Vol. 59, No. 22, November 27, 1964. 6 pages. View this issue
A group insurance plan for JACL members led this six-page issue. The Chicago JACL announced a Hospital Money Plan for national members, with Edison Uno chairing the district council committee overseeing enrollment. It needs 250 acceptable applications to take effect January 1. The editorials looked at the year: one gave thanks for record JACL membership, with 23 chapters at all-time highs, and for leaders who fought Proposition 14. Another urged members with complaints to work within the organization. A speaker in Los Angeles called Prop. 14 part of a nationwide effort to roll back civil rights progress.
Also inside: Pfc. Wayne A. Arakaki of Honolulu received the Distinguished Flying Cross after his death in South Vietnam, and the Los Angeles JACL asked for cash gifts for its Christmas Cheer drive. Isaac Matsushige reported on the West Los Angeles installation dinner, and Ken Kuroiwa profiled Dr. Matsuda, a Honolulu highway department director. Local news covered Westminster’s civic center dispute, a new Buddhist church in Ogden, and artist Taro Yashima’s award.
What’s in this issue
Community
- Group Insurance Plan Set Up for JACL Members in Chicago District, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Chicago JACL announced a Hospital Money Plan group insurance option for national JACL members, underwritten by a Chicago casualty company. Edison Uno chairs the district council committee overseeing enrollment, which requires 250 acceptable applications to take effect January 1.
- Los Angeles JACL Seeks Donations for Christmas Cheer Drive, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Los Angeles JACL Christmas Cheer program has moved to cash-only donations this year, eliminating the gathering and packaging of canned goods. The deadline for donations is December 22, with a goal of $12,500 for needy Japanese.
- Nisei Named to Mayor’s Council for Visitors Center, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Mayor Yorty appointed a Nisei to a council overseeing a visitors center planned to tell the history of the Issei and Nisei. The Nisei Project seeks to give proper recognition to Japanese American history in the United States.
- Nisei-Owned 20 Acre Site Needed for City Hall in Westminster, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The city of Westminster and owner Mrs. Toshiko Kinoshita remain at an impasse over a 20-acre property the city wants for a civic center. The city has initiated condemnation proceedings after negotiations stalled on a price near one million dollars.
- Nobusada to Head Monterey Chamber of Commerce, by Kaz Oka, page 3. Kay Nobusada, a Nisei businessman, was unanimously elected president of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce for 1965. He has a long record of civic service in Monterey, including support for the Little League.
- Shotaro Hagiwara of Crenshaw Named to Dept. Post, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Several Nisei were elected to two-year terms on the Gardena Valley Realty Association board following the recent campaign. The item reports on local leadership changes in the South Bay area.
- New Buddhist Church Dedicated in Ogden, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Ogden Buddhist Church was formally dedicated by Bishop Shinko Hasegawa of San Francisco. It is the first Oriental-style edifice in Weber County, designed with Japanese roof elements and a Japanese garden.
Military & Veterans
- DFC Posthumously Given to Pfc. Wayne A. Arakaki, Killed in Helicopter Crash in South Vietnam, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Pfc. Wayne A. Arakaki of Honolulu received the Distinguished Flying Cross posthumously for heroism while on a combat helicopter mission in South Vietnam. He was killed when his helicopter was hit by ground fire while returning from a direct support mission.
National
- Prop. 14 Called Part of Nation-Wide Plan to Roll Back Social Progress, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A speaker in Los Angeles described Proposition 14 as part of a nationwide effort to roll back civil rights progress made in past years. The remarks were delivered at a Monday luncheon before an audience of civic leaders.
Commentary
- Complaints Against JACL, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The editorial argues that members dissatisfied with JACL policies should work within the organization rather than stay outside it. It contends that JACL is the only national organization specifically devoted to the welfare of persons of Japanese ancestry and needs able leaders.
- Time to Be Thankful, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The editorial gives thanks for record JACL membership, noting 23 chapters reached all-time highs and all Eastern chapters surpassed 1963 totals. It also thanks leaders who fought Proposition 14 and urges continued vigilance against discrimination.
- Sakata Tells Long Beach Harbor JACL About 1964-65 Officers, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Long Beach Harbor District JACL planned its installation of new officers with guest speaker Dr. Mike Pecarovich. The event highlighted incoming chapter leadership for the coming year.
- Impressions: West Los Angeles JACL Installation Dinner, by Isaac Matsushige, page 4. Isaac Matsushige recaps the West Los Angeles JACL installation dinner-dance at Surf Rider Inn, praising the emcees, award recipients, and incoming chapter president Dr. Taken Susuki. He also looks ahead to the 1966 National JACL Convention in San Diego.
- Third Generation: Highway Engineer Dr. Matsuda on Careers and Assimilation, by Ken Kuroiwa, page 5. Ken Kuroiwa profiles Dr. Matsuda, a Honolulu highway department director, and discusses the value of engineering and science education for Nisei. The column argues that Japanese Americans must move beyond clinging to old traditions to succeed in modern American society.
Arts & Entertainment
- Artist Taro Yashima Cited for Book Illustrations, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Artist Taro Yashima received an award for his book illustrations at a Los Angeles State College ceremony honoring work for young people. Yashima said that no matter how much is done for children, it is never enough.
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