Vol. 74, No. 5, February 11, 1972. 6 pages. View this issue
JACL’s money problems led the 6-page issue of February 11, 1972. An unaudited 1971 financial report showed a $5,205 deficit, extending a three-year pattern of overspending driven largely by chapter rebates. National Treasurer Al Hatate urged the organization to break even, while Harry K. Honda reported that the reserve fund had nearly disappeared and argued for membership growth and budget discipline. On page 3, National President Raymond S. Uno asked members to renew.
Also on page 1, Owen Kearns Jr. of the Bakersfield Californian spoke with Jiro “Jerry” Enomoto about the planned closure of San Quentin. Inside are Military Intelligence Service veterans raising funds for a Japanese garden, a mental health conference in the planning stages, the East-West Players looking for a new theater, and Allan Beekman’s review of Japanese Blue Collar: The Changing Tradition.
What’s in this issue
National
- JACL Draws Red Ink Despite Rebates; Budget Reform or Raise More Money, by By ALFRED HATATE, page 1. JACL’s unaudited 1971 financial report shows a $5,205 deficit, extending a three-year pattern of overspending driven largely by chapter rebates. National Treasurer Al Hatate urges breaking even while leaders debate budget reform and new revenue sources.
- Let’s Break Even, Now: Deficit Spending Through Membership Is the Solution, by By HARRY K. HONDA, page 1. Harry Honda reports that JACL has run deficits for several years and that the reserve fund has nearly disappeared. He argues that membership growth and budget discipline are needed to avoid further shortfalls.
Incarceration & Redress
- Glad to See San Quentin Prison Going: Enomoto Reflects on Corrections, by By OWEN KEARNS JR. (Bakersfield Californian), page 1. Tehachapi CCI superintendent Jiro ‘Jerry’ Enomoto welcomes the planned closure of San Quentin, calling it outdated and inhumane. He discusses prison reform, rehabilitation, and the limits of incarceration.
Community
- Volunteer Nikkei Groups Unite to Seek UBAC Funds, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Japanese community service groups in San Francisco have requested $127,000 from the United Bay Area Crusade. The groups argue that Asian agencies have been overlooked and are campaigning for direct community giving.
- Asian American Mental Health Conference Planned, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Members of the Los Angeles Japanese community met to prepare for an NIMH-sponsored Asian American Mental Health Conference. Past JACL president K. Patrick Okura has been working with planners to secure community input.
- Santa Barbara Re-elects George Ohashi as Head, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Santa Barbara JACL re-elected George Ohashi as president and installed its new board. The chapter also honored a member for ten years of service.
Military & Veterans
- MIS Vets Start Fund for Garden Project, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Military Intelligence Service veterans in the Twin Cities are raising funds for a Japanese garden at Normandale Junior College. The project has already raised about $56,000 of its $100,000 goal.
Commentary
- Speech by Judge on Japanese Americans and History, page 3. The author reflects on the wartime incarceration and the Nisei’s shifting public posture, urging a serious examination of history. He argues that understanding past conditions helps prevent repetition of injustice.
- Book Review: Japanese Blue Collar: The Changing Tradition, by Allan Beekman, page 5. Allan Beekman reviews Robert Cole’s study of Japanese blue-collar workers and their changing traditions. The book finds that democratic ideals have reshaped workplace relations while group loyalty persists.
JACL
- Renew Your JACL Membership Today, by RAYMOND S. UNO, National President, page 3. National President Raymond Uno asks members to renew their JACL memberships to sustain the organization’s advocacy and community programs. The message emphasizes that membership strength determines the organization’s influence.
Obituaries
- Frank I. Takagi Dies in Seattle, page 4. Frank Takagi of Seattle died January 25 and is remembered as a community leader and father of the 1972 convention board chairman. He is survived by children and grandchildren.
Arts & Entertainment
- East-West Players Search for a Theater, by P.C. Staff, page 5. The East-West Players lost their lease and are struggling to find a new space for rehearsals and performances. The company has packed its equipment while seeking an affordable building.
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