Vol. 58, No. 3, January 17, 1964. 4 pages. View this issue
A testimonial dinner for Senator Thomas Kuchel led this four-page issue. The National JACL planned to honor him on Feb. 23 at a dinner hosted by the San Francisco chapter, with a Scroll of Appreciation for his help on legislation, especially his work to keep the IRS from taxing evacuation claim payments. Also on page one, the NC-WNDC urged members not to sign a petition to nullify the state fair housing law, arguing it would undermine civil rights protections.
The commentary pages offer a range of voices. Mike Masaoka’s Washington Newsletter looked at the new administration’s civil rights commitments and pending immigration legislation. Eugene McAteer wrote about Fountain Valley’s plan for a school named after Hisamatsu Tamura. Larry Tajiri’s Vagaries was a light column on a quiet news period, and Jack Maveda’s Second Thoughts urged members to take a more active part in JACL.
What’s in this issue
JACL
- NATL JACL to Honor Senator Kuchel Feb. 23, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The National JACL will honor Senator Thomas Kuchel at a testimonial dinner hosted by the San Francisco chapter. The award recognizes his legislative assistance, especially in preventing IRS taxation of evacuation claim payments.
National
- Don’t Sign Petition to Nullify Housing Law, NC-WNDC Urges, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The NC-WNDC urges members not to sign a petition seeking to nullify the state fair housing law. The district argues the petition would undermine civil rights protections.
Commentary
- Washington Newsletter, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Masaoka discusses the new administration’s civil rights commitments and the implications for pending immigration legislation. He notes JACL’s focus on legislative priorities in the coming session.
- Beacon Shines in Fountain Valley, by Eugene McAteer, page 2. McAteer praises Fountain Valley for planning a school named after Hisamatsu Tamura, a Japanese American pioneer. He sees the decision as an example of fairness in a community that has faced discrimination.
- Vagaries: Not Much Doing These Days, by Larry Tajiri, page 3. Tajiri offers a light column on the quiet news period and local happenings. He comments on the entertainment and community scene.
- Second Thoughts: Job of Administrative Assistant, by Jack Maveda, page 4. Maveda reflects on the administrative assistant role in JACL, noting the apathy he sees among chapters. He urges members to take a more active part in the organization’s work.
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