaign

Vol. 83, No. 13, September 24, 1976. 4 pages. View this issue

David Ushio resigned as JACL national director to join the Carter campaign, and Don Hayashi was named acting director. Harry Honda reported on the same National Board meeting, which adopted guidelines on district funding, committee obligations and chapter accounting. Also on the front page, President Ford signed the Emergencies Act, ending emergency powers that had been used to justify the wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans, and a new Little Tokyo relocation facility was approved for businesses displaced by the New Otani Hotel.

The four pages also hold Edison Uno’s Minority of One column and Wayne Horiuchi’s Plain Speaking, which urged JACL members to give to the NAACP special fund. Senator Daniel Inouye praised Frank Chuman’s book The Bamboo People. Manzanar was named a Los Angeles cultural historic site, and Chapter Pulse reported September events. Page 4 covers the Akita Kanto Festival in San Diego and Matao Uwate’s New Year cookbook.

What’s in this issue

National

• Ushio Joins Carter Campaign; Honda Reports on JACL National Board Actions, by Harry Honda, page 1. David Ushio resigned as JACL national director to join the Carter campaign, with Don Hayashi named acting director. The national board also adopted guidelines on district funding, committee obligations, and chapter accounting.
• Jerry Enomoto Sees More Problems as Prison Population Rises, by P.C. Staff, page 1. California Corrections Director Jerry Enomoto warned that rising prison populations could bring more violence. Reopening of older prison buildings is planned, but new facilities face legislative delays.
• Court Invalidates Special Admissions Plan, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The California Supreme Court ruled that special admissions programs favoring minorities at UC Davis medical school violate the 14th Amendment. The ruling stems from the Allan Bakke case.
• Deportation of Tadahisa Ogawa Being Stayed, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Tadahisa Ogawa, a Japanese national whose American wife was murdered, may be allowed to remain in the U.S. while his case is researched. Immigration officials had earlier ordered his deportation.
• Ethnic Groups Disturbed by Report Urging Cuts in Canada Immigration, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Science Council of Canada report recommended halving immigration, prompting concern from ethnic and civil rights groups who see it as targeting nonwhite immigrants. Leaders argued the report would harm Canada’s reputation and family sponsorship.
• Emergencies Act Enacted, by P.C. Staff, page 1. President Ford signed legislation terminating emergency powers granted to the White House since 1933, including the authority used to justify the wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans. The bill was the culmination of Sen. Charles Mathias’s six-year campaign.

Community

• Redevelopment Agency to Build Relocation Facility in Little Tokyo, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Community Redevelopment Agency approved plans for a 16,900 sq. ft. relocation facility in Little Tokyo to house businesses displaced by the New Otani Hotel development. Completion is scheduled for May 1977.
• Gardena JCI Sets Open House Date, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute will hold an Open House on Oct. 17 to showcase its two-story building. The center has raised over $800,000 privately toward completing its complex.
• Washington Gov. Evans Appoints Seven Asian American Commissioners, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Gov. Dan Evans announced appointments to the State Commission on Asian American Affairs, including several Seattle community leaders. The commission advises the governor on programs and laws affecting Asian Americans.
• Japanese Garden Dedicated at Normandale Jr. College, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Japanese garden with a Bentendo shrine and bridge was dedicated at Normandale Junior College during the MIS Veterans Reunion. Funds came from MIS veterans and friends.
• Judge Who Lowered W. Yoshimura’s Bail Now Candidate for Oakland Mayor, by Lee Ruttle, page 1. Judge Lionel J. Wilson, who reduced Wendy Yoshimura’s bail, has announced his candidacy for Oakland mayor. He is described as a respected and compassionate jurist with extensive civic service.
• Inouye Finds Chuman’s Retelling of Evacuation an ‘Illuminating Study’, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Senator Daniel Inouye praised Frank Chuman’s book The Bamboo People, calling it an illuminating study of Japanese American legislative history. The JACL-JARP has ordered a second printing.
• Chapter Pulse: September Events, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Several JACL chapters announced September events including elections, installations, and community programs. Chapters also reported scholarship awards and new officers.
• NC-WNDC’s 31st Chapter in Lodi, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Northern California-Western Nevada JACL District is initiating a new chapter in Lodi, sponsored by Stockton JACL. An organizational meeting is planned for Nov. 1.
• Manzanar Made L.A. Cultural Historic Site, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Board designated the Manzanar Camp a cultural historic monument. The camp held over 10,000 persons of Japanese ancestry during WWII.
• Nora Sterry Lighted School to Continue, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Nora Sterry Lighted School in Los Angeles received funding for another year as a pilot program in education, enrichment, and recreation. Classes include conversational Japanese, cookery, and ESL.
• Little League Champs, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Chofu Little Leaguers from Tokyo won the 30th Little League World Series, defeating Campbell, California. It was Japan’s first title since 1967-68.
• A San Diego ‘First’: Akita’s Spectacular Coming Oct. 2, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Kanto Festival from Akita, Japan, will be presented in downtown San Diego on Oct. 2 with a parade-style celebration. The Union of Pan Asian Communities of San Diego County is coordinating the event.
• Congressional Scene, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Brief updates on Hawaii congressional activities, including military religious education, census advisory committees, and senior center funding. Also noted is a pending bill concerning federal payments in lieu of taxes.
• Shofi Hattori Indicted on Tax Evasion Charges, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Former Toyota Motor Distributors president Shofi Hattori was indicted on tax evasion charges tied to kickbacks. Co-defendant John Garrett is scheduled to stand trial in October.
• Judge Takei Dinner, by P.C. Staff, page 4. A community dinner honoring Superior Court Judge Tetsugu Takei will feature California Secretary of Agriculture Rose Bird as guest speaker. The event is coordinated by San Jose and West Valley JACL.

Military & Veterans

• MIS Veterans Reminisce for Minnihon Commemorative Book, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Minnihon Board members are preparing an oral history booklet based on interviews with about 25 Twin Cities MIS veterans of the Fort Snelling Japanese Language School. The project is partly funded by a General Mills Foundation grant.
• MIS Veterans Close Book on Garden Fund, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The MIS Fund for Normandale Japanese Garden reported $14,369.50 in contributions and expenditures for the Bentendo and bridge. A closing financial report shows a remaining balance of $106.12.

Commentary

• Minority of One: Frank Wanted to Reach Me With His Tale, by Edison Uno, page 2. Edison Uno reflects on the changing attitudes toward work among younger generations and how success can mask frustration. He questions whether the new work ethic offers a better way of life.
• Plain Speaking: Boycott Ruling in Mississippi, by Wayne Horiuchi, page 3. Wayne Horiuchi discusses a Mississippi court ruling against the NAACP over a boycott, noting the massive bond required for appeal. He urges JACL members to contribute to the NAACP special fund.

Obituaries

• Deaths: Federal Judge C. Nils Tavares, Francis H. I’i Brown, Tony Todero, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Obituaries for Federal Judge C. Nils Tavares, an architect of Hawaii statehood, and Francis H. I’i Brown, a notable athlete and legislator. Composer Tony Todero, known for Hawaiian music, also died.

Arts & Entertainment

• Seattle Public TV Premieres Three Artists in the Northwest, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Seattle’s KCTS premiered a film profiling three Northwest artists, including sculptor George Tsutakawa. Tsutakawa’s fountains integrating water and sculpture are highlighted.
• New Year Dishes Shown in Uwate’s Cookbook, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Matao Uwate’s third Japanese cookbook Shun details the customs, history, and preparation of New Year dishes. The book also covers seasonal and festival cuisine.

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