Vol. 61, No. 21, November 19, 1965. 4 pages. View this issue
Mike Masaoka’s Washington newsletter led this four-page issue, looking at possible changes in U.S.-Japan relations as Japan’s economy grew and trade competition added strain. He argued that mutual understanding and cooperation would be needed in the year ahead. Also on the front page, National JACL President Kunio Yochinari announced that chapters had accepted a JACL civil rights policy urging them to address discrimination, and Sen. Daniel K. Inouye was named to a special Senate fact-finding mission approved by President Johnson.
Other news came from the community. Akira Ohno of West Los Angeles was elected chairman of the Pacific Southwest District Council, Judge John Aiso received the Legion of Merit, and the Fresno chapter elected new officers. Harry Honda reported on a speaker who urged Nisei to succeed in cultural fields. Bill Hosokawa’s column appeared on page 3, and Tom Tanita recalled the early days of radio and television on page 4.
What’s in this issue
Commentary
- Shift in U.S.-Japan Relations?, by Mike Masaoka, page 1. Masaoka examines possible changes in U.S.-Japan relations, noting Japan’s economic rise and the strain of trade competition. He argues that mutual understanding and cooperation will be needed in the year ahead.
- Bill Hosokawa Column: Motivated JACL Action to Avert Racial Misunderstanding, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Hosokawa comments on efforts to prevent racial misunderstanding, including a judge’s ruling affecting JACL-motivated action. He encourages continued vigilance by the community.
Community
- Akira Ohno of West L.A. to Chair Southwest District Council, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Akira Ohno, a West Los Angeles JACLer and realtor, was elected chairman of the Pacific Southwest District Council. Other officers were also named at the meeting held in Los Angeles.
- Judge Aiso Decorated for Service at Army Judge Advocate General School, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Superior Court Judge John Aiso received the Legion of Merit from Lt. Gen. J.L. Richardson for his service as an instructor at the Army JAG School. His distinguished career as a Nisei officer was recognized by the Japanese American community.
- Nisei Challenged to Succeed in Cultural Field as Bridge for Amity, by Harry Honda, page 1. A speaker urged Nisei to excel in cultural fields to promote friendship between the United States and Japan. The article notes that Nisei achievement in arts and music can improve the image of Japanese Americans.
- Fresno Chapter Elects Officers, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Fresno JACL chapter elected new officers at its November meeting. The new board will serve for the coming year.
National
- JACL Civil Rights Policy Accepted by Chapters, by P.C. Staff, page 1. National JACL President Kunio Yochinari announced the adoption of a civil rights policy urging chapters to address discrimination. The policy calls for continued JACL activity at the national level and district council involvement.
- Sen. Inouye to Visit World Trouble Spots on Presidential Fact-Finding Mission, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) was named a member of a special Senate fact-finding mission approved by President Johnson. The mission will visit world trouble spots.
- Early Days of Radio and Television, by Tom Tanita, page 4. A veteran broadcaster recalls the early history of radio and television, including the programs and personalities of the period. The article reflects on how the media have changed over the decades.
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