Vol. 54, No. 15, April 13, 1962. 4 pages. View this issue
Running JACL well was the subject of this four-page issue. A front-page column, “By the Board,” urged members to choose board candidates who would attend meetings and speak up, and it criticized members who stayed silent. At the Eastern District Council meeting, delegates discussed two proposals: a simpler JACL quota formula and a public relations project. Mary Watanabe reported that Bill Marutani was nominated for national 3rd vice president. The fund drive for the Japanese History project passed 47 percent of its $100,000 goal.
Other news from the community: Mrs. Shizuko Wise regained her place on the Stockton school board, and the Nisei Week parade grew to six divisions that will march before television. An Urban League of Colorado survey found many Japanese American students among scholarship and award winners. Page 2 covers a Supreme Court ruling on legislative apportionment, and Tamotsu Murata’s page 3 article recalls the Grand Corral station and its Issei mentors.
What’s in this issue
Commentary
- By the Board, page 1. The column urges JACL members to choose capable board candidates who will attend meetings and participate actively. It criticizes members who remain silent and fail to voice their views on organizational matters.
JACL
- Two Proposals Simplifying JACL Quota Formula, P.R. Project Offered, page 1. The Eastern District Council discussed proposals to simplify the complicated JACL quota formula and a public relations project. Delegates expressed general satisfaction with the proposed changes at the meeting.
- Bill Marutani Nominated for National 3rd Vice President, by Mary Watanabe, page 1. Bill Marutani was nominated for the national JACL third vice president position at the EDC meeting. The nomination was reported alongside other EDC business.
Community
- ‘Japanese History’ Project Fund Drive Passes 47 Pct. of $100,000 Goal, page 1. The fund drive for the Japanese History project has reached 47 percent of its $100,000 goal. George Inagaki and family made a historic flight to Japan with JACL on April 1 as part of the project.
- Stockton Wise Regains School Post in Recall, page 1. Mrs. Shizuko Wise regained her position on the Stockton school board after the recall election. The board members who remained in office were joined by new appointees.
- Urban League Statistics Confirm High Ratio of Nisei Scholarship, Award Winners, page 1. The Urban League of Colorado surveyed high school graduating classes and found a high proportion of Japanese American students received scholarships and awards. The survey confirmed the significant achievement statistically.
- Wise Week Parade Expanded, Six Divisions to March Before TV, page 1. The Nisei Week parade has been expanded to six divisions and will march before television cameras. The expansion is part of this year’s festival plans.
National
- Supreme Court Decision on Tennessee Reapportionment Discussed, page 2. The article reports on the Supreme Court decision holding that federal courts may hear complaints of unequal legislative apportionment. It discusses the implications for representation in state legislatures, including the JACL’s position on equal representation.
In-Depth
- Grand Corral Station Recalled as Mentors of Nisei Movement, by Tamotsu Murata, page 3. The article recalls the Issei pioneers who served as mentors to the Nisei movement at the Grand Corral station. It honors their contributions to the community’s early organizing efforts.
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