Open housing and Proposition 14: July 14, 1967

Vol. 65, No. 2, July 14, 1967. 6 pages. View this issue

Open housing was the main subject of this six-page issue. National President Jerry Enomoto’s front-page column looked at the Proposition 14 fight in California, and a news story reported that the California Real Estate Association would not dispute the court ruling that struck the measure down. On page 2, Mike Masaoka reviewed a biography of Earl Warren and its chapter on his role in the wartime Evacuation. Bill Hosokawa, Yosh Hotta and Alan Kumamoto wrote columns, and a story on page 4 described JACL’s amicus brief in Loving v. Virginia, argued before the Supreme Court by Bill Marutani.

Elsewhere, Roberto Kato was reported as the first Mexican Nisei congressman. John Yoshino wrote about careers in intergroup relations. Inside are chapter news, Nisei Week parade plans, scholarship winners in Pasadena, a profile of Tomo Kosobayashi, and Alice Endo’s recipes. Page 6 carries Rep. Patsy Mink’s explanation of her vote on the flag desecration bill.

What’s in this issue

Commentary

• False Economy, by Jerry Enomoto, page 1. Enomoto argues that the California administration’s economy drive ignores the state’s needs in education, mental health and other services. He contends that managing a progressive state in the 20th century requires modern fiscal thinking rather than 19th century principles.
• What is a ‘labor clearance’ and does it affect immigration?, page 1. A reader asks about the labor clearance requirement for immigration, and the answer explains the 1965 amendment protecting American labor. The Secretary of Labor’s list of restricted jobs means many would-be immigrants cannot proceed unless they have needed skills.
• Warren & Evacuation, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Masaoka reviews Leo Katcher’s biography of Earl Warren and its chapter on Warren’s role in the wartime Evacuation as California Attorney General. He notes the author’s view that Warren’s actions stemmed from personal prejudice rather than state defense needs.
• A Change of Pace, page 2. The Pacific Citizen reports that IRS seized the Nichibei Mainichi building for unpaid taxes, forcing the paper to relocate temporarily. The staff thanks colleagues for help and says the PC Board will select a new printing home.
• Positive Action, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Hosokawa describes buying a new American flag after a Washington trip inspired patriotic feeling. He also praises JACL Washington representative Mike Masaoka and comments on Congressman Spark Matsunaga’s hospitality costs.
• FDR didn’t expect havoc at Pearl, even though aware of Japan moves, by Allan Beekman, page 3. Beekman reviews Vladislas Farago’s book The Broken Seal on the intelligence failures before Pearl Harbor. He questions the author’s explanation of Roosevelt’s inaction while noting the book’s usefulness.
• Ghosts, by Yosh Hotta, page 4. Hotta reflects on summer heat and Japanese ghost stories while considering the Evacuation and the activism of young people. He reflects on the Japanese American Creed as a guide during hot summers.
• Credibility Gap, by Alan Kumamoto, page 4. Kumamoto describes a Brotherhood U.S.A. socio-drama exploring how people draw wrong conclusions from incomplete facts. He argues that listening and digging deeper are needed to separate fact from opinion.
• Notes on O-Chazuke, by Alice Endo, page 4. Endo shares family recipes and notes on o-chazuke, along with homemade tsukudani and daikon pickles. The column reflects on how visitors and family members favor these simple dishes.
• Japanese Recipes: Alice Endo, page 4. Endo shares recipes for o-chazuke accompaniments and garden-based tsukudani and daikon pickles. The column reflects on family favorites and simple home preparation methods.
• Notes on Ghosts and summer, page 4. The column ties summer heat to Japanese ghost stories and reflections on the Evacuation. It urges readers to draw on the Japanese American Creed during hard times.
• Shimatsu, Ogata and Kubota, page 4. An advertisement for a Los Angeles mortuary appears in the obituary section. It is excluded as sponsored content.
• Mile-Hi JACL Logo, page 4. Mile-Hi JACL selected a chapter logo designed by Grace Moroye combining Denver mountains and chapter initials. The logo was chosen from six submitted entries.
• Letter: Re: Sex Education, by Mrs. Wakako Sasaki, page 5. Sasaki writes that parents should educate themselves and communicate with children rather than leaving teen problems to schools. She argues that neglect and lack of family closeness contribute to social problems.
• On the Evacuation, by Twao Kawakami, page 6. Kawakami argues the 1942 Evacuation protected Issei and Nisei from a vigilante backlash after Pearl Harbor. He says the orderly acceptance by JACL and the community earned admiration and sympathy.
• Flag Desecration Bill, page 6. Rep. Patsy Mink explains her vote against the flag desecration bill, citing constitutional concerns about its scope and lack of intent requirement. The editorial also discusses Judge Masato Doi’s acquittal of a student in a flag case.

National

• Ist Nisei elected to Mexican congress, page 1. Roberto Kato, 35, became the first Mexican Nisei congressman after winning a majority in the July 1 general elections. He represents Chiapas in the Chamber of Deputies.
• Private clubs to be checked for bias, page 1. The Washington State Board Against Discrimination voted to investigate how many private clubs operate as public accommodations. The probe followed the ejection of two Negro teachers from the Renton Eagles Club.
• CREA won’t dispute Prop. 14 court ruling, page 1. California Real Estate Association president Reed Robbins said the group will not seek reconsideration of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down Proposition 14. The decision ended the association’s challenge to the open housing law.

Community

• Career in Intergroup Relations Recommended, by John Yoshino, page 1. Yoshino encourages Sansei college students to consider careers in intergroup relations, which aim to reduce discrimination and create equal opportunity. He outlines the education, qualifications and federal job openings in the field.
• Shimoda named EDC speaker, page 1. Japanese Ambassador Takeso Shimoda accepted an invitation to be the principal banquet speaker at the joint Eastern and Midwest District Council convention in Chicago. He presented his credentials to President Johnson on June 28.
• Pasadena pair earn awards, page 1. Nancy Fujitaki and James Sakamoto Jr. received the 11th annual Pasadena Japanese American Community scholarship at a community picnic. Both are Pasadena High graduates recognized for their academic and student leadership.
• Festival queen and court to ride in float for Nisei Week finale, page 1. Five floats will appear in the 1967 Nisei Week Ondo Parade on Aug. 20, with the queen and her court riding on one. The parade route was reversed to reduce congestion and improve viewing.
• Vigorous concern of CLL. part of name solicited, page 1. National JACL President Jerry Enomoto urged the Omaha chapter to vigorously pursue the Citizens League part of its name in its 20th anniversary address. He called for pushing open housing and the goals of the Great Society.
• Seabrook welcomes Nat’l President on first stop of Eastern DC visit, page 1. National President Jerry Enomoto visited the Seabrook chapter on his eastern tour, tying the national organization closer to local members. He toured Seabrook Farms and spoke on race relations and the cultural heritage programs of JACL.
• The Gaslamp Gal to Graduate, by Elmer Ogawa, page 1. Seattle singer Eileen Suyama, a UW sociology senior and Phi Beta Kappa member, is profiled as she prepares to graduate. The article traces her entertainment career at The Colony and The Gaslamp while facing decisions about further study and marriage.
• Fire wipes out half of rural business town, page 1. A fire starting in Roy Sakiyama’s barbershop destroyed half the business section of Ripperdan, a small vineyard community south of Madera. Flames consumed a general store, postal station, warehouses and a saloon.
• Journey to Washington, page 3. A book review of Senator Daniel Inouye’s autobiography, Journey to Washington, appears with endorsements. The article describes his success as the first Nisei elected to Congress.
• 509 Japanese admitted into Canada in 1966, page 4. Canada admitted 503 Japanese immigrants during 1966, mostly to British Columbia and Ontario. Total admissions since 1946 reached 2,634.
• Chapter picnic, page 4. The Reno JACL annual community potluck picnic and the Contra Costa family picnic are announced. Santa Barbara JACL also schedules a family outing at Dos Pueblos Ranch Beach.
• JACL participates in significant rights case, by Bill Marutani, page 4. JACL and National Legal Counsel Bill Marutani filed an amicus curiae brief in Loving v. Virginia, which outlawed anti-miscegenation statutes. Marutani argued before the Supreme Court, the first Nisei attorney to do so on a civil rights matter.
• Fowler JACL reminds of community problems, page 5. The Fowler JACL notes persistent discrimination in the farming community, including intermarriage fears and incidents against Sansei. The chapter’s early efforts to improve the community’s image are also described.

Military & Veterans

• Outstanding UCLA infantry cadet of 1967 commissioned, page 3. Vincent Okamoto, son of the Henry Okamotos of Gardena, was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant and honored by the 442nd Veterans Association. He was recognized for leadership and distinction as a military graduate.

Obituaries

• Tad Nakamura, page 4. Nakamura, a longtime 1000 Club member and prominent realtor, is remembered at his funeral. The column recalls a CORE picket of his office over open housing and his willingness to agree to its demands.

In-Depth

• Twin Cities JACLer Tomo Kosobayashi profiled by chapter newsletter, page 4. Tomo Kosobayashi’s path from Tule Lake to the Minneapolis JACL is described, along with his long service to the chapter and district. The profile also covers his career as a design technician and his interest in preserving cultural heritage.
• Salt Lake City to host world judo championships, page 4. Salt Lake City will host the 1967 world judo championships at the University of Utah on Aug. 9-12. The Salt Lake Judo Club played a major role after the event was moved from Moscow.

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