Vol. 55, No. 8, August 24, 1962. 4 pages. View this issue
The tax treatment of evacuation claim awards ran through the front page and the editorial page. A House committee approved the King bill to exempt the awards from federal income tax, and the measure was placed on the Senate calendar. Mike Masaoka’s Washington Newsletter followed the same bills, while an unsigned editorial argued that the IRS decision to tax the awards reopened wounds from the wartime evacuation and was unjust to Nisei claimants.
The four pages also hold John Y. Yoshino’s impressions of the JACL national convention and its youth programs, and Bill Hosokawa’s account of the Japanese History Project and how its funds would be used. Frank Chuman spoke on the value of strong local chapters, and the Pacific Southwest District set 1963-64 chapter quotas. Chicago’s JACL marched in the city’s 125th anniversary parade.
What’s in this issue
National
- Legislative Progress to Tax-Exempt Evacuation Claim Awards Approved by Committee, by P.C. Staff, page 1. A House committee approved the King bill to exempt evacuation claim awards from federal income tax. The measure was then placed on the Senate calendar for further action.
JACL
- Washington Newsletter, by Mike Masaoka, page 1. Masaoka reports on Washington developments affecting Japanese Americans and JACL legislative efforts. He discusses the tax treatment of evacuation claim payments and related bills before Congress.
- National Convention Impressions from the Youth Group, by John Y. Yoshino, page 1. JACL Educational Development Committee chairman John Yoshino reflects on the national convention and youth programming. He calls for a personnel effort to head the youth work going forward.
Incarceration & Redress
- Infernal Revenue Service Slashes Open a Wound, page 2. The IRS decision to tax evacuation claim awards is criticized as reopening wounds from the wartime evacuation. The editorial argues the ruling is unjust to Nisei claimants.
Commentary
- The Japanese American Image, page 2. The editorial reflects on how the Japanese American image has changed since the 1940s and the role of JACL in maintaining it. It urges continued membership support for JACL’s programs.
In-Depth
- Japanese History Project Progress and Funding, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Hosokawa outlines the Japanese History Project, including its goals, collection of materials, and the JACL’s financial commitment. He explains how contributions will be allocated and what remaining funds may support.
Community
- Freewheeling on the Freeways, page 4. This column comments on the Nisei Week parade, the Cherry Blossom Queen, and the planning of the festival. It also covers chapter business and upcoming JACL events in the Pacific Southwest District.
- Chapter Quotas Set for 1963-64, Must Raise $36,000 Annually, page 4. Delegates deferred acceptance of new chapter quotas until the November quarterly meeting. The article reports on the required annual fundraising target for the district.
- Good Local Programs Must for JACL, page 4. Frank Chuman argued at the Northern California-Western Nevada-Ddistrict council banquet that strong local chapter programs strengthen the national organization. He also recognized outgoing officers and new appointments.
- Chicago Japanese Parade in City’s 125th Anniversary Fete, page 4. The Chicago JACL participated in the city’s 125th anniversary parade, which was praised as an effective public relations gesture. The article describes the community involvement in the event.
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