Vol. 60, No. 9, February 26, 1965. 6 pages. View this issue
Larry Tajiri, the longtime Pacific Citizen editor and journalist, died on Feb. 12, and this six-page issue paid tribute to him twice. One page remembered his wartime leadership and his influence on Nisei civil rights. A second told how Denver readers mourned the man whose film and theater column ran in The Denver Post. The front page also looked back at the Yamato colonies founded in the early 1900s by San Francisco publisher Abiko, with Livingston and Cortez the most durable. Dr. John M. Kanda, in a column, urged JACL members to register to vote and take part in party work.
Other pages reported on a JACL interim board meeting in Los Angeles, a Japanese American longevity study, and the JACL Executive Committee’s decision to seek help for Tanno. Carol Hasegawa wrote on the value of speaking Japanese, and Toyo Henmi shared a recipe for chawanmushi. Notes on the Philadelphia convention and a Chicago drum and bugle corps round out the issue.
What’s in this issue
National
- Yamato Colonies Established by San Francisco Publisher Abiko in 1900s in San Joaquin Valley, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Livingston and Cortez became the most durable of the Yamato colonies founded in the early 1900s in the San Joaquin Valley by San Francisco publisher Abiko. The lands were mostly windblown sand before Japanese settlers cultivated them into productive vineyards and farms.
JACL
- Japanese American Longevity Study Shows Japanese Outlive Negroes and Whites, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Health figures indicate Japanese Americans have longer life expectancy than both Negroes and whites, with lowest infant mortality rates. The data reveal the Japanese advantage exists from birth onward across the compared groups.
- JACL Executive Committee Seeks Help for Tanno on Humanitarian Principle, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The JACL Executive Committee voted to seek assistance for Tanno on humanitarian grounds. The decision followed discussion at the national board meeting.
Obituaries
- In Memoriam: Larry Tajiri, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Tribute to Larry Tajiri, longtime Pacific Citizen editor and journalist, who died Feb. 12. He is remembered for his wartime leadership, his influence on Nisei civil rights, and his distinguished newspaper career.
- Larry Tajiri Remembered in Denver, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Denver readers mourned Larry Tajiri, whose film and theater column in The Denver Post reached a wide audience. A memorial recognizing excellence in the Little Theater movement is planned in his name.
Community
- Sanger JACLer Elected to School Board, by P.C. Staff, page 2. A Sanger JACL member was elected to a local school board position. The article reports on the election results and the candidate’s community involvement.
- Interim Board Meeting Highlights, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The JACL interim board meeting in Los Angeles covered budget, membership, district council business, and planning matters. Committee reports and staff appointments were discussed.
- Japanese Garden in Los Angeles Acquired by Regents, by P.C. Staff, page 5. The one-acre Japanese garden at UCLA, completed in 1961, has been acquired by the Regents of the University of California. The garden is considered one of the foremost examples of Japanese landscaping.
- Philadelphia to Host EDC-MDC Convention, by Allen H. Okamoto, page 6. The joint EDC-MDC convention will be held in Philadelphia September 3-5 at the Marriott Motor Hotel. The article describes the convention committee structure and the historic sites visitors can see in the city.
Commentary
- Becoming Better Americans in a Greater America, by Dr. John M. Kanda, page 3. Dr. Kanda, PNWDC chairman, urges JACL members to become politically active by registering to vote, informing themselves on issues, and participating in party work. He outlines a six-step process for civic engagement.
- Frankly Speaking: The Value of Speaking Japanese, by Carol Hasegawa, page 5. Carol Hasegawa argues that knowing the Japanese language provides cultural awareness, professional opportunities, and personal satisfaction. She expresses regret at not having learned Japanese more thoroughly.
- Teen-age Delinquency Rises in Japan, by P.C. Staff, page 5. Juvenile delinquency in Japan has increased markedly since the war, with theft, robbery, and rape rising among teenagers. Officials attribute the trend to changed living conditions and greater freedom for young people.
Military & Veterans
- Chicago Nisei Post 2080 Drum and Bugle Corps Debuts, by P.C. Staff, page 5. The Chicago Nisei Post 2080 drum and bugle corps will perform a concert at the Chicago Avenue Armory. The program includes marching, a color guard, and solo performances.
Arts & Entertainment
- Japanese Recipes: Chawanmushi, by Toyo Henmi, page 6. Toyo Henmi presents a recipe for chawanmushi, a traditional Japanese steamed egg custard. The column explains the preparation of the custard with chicken, shiitake, and other ingredients.
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