Vol. 55, No. 3, July 20, 1962. 4 pages. View this issue
A $25,000 first installment for the Japanese American History Project was delivered to the UCLA campus on July 19, and the front page reported it as possibly the largest single undertaking JACL had attempted. The same page looked ahead to the 17th Biennial National JACL Convention, set for the Olympic Hotel in Seattle, July 26-30, 1962, with speaker W. Averell Harriman and over 1,000 delegates expected. Elmer Ogawa wrote on the effort to repeal a Washington land law, and Mike Masaoka’s Washington Newsletter took up JACL’s public image.
Inside this four-page issue are procedures for National Council meetings and for chapters in good standing, plus a letter urging members to settle budget and staffing questions before Seattle. Community news includes youth discussions led by Jerry Enomoto about a national youth organization, the Midwest District Council’s nomination of Kamen Yoshinari for National Treasurer, and a visit by Japanese mayors to Salt Lake City. Fred Tamae contributed a guest column.
What’s in this issue
JACL
- President’s Japanese History Project Receives First $25,000 Installment at UCLA, by P.C. Staff, page 1. JACL delivered the first installment of $25,000 to the UCLA campus for the Japanese American History Project on July 19. The project is described as possibly the largest single undertaking JACL has attempted, with Dr. Dee Seiji Miyokawa now on the UCLA campus.
- 17th Biennial National JACL Convention: To Bridge and to Build, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The 17th Biennial National JACL Convention will be held at the Olympic Hotel in Seattle, July 26-30, 1962. The program lists registration, council meetings, the banquet with speaker W. Averell Harriman, and related events, with over 1,000 delegates anticipated.
- National Council Procedure and Chapters in Good Standing, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Procedures for National Council meetings adopted at the Seattle convention are outlined, including how delegates identify themselves and how chapters qualify as in good standing. The rules cover dues payment deadlines and the requirement of currently elected officers.
National
- Washington Land Law Repeal, by Elmer Ogawa, page 1. A Washington state land law repeal effort was examined, including the Walter-McCarran Act and the political sentiments behind the moves. The article argues the issue should be contested on the American sense of fair play.
Commentary
- Washington Newsletter, by Mike Masaoka, page 1. Masaoka describes how JACL’s public image is shaped by the answers people give when asked what JACL stands for. He argues that misinformation about Japanese Americans must be countered through persistent public education.
- Time for Decision, page 2. A letter to the editor argues that JACL national headquarters staff are overburdened and that the national director needs more personnel to implement expanded programs. The writer urges members to clarify the budget and staffing priorities before the Seattle convention.
- Back to the Old System, by Fred Tamae, page 3. Guest columnist Fred Tamae reflects on the Nisei and the community’s traditional ways of operating. He argues for returning to older systems of community responsibility.
Community
- Venice-Culver JACLer Corners Million Dollar Sales Honor, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A Venice-Culver JACL member earned a Million Dollar Sales honor. The article reports on the achievement within the Japanese American business community.
- Youth to Discuss Organization on a National Basis, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Youth district meetings revealed that not all youths believe a national youth organization is desirable at this time. Jerry Enomoto, secretary of the national board and chairman of the national youth committee, invited interested groups to participate in discussions.
- D.C. JACL Board Supports Quota Proposals, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Washington D.C. Chapter board supports the quota allocation proposals offered by the chapter president. The board’s explanation will be distributed to convention delegates at the Seattle meeting.
- Yoshinari Still in Race, MDC Confirms, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Midwest District Council confirmed the nomination of Kamen Yoshinari for National Treasurer. The nomination was forwarded to the National Nominations Committee for confirmation.
- Teenage Club Under Treasury Headquarters to be Closed, by P.C. Staff, page 4. A teenage club operating under national headquarters will be closed, according to an announcement from the national director. The article covers the reasons and the impact on local youth programs.
- Japanese Visitors to Salt Lake City Enjoy Hospitable Visit Through JACLer’s Efforts, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Japanese mayors and a visiting Future Homemakers of Japan president were hosted in Salt Lake City through the efforts of a local JACL member. The visit included meetings and community hospitality.
Arts & Entertainment
- “The Bitter and the Sweet”, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The film “The Bitter and the Sweet” is reviewed, a drama about a Japanese American returning to her hometown after wartime experiences. The review praises the performances and the film’s treatment of the Nisei experience.
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