Vol. 56, No. 2, January 11, 1963. 4 pages. View this issue
A new year, and a new Congress, set the tone for this four-page issue. JACL’s national president looked ahead to 1963 and urged chapters to put the Japanese American Creed and the JACL Hymn to work as public relations tools. Mike Masaoka reviewed the organization’s legislative goals for the 88th Congress, including fair employment, fair housing and immigration reform. K. Patrick Okura reported that Idaho voters approved SJR 1, which lets Issei citizens vote, carrying every county but one.
Elsewhere in the issue, a Carnegie Foundation grant of $90,000 will fund a summer Japanese language institute for teachers at Seton Hall. Jerry Enomoto wrote about Kyusaburo Sakata, a Gilroy grower who offered $40,000 to his home village in Wakayama. Also inside are chapter installations, a Supreme Court case on citizenship, and Tamotsu Murayama on a Nisei translating a book on bonsai.
What’s in this issue
Community
- Outlook for 1963, page 1. JACL’s national president reflects on the past year’s accomplishments and urges chapters to use the Japanese American Creed and JACL Hymn as public relations tools. He wishes members a happy new year and encourages continued service to fellow citizens.
- Foundation endows $90,000 for Japanese in U.S. high schools, page 1. The Carnegie Foundation granted $90,000 to Seton Hall to establish a summer Japanese language institute for teachers. Dr. Tsu noted that few mainland high schools teach Japanese compared to 45 in Hawaii.
- Idaho sur 1 carries all but one county, final canvass reveals, by K. Patrick Okura, page 1. Idaho voters approved SJR 1, permitting Issei citizens to vote, by a wide margin, with only Boner County opposing. Five JACL chapters in Idaho had campaigned for the measure.
- Okura appointed mental health planning executive, page 1. Patrick Okura, former Douglas County chief juvenile probation officer, was appointed mental health planning executive at the Nebraska Psychiatric Institute. He brings long experience in community work and is a past president of the Nebraska Welfare Association.
- Hayakawa defends Pacifica Foundation radio format, page 1. Semanticist S.I. Hayakawa and other intellectuals defended the Pacifica Foundation against Senate Internal Security subcommittee scrutiny. The American Civil Liberties Union criticized the proposal to close the hearings as harassment.
- Issei pioneer offers $40,000 to hometown for public works improvement, by Jerry Enomoto, page 1. Kyusaburo Sakata, a Gilroy Issei grower, offered $40,000 to improve conditions in Koura village in Wakayama prefecture. His proposals for a fish hatchery and other projects were partly rejected but he pledged funds for water and sewage systems.
- Expand Detroit board to prepare for 1964 National Convention, page 1. The Detroit JACL chapter elected new board of governors members to prepare for hosting the 1964 National Convention. Elections were held December 1 at International Institute.
- Sen. Fong appoints former PC columnist to be legislative assistant in D.C., page 1. Senator Hiram Fong appointed Lawrence K. Nakatsuka as his legislative assistant in Washington, D.C. Nakatsuka was previously a longtime reporter for the Honolulu Star Bulletin and press secretary to two governors.
- Hi-Co Conference planners to meet, page 1. Planners for the 1963 Hi-Co Conference, a college-motivation event for high school students, will meet under general chairman Alan Kumamoto. The conference features seminars with business and professional leaders.
- George Hamamoto elected Sonoma County JACL president, page 1. George Hamamoto was elected president of the Sonoma County JACL for 1963. He has served on chapter committees for ten years and will be installed at a dinner with Jerry Enomoto as main speaker.
- Seattle building by Hattori, page 2. Frank Hattori’s planned $1.5 million office building in Seattle’s International Community will feature air conditioning and three levels of basement parking. The project is financed by local investors through Hattori Development Corporation.
- Idaho Falls JACLers enjoy hectic holiday season, page 4. Idaho Falls JACL members held a Christmas party and New Year’s Eve dance, with children of members performing. The chapter reported strong membership in past years.
National
- Rep. Matsunaga to address Washington D.C. installation, page 1. Congressman Spark Matsunaga of Hawaii will be the principal speaker at the Washington D.C. JACL installation dinner-dance. He will be only the second American of Japanese ancestry to serve in Congress.
- JACL legislative aim reviewed as new 88th Congress opens, by Mike Masaoka, page 1. Masaoka reviews JACL’s national legislative objectives for the 1963-64 congressional term, including fair employment, fair housing, and immigration reform. He outlines JACL’s support for civil rights legislation and enforcement.
- Minnesota fair housing law effective Dec. 31, page 1. Minnesota’s Fair Housing Law, prohibiting discrimination in real property transactions, took effect December 31, 1962. The law covers real estate transactions with a few exceptions and is administered by the state FEPC renamed as the State Commission Against Discrimination.
- Chapel architects, page 1. Architects Shig Iyama and Robert M. Tanaka were commissioned to design a chapel in Big Sur for the Hermits of New Camaldoli. The chapel will be built in wood and concrete to blend with the rugged landscape.
- Supreme Court cases overshadowed by Cook case, page 1. The Supreme Court is considering a case on loss of citizenship for naturalized citizens who return to their homeland for three or more years. The case is of significant interest to JACL and Japanese Americans.
Obituaries
- Dr. Y. Harada, 50, page 1. Dr. Yoshizo Harada, a Sacramento JACLer and Army dental officer in World War II, died of a stroke on January 7. He is survived by his wife, children, and siblings.
Military & Veterans
- Seattle pioneer offers Japan village funds, page 2. A Japanese American pioneer offered funds to his native village. This continuing coverage is part of the page 1 story on Kyusaburo Sakata.
Arts & Entertainment
- Nisei translates book on bonsai, by Tamotsu Murayama, page 4. Joseph Kurihara, a Nisei who has lived in Japan since the war, is translating a book by bonsai expert Tokichi Kawamoto into English. The book will be nearly 400 pages with illustrations of wiring, pruning and rock gardening methods.
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