Vol. 55, No. 5, August 3, 1962. 4 pages. View this issue
Reports from the JACL national convention in Seattle filled this four-page issue. Deputy Under Secretary of State Johnson called on Nisei to take part in the great events in the Pacific and to help build a community of free Asia. Delegates approved a $126,000 budget for the coming biennium, with regular membership dues raised to $4. Youth delegates asked for $10,000 in aid for the National Junior JACL, and Todd Endo won the oratorical contest.
Elsewhere, Senator Kuchel introduced a bill tied to repeal of the miscegenation law, and architect Minoru Yamasaki accepted his nomination for the JACL Distinguished Achievement Award. Page 2 carries letters and commentary, including a column by Raymond G. Uyeda on national board members and chapter officers, a defense of the Japanese American Historical Project and a Youth Assembly report. Larry Tajiri reported on a golf tournament won by Ogishima.
What’s in this issue
JACL
- JACL-NISEI CAN BE HELPFUL IN BUILDING COMMUNITY OF FREE ASIA, page 1. Deputy Under Secretary of State Johnson called on Nisei to take part in the great events in the Pacific at the JACL convention. He underscored the close part Nisei can play in building a community of free Asia.
- Todd Endo wins JACL oratorical contest, page 1. Todd Endo took first place in the JACL oratorical contest, with Dee Michi third and Carol Suruk second. Dr. Roy Nishikawa presented the trophies at the event.
- JACL Budget of $126,000 Voted at Seattle Meet, page 1. Delegates at the Seattle national convention approved a $126,000 budget for the coming biennium. The budget included regular membership dues being raised to $4 from the previous level.
- 120 Youth Delegates Call for $10,000 Aid, page 1. Youth delegates at the convention called for $10,000 in aid for the National Junior JACL. The request was part of the youth program discussions.
Military & Veterans
- Kuchel Introduces Bill for Miscegenation Law Repeal, page 1. Senator Kuchel introduced legislation related to repeal of the miscegenation law. The measure was discussed in connection with the convention’s resolutions.
Obituaries
- Minoru Yamasaki Humbly Accepts Nomination for JACL Distinguished Achievement Award, page 1. Architect Minoru Yamasaki accepted his nomination for the JACL Distinguished Achievement Award in Architecture. His honors and design work were recounted, including his degree from the University of Washington.
Community
- Salt Lake JACL, page 2. A Salt Lake JACL chapter contribution appeared in the letters and commentary on Japanese American organizational life. The piece discussed the value of JACL participation in community affairs.
- Youth Assembly Report: Japanese America, page 2. A report on the Youth Assembly discusses the preservation of Japanese American family, cultural and community values. It considers how younger members can build on the organization’s traditions.
- A Little Black Box, by Raymond G. Uyeda, page 2. A column examines the relationship between national JACL board members and chapter officers. It compares the roles of the two groups in carrying out organizational programs.
- Ogishima pace eld of 66 golfers to win Contab golf, by By Larry Tajiri, page 3. Ogishima led a field of 66 golfers to win the Contab golf tournament. The event was reported as part of the community sports news.
Commentary
- Not a ‘Make-Work’ Project, page 2. A letter to the editor argues that the Japanese American Historical Project is not a make-work project. The writer urges readers to support the effort to document the community’s history.
- To Bridge and to Attain Janet of America, page 2. An essay reflects on the immigrant ideals inscribed on the Statue of Liberty and their meaning for Japanese Americans. It argues that JACL’s work has helped bridge racial divides in American society.
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