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July 24, 1954
The Northwest Times
Seattle, King County, Washington
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In Sacramento, Japanese American Issei and Nisei in the Capitol Mall area back redevelopment plans but demand protections against discrimination, business relocation rights, compensation for losses, and land purchase priority. (187 characters)
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Japanese In OK Of Housing Plans Ask Non-Bias Aid
SACRAMENTO, July 24—The Issei and Nisei businessmen and residents now in the 15-block Capitol Mall Redevelopment area are fully in support of the city's efforts to get rid of the sub-standard crowded district, but want to be assured that adequate protection is provided for them against loss and discrimination.
The Japanese American Redevelopment Study Association at a recent meeting said a resolution embodying the Issei-Nisei group's objectives will be presented sometime this week at the City Council's final hearing.
Masao Itano, who presided in the last association gathering, will ask that present business establishments be permitted to remain or return to continue wherever possible.
Itano declared the group will also request that guarantees be made against discriminatory practices when present residents of the affected area try to move to other districts in the city.
They will seek provisions to reimburse both the businessmen and residents adequately if they suffer losses in either instance.
Those conducting business establishments also requested priority in the purchase of the land once the redevelopment agency buys and clears the area.
Approved by the City Council of the Redevelopment Agency's preliminary plans is one of the series of steps which must be taken before actual purchases of the properties can be started.
SACRAMENTO, July 24—The Issei and Nisei businessmen and residents now in the 15-block Capitol Mall Redevelopment area are fully in support of the city's efforts to get rid of the sub-standard crowded district, but want to be assured that adequate protection is provided for them against loss and discrimination.
The Japanese American Redevelopment Study Association at a recent meeting said a resolution embodying the Issei-Nisei group's objectives will be presented sometime this week at the City Council's final hearing.
Masao Itano, who presided in the last association gathering, will ask that present business establishments be permitted to remain or return to continue wherever possible.
Itano declared the group will also request that guarantees be made against discriminatory practices when present residents of the affected area try to move to other districts in the city.
They will seek provisions to reimburse both the businessmen and residents adequately if they suffer losses in either instance.
Those conducting business establishments also requested priority in the purchase of the land once the redevelopment agency buys and clears the area.
Approved by the City Council of the Redevelopment Agency's preliminary plans is one of the series of steps which must be taken before actual purchases of the properties can be started.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Japanese American
Redevelopment
Discrimination
Sacramento
Housing
Business Relocation
What entities or persons were involved?
Masao Itano
Japanese American Redevelopment Study Association
Issei
Nisei
Where did it happen?
Sacramento, Capitol Mall Redevelopment Area
Story Details
Key Persons
Masao Itano
Japanese American Redevelopment Study Association
Issei
Nisei
Location
Sacramento, Capitol Mall Redevelopment Area
Event Date
July 24
Story Details
Issei and Nisei businessmen and residents support the city's redevelopment of the sub-standard Capitol Mall area but seek assurances against discrimination, permission for businesses to remain or return, reimbursements for losses, and priority in purchasing cleared land.