Vol. 57, No. 19, November 8, 1963. 4 pages. View this issue
Civil rights ran through this four-page issue. JACL joined the National Leadership Conference on Civil Rights in pledging to strengthen the House Judiciary Committee’s 1963 Civil Rights Bill, and Mike Masaoka’s Washington Newsletter explained the compromise version and where it fell short. Councilman Tom Bradley urged Downtown L.A. JACL members to lend leadership to the struggle, Cleveland JACLers took listener calls on a radio forum, and a Fresno committee met to protect California’s new fair housing law. National President K. Patrick Okura’s busy travel schedule also drew coverage.
Elsewhere, Boise Valley JACL prepared to host the Intermountain District Council convention on Nov. 29-30, and John Yasumoto was picked to chair the Northern California-Western Nevada District Council. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye reported on Operation Big Lift and his visit to the Berlin Wall. Larry Tajiri wrote about filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, and Seattle’s mayor weighed in on an open housing ordinance.
What’s in this issue
JACL
- Boise Valley JACL Hosting Intermountain District Convention Nov. 29-30, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Boise Valley JACL is hosting the first Intermountain District Council convention on Nov. 29-30 at the Owyhee Hotel with a full slate of events. The weekend includes a luncheon, banquet, fashion show, and Sayonara ball.
- K. Patrick Okura Keeps Busy Schedule as National JACL President, by P.C. Staff, page 1. National JACL President K. Patrick Okura travels extensively while also serving as Nebraska’s mental health executive. His travels have taken him to Washington, Houston, San Antonio, and Mexico City.
National
- Equal Employment Opportunity Regional Conference Set in Los Angeles, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity will hold a regional conference Nov. 14 at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles with about 1,000 expected attendees. Panels will address employment discrimination affecting Mexican American, Negro, and Oriental American communities.
- Fair Practices Body Meets to Preserve New Housing Law, by P.C. Staff, page 1. An ad hoc committee in Fresno discussed ways to preserve California’s new fair housing law against a real estate initiative to repeal it. Speakers urged legislative action and broad community support.
- JACL Pledges Effort to Push for Stronger Civil Rights Bill, by P.C. Staff, page 1. JACL joined the National Leadership Conference on Civil Rights in pledging to strengthen the House Judiciary Committee’s 1963 Civil Rights Bill. The coalition called for stronger public accommodations, FEPC, and Justice Department enforcement provisions.
- Downtown L.A. Hears Councilman Bradley Talk on Civil Rights, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Councilman Tom Bradley urged JACL members to lend leadership to the civil rights struggle at a Downtown L.A. JACL luncheon. He outlined concerns in housing, education, employment, and law enforcement.
Community
- Chapters Electing Presidents for 1964, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Idaho Falls and Mid-Columbia JACL chapters elected new presidents for 1964. Sam Sakaguchi and Min Asai will lead their respective chapters.
- John Yasumoto Picked NC-WNDC Chairman, by JACK MAYEDA, page 1. The Northern California-Western Nevada District Council met in San Mateo and elected John Yasumoto as chairman. The council also approved a proposal for a JACL Civil Rights Fund.
- Treasurer for 10 Years Now Chapter President, by P.C. Staff, page 1. James Miyano, long-time treasurer of Sonoma County JACL, was elected chapter president. He was chosen alongside eight cabinet members and a board of governors.
- Cleveland JACLers Discuss Civil Rights on Audience Participation Radio Show, by ARTHUR A. YAMANE, page 1. Cleveland JACL representatives appeared twice on WGAR’s Open Forum to discuss civil rights and take listener calls. The broadcasts drew strong audience response and questions about Nisei history and attitudes.
- Seattle Mayor Urges Negroes to Call Off Vote Boycott Plans, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Seattle Mayor Gordon Clinton asked the City Council to take a stand on the open housing ordinance and urged proponents to drop a threatened boycott. He credited the Human Rights Commission for its work.
Military & Veterans
- Sen. Inouye Accompanies Troops in ‘Big Lift’, Sees Berlin Wall, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye traveled with troops in Operation Big Lift from Texas to Germany and visited Berlin. He met Hawaiian servicemen and toured the Berlin Wall.
- Success of ‘Big Lift’ Not Sign to Reduce U.S. Troops in Europe, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Sen. Inouye said the success of Big Lift does not mean U.S. troop strength in Europe should be reduced. He praised the exercise for transporting nearly 15,000 servicemen ahead of schedule.
Commentary
- Washington Newsletter: Compromise Civil Rights Bill, by Mike Masaoka, page 2. Mike Masaoka reports on the House Judiciary Committee’s compromise civil rights bill and its provisions on public accommodations, FEPC, and Justice Department authority. He notes the bill falls short of the Subcommittee’s stronger version.
Obituaries
- Tom Kurihara, 51, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Tom Kurihara, a Yuba City umpire, died after a long illness. He had contributed greatly to youth baseball in the Sacramento Valley area for over a decade.
Arts & Entertainment
- Kurosawa, Filmmaking Genius, by Larry Tajiri, page 3. Akira Kurosawa is described as one of the world’s outstanding filmmakers, with Rashomon winning the Venice grand prize and an Oscar. The piece discusses his influence on international cinema.
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