Vol. 54, No. 24, June 15, 1962. 4 pages. View this issue
The JACL Japanese History Project fund drive led this four-page issue. Elmer Ogawa reported that the campaign had reached $84,000 toward a minimum goal of $100,000 by July 1, to pay for a definitive history of Japanese Americans commissioned through UCLA. Mike M. Masaoka’s Washington Newsletter turned to Dillon S. Myer, the wartime director of the War Relocation Authority, and to the JACL’s work in Congress on the Japanese American Evacuation Claims legislation. A front-page story described amendments meant to speed payment of claims.
Elsewhere, Bill Hosokawa wrote about a Colorado water project and Nisei farmers, and about Japan’s growing taste for bread. Page 4 carries a roundup of History Project totals by chapter, a benefit fashion show planned for the Beverly Hills Hotel, the Stockton Chapter’s first scholarship award, and a Watsonville picnic that drew its largest crowd. Five more nominees for Nisei of the Biennium are also named.
What’s in this issue
In-Depth
- JACL Japanese History Project Building Up, Now at $84,000, by Elmer Ogawa, page 1. The JACL Japanese History Project fund drive has reached $84,000 toward a minimum goal of $100,000 by July 1. The campaign aims to fund a definitive history of Japanese Americans commissioned through UCLA.
Commentary
- Washington Newsletter: Dillon S. Myer, by Mike M. Masaoka, page 1. The newsletter discusses Dillon S. Myer, WRA director during World War II, and the JACL’s efforts on redress and the Japanese American Evacuation Claims legislation before Congress. It notes the Seattle Chapter’s role in the upcoming convention.
- From the Frying Pan, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Hosokawa comments on the Fryingpan-Arkansas reclamation project and its implications for Southern California water supply. He also discusses Nisei farmers in the Arkansas River Valley.
- Bread for Breakfast, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Hosokawa discusses Japan’s growing taste for bread and the import of hard red wheat. He also reflects on Japanese city traffic and cultural habits.
JACL
- Nisei Biennium Nominated JACLer of Biennium at World’s Fair, page 1. A JACL member, nominated for the Nisei of the Biennium award, is recognized for decades of service to the organization. The award is presented biennially at the National Convention.
- Five more named for Nisei of the Biennium consideration, page 1. Five additional nominees are considered for the Nisei of the Biennium award. The nominees include professionals and community leaders honored for their contributions.
- Stockton Chapter issues first scholarship award, page 4. Kiyo Aisha was named the first recipient of the Stockton JACL Scholarship, established in memory of a Stockton member. She is a pre-veterinary medicine student.
Military & Veterans
- Evacuation Claims Bill Amendments Advance in Congress, page 1. Congressional amendments to the Japanese American Evacuation Claims Act aim to expedite payment of claims. JACL worked with Congress to resolve the matter.
Community
- New York Gunning for $15,000 History Goal, page 1. New York’s concentrated fund drive for the Japanese History Project seeks $15,000 from Greater New York residents. Campaign leaders described the drive’s progress.
- Baron Goto appointed East-West Center vice-chancellor by Univ. of Hawaii regents, page 1. Baron Goto was appointed vice-chancellor of the East-West Center by the University of Hawaii regents. He is recognized as a leading tropical agriculture expert.
- Probably the first person of Japanese ancestry to be elected Mayor of Union City, page 1. Kitayama was re-elected Mayor of Union City, California, earning JACL recognition for Distinguished Community Service. His leadership in civic development is highlighted.
- Jim Higashi’s mother dies, page 1. Mrs. Koren Higashi, mother of JACL Regional Director Jim Higashi, died in Los Angeles. Services were held at the Japanese Methodist Church.
- Jack B. Tenney loses bid for Congress in El Centro, page 1. Former California Assemblyman Jack B. Tenney lost the Republican nomination in the 9th District. Minor C. Martin won the nomination over Tenney.
- Former Seabrook youth top graduate of L.A. high school, page 1. A former Seabrook youth was named top graduate of a Los Angeles high school. The honor recognizes his academic achievement.
- Stockton, San Jose athletes star at San Francisco JACL Olympics, page 3. Athletes from Stockton and San Jose set records at the San Francisco JACL Olympics. Stockton captured the title in the lightweight division.
- History Project Roundup, page 4. The National JACL History Project fund drive continues across chapters, with district totals reported. San Francisco Chapter and other chapters are highlighted for their contributions.
- Benefit fashion show for History announced, page 4. A benefit luncheon fashion show is scheduled to raise $1,000 for the JACL History Project. The event will be held at the Beverly Hills Hotel Crystal Room.
- Watsonville picnic greets big crowd, page 4. The Watsonville JACL community picnic at Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds drew its largest crowd ever. Organizers reported a successful event with donated prizes.
- Bonsai specialist lectures at Pasadena, page 4. A bonsai specialist gave a lecture to JACL members, with the program part of upcoming Nisei Week activities. The event highlighted Japanese horticultural traditions.
Incarceration & Redress
- Livingston Chapter decorates graves of war dead at Golden Gate National Cemetery, page 4. Members of the Livingston-Merced JACL placed memorial wreaths on the graves of four Japanese Americans buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery. A chapter president offered comfort to the families.
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