Vol. 55, No. 18, November 2, 1962. 4 pages. View this issue
A drive to bring in the largest membership JACL had seen filled this four-page issue, labeled the 1963 JACL Membership Campaign Issue. National Headquarters said it was preparing for an all-time membership high, and Jerry Enomoto wrote about how the JACL youth program was drawing young people into leadership. Bob Mirukami asked whether members should simply join or take part, and Dr. David Miura compared renewing a membership to skipping a dinner out.
Other pages looked at chapter work. The Venice-Culver chapter elected local attorney Nomura as its 1963 president, and a report tracked chapter membership progress. Jim Higashi’s column covered regional activities, and leaders urged members to register and vote. Dr. Roy Nishikawa told the story of a man detained without notice and used it to urge vigilance about civil liberties. The National JACL Credit Union was also described.
What’s in this issue
JACL
- National Headquarters Prepared for All-Time Membership High, by P.C. Staff, page 1. JACL National Headquarters is preparing for an all-time membership high as the 1963 membership campaign begins. The campaign emphasizes that membership supports programs for youth, civil rights, and community service.
- JACL Program Attracts Youth Developing Leadership With Heart, by Jerry Enomoto, page 1. The JACL youth program is drawing young people into leadership training and chapter activities. The article describes how the organization is building future leaders through its youth council and programs.
- Venice-Culver Elects Local Attorney Nomura as 1963 President, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Venice-Culver chapter elected local attorney Nomura as its president for 1963. The chapter outlined its plans for the coming year, including membership recruitment and community programs.
- For History Project, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The JACL Japanese American History Project is recording the community’s past through interviews and documents. The project aims to preserve the experiences of Japanese Americans for future generations.
- Chapter Membership Progress Report, by P.C. Staff, page 2. The report summarizes membership figures from JACL chapters across the country for the campaign so far. It notes which chapters have met or exceeded their quotas.
Commentary
- Working for Liberty, by Bob Mirukami, page 1. The writer reflects on what it means to belong to JACL and whether members should simply join or actively participate. The piece urges readers to commit to the organization’s ideals of civil rights and integrity.
- Special Membership Issue, by Dr. David Miura, page 2. Dr. Miura asks readers to consider renewing JACL membership as a sacrifice comparable to skipping a dinner out. He argues that membership funds the programs that protect Japanese Americans’ rights.
- Freewheeling on the Freeways, by Jim Higashi, page 3. Pacific Southwest Regional Director Jim Higashi reports on regional JACL activities and issues affecting members on the freeways of the Southwest. The column covers chapter developments and upcoming events.
Community
- Public Relations Is a Continuous Process All the Time, by P.C. Staff, page 2. The article argues that JACL public relations must be an ongoing effort rather than limited to special events. It calls on chapters to build a stronger public image of Japanese Americans in local communities.
- Credit Union Advantages Offered Members, by P.C. Staff, page 4. The National JACL Credit Union offers members advantages including competitive dividend rates and loan services. The article encourages members to join and use the credit union.
National
- Voter Registration Urged by National President, by P.C. Staff, page 2. JACL leaders urged members to register and vote in the upcoming elections as a fundamental right of citizenship. The article notes that voter registration was a key chapter program goal.
Incarceration & Redress
- Mr. Nishikawa Was Detained Without Notice, by Dr. Roy Nishikawa, page 4. A Japanese American man is detained and held without the chance to speak on his own behalf, a story that echoes wartime treatment of Japanese Americans. Dr. Nishikawa uses the account to urge the community to remain vigilant about civil liberties.
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