Vol. 58, No. 18, May 1, 1964. 4 pages. View this issue
Fair housing and the road to the JACL national convention shaped this four-page issue. The front page reported on an initiative to repeal anti-miscegenation laws, a San Francisco FEPC finding that 96 percent of decided discrimination complaints were settled through conciliation, and a May 5 deadline for nominations for national JACL offices. Convention reminders followed for the 18th Biennial National Convention, which opened July 1-4 in Detroit, with preregistration due before May 31 and hotel reservations going to the Sheraton Cadillac.
Other stories looked at community firsts: Kenneth Hukimoto of Kamloops, BC, became the first Japanese Canadian sworn into the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and Hisami Kuwabara was named the first Japanese language instructor in the county’s adult evening school program. Page 2 carries Ken Murata’s Northwest Picture column, a pre-convention session outline and the PC Letter Box. Page 3 turns to a Kentucky Derby trip, the Bank of Tokyo in Los Angeles and a Nisei judo coach named to a Canadian team.
What’s in this issue
JACL
- Nominations Due May 5 for Biennial Officers, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Nominations for national JACL offices are due by May 5, according to the announcement. Details about the upcoming installation banquet and convention business sessions are also outlined.
- Some Reminders for the 18th Biennial National Convention, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Delegates and boosters are reminded to preregister before May 31 and send hotel reservations to the Sheraton Cadillac. The convention opens July 1-4 in Detroit with registration deposit and package fees listed.
- Pre-Convention Session Planned, by P.C. Staff, page 2. A pre-convention session is outlined ahead of the JACL national convention. Program details and speakers are described.
National
- Japanese Americans for Fair Housing, by P.C. Staff, page 1. An initiative to repeal anti-miscegenation laws is reported, alongside a fair housing report. The item notes chapters are working on the issue.
- FEPC Reports 96 Percent of Discrimination Cases Settled, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The San Francisco FEPC reported that 96 percent of discrimination complaints decided during the period were settled through conciliation. Remaining cases were still under review.
Community
- First Nisei Accepted by Canadian Mounties, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Kenneth Hukimoto of Kamloops, BC, became the first Japanese Canadian sworn into the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He is attending training college in Regina.
- Nisei Named Japanese Language Instructor at Adult School, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Hisami Kuwabara was named the first Japanese language instructor in the county’s adult evening school program. The appointment is noted as a milestone for the community.
- Mrs. Kiyo Kishimoto Wins Adult Education Award, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Mrs. Kishimoto received recognition for her work in Americanization classes. The award honors her contributions to adult education.
- Fund for Scholarship Drive, by P.C. Staff, page 2. A fundraising effort for JACL scholarships is announced with donation details. Contributors are encouraged to support the fund.
- Nisei Lauded at Kentucky Derby Trip, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A traveler’s account describes a visit to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby and the city’s hospitality. The piece is written in a light travelogue style.
In-Depth
- Northwest Picture, by Ken Murata, page 2. Murata reports on developments in the Pacific Northwest Japanese American community. The column covers local organizational activity and community concerns.
Commentary
- PC Letter Box, page 2. Readers write in with letters on community and national issues. Several correspondents comment on recent JACL and PC coverage.
- Bank of Tokyo Expands Presence in Los Angeles, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A report describes the Bank of Tokyo’s growing business activity in the Los Angeles area. The article covers the bank’s public relations push among Japanese American customers.
Sports
- Nisei Named Judo Coach of Canada Team, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A Nisei judo coach is named to lead a Canadian national team. The appointment is noted as a notable honor for the community.
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