Vol. 55, No. 11, September 14, 1962. 4 pages. View this issue
An Issei testimonial opened the Idaho campaign for a yes vote on SIR 1 in this four-page issue. The front page also reported on Junior JACL delegates who discussed forming a national youth organization at the convention, and on a Los Angeles-Nagoya sister cities report. An Ohio appellate court reversed a ruling that had denied a couple’s adoption of a Puerto Rican child on account of race. Allan Berman wrote that Japanese education does not reflect racism toward minorities.
Much of the rest concerned JACL’s own work. The Pacific Southwest District Council set a goal of 50,000 members, and the Detroit chapter pushed membership growth in its bid to host the 1964 convention. National Treasurer Kumeo Yoshinari released the district budget breakdown, set at $126,000. Other items covered a Delano reunion honoring pioneer Issei, a Pacific Northwest meeting in Spokane, and tape recordings of the National JACL Oratorical Contest winners.
What’s in this issue
Community
- Issei Testimonial Kicks Off Idaho Campaign: Yes on SIR 1, page 1. An Issei testimonial launched the Idaho campaign supporting SIR 1. The event drew community support for the initiative.
- Los Angeles-Nagoya Sister Cities, page 1. The Los Angeles-Nagoya sister city relationship was discussed in this report. Community members highlighted its cultural and civic significance.
- Detroit Chapter Makes Big Push on ’64 Confab, page 2. The Detroit chapter pushed membership growth to host the 1964 national convention. Its efforts were described as an enterprising example for other chapters.
- Early Confirmation of Goldberg Seen, page 3. Early confirmation of Goldberg was reported as likely in the coming weeks. The report noted the expected political implications.
- Delano Reunion Recognizes Pioneer Issei; Japanese History Project Aims Explained, page 3. A Delano reunion honored pioneer Issei and the Japanese History Project was explained. Organizers described the project’s goals of preserving community history.
- PSWDC Combines Two Parts of Quota Schemes to Figure Chapter Allocations, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Pacific Southwest District Council combined two quota methods to set chapter allocations. The formula determines how budget and membership targets are divided among chapters.
- Pacific Northwest Meet in Spokane, page 4. The Pacific Northwest District Council met in Spokane and focused on a campaign to abolish land ownership restrictions. Chapter leaders coordinated outreach to Nisei voters across the state.
National
- District Appellate Court in Ohio Reverses Decision in Adoption Case, page 1. An Ohio appellate court reversed a lower court ruling that denied a Puerto Rican English couple’s adoption of a child on account of race. The decision was described as a significant civil rights outcome.
JACL
- Junior JACL Citizenship Meet and Youth Organization Proposals, page 1. Junior JACL delegates discussed forming a national youth organization at the convention. Delegates from several districts supported plans to carry the program forward.
- Membership Names Wanted for ’63, page 1. JACL sought membership names for the 1963 campaign. Chapters were encouraged to submit candidates.
- Pacific Southwest District Council Mission Gti, page 2. The Pacific Southwest District Council launched a plan to grow membership toward 50,000 members. The effort included creating new chapters across Southern California.
- Budget Allocations for Districts, page 4. National Treasurer Kumeo Yoshinari released the official breakdown of the national budget by district. The total budget was set at $126,000 for the year.
- Convention Oratorical Winners Now on Tape, page 4. Recordings of the winning speeches from the National JACL Oratorical Contest became available for purchase. The tapes featured Tet Endo, Carol Bunwi, and Dee Michi Ichiji.
Commentary
- Washington Newsletter, page 1. The Washington newsletter reported on national policy developments affecting Japanese Americans. It covered legislative activity relevant to the community.
- No Racism in Japan Education, by Allan Berman, page 2. Berman argued that Japanese education does not reflect racism toward minorities. He discussed how textbooks and teaching approaches address the subject.
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