Vol. 61, No. 15, October 8, 1965. 4 pages. View this issue
Immigration reform led this four-page issue. The Pacific Northwest District Council was preparing for another attempt at repealing the Asian quota provisions of the immigration law, as reported by Kumeo A. Yoshinori. A second front-page story by Eimer Ogawa described a Washington, D.C. session expected to focus on the legislation, and how the Senate took up the conference report and debated its preference categories and quota provisions. Letters to the editors reflected differing views on the quota debate.
Elsewhere, Bill Hosokawa’s Frying Pan column recalled Rev. Emery Andrews and his wartime work with Nisei, and his Transpacific Mail column remembered a Los Angeles Issei businessman. Page 4 carried a headstone dedication in Spokane for a pioneer Issei woman and a history project on Pacific Northwest Issei. Other items covered a Reno district council meeting, a reunion of MIS veterans and the Art Treasures of Japan exhibition.
What’s in this issue
National
- PNWDC Prepping for Third Try at Asian Quota Law Repeal, by Kumeo A. Yoshinori, page 1. The Pacific Northwest District Council is preparing for another attempt at repealing the Asian quota provisions of the immigration law. The article covers the congressional conference report and related Senate debate on immigration reform.
- Discussion Getting Away from Campaign Expected at DC Session Sunday, by Eimer Ogawa, page 1. A Washington, D.C. session was expected to focus on immigration legislation and how to move it forward. The Senate took up the conference report on the immigration bill and debated its preference categories and quota provisions.
- Final Evacuation of American Personnel Approved by Court of Claims, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The U.S. Court of Claims approved a large evacuation claim payment connected to the Japanese American evacuation. The ruling was the largest single claim approved by the government in that category.
Community
- JACL Represented at Ceremonies, by P.C. Staff, page 1. JACL representatives attended ceremonies marking the Statue of Liberty and immigration-related events. The article reports on community participation in the ceremonies.
- Art Treasures of Japan, by P.C. Staff, page 2. A reviewer describes the Art Treasures of Japan exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The review highlights historic paintings, sculpture, and ceramics spanning many centuries.
- Walter Fund Grows Through Chapter Contributions, by P.C. Staff, page 2. San Jose chapter contributions to the JACL fund continued to grow. The article lists donors and totals for the campaign.
- Headstone Dedicated for Pioneer Issei Lady Who Raised Silver Foxes in No. Idaho, by P.C. Staff, page 4. A headstone was dedicated in Spokane for Mrs. Marsh, a pioneer Issei woman who came to America as a young bride. The article recounts her life and the community’s tribute.
Commentary
- Letters to the Editors, page 1. Readers wrote in with comments on immigration legislation and community matters. The letters reflect differing views on the quota reform debate.
- Frying Pan, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Hosokawa recalls the life and community contributions of Rev. Emery Andrews, a retired minister who served Seattle’s Japanese American church. The column describes his wartime work with Nisei during the evacuation.
JACL
- JACL District Council Meeting Scheduled in Reno, by P.C. Staff, page 2. The National JACL District Council meeting will be held in Reno, Nevada, with chapter representatives attending. The article previews the agenda and program for the gathering.
Military & Veterans
- Reunion of MIS Veterans, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Military Intelligence Service veterans gathered for a reunion, recalling wartime service and fellow members. The article describes the event and the veterans attending.
Obituaries
- Transpacific Mail: Remembering Hishimoto, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. A tribute remembers a Los Angeles Issei businessman who died at age 80, noted for his unusual interest in automobiles and golf. The column recalls his personality and his friendship with the author.
In-Depth
- History Project: Contributions of Pacific Northwest Issei, by P.C. Staff, page 4. A history project article traces the contributions of Issei who settled in the Pacific Northwest around the turn of the century. It covers pioneer workers, architects, artists, and early business and farming ventures.
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