Vol. 61, No. 14, October 1, 1965. 6 pages. View this issue
The Senate’s week-long debate on the immigration bill led this six-page issue. Senator Kuchel praised Japanese Americans in California and entered a JACL letter into the Congressional Record, and the letter urged an end to the national origins quota system. Mike Masaoka wrote to Senator Thomas in support of the bill and reported on the debate in his Washington Newsletter. A separate story outlined the bill’s major provisions. The front page also covered President Johnson’s reshuffling of federal civil rights agencies.
Elsewhere, William Marutani’s account of traveling to Bogalusa, Louisiana, to observe proceedings against the Ku Klux Klan continued as Part Two. Other pages included news of the San Diego chapter’s preparations for the 1965 national convention, a Dayton JACL float that won a trophy in a Labor Day parade, and a luncheon where 200 naturalized Issei marked a decade of citizenship.
What’s in this issue
National
- Agencies Target of Streamlining as President Johnson Reshuffles to Achieve Greater Coordination, by P.C. Staff, page 1. President Johnson reorganized federal civil rights and equal opportunity agencies to improve coordination. The Civil Rights Commission was given new fact-finding powers and several functions were reassigned among departments.
- Sen. Kuchel Praises Nisei in California During Immigration Bill Debate, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Senator Kuchel praised Japanese Americans in California during Senate debate on the immigration bill and entered a JACL letter into the Congressional Record. The letter urged support for ending the national origins quota system.
- Masaoka’s Letter to Sen. Thomas Urging Support for Immigration Bill, by Mike Masaoka, page 1. Mike Masaoka wrote to Senator Thomas urging support for the immigration reform bill. The letter argued that the bill would remove discriminatory national origins provisions.
- Human Relations Department Proposed in L.A. City Council, by Nisei on County Staff, page 1. Two Nisei deputies in Los Angeles County urged creation of a Human Relations Commission in Los Angeles to address discrimination. The proposal was presented to the city council.
- Week-long Debate in Senate on Immigration Bill, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Senate debated the immigration bill for a week, with proceedings featuring procedural disputes and amendments. The bill would eliminate the national origins quota system and make changes to Asia-Pacific Triangle restrictions.
- Major Provisions of Senate-Passed Immigration Bill, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Senate-passed immigration bill includes provisions of interest to JACL, including changes to preference systems and elimination of racial bars. Details are outlined for the period beginning July 1, 1968.
Community
- Dr. Miyakawa Back at Boston U. to Teach for a Year, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Dr. T. Scott Miyakawa, director of the Japanese American Research Project at UCLA, returned to Boston University to teach for a year. His appointment was noted in this issue’s news coverage.
- Misti Architect Bids for Sacramento City Council Seat, by P.C. Staff, page 1. George Miyake, a Sacramento architect, announced his candidacy for a city council seat. He is a city planning graduate and has worked on long-range planning.
- 200 Naturalized Issei Celebrate Decade of Citizenship, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Two hundred naturalized Issei celebrated a decade of American citizenship at a Downtown Los Angeles JACL luncheon. Speakers praised their contributions to the community.
- Nisei Employment Survey Seattle, by P.C. Staff, page 2. The National JACL Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity surveyed Nisei employment in Seattle and Washington. The effort aims to determine progress on equal employment in the state.
- Sacramento Nisei Golf Tournament, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Sacramento Nisei Golf Club announced its tournament at Haggin Oaks course on October 24. Chapter president Ralph Nishimura expects a large turnout.
- Fiesta en San Diego: Personalities of the 1965 National Convention, by P.C. Staff, page 6. The San Diego chapter profiles key convention committee members including Jack Matsuda, finance chairman. The profiles highlight local JACL leaders preparing for the national convention.
Military & Veterans
- Nisei Invited by Defense Sec. McNamara to Inspect America’s Top Defense Centers, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Hawaii Nisei was invited by Defense Secretary McNamara to tour major defense installations including SAC headquarters and Titan missile sites. The tour covered some 17,000 miles across the continental United States and the Pacific.
In-Depth
- Bogalusa Part Two: Against the KKK in Bogalusa, by William Marutani, page 1. Marutani describes traveling from New Orleans to Bogalusa, Louisiana, to observe civil rights proceedings against the Ku Klux Klan. He recounts the tense atmosphere in the courthouse filled with armed men.
Arts & Entertainment
- Photographic Honors Go to Dr. Takahashi, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Dr. Henry Takahashi of Berkeley was named a Fellow of the Photographic Society of America at its national convention in Denver. He is the first Nisei to receive this honor.
- Young Japan Views Uncle Sam, by P.C. Staff, page 6. A collection of Japanese student essays offers views of America and Americans. The book reflects how young people in Japan perceive the United States.
JACL
- Donations Continue for JACL Walter Memorial Fund, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Contributions to the JACL Walter Memorial Fund were acknowledged by the national co-chairman. The campaign closes October 16 and donations should go to the Washington JACL office.
Commentary
- Letters from Our Readers: Upset Victims, by Sutsei Matsui, page 2. A reader recounts wartime experiences of Japanese American prisoners of war in Kamakura, Japan, describing a Japanese officer who helped POWs despite the risks. The letter defends the recognition of such humane acts.
- Washington Newsletter: Senate Immigration Bill, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Masaoka reports on the Senate debate and conference on the immigration bill, including the removal of the Asia-Pacific Triangle and national origins quota. He notes the significance of the vote and the sponsors’ immigrant backgrounds.
- Dayton JACL Float Wins Civic Division Trophy in Labor Day Parade, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Dayton JACL float celebrating Japanese American heritage won a civic division trophy at the Kettering Labor Day parade. The float featured a Japanese bridge and cultural displays viewed by 63,000 spectators.
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