Vol. 60, No. 21, May 21, 1965. 6 pages. View this issue
Memorial services for Nisei war dead led this six-page issue. JACL and the VFW planned a ceremony at Golden Gate Cemetery, with Yone Satoda as speaker, and similar observances were set for Idaho, Seattle and Los Angeles around Memorial Day. The front page also reported Mike Masaoka’s testimony before the House Judiciary Subcommittee, where he said JACL supports the Administration’s immigration bill but urged an end to the Asia-Pacific Triangle and equal treatment for all nations. His Washington Newsletter column followed the committee’s work on that legislation.
Elsewhere, Elmer Ogawa wrote about the Bristol Bay salmon controversy and about the search that found Seattle Councilman Wing Luke and two companions safe. Yori Wada spoke in Los Angeles on juvenile delinquency, and two of ten Colorado Nisei candidates won school board seats. Richard Odia described the early settlers of Japan, and Toyo Henmi shared a recipe for summer noodles.
What’s in this issue
Military & Veterans
- Nation to Honor Nisei War Dead, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Memorial services will be held for Nisei war dead at Golden Gate Cemetery sponsored by JACL and VFW, with Yone Satoda speaking. Similar memorial observances are planned in Idaho, Seattle, and Los Angeles around Memorial Day.
National
- JACL Favors Administration’s Changes to Immigration Law, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Mike Masaoka told the House Judiciary Subcommittee that JACL supports the Administration’s immigration bill but urges elimination of the Asia-Pacific Triangle and extension of equal treatment to all nations. He argued the Walter-McCarran Act’s discriminatory provisions were based on discredited wartime theories.
- Two Colorado Nisei Win in School Board Elections, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Ten Colorado Nisei ran for local school boards, and two were elected. The results were noted as a notable success for Japanese American candidates.
Commentary
- Washington Newsletter, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Masaoka reports on the House Judiciary Committee’s completion of immigration legislation and the Administration’s special section on Asian discrimination. He describes the expected House timetable and the prospects for passage.
- Northwest Picture: Bristol Bay Salmon Controversy, by Elmer Ogawa, page 2. Ogawa discusses the controversy over Japanese fishing in the Bristol Bay area and its implications for Northwest fisheries. He examines the conservation measures and the position of Alaska fishing interests.
- Japanese Recipes: Summertime Chinese Style Noodles, by Toyo Henmi, page 5. Henmi presents a recipe for chilled Chinese-style noodles suitable for summer picnics. She explains that the dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated.
Community
- Seattle Councilman Luke and Companions Found Safe After Plane Search, by Elmer Ogawa, page 3. A search involving up to 35 planes located a missing aircraft carrying Seattle Councilman Wing Luke and two companions. The three had been missing since the previous Tuesday before being found.
- Youth Speaker Yori Wada Addresses Los Angeles Audience on Juvenile Delinquency, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Yori Wada, member of the California Youth Authority, spoke on causes of juvenile delinquency at a Los Angeles forum sponsored by the Japanese American Family Guidance Center. His address was followed by a panel discussion with local youth and adults.
In-Depth
- Ancient Japan: The Early Settlers, by Richard Odia, page 3. Drawing on Waseda professor Takiguchi’s research, the article describes the early inhabitants of Japan, including the Ainu and other groups. It outlines their customs, settlement patterns, and eventual displacement.
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