Vol. 55, No. 24, December 14, 1962. 4 pages. View this issue
Old rumors of Japanese American sabotage at Pearl Harbor drew a protest from JACL in this four-page issue. JACL objected to a Los Angeles Times report that repeated the unfounded claims, and an editorial, “Pearl Harbor Unremembered,” cited official denials from the FBI, Navy and War Department. Allan Conor wrote about Nisei taking prominent roles in Hawaii as its feudal era ended. On the front page, Chicago JACL held its 18th candlelight installation dinner-dance, where Jack Fujimoto passed the gavel to Mark Hatano.
Inside, Mike Masaoka described how JACL and other civil rights organizations planned to push for changes to Senate Rule 22 and the House Rules Committee. Harry K. Honda wrote about the birth of his granddaughter. Masao Sakow summarized a Midwest District Youth Council workshop, Sharon Wakasa reported on the Central California District Council Convention, and Ben Nakamura was elected its 1963 chairman.
What’s in this issue
Community
- Impressive Installation Held at Chicago JACL’s 18th Inaugural Dinner-Dance, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Chicago JACL held an impressive candlelight installation ceremony for its 18th chapter officers, with outgoing chairman Jack Fujimoto passing the gavel to newly elected chairman Mark Hatano. Over 100 attended the dinner and dance on McCormick Place’s overlooking Lake Michigan.
- Ben Nakamura Elected 1963 CCDC Chairman, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Ben Nakamura was elected chairman of the Central California District Council for 1963. The announcement follows the district council’s annual convention.
- Gardena-Ichikawa Sister Cities, by W.Z. Hont, page 2. A letter from a Gardena resident responds to an earlier report on the Gardena-Ichikawa sister city exchange program. The writer corrects details about the official representatives for the program.
- Midwest District Youth Council Workshop Summary, by Masao Sakow, page 4. The Midwest District Youth Council held a workshop on strengthening chapters, with discussion leaders and participants from six chapters. Topics included adviser selection, chapter finances, and recruitment of members.
- Central California District Council Convention, by Sharon Wakasa, page 4. The Central California District Council Convention brought together ten chapters in a cooperative weekend event. Delegates and speakers addressed chapter activities and JACL participation.
National
- JACL Protests Publication of ‘Rumors’ of Pearl Harbor Attack, by P.C. Staff, page 1. JACL protested a Los Angeles Times report repeating unfounded rumors of Japanese American sabotage during the Pearl Harbor attack. The national office noted that the claims had been disproven by official government statements.
- Congressional Rules Fight, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. JACL and other civil rights organizations are preparing to push for changes to Senate and House rules to allow civil rights legislation to reach a floor vote. The article outlines the strategy for altering Rule 22 and the House Rules Committee procedures.
Commentary
- Pearl Harbor Unremembered, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The editorial condemns the continued circulation of myths about Japanese saboteurs at Pearl Harbor, citing official denials from the FBI, Navy, and War Department. It argues that Americans of Japanese ancestry in Hawaii were loyal and that the allegations were false.
- Day of Joy, by Harry K. Honda, page 2. Harry Honda writes personally about the birth of his granddaughter Patricia Miyo and the family’s busy schedule preparing the holiday issue. He reflects on the joy the new arrival brings to the family.
In-Depth
- Nisei in Prominent Roles as Hawaii’s Feudal Era Ends, by Allan Conor, page 1. Hawaii’s political transition from a feudal era saw Nisei take on prominent roles in government and labor. The article traces the rise of Nisei leaders in a changing social and political landscape.
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