Vol. 55, No. 21, November 23, 1962. 4 pages. View this issue
A Thanksgiving-season pledge between AFL-CIO unions and the President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity led this four-page issue. The unions committed to equal opportunity in hiring, training, apprenticeship and referral, regardless of race, creed, color or national origin. Mike Masaoka’s Washington Newsletter followed civil rights and government activity in the capital. The front page also reported that the Pacific Southwest District Council was nearing its $35,000 goal for the Japanese American history project fund drive, and that Pat Okura was scheduled to speak to the Mt. Olympus-Salt Lake chapter.
Inside, Larry Tajiri wrote about an Oakland Nisei author’s children’s book, A Girl Named Tamiko. Chapter news covered the San Jose chapter’s goals for 1963 and the Dayton chapter’s officers and activities. A San Diego JACL member’s lawsuit against a dancing studio was reported, along with the 1000 Club report and George Nakamura’s column, Freewheeling on the Freeways.
What’s in this issue
National
- Trade Unions Join White House Push to Eliminate Discrimination in Jobs, by P.C. Staff, page 1. AFL-CIO unions signed a Thanksgiving-season pledge with the President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity to eliminate discrimination in jobs regardless of race, creed, color or national origin. The agreement commits unions to equal opportunity in hiring, training, apprenticeship and referral practices.
- Washington Newsletter, by Mike Masaoka, page 1. Masaoka’s Washington column reports on national legislative and policy developments of interest to the Japanese American community. The piece covers the capital’s civil rights and government activity during late 1962.
Community
- History Project Fund Drive Goal of $35,000 by PSWDC Seen Likely, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Japanese American history project fund drive sponsored by the Pacific Southwest District Council is nearing its goal of $35,000. Contributions are reported as coming in steadily from chapters across the district.
- Pat Okura to Address Mt. Olympus-Salt Lake Chapter, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Pat Okura, a national JACL figure, is scheduled to speak to the Mt. Olympus-Salt Lake JACL chapter. The chapter has been arranging its program for the upcoming event.
- San Diego JACLer Sues Dancing Studio for $8,000, Asks Three Contracts Be Voided, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A San Diego JACL member has filed suit against a dancing studio seeking $8,000 in damages and asking that three contracts be declared void. The complaint centers on the terms of the studio agreements.
- San Jose Chapter Sets New Goals for ’63, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The San Jose JACL chapter has announced its program goals for 1963. The chapter plans community and membership activities for the coming year.
- Dayton Chapter Officers and Activities, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Dayton JACL chapter reports on its officers and recent activities. Members have been organizing programs for the membership.
- Freewheeling on the Freeways, by George Nakamura, page 4. A columnist discusses matters of concern to Japanese American motorists and travelers on the freeways. The piece touches on local transportation issues and community interests.
Commentary
- Nisei Writes Book for Children, by Larry Tajiri, page 3. An Oakland Nisei author has written a children’s book, A Girl Named Tamiko, drawing on Japanese American experience. The article profiles the author and the book’s themes for young readers.
JACL
- 1000 Club Report, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The JACL 1000 Club reports new and renewal memberships for the first half of November at National Headquarters. The report lists contributors and the funds raised to support JACL programs.
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