Vol. 54, No. 6, February 9, 1962. 4 pages. View this issue
Forty groups urged repeal of the national origins quota formula in immigration law, and a statement was expected to go to Congress soon. Mike Masaoka’s Washington Newsletter reported on Chief Justice Warren speaking about the wartime evacuation of Japanese Americans at a New York law center. On page 2, Saburo Kido reprinted minutes from the 1942 emergency JACL council meeting in San Francisco and defended the leaders’ decisions. Chapters also received their first registration and housing forms from the Seattle convention city.
This four-page issue is mostly chapter news. Installations were reported for San Benito County, Cortez, San Diego and Gilroy, and Idaho chapters planned film showings to raise money for repeal of an alien land law. Other pages include a proposal to keep Nihonmachi in San Francisco, a profile of bowler Fuzzy Shimada, and a column by Lil Hinaga recalling the tale of Okei-san.
What’s in this issue
National
- 40 Groups Urge Repeal of National Origins Formula, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Forty groups are urging repeal of the national origins quota formula in immigration law. A statement is expected to be sent to Congress in the near future.
- Warren Speaks on Evacuation, by Mike Masaoka, page 1. Chief Justice Warren addressed the wartime evacuation of Japanese Americans in a New York law center appearance. The Washington Newsletter column by Mike Masaoka reports on the remarks.
Community
- Chapters Receive First Packet from Convention City, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Chapters have received the first convention registration and housing forms from Seattle host committee members. Early return of registration is requested.
- Nisei Family Heading for India Mission, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Nisei couple and their children are departing for a mission assignment in India under church sponsorship. The Matsuura family has been recent visitors to the area.
- Happier at the Drawing Board, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A former advertising art director returns to illustration and design work after a career change. Her story is told alongside her husband’s appointment as a plant genetics researcher.
- Named Southwest L.A. JACL’s Citizen of the Year, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Southwest Los Angeles JACL member was honored as the chapter’s Citizen of the Year. The award recognizes community service.
- Shimasaki Injured in Fog-Caused Auto Accident, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A Fresno JACL figure was injured when fog caused a multi-car collision. Details of the accident are reported.
- Nippon-machi Should Be Kept in San Francisco, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A proposal to redevelop the Japanese community area in San Francisco’s Nihonmachi is discussed. Supporters argue the historic district should be preserved in place.
- San Benito County Honors New Head, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Tony Yamaoka was installed as president of the San Benito County JACL at a chapter dinner. Retiring president Sam Shimizu presented the gavel.
- Cortez Installs Kaoru Masuda as President, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Kaoru Masuda was installed as president of the Modesto Cortez JACL chapter along with a new slate of officers. The installation was held at a chapter dinner.
- Idaho Falls and Pocatello Chapters Plan Film Showings, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Idaho chapters announced film showings to support repeal of the alien land law. Proceeds will support the campaign.
- Taomae Re-elected by Hollywood, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Fred Taomae was re-elected to office by the Hollywood JACL chapter. Other officers were also confirmed in the balloting.
- Henry Yamase Honored as Norwalk Citizen of the Year, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Henry Yamase was named Norwalk’s Citizen of the Year. The honor recognizes his civic contributions to the community.
- San Francisco Issei Editor Given Testimonial Dinner, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A San Francisco Issei newspaper editor was honored at a testimonial dinner. Friends and community leaders attended the event.
- Architect Yamasaki Borrows Head-Hunters’ Mare to Construct Regina Campus, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Architect Minoru Yamasaki is designing the Regina campus construction project. The article describes the project’s planning and scope.
- Greater Los Angeles and Other Regional News Briefs, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Brief community items from Southern California chapters are reported. Events and member activities are summarized.
- Ties Urged to Fight Delinquency, by P.C. Staff, page 4. A youth guidance worker addressed the NC-WNDC meeting in Watsonville on preventing juvenile delinquency among Nisei youth. He urged stronger family and community ties.
- Harry Kawamoto Elected San Diego JACL President, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Harry Kawamoto will be installed as president of the San Diego JACL chapter with his cabinet. National President Frank Chuman is the principal speaker at the installation.
- Selma Movie Benefit, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Selma JACL chapter will hold its annual movie benefit at the Japanese Mission Chapel. The event is a fundraiser for chapter activities.
- Gilroy Chapter Elects M. Hirasaki, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Masaharu Hirasaki was elected president of the Gilroy JACL for the coming year. An installation dinner and the annual picnic are being planned.
- Tragic Tale of Okei-san Recalled by San Jose Installation Speaker, by Lil Hinaga, page 4. A San Jose installation speaker recounted the story of Okei-san, a Japanese woman who died in the Mother Lode region. The tale is told as part of the chapter’s history.
- Movies Shown for Idaho Repeal Fund, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Three Idaho chapters are sponsoring Japanese American films to raise funds for repeal of the law barring naturalized citizens of Oriental descent from voting. The screenings will be held at the Virginia Theater.
- $6,300 Added to ‘Issei Story’ Fund; Now Totals $376, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Contributions of $6,300 were added to the Issei Story project fund, bringing the total to $376 thousand. Northwest area Nisei each contributed $1,000 to the JACL project.
JACL
- Yusha Elected Treasurer of San Francisco Chapter, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Jack Yusha was elected treasurer of the San Francisco JACL chapter. He is an active member of the organization.
Military & Veterans
- Nisei VFW Reunion Set, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The 12th anniversary reunion of the Nisei Veterans of Foreign Wars post will be held in Sacramento. Frank Ushita is serving as chairman.
Commentary
- East of the River, page 2. A columnist makes a satirical case for adopting the term ‘Caucasians Yellow’ in place of ‘White Nisei.’ The piece argues the new phrase better reflects the self-image of the assimilated Nisei.
Incarceration & Redress
- 1942 Emergency Meeting Revisited, by Saburo Kido, page 2. Saburo Kido reprints minutes from the 1942 emergency JACL council meeting in San Francisco and defends the organization’s wartime decisions. He argues the leaders acted in the best interest of the largest number of people.
Sports
- Fuzzy Shimada’s All-Too-Brief Career in Professional Bowling Recounted, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A profile recounts the professional bowling career of Fuzzy Shimada. The article traces his progress through the pro tour.
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