Vol. 60, No. 3, January 15, 1965. 4 pages. View this issue
Immigration reform and the loss of a well-liked community leader ran through this four-page issue. Kumeo A. Yoshinori wrote a front-page tribute to Abe Hagiwara, 47, a respected Nisei leader and longtime JACL member who died of a heart attack. Bill Hosokawa reported that President Johnson asked Congress for an equal immigration bill to abolish the quota system, and that Oriental American groups formed a council to push for revision. A Los Angeles community conference on the bill was set for Monday, January 18.
Also inside: JACL Japanese History Project researchers interviewed Issei farmers in Texas and the Rio Grande Valley. Hito Okada resigned from the National JACL Board, with George Inagaki of the Venice-Culver Chapter named to succeed him. Mike Masaoka contributed his Washington Newsletter and a report on a four-week visit to Japan.
What’s in this issue
Obituaries
- None Like Him, by Kumeo A. Yoshinori, page 1. Abe Hagiwara, 47, a respected Nisei leader and longtime JACL member, died of a heart attack, and tributes praise his sociability, wit, and dedication to youth and community work. The writer says his like will not be seen again and extends sympathy to his wife Esther.
JACL
- Another Lady Leads Hollywood, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A profile introduces a new JACL leader in Hollywood, noting her career and personal interests. The piece highlights her community involvement and leadership role.
- Hito Okada Resigns JACL Board Post; Inagaki to Succeed, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Hito Okada resigned from the National JACL Board due to business and other demands. George Inagaki of the Venice-Culver Chapter was appointed to fill the vacancy.
Community
- Texas Issei Pioneers in Farming Had Little Thought of ‘Hiki-Age’, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Dr. Masakazu Iwata and Joe Grant Masaoka of the JACL Japanese History Project visited Texas and the Rio Grande Valley to interview Issei farmers. They found that Texas Issei intended to settle permanently rather than return to Japan.
National
- Japanese Farm Workers Jeopardized by Latest U.S. Labor Dept. Rule to Remove Braceros, by P.C. Staff, page 2. A new Labor Department order requiring employers to pay transportation for imported workers threatens the Japanese supplementary farm worker program. Growers warn the rule could leave many workers without jobs.
- United Front Planned to Revise Present Immigration Law, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. President Johnson asked Congress for an equal immigration bill abolishing the quota system, and Oriental American groups formed a council to push for revision. The proposal would base immigration on skills and family ties rather than national origin.
- Immigration Talk Slated for Monday, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A Los Angeles community conference on the new immigration bill is scheduled for Monday, January 18. Speakers will include local leaders discussing the legislation.
Commentary
- Washington Newsletter, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. The Washington Newsletter reports on the new Congressional session and the upcoming legislative agenda. It covers Congressional leadership changes and issues affecting Japanese Americans.
In-Depth
- Japan Report, by Mike Masaoka, page 3. Mike Masaoka summarizes his four-week visit to Japan, meeting officials and Nisei contacts. The report touches on Japanese agriculture and economic developments.
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