Vol. 61, No. 19, November 5, 1965. 4 pages. View this issue
A Labor Department report by Daniel P. Moynihan on the state of Negro family life in America led the front page. It was expected to shape a conference and a legislative package, and the story described Moynihan’s argument that family stability and values bear on social and economic progress. Elsewhere on the page, Issei pioneers were honored by Canada’s prime minister for their leadership, including their stand against forced evacuation, and mayors from Japan discussed riot control.
Other items include plans for a $700,000 Buddhist temple and cultural center in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, a Legion of Merit for Col. Jack Gold, and a new chapter flag ordered by the Puyallup Valley JACL. A history of fur farming in the Pacific Northwest runs on page one. On page 3, Bill Hosokawa tells the story of Mike Emizawa, born in Manchuria to Japanese parents and helped by Americans to come to the United States.
What’s in this issue
National
- Stability of Family Life, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Labor Department report by Daniel P. Moynihan on the deterioration of Negro family life in America is expected to shape a conference and legislative package. Moynihan argues that family stability and values are a key factor in social and economic progress, and criticizes welfare programs for subsidizing broken families.
- Japan Mayors Discuss Riot Control, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Mayors from Japan discussed methods of riot control. The article is brief and reports on the topic in general terms.
- Issei Cited for Leadership, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Issei pioneers were honored by Canadian Prime Minister for their contributions to the Canadian Japanese community. The recognition included awards for leadership and civil disobedience in the face of forced evacuation.
Community
- Buddhist Temple Plans Cultural Center in Chicago, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Plans for a $700,000 Buddhist temple and cultural center in Chicago’s Lincoln Park urban renewal area were announced. The project has faced questions about local authority and community approval.
- Puyallup Valley JACL Orders Chapter Flag, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Puyallup Valley JACL ordered a chapter flag for its members. The article reports the chapter’s action on the flag order.
- Mike Emizawa’s Story, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Bill Hosokawa tells the story of Mike Emizawa, born in Manchuria to Japanese parents, who was helped by Americans to come to the United States. The column also reflects on the many Japanese youths who write seeking American sponsors.
Military & Veterans
- Legion of Merit Awarded to Army Officer, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Col. Jack Gold was awarded the Legion of Merit, the second-ranking medal for combat service. The award ceremony took place in Los Angeles.
Commentary
- Pioneer Fur Farmers, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A historical article traces the early development of fur farming in the Pacific Northwest, beginning with Lewis and Clark and early settlers. It describes how Dr. Marcus Whitman and others experimented with raising fox in captivity.
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