Vol. 54, No. 3, January 19, 1962. 4 pages. View this issue
The National JACL Youth Commission set out its objectives for youth programming in this four-page January 1962 issue, naming public image, civic participation and leadership development as its aims. Also on the front page, the Supreme Court agreed to review a movie block booking case, with JACL interest tied to television stations showing anti-Nisei films. Mike Masaoka wrote about the mixed, often skeptical reaction in Congress to President Kennedy’s budget. Sam Kawahara of the Livingston JACL was named the first Nisei director of the Fruit Exchange in several years.
Inside, page 2 carries JACL recommendations on the wartime evacuation, including compensation for property and fair hearings, along with a short piece on the Chinese New Year calendar and its February 5 celebration. On page 3, Bill Hosokawa’s Frying Pan column visited the Denver Judo School in its refurbished new home, built largely by volunteers.
What’s in this issue
Community
- JACL Youth Program Objectives Set by National Youth Commission, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The National JACL Youth Commission outlined its objectives for youth programming, including public image improvement, civic participation, and leadership development. The commission structure and sponsored youth groups were also described.
- First Nisei Director for Fruit Exchange Named, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Sam Kawahara of the Livingston JACL was named the first Nisei director of the Fruit Exchange in several years. The appointment marks a notable milestone for Japanese American participation in local agricultural cooperatives.
- Chinese Celebrate New Year’s Feb. 5, by P.C. Staff, page 2. The article explains the Chinese New Year calendar and its traditional observances. It discusses the historical calendar reforms that shaped the date of celebration.
National
- Supreme Court to Review Movie ‘Block Booking’ Case, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The Supreme Court agreed to review a block booking case involving a film, with JACL interest stemming from television stations showing anti-Nisei films. The report notes the broader implications for civil rights and media content.
- Kennedy’s Budget Draws Conservative Congressional Reaction, by Mike Masaoka, page 1. Congressional reaction to President Kennedy’s budget and legislative program was mixed, with conservative members of both parties expressing skepticism. The column analyzes the balance of power in the new Congress and the prospects for the administration’s liberal proposals.
Incarceration & Redress
- Tulare County and Other Evacuation Recommendations Outlined by JACL, by P.C. Staff, page 2. The article presents JACL recommendations concerning the evacuation of Japanese Americans, including compensation for property, fair hearings, and humane treatment during relocation. It reflects on the wartime record of the organization and its position on citizenship rights.
Commentary
- Frying Pan: Denver Judo School Gets New Home, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Bill Hosokawa describes the Denver Judo School’s move into a refurbished building, largely built by volunteer labor. He praises George Kuramoto and Toru Takamatsu for their dedication in raising funds and directing the remodeling.
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