Vol. 58, No. 26, June 26, 1964. 4 pages. View this issue
The Senate’s passage of the civil rights bill on June 19 led this four-page issue. Senator Hiram Fong of Hawaii was praised for his speech in support of the bill, which addresses racial discrimination in public accommodations, employment, voting, and federally assisted programs. The front page also carried the agenda for the 18th Biennial National JACL Convention at the Sheraton-Cadillac in Detroit, including the National Council meetings and the committee reports delegates would consider.
Graduation season filled the rest of the paper. A Portland youth won the Masaoka scholarship award at the national JACL oratorical contest finals, and the Mile-Hi JACL honored more than 80 graduates at a dinner-dance in Denver. Scholarship news came from the Sonoma County, Salt Lake and Fremont chapters. Bill Hosokawa’s column looked at the choice of a Negro woman as Miss Denver and at the discrimination in employment and housing that remained.
What’s in this issue
JACL
- Agenda for Detroit National JACL Convention Set, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The agenda for the 18th Biennial National JACL Convention at the Sheraton-Cadillac in Detroit has been released, outlining National Council meetings beginning July 1. Delegates will consider committee reports and National Board actions on the convention schedule.
National
- Senate Passage of Civil Rights Bill Hailed by Colleagues, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Senate passed the historic civil rights bill on June 19, and Senator Hiram Fong of Hawaii was widely praised for his speech supporting it. The bill addresses racial discrimination in public accommodations, employment, voting, and federally assisted programs.
Community
- Portland Youth Winner of Masaoka Scholarship Award, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Portland youth was named winner of the Masaoka scholarship award at the national JACL oratorical contest finals. The award recognizes academic achievement and leadership among Japanese American students.
- More Than 80 Japanese American Graduates Honored at Mile-Hi JACL Dinner, by P.C. Staff, page 3. More than 80 Japanese American graduates from high schools and colleges in the Denver area were honored at the Mile-Hi JACL graduate dinner-dance on June 1. Scholarships were presented to students in recognition of their achievements.
- Sonoma County JACL Presents Scholarships, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Sonoma County JACL presented a scholarship plaque and a $100 check to a local high school graduate. Other chapter scholarships were presented to students from Granite and Clearfield high schools.
- Salt Lake JACL Awards $200 Scholarship, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Salt Lake JACL awarded a $200 scholarship to a graduating high school senior at the chapter’s annual event. The chapter also recognized other students for academic achievement.
- Fremont JACL Honors Park High Scholastic Achiever, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Fremont JACL recognized a Park High student for scholastic achievement, with the honoree selected to attend the 1964 National JACL Convention. The chapter highlighted the student’s academic record and community involvement.
Commentary
- Miss Denver Contest and the Question of Fair Representation, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Columnist Bill Hosokawa reflects on the selection of a Negro woman as Miss Denver, calling it a milestone in tolerance. He notes the lingering challenges of discrimination in employment and housing despite that progress.
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