Vol. 59, No. 12, September 18, 1964. 4 pages. View this issue
Three columns made up the written content of this four-page issue. In his Washington Newsletter, Mike Masaoka wrote about Japanese American political involvement and the importance of electing congressional representatives of Japanese ancestry, with attention to the influence of Congressman Spark Matsunaga. Harry K. Honda’s column, Very Truly Yours, offered a personal look at Japanese American identity and community matters, and noted the ongoing need for attention to civil rights.
On page 4, Larry Tajiri’s Vagaries column reviewed the film adaptation of Hawaii and found the production disappointing. He wrote about how it handled the source material and how it portrayed island life. Readers will find the two political columns together on page 2.
What’s in this issue
Commentary
- Washington Newsletter: Sparky’s Friends, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Mike Masaoka writes about Japanese American political involvement and the importance of electing congressional representatives of Japanese ancestry. He discusses the influence of Congressman Spark Matsunaga and the broader goals of the community in national politics.
- Very Truly Yours, by Harry K. Honda, page 2. Harry K. Honda offers a personal column reflecting on Japanese American identity and community matters. He comments on the contributions of Japanese Americans and the ongoing need for attention to civil rights.
Arts & Entertainment
- Vagaries: ‘Hawaii’ Production Disappoints, by Larry Tajiri, page 4. Larry Tajiri reviews the film adaptation of Hawaii, finding the production disappointing. He critiques its handling of the source material and its portrayal of island life.
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