Vol. 79, No. 15, October 11, 1974. 4 pages. View this issue
Two stories shared the front page of this four-page issue. The JACL National Board approved procedures for community programs, and board member Shigeki Sugiyama addressed the organization’s priorities. Alongside it, the paper covered Hawaii politics, reporting that Acting Governor George Ariyoshi led the Democratic gubernatorial primary. A commentary on page 2 took up a controversial pro-Ariyoshi speech and its racially charged language.
Bill Hosokawa wrote about the French-speaking character of Quebec City, and Homer Yasui reflected on hosting the Portland JACL convention. Kats Kunitsugu reviewed Frank Chin’s play The Year of the Dragon, and a review of a Yukio Mishima biography ran on the same page. Community news covered meal programs for seniors in Sacramento and San Francisco, and a building fund drive at Union Church in Little Tokyo.
What’s in this issue
JACL
- National Board Approves Community Program Procedures; Board Member Sugiyama Addresses Priorities, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The JACL National Board met to address program procedures and budget priorities for the coming term. Board members discussed the need for stronger chapter involvement and clearer implementation of national programs.
- Portland JACL Convention Reflections, by Homer Yasui, page 2. A letter from a Portland JACL member reflects on the effort and rewards of hosting the national convention. The writer credits chapter leaders and volunteers for their contributions.
National
- Hawaii Politics: Ariyoshi Wins Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Acting Governor George Ariyoshi was reported to lead the Democratic gubernatorial primary in Hawaii. Polling figures and the close race were discussed in the coverage.
Commentary
- A Controversial Pro-Ariyoshi Speech, by P.C. Staff, page 2. A campaign speech supporting Ariyoshi sparked controversy over racially charged language in Hawaii politics. The speech was reprinted in full in the local press, drawing criticism.
- Quebec Breakfast Reflections on French Culture, by Bill Hosokawa, page 2. Columnist Bill Hosokawa describes the French-speaking character of Quebec City during a visit. He reflects on why the French language and culture persist in the region.
- Frank Chin’s The Year of the Dragon Reviewed, by Kats Kunitsugu, page 4. A review praises Frank Chin’s new play about Chinatown fathers, sons, and East-West cultural conflict. The reviewer notes strong performances by the cast.
Community
- Stanley Itokazu Ladder Rests in Thousand Sheet Scoring, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Local Japanese American community news was reported from several chapters. Event details and chapter activities were summarized.
- Meals A La Car Serves Aged and Handicapped in Sacramento, by P.C. Staff, page 4. A Sacramento program delivering meals to homebound elderly and handicapped residents received renewed state funding. The program delivers meals to about 68 people several days a week.
- Kimochi Serves Nearly 100 Hot Lunches Daily in San Francisco, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Kimochi’s nutrition and hot meals program serves about 85 senior citizens daily at the Konko Church. A grant covers food and staff salaries while a fund drive addresses rent.
- Union Church Building Fund Seeks Support in Little Tokyo, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Union Church in Los Angeles’s Little Tokyo is raising funds to complete a building project. The church is involved in several community programs.
Arts & Entertainment
- The Life and Death of Yukio Mishima, by P.C. Staff, page 4. A review of a biography of Yukio Mishima examines his life, sexuality, and suicide. The book is praised for its research and insights.
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