Vol. 61, No. 4, July 23, 1965. 4 pages. View this issue
Young JACL members took a good share of the news in this four-page issue. Chapters in the Southwest planned a district youth council, a Jr. JACL panel on the junior members’ place in the parent organization was set for the upcoming convention, and the Cleveland JACL held a scholarship dinner with its best attendance in seven years. Another front-page story told how Medal of Honor recipient Miyamura recalled a hallucination of steaming pancakes while held prisoner in the Korean War. JACL National President Komei Yoshinari also sent condolences on the death of Adlai Stevenson.
Inside are Mike Masaoka’s Washington newsletter and a column by Bill Hosokawa on Washington, D.C. as the cockpit of the nation. Two reports on minority employment cover California state workers and San Mateo, and Elmer Ogawa writes on a proposed railroad merger in the Northwest. A Hawaii story lists measures Governor John A. Burns signed.
What’s in this issue
Military & Veterans
- Mirage of Steaming Hotcakes, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Medal of Honor recipient Miyamura recalls a wartime hallucination of steaming pancakes while held prisoner by Chinese forces during the Korean War. The article describes his capture, the deprivation he endured, and his later life after release.
JACL
- JACL Expresses Sorrow on Death of Stevenson, by Komei Yoshinari, page 1. JACL National President Komei Yoshinari sent a message of condolence on the death of Adlai Stevenson, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. The message praises Stevenson’s commitment to human dignity and peace.
- JACL Juniors Pick JACL as Panel Topic, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A youth panel of Jr. JACLers will discuss the relationship between junior members and the parent organization at the upcoming convention. Questions will address how juniors depend on JACL and what the Jr. JACL program should offer.
Community
- Best Attendance in Seven Years at Cleveland JACL Scholarship Dinner, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Cleveland JACL scholarship dinner drew its largest crowd in seven years, honoring area high school and college graduates. Dr. Paul Brigan, Cleveland school superintendent, delivered remarks on education and challenges facing youth.
- Walter Fund Tops $7,200; Deadline Near, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Contributions to the Walter McCarran Memorial Fund have passed $7,200 as a deadline approaches. Chapters across the country are reporting donations to support the fund.
- JACLer Heads Anti-Poverty Council, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A JACL member was appointed to lead a newly formed community action council implementing anti-poverty programs in San Joaquin County. The council has begun hiring staff and reviewing proposals under the Economic Opportunity Act.
National
- Hawaii Governor Signs Last of 277 Measures, by John A. Burns, page 1. Hawaii Governor John A. Burns signed into law the final bills passed by the state legislature, including measures on liquor license discrimination and microfilming the foreign language press. The article outlines several notable bills approved in the session.
- Japan-U.S. Relations Cabinet-Level Conference, by P.C. Staff, page 2. A cabinet-level conference in Washington addressed trade issues, Japan Air Lines landing rights, and Japan’s economic growth. The discussions also covered Japan’s relations with Red China and related trade concerns.
- Second Ethnic Survey of State Employees in California Released, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A second survey of ethnic minority employment among California state employees was released by Governor Edmund G. Brown. The survey examined hiring practices and representation of minority groups in state service.
- Minority Job Survey in San Mateo, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A survey of minority employment in San Mateo was conducted by students from the College of San Mateo. The results pointed to underrepresentation of certain minority groups among local employers.
Commentary
- Washington Newsletter, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Mike Masaoka’s Washington newsletter discusses national political developments affecting the Japanese American community. The column offers commentary on civil rights and federal policy matters.
- Placer Picnic Praised, by Roy Yoshida, page 2. Roy Yoshida, president of the Placer County JACL, shares a letter from the Auburn Journal praising the chapter’s community picnic. The letter reflects on the value of the event for public relations.
- Documents for Japanese History Project, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Japanese History Project is collecting documents to preserve the history of Japanese Americans. The article describes efforts to gather materials from families and organizations.
- Cockpit of the Nation, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Bill Hosokawa describes Washington, D.C. as the nerve center of national government and a place of activity and contrast. He reflects on the Capitol, government buildings, and Nisei connections such as Sgt. Ben Kuroki’s display at the Smithsonian.
- Northwest Picture: Northwest Railroad Empire, by Elmer Ogawa, page 4. Elmer Ogawa examines the proposed merger of Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads and whether it violates state and federal competition law. He discusses the legal prohibition on consolidating competing lines.
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