Vol. 60, No. 20, May 14, 1965. 6 pages. View this issue
A court order on reapportionment in Hawaii led the news, blocking the legislature and raising the question of race in the islands’ politics. Also on the front page were a deadline of May 28 for chapter nominations to the National JACL Scholarship, and the formation of a public relations task force by 17 organizations to honor Issei elders at a large dinner. In his Washington Newsletter, Mike Masaoka marked twenty years since VE Day and the sacrifice of Nisei soldiers, and also covered Senate action on voting rights legislation.
Elsewhere in these six pages, Mas Hiranaka reported JACL membership at a postwar high of 19,000, and Max Hironaka described plans for the 10th Biennial National JACL Convention in San Diego. Allan Rieman wrote about the 66th anniversary of Okinawan immigration to Hawaii. Readers will also find a strawberry grower’s protest over field labor, a Toshiro Mifune film review, and a staging of Momo Taro by San Francisco Jr. JACLers.
What’s in this issue
Community
- Race Issue in Hawaii Politics Raised in Rule, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Reapportionment order by the court blocks the Hawaii legislature. The ruling sparks debate over race and representation in Hawaii politics.
- Public Relations Task Force Organized: 17 Organizations to Honor Issei Elders at Huge Sayonara Dinner, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Seventeen organizations have formed a public relations task force to honor Issei elders. Plans include a large dinner event.
- Strawberry Grower Plows Under One Acre in Protest Against Government Failure to Secure Field Labor, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A strawberry grower plowed under an acre to protest the government’s failure to supply field labor. Growers say the labor shortage and wage rules threaten the crop.
- Federal Aid Amounting to $867 Million for Public Schools Have Until 1967, by Ed Hosokawa, page 3. Federal aid for public schools totaling $867 million is available through 1967. The article outlines how school districts can access the funds.
- Pioneer Named to City Hall of Fame, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Pioneer Tony Guio was named to the Miami Beach city hall of fame. Others honored include Hahn and several local builders and business figures.
- Living in a Small Town, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A Japanese American family reflects on life in a small town. The piece covers community ties and everyday experiences.
- Hawaii Starts New Air Form, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Hawaii introduced a new air travel form and related procedures. The change affects travelers and tour operators.
- Salinas Valley JACL News, by Mas Hiranaka, page 4. JACL membership reached an all-time postwar high of 19,000 members as of May 1. Chapters and district councils reported gains and recruitment efforts.
- San Francisco Jr. JACLers Stage Sparkling ‘Momo Taro’ Musical, by P.C. Staff, page 4. San Francisco Jr. JACLers staged a musical production of Momo Taro. The performance drew praise from local audiences.
- 66th Anniversary Celebration Recalls Rocky Road of Okinawans in Hawaii, by Allan Rieman, page 6. A celebration marks the 66th anniversary of Okinawan immigration to Hawaii. The article recalls the hardships early Okinawan immigrants faced.
JACL
- Nat’l JACL Scholarship Deadline for Chapter Nominations May 28, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Chapters must submit nominations for national JACL scholarships by May 28. Two girls and three boys also earned CCDC scholarships and merit citizenship awards.
- 10th Biennial National JACL Convention Plans Set for San Diego, by Max Hironaka, page 4. Plans for the 10th Biennial National JACL Convention in San Diego are taking shape for July 26-30, 1966. Committee assignments and a schedule of events have been announced.
Commentary
- 25th Amendment, by P.C. Staff, page 2. The Senate approved the 25th Amendment addressing presidential succession and inability. The article explains its provisions and ratification prospects.
- Washington Newsletter: 1945-VE Day-1965, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Masaoka reflects on the twentieth anniversary of VE Day and the sacrifice of Nisei soldiers. He also discusses Senate action on voting rights legislation.
- Nisei Reminisce of Chinese Methods in Extracting Confessions, by P.C. Staff, page 5. A review discusses Chinese legal and confession methods as portrayed in a book about a Chinese magistrate. The article reflects on the Nisei experience with such methods.
Military & Veterans
- Blind and Veterans Face Greater Challenge Today Than as Soldiers Overseas, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Blinded and disabled veterans face new challenges at home compared with their service overseas. The article describes their needs for support.
Sports
- Deadline Near for JACL Olympic Entry, by P.C. Staff, page 5. The deadline is approaching for JACL Olympic entries. Athletes are urged to submit applications promptly.
Arts & Entertainment
- Spring Selection from Tuttle Varied, by P.C. Staff, page 5. Tuttle Publishing released a spring selection of books covering novels, travel, and Hawaiian culture. The review evaluates several titles.
- Toshiro Mifune Film Samurai Assassin Reviewed, by P.C. Staff, page 6. Reviewers praise Toshiro Mifune’s performance in the samurai film Samurai Assassin. Critics call it a striking example of Japanese cinema.
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