Vol. 60, No. 12, March 19, 1965. 6 pages. View this issue
Police violence in Selma, Alabama, drew a response from Japanese American readers in this six-page issue. EDC chapters telegraphed the White House and congressional leaders to deplore it, and an editorial, “Shame of Selma,” condemned the violence against civil rights marchers and called for federal voting rights legislation. California also made its first official request for 5,100 Mexican farm workers, after Salinas growers asked for braceros for the April harvest, and Washington state legislators moved toward repealing the alien land law in 1966.
Columns carried much of the rest. Bill Hosokawa wrote in From the Frying Pan about driving to Portland to visit his son, and Milton Murayama looked at life in Los Angeles. Toyo Mens offered recipes for beef teriyaki and pea pods. Hosokawa also reported on the bowling tournament results, and the Pacific Southwest JACL advertised for a Regional Director in Los Angeles.
What’s in this issue
Community
- California Seeks 5,100 Mexican Farm Workers, page 1. California made its first official request for Mexican farm workers after Salinas growers sought braceros for the April harvest. The request was placed by telegrams dispatched to the White House and congressional leaders.
- Francis Walter Memorial Fund, page 2. JACL members were urged to contribute to a fund honoring Congressman Francis Walter, who had sponsored legislation benefiting Japanese Americans. Contributions were to be sent to the Washington JACL office.
- Regional Director Position Opens at PSW JACL, page 5. The Pacific Southwest JACL is seeking a Regional Director in Los Angeles to work with community, civic, and government organizations. The position offers leadership experience but requires significant overtime.
National
- EDC Chapters Deplore Selma Police Violence, page 1. Japanese American EDC chapters telegraphed the White House and Congressional leaders deploring police violence in Selma, Alabama. The protest reflected concern over voting rights being denied to Black citizens.
- Washington State Legislators Order Land Law Repeal for ’66, page 1. Washington state legislators moved toward repealing the alien land law in the coming session. The measure reflects longstanding efforts to remove discriminatory restrictions on land ownership.
Commentary
- Shame of Selma, page 2. The editorial condemns the violence against civil rights marchers in Selma and calls for federal voting rights legislation. It argues that the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments must be enforced.
- From the Frying Pan, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Hosokawa describes preparing to drive to Portland to visit his son, comparing the trip to his earlier cross-country drive after the Evacuation. He reflects on how much has changed in car travel since then.
- Los Angeles: Tokyo of the West, by Milton Murayama, page 4. Murayama reflects on the contrasts between Southern California’s mild weather and the East Coast, and on the pace of life in Los Angeles. He recalls his impressions as a young Issei-raised Nisei from a rural area.
- Japanese Recipes: Beef Teriyaki and Pea Pods, by Toyo Mens, page 5. A recipe column offers instructions for beef teriyaki with snow pea pods and quick pickled celery cabbage. The dishes are presented as simple home meals.
- Mrs. Shizue Morino and Her Family, page 5. Brief notes describe community activity and recognition involving local Japanese American families. The notes focus on family and chapter events.
Sports
- Bowling Tournament Results and Notes, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. The National JACL Nisei Bowling Tournament in Denver produced team, singles, and all-events winners. Hal Kim and Sayo Tomi took the All Events titles.
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