Vol. 58, No. 8, February 21, 1964. 4 pages. View this issue
Housing and fair treatment for minority residents ran through the news in this four-page issue. Attorney General Mosk made public a letter on a housing initiative that threatened federal aid, and voters in Tacoma rejected a housing measure at the polls. The front page also looked ahead to a March 2-7 tournament, where 154 entries were registered, including six Hawaiian teams.
Inside are reports on JACL business. Denver, known as Mile-Hi, was under consideration to host the 1968 JACL National Convention, and local leaders were preparing to make their case to national officers. Sen. Thomas Kuchel accepted an invitation to the national JACL testimonial dinner in San Francisco, held with the national convention. Chapter news included the Berkeley JACL installation dinner, where new officers were sworn in, and a speaker at White River Valley who praised the dedication of Nisei community members.
What’s in this issue
Community
- Six Hawaiian Teams Included Among 154 Entered for Mar. 2-7 Meet, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Six Hawaiian teams are among 154 entries registered for the upcoming March tournament. The event is organized with local chapter and community support.
- Tacoma Voters Reject Housing Measure, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Voters in Tacoma rejected a housing measure in a local election. The result drew attention across the Northwest Japanese American community.
- Nisei Self-Dedication Commended at White River Valley Speech, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A speaker at White River Valley praised the dedication of Nisei community members. The remarks highlighted their contributions to the local area.
- Berkeley JACL Installs New Officers, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Berkeley JACL chapter held its installation dinner with members and families attending. New chapter officers were elected and sworn into office.
National
- Federal Aid in Housing Perilled by Initiative, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Attorney General Mosk made public a letter concerning a housing initiative that threatens federal aid. The initiative raises concerns about fair housing for minority residents.
JACL
- Mile-Hi Considering 1968 National Convention, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Denver is under consideration as the host city for the 1968 JACL National Convention. Local leaders are preparing to make their case to national officers.
- JACL Dinner in SF Honors Senator, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Sen. Thomas Kuchel accepted an invitation to attend the national JACL testimonial dinner in San Francisco. The dinner is being held in conjunction with the national convention.
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