Daniel Inouye heads to Congress, and JACL prepares for 1960

Vol. 49, No. 7, August 14, 1959. 8 pages. View this issue

Daniel Inouye was the figure of the week. The paper reported that Rep.-elect Inouye, the first person of Japanese ancestry elected to Congress, was greeted at Los Angeles International Airport by Southern California Nisei and Democrats. Fred Takata described the welcome, and Mike Masaoka told of the motorcade that met him in Washington. Inouye was also announced as principal speaker for the EDC-MDC JACL Convention banquet on September 6 in New York. Elsewhere, Linda Yatabe was crowned queen of the 1960 National JACL Convention, and Thomas N. Tadano of Glendale, Arizona, won the Pvt. Ben Frank Masaoka Memorial Scholarship.

The editorial page opened on Captive Nations Week, and Harry K. Honda wrote on youth in the Salt Lake City JACL. Bill Hosokawa profiled Kobe Shimbun reporter Takeshi Otani, who drove across the United States and Canada. Washington State Legionnaires urged repeal of the state’s anti-alien land law, and Frank Kamimura shared recipes for Japanese soups in his kitchen column.

What’s in this issue

Commentary

• A Week We Hadn’t Intended to Miss, by H.H., page 1. President Eisenhower’s Captive Nations Week proclamation unexpectedly provoked a sharp reaction from Soviet Premier Khrushchev, giving the issue worldwide attention. The editorial argues the proclamation revived the captive nations issue and placed the Berlin question in a more realistic perspective.
• Youth in Utah, by Harry K. Honda, page 2. The editor examines questions raised by the Salt Lake City JACL youth evaluation report about what JACL expects from young members. He quotes the JACL Youth Policy statement, which stresses supplementing rather than replacing participation in established youth organizations.
• Old American Political Truism Works for JACLer Who Writes His Congressman, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Private Tsutomu Uchida, a former JACL headquarters apprentice, was transferred to Fort MacArthur to be near his ailing mother after Senator Thomas Kuchel intervened with the Army. The case shows how writing a congressman or senator can get results.
• Hawaii’s Model Election, by Christian Science Monitor, page 2. The Christian Science Monitor praises Hawaii’s first state elections, which saw 93 percent voter turnout and balanced party strength. It highlights the election of Daniel Inouye, Hiram Fong, and others as evidence of working multiracial democracy.
• Senator Engle Cites Sacramento Union Editorial on Reversal of Anti-Japanese Feeling, by P.C. Staff, page 2. Senator Clair Engle read into the Congressional Record a Sacramento Union editorial noting that Miss Japan’s selection as Miss Universe reflected a remarkable reversal of wartime anti-Japanese sentiment in California. The editorial called this shift proof of the underlying sanity in world affairs.
• More Samurai Swords in U.S. Than in Japan, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Junzo Sato searched for ancient Samurai swords for the Japanese Artistic Sword Preservation Association and estimated that 350,000 World War II swords were brought back to the United States by GIs. The Japanese consulate in New York will review returned swords to identify treasured pieces.
• Congressman-Elect Inouye, by Mike Masaoka, page 8. Washington Representative Mike Masaoka describes the motorcade welcome given to Congressman-elect Daniel Inouye upon his arrival in Washington. Inouye shared his views on civil rights, Hawaii’s role in human relations, and his desire to visit Japan on a goodwill mission.
• Congressional Bill Amends Expatriation Provisions for Naturalized Citizens, by P.C. Staff, page 8. A new law introduced by Rep. Francis Walter amends automatic loss of citizenship provisions for naturalized citizens living abroad. It extends exemptions to naturalized parents and to Korean War veterans, and reduces residence requirements.

JACL

• Linda Yatabe of San Francisco Named ‘Miss 1960 JACL’ Queen, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Linda Yatabe, 18, a U.C. coed representing San Francisco JACL, was crowned queen of the 1960 National JACL Convention to be hosted by Sacramento JACL. She was crowned at a coronation ball in Monterey by the 1956 queen, Sharon Nishimi.

Military & Veterans

• Nisei Lt. Col. Frank M. Ikuno Retires from Army, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Wyoming-born Lt. Col. Frank M. Ikuno, assistant post engineer at Fort Ord, retired after 15 and a half years of active service. His postings included Japan, Korea, and a degree from MIT, and he plans to remain in Monterey with his family.
• Arizona Sansei Named Winner of 1959 Pvt. Masaoka Scholarship, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Thomas N. Tadano of Glendale, Arizona, was named winner of the 14th annual Pvt. Ben Frank Masaoka Memorial Scholarship. Four runners-up also received supplementary JACL scholarships, and the scholarship honors Masaoka, killed in the rescue of the Lost Texas Battalion.
• Washington State Legionnaires Urge Land Law Repeal, by Elmer Ogawa, page 7. The Washington Department of the American Legion endorsed repeal of the state’s anti-alien land law at its convention in Yakima. The resolution, sponsored by Cathay Post 186, was passed overwhelmingly and recommends a yes vote on the 1960 ballot referendum.

Community

• San Francisco Nisei Wins Polio Fellowship, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Robert Yoshio Hirabayashi of San Francisco received a March of Dimes fellowship for study at the University of California school of medicine. He was one of eight local medical students granted $600 awards.
• Seattle Couple Honored on 65th Wedding Anniversary, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Mr. and Mrs. Chosaku Hashiguchi of Seattle were honored by their four sons on their 65th wedding anniversary. The couple married in Miyazaki, Japan, in 1894.
• Hollywood Sansei Ready to Float Down ‘Miss’, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Alan Kumamoto and five other Loyola University students launched a raft on the Mississippi River from Hannibal, Missouri, hoping to reach New Orleans. Kumamoto phoned his parents in Hollywood to report on the rainy trip.
• Twin Cities Japanese American Community History and Resettlement, by P.C. Staff, page 3. The Rev. Andrew Otani, director of the Twin Cities JACL Center, traces how Japanese Americans resettled in Minneapolis-St. Paul after the wartime releases. The city’s Military Intelligence Language School and church groups played central roles.
• San Francisco Nihonmachi Police Protection Improved After Conference, by P.C. Staff, page 3. After a conference with Chief Cahill, the San Francisco police agreed to increase patrols in Nihonmachi and the Fillmore-Post area. Officials also named a liaison officer for minority groups and urged residents to keep their lights on.
• Miss Universe Color Films to Be Shown at Nishi Hongwanji, by P.C. Staff, page 3. Color films of the 1959 Miss Universe pageant and the selection of Miss Japan in Tokyo will be shown free at Nishi Hongwanji on August 15. Showings are scheduled at 6:30, 8, and 9:15 p.m.
• JACLers Welcome Congressman Daniel Inouye, by Fred Takata, page 4. Fred Takata reports that JACL members and Democratic club leaders greeted Congressman Daniel Inouye at Los Angeles International Airport. Mrs. Inouye received flowers, and Inouye expressed hope that his election would improve understanding of American democracy across Asia.
• PSWDC Quarterly Meeting Held in San Fernando, by Fred Takata, page 4. The third quarterly meeting of the Pacific Southwest District Council was held at the San Fernando Masonic Temple with 65 delegates. The day included a lunch, slide presentations of the Miss Universe Pageant, and a dinner at Dr. Sanbo Sakaguchi’s home.
• Visitors to the Regional Office, by Fred Takata, page 4. Tad Masaoka and other board members visited the Regional Office, and Miss Universe Akiko Kojima also made a surprise visit. The column notes the Nisei Week Festival opening and the Coronation Ball.
• NC-WNDC Quarterly Session Discusses JACL’s 1960-70 Program, by P.C. Staff, page 4. At the NC-WNDC third quarterly session in Monterey, National President Shig Wakamatsu urged chapters to take part in planning JACL’s 1960-70 program. Panelists discussed the organization’s history, local chapter needs, civil rights work, and youth programs.
• Salt Lake JACL Family Outing Proves Most Successful as 250 Enjoy Big Day, by Alice Kasai, page 4. About 250 people attended the Salt Lake JACL family outing at Fairmont Park’s Moose Lodge area. Games, sports, food prepared by the Auxiliary, and outdoor dancing made it the largest turnout since the national convention.
• Dayton Chapter Picnic Includes Business Meeting, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Dayton JACL members enjoyed a picnic at Triangle Park on July 26 with volleyball, baseball, and badminton. The gathering also included a brief business meeting to plan a Halloween party and a Go For Broke show.
• Placer Jr. JACL Outing by American River Set, by P.C. Staff, page 4. Placer Jr. JACL announced an outing to the north fork of the American River on August 23, followed by installation of new officers at a dance. The event is open to members and their families.
• Pat Suzuki Miss New York JACL, by Akira Hayashi, page 5. Actress Pat Suzuki, star of The Flower Drum Song, agreed to serve as official hostess ‘Miss New York JACL’ for the EDC-MDC convention. She autographed albums and a portrait for the convention book and promised to attend the Saturday luncheon.
• Tennis, Bowling, and Baseball Notes, by P.C. Staff, page 5. Art Kono of the University of California at Berkeley won the Seattle Seafair men’s singles tennis title. Tosh Namba of Fresno rolled a 746 series to lead Mid State bowling, and Fresno Nisei players were preparing to host a Japanese high school all-star team.
• Nisei Vets Club Apartment Dedicated in Honolulu, by P.C. Staff, page 5. Honolulu’s Club 100 dedicated the Kamoku Akiyama Apartments, a $127,800 three-story building meant to finance the club’s operations. The club plans to use its income to support community activities.
• Dr. Sanbo Sakaguchi Hosts PSWDC Delegates, by P.C. Staff, page 5. Several local Nisei earned Pvt. Ben Frank Masaoka Memorial Scholarship nominations from chapters across the country. Honorees included Misao Yamane, Jean Muranaka, Elaine Mitarai, and Stanley Murayama, all recognized for academic and extracurricular achievement.
• Pacific Citizen Calendar and Community Notes, by P.C. Staff, page 5. Brief community updates covered chapter events across the country, including the Japanese American Association of Brighton and local sporting events. Readers were encouraged to attend upcoming JACL functions.
• Man the Kitchen: Soups, by Frank Kamimura, page 7. Frank Kamimura provides recipes for basic Japanese soups, including katsuobushi stock, clear soup, dried shrimp stock, chiri, and miso soup. Each recipe includes ingredients, preparation steps, and serving suggestions.
• Nisei Photographer Takes Rare Picture, by P.C. Staff, page 8. Keichi Nakamoto of Colorado State University photographed a rare red velvet mite laying eggs, a picture reproduced in the Denver Post. The mite was discovered by zoology professor Dr. Tyler Woolley along the Poudre River.

Obituaries

• Wartime JACL Sponsor, Bishop Tucker, 85, Dies in Virginia, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Bishop Henry St. George Tucker, retired presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, died in Richmond, Virginia. He was a wartime National Sponsor of the JACL and an active supporter of restoring rights to persons of Japanese ancestry.

National

• Rep. Daniel Inouye to Address EDC-MDC JACL Convention Banquet, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Congressman Daniel Inouye of Hawaii was announced as the principal speaker at the EDC-MDC JACL Convention banquet on September 6 in New York. It will be his first major public address to a Japanese American group on the mainland since his election.
• Early Sunday Morning Delegation Greets Rep. Dan Inouye Enroute to Washington, by P.C. Staff, page 1. Rep.-elect Daniel K. Inouye, the first person of Japanese ancestry elected to Congress, was greeted by Southern California Nisei and Democrats during a two-hour stopover at Los Angeles International Airport. He described the surprise Asian reaction to his election and the multiracial makeup of Hawaii’s new delegation.

In-Depth

• Roving Reporter, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. Bill Hosokawa profiles Takeshi Otani, a Kobe Shimbun reporter who spent three months driving across the United States and Canada. Otani describes his warm reception, the challenges of the trip, and his hope that more young people will participate in exchange visits.

Arts & Entertainment

• Golden Kimono, by P.C. Staff, page 3. A Maryknoll movie titled The Golden Kimono, about a Japanese boy from a Nishijin weaving family, was nearing final editing. The film was produced by the Catholic mission organization.

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