Vol. 65, No. 7, August 18, 1967. 6 pages. View this issue
Sen. Hiram Fong accused the State Department of gross discrimination for refusing to set up political refugee offices in Asia and the Pacific, arguing that the 1965 Immigration Reform Act requires equal treatment of refugees regardless of race. Closer to home, seven candidates were chosen for Miss JACL 1968 ahead of the 20th Biennial Convention in San Jose, where William Marutani was set to speak at the banquet. Harry Honda asked whether the Nisei Week Ondo Parade could be nixed by new parade rules. Jerry Enomoto, writing as National President, announced an Executive Reorganization effort.
This six-page issue also carries columns by Mike Masaoka, Jim Henry on Hiroshima’s memorials, Bill Hosokawa and Yosh Hotta. Alan Kumamoto reported on a Jr. JACL workshop, and two JACL-JAL summer fellowship winners wrote home from Sophia University. Readers will also find letters, among them Mrs. Karl G. Yoneda’s correction on the 1942 Manzanar petition.
What’s in this issue
National
- Sen. Fong Raps State Department Over Refugee Office Discrimination, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Sen. Hiram Fong accused the State Department of gross discrimination for refusing to establish political refugee offices in Asia and the Pacific. He argued that the 1965 Immigration Reform Act requires equal treatment of refugees regardless of race.
Community
- Miss JACL 1968 Candidates Chosen as San Jose Convention Fever Rises, by Phil Matsumura, page 1. Seven candidates vie for the title of Miss JACL 1968 at a coronation ball in San Jose ahead of the 20th Biennial Convention. The weekend also features a fashion show, golf and bridge tournaments, and a banquet speech by William Marutani.
- Spokane JACL Promotes Peace with Onigiri Bento for Scouts, by James Nakamura, page 1. Spokane JACL members prepared rice box lunches for Japanese boy scouts attending the World Boy Scout Jamboree in Idaho. The scouts shared the meals with scouts from China, Korea and Okinawa.
- Could Our Ondo Parade Be Nixed?, by Harry Honda, page 1. The Los Angeles Police Commission seeks expanded authority to regulate parades citywide, which could threaten the Nisei Week Ondo Parade. The article details this year’s parade floats and route changes.
- Don’t Rock the Boat, by Homer Takahashi, page 5. Takahashi previews the Northern California-Western Nevada District Council meeting in San Jose, featuring a civil rights panel and a banquet address by William Marutani. He emphasizes the importance of civil rights for Nisei.
Commentary
- Midway Point, by Jerry Enomoto, page 2. National President Enomoto reflects on JACL’s progress and announces an Executive Reorganization effort to make the organization more effective. He invites members to send ideas and concerns to national officers before upcoming meetings.
- U.S. Commitments, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Masaoka examines questions about how the United States makes foreign commitments and Senator Fulbright’s resolution seeking to define national commitments. He notes Congress’s eroding role in foreign policy since 1940.
- Monuments and Memories, by Jim Henry, page 2. Henry describes postwar memorials in Hiroshima, including the Yasuda Junior High stone and the Atomic Dome, and the preserved shadow of a victim. He reflects on the lasting horrors of the atomic bombing.
- Turning Back the Clock, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Hosokawa reflects on the 1945 film Blood on the Sun and how Hollywood villains have changed over time. He also recalls Denver’s community picnic and wonders how long traditional community activities will survive.
- Tourists, by Yosh Hotta, page 4. Hotta reflects on the experience of being a tourist and the contrasts seen in Disneyland, Tijuana, and Tokyo’s Ginza. He urges readers to appreciate travel while remaining aware of hardship around them.
- Go to Sex, by Alan Kumamoto, page 4. Kumamoto reports on the Pacific Northwest Jr. JACL Sansei on Sex workshop, which candidly explored sexuality. He lists the workshop’s objectives, including responsible decision making and healthy relationships.
- Road of Intolerance, by Jeffrey Matsui, page 4. Matsui argues that Americans across the political spectrum have become intolerant and closed-minded toward opposing views. He warns that this polarization could lead to renewed conflict.
- Letter: Homer Shallow, by Joe Grant Masaoka, page 6. Masaoka identifies the American Legion critic of the 1942 student relocation program as Homer Chaillaux and recounts his background. He also notes Chaillaux’s connection to a 1942 voting rights test case.
- Letter: Civil Rights Page, by Arnold B. Larson, page 6. Larson praises Ellen Endo’s column opposing Proposition 14 and discusses the Negro experience in America. He commends JACL’s integrity and self-criticism.
- Immigration, page 6. An immigration question addresses how an illegitimate child abroad can join a family in the United States. The answer explains how consular procedures and quota status affect such cases.
- Letter: Manzanar Petition Correction, by Mrs. Karl G. Yoneda, page 6. Yoneda corrects the record on the 1942 Manzanar petition requesting combat duty, naming its organizers and the Nisei who enlisted. She writes from personal knowledge of the events.
- Whither JACL, page 6. A reflective essay on JACL’s future identifies heredity, complacency, youth, adaptation, and service as key factors. It appraises JACL’s progress since 1958 and its remaining weaknesses.
JACL
- Greetings from Japan: JACL-JAL Summer Fellowship Winners Write, by Suzi Sabusawa; Shirley Matsumura, page 3. Two JACL-JAL summer fellowship recipients describe their six weeks at Sophia University, including classes, tours, and ryokan stays. They report enthusiasm for their studies in Japanese religion and culture.
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