Vol. 53, No. 6, August 11, 1961. 4 pages. View this issue
Record membership led the news in this four-page issue. National President Frank F. Chuman thanked chapter leaders for a total above 17,000 and called for reorganizing JACL’s administrative structure. Rodney Omachi of Stockton was named winner of the $300 Pvt. Ben Frank Masaoka Memorial Scholarship, one of the JACL National Scholarship winners, and four other finalists each received $200. Mike Masaoka previewed the joint Eastern and Midwest District JACL Convention in Minneapolis, and the San Diego chapter announced a bid for the 1966 National Convention.
Also inside: the National JACL Credit Union announced a 4% semi-annual dividend, and JACL urged a House subcommittee to report a vested property bill. Saburo Kido continued his series, Living with JACL, with the naturalization case of Tokie Slocum. Seattle artist Paul Horiuchi was commissioned to create a mural for the 1962 World’s Fair, and chapter news came from Seattle, Clovis, Contra Costa, Chicago and Long Beach.
What’s in this issue
Community
- JACL Credit Union Announces 4% Semi-Annual Dividend, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The National JACL Credit Union announced a 4% semi-annual dividend for the first six months of 1961, credited to shareholder accounts. The dividend was made possible by a change in Utah state law, and members were reminded to deposit by the 15th of each month.
- San Diego JACL to Bid for 1966 National Convention, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The San Diego JACL chapter announced it will actively bid for the 1966 National JACL Convention. The Pacific Southwest District Council unanimously endorsed the bid.
- Nisei Hoodlum Stabs Youth at Church Softball Game, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A young Nisei was sought by police after a white youth was stabbed during a church softball game in Hollywood. The victim was in critical condition with multiple knife wounds.
- Sansei Scouts Visit Japan, by P.C. Staff, page 2. A San Francisco Sansei scout troop visited Japan to experience the country’s postwar recovery. The trip was a dream for the Sansei boys.
- Seattle JACL Floats Sparkle in Seafair Parades, by Elmer Ogawa, page 2. The Seattle JACL float won multiple awards in the 12th Seafair parades, including best-of-show in five parades. The chapter’s float used fresh flowers and was praised for its design.
- Paul Horiuchi to Create Century 21 Mural, by Roz Enomoto, page 4. Seattle artist Paul Horiuchi was commissioned to create a 17-by-60-foot mural for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. The non-figurative work will be unveiled at the Century 21 Exposition opening next April.
- Clovis JACL Chapter Floats Win Honors, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Clovis JACL chapter entered parade floats that won several awards, including sweepstakes honors. The chapter also honored Issei citizens and supported community programs.
- Contra Costa JACL Scholarship Given to El Cerrito Girl, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Pat Iiyama of El Cerrito received the first scholarship awarded by the Contra Costa JACL Chapter for her academic and extracurricular achievements. She plans to attend the University of California in the fall.
- Chicago JACL Honors Three Prep Graduates with Scholarships, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Chicago JACL and Jr. JACL honored Japanese American high school graduates at a June dinner dance. Russell Kumai, Ken Kasai, and Nancy Koga received scholarships.
- Long Beach JACL Supports International Beauty Pageant, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The Long Beach JACL chapter supported the International Beauty Congress by welcoming Miss Japan and assisting with hair styling and media coverage. Chapter members participated in the luncheon honoring contestants from 52 countries.
JACL
- Membership Reaches Record High, Says National President, by Frank F. Chuman, page 1. National President Frank Chuman thanked chapter leaders for record membership exceeding 17,000 and Thousand Club growth. He called for reorganizing JACL’s administrative structure and modernizing communications to serve the organization’s expanding membership.
- Rodney Omachi of Stockton Named Top JACL Scholarship Winner, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Rodney Omachi of Stockton was named winner of the $300 Pvt. Ben Frank Masaoka Memorial Scholarship from 27 candidates. Four other finalists each received $200 JACL scholarships.
Commentary
- EDC-MDC JACL Convention and Washington Newsletter, by Mike Masaoka, page 1. Mike Masaoka previews the joint Eastern and Midwest District JACL Convention in Minneapolis and highlights the legislative role of East and Midwest chapters. He notes the convention banquet will honor Congressman Walter Judd.
- Tri-Villes’ Generosity, by Roz Enomoto, page 4. The Sequoia Senior and Junior Tri-Villes girls’ group made annual charitable contributions to organizations including March of Dimes and Shonien Children’s Home. The letter writer praised their goodwill.
- Living with JACL: Part VII, by Saburo Kido, page 4. Kido recounts the naturalization case of Tokie Slocum, a Japanese-born World War I veteran naturalized by a North Dakota federal court in 1921. The article traces the legal background of naturalization privileges for Japanese veterans.
National
- JACL Urges House to Report Vested Property Bill, by P.C. Staff, page 1. JACL urged a House subcommittee to report legislation authorizing payment of American war damage claims and return of vested private property. JACL proposed combining both issues in one bill financed by German and Japanese repayments.
Military & Veterans
- Nisei Engineer Robert Miura Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Robert Mitsuru Miura, a UC Berkeley graduate student, received a Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Fellowship to study aerospace propulsion at Princeton. He will earn a master’s degree in September.
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