Vol. 59, No. 6, August 7, 1964. 4 pages. View this issue
Proposition 14 was the main concern of this four-page issue. In a commentary, Jerry Kawamoto argued that JACL members must work to defeat the California measure, which would repeal fair housing protections. He urged chapters to register voters and educate their communities before the November election, making it a call to action for civil rights.
Also inside: a report on a reunion of 442nd Regimental Combat Team and 100th Battalion veterans at a Seattle motel, with a family picnic, a dinner and reminiscences about wartime service. Larry Tajiri wrote about plans for a Southwest District youth council among JACL youth groups. A short feature followed Nisei singers and students at the Aspen Music Festival, including a student production of Albert Herring.
What’s in this issue
Commentary
- Proposition 14 Must Be Defeated, by Jerry Kawamoto, page 2. The writer argues that JACL members must work to defeat Proposition 14 in California, which would repeal fair housing protections. He urges chapters to register voters and educate the community before the November election.
Military & Veterans
- Veterans Reunion Impressive, by P.C. Staff, page 2. The 442nd Regimental Combat Team and 100th Battalion veterans held a reunion at a Seattle motel, drawing praise for its organization and camaraderie. Events included a family picnic, a dinner, and reminiscences about wartime service.
Community
- Southwest District Youth to Form Council, by Larry Tajiri, page 4. JACL Southwest District youth groups are planning to form a district youth council, with at least seven groups included in the draft proposal. The council would coordinate activities among chapters.
Arts & Entertainment
- Opera Stars at Aspen Festival, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Japanese American singers and students performed at the Aspen Music Festival, including a student production of Albert Herring. The article profiles several Nisei performers taking part in the summer festival.
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