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The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1951-01-10
1t Is The Road to Enlightenment
BUDDHISM

taught that life was Dukkha, he
was far from meaning that life was
so miserable it was not worth while
living. Certainly, there is suffering
in life, but Dukkha means some-
thing more. Dukkha embraces dis
harmony. imperfections, and fric-
lion. The universe is a dynamic
process; 1t does not stand still for
a single instant. Just as one can
not step into the same river twice,
because it is constantly flowing, so
is the world in a constant flux. Con-
sequently, disharmony and friction
accompany every change. The Bud
dha's message was to deliver man.
kind. This above all, 1 teach; Duk-
kha and the deliverance from Duk-
kha."
The third misconception arises
from the misinterpretation of the
Sanskrit word, Nirvana. Because
Nirvana literally means extinction,
Western students have concluded
that the ultimate goal for the Bud
dhists was the humiliation of the
individual. Nirvana means the ex-
tinction of all evil desires, of birth
and death process and the final in
tervention of a tranScendent state
of bliss. This state is so far above
the finite mind that it can be ex-
pressed only in the Language of the
imagination, such as the Pure Land
or the Land of Bliss. If the signi-
ficance of Nirvana was mans sink
ing into absolute nothingness, one
third of humanity would never have
found peace and joy and inspiration
in the teaching of the Buddha.
many Forms
Although there are many forms
in Buddhism, they all attempt to
present some glimpse of the truth
and when one way is pursued with
sincerity of heart, it will lead to
the summit of spiritual experience
and enlightenment. An ancient
Buddhist poet wrote:
Many the paths that twist and
wind
Through stream-cleft vale or
forest maze,
But those who reach the hilltop
find,
Though they have climbed by
different ways,
On the wide summit, clear and
kind,
just the same moonlight softly
plays.
This spirit of tolerance has en-
abled Buddhism to live harmonious
ly, side by side, with the other great
religions of the world In its long
history of two milleniums and a
half, it has not waged a single wal
against another race Or nation be-
cause it embraced a different faith
In fact. genuine respect for ano-
ther faith or philosophy has been
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1951-01-10
ENJOY YOUR CHILD

The young mothsr may have many
fears about pregnancy, childbirth,
and care of her child.
She needs to understand that
there may be Difficult. times while
she is learning to care for her
baby. She, as every mother, is bound
to make mistakes which are not
likely to be serious. She should re-
lax and get some fun out of her
child.
More errors are made because of
the anxieties of parents than be-
cause of indifference, malice or ig-
norance. The parents should avoid
following a formula read in book
or heard at a lecture as though it
were gospel. This may result in the
loss of spontaneous. affectionate,
human relationship.
Parents may become confused by
hearing conflicting opinions in re-
gard to what they should do. Flexi-
bility in handling situations is de-
sirable. Trial and error will have
to be used
Such a common sense approach
as that put forth by Benjamin
Spock in his book, Baby and Child
Care, gives the parent a practical
basis to go on and can do immea-
surable good in improving relation
ships in the home so that the par
ent can enjoy his child.
This philosophy is in contrast 10
that of the books on child care of
few years back which stressed pro-
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Headquarters from 81 per member
to $l50, and ~ The financial state
of our chapter treasury"
For these reasons, also" Takagi
continued, 1.-The reduction in men,
barship fees for additional members
of the same family has been dis
continued"
Stating that he is proud to call
himself a JACL member, Takagi
added that he felt that $3.50 as a
membership fee is "a small price
to pay for the privilege of being an
active member of an organization
such as JACL". For whatever it
faults. the JACL stands alone as a
group which strives for American
principles and the welfare of our
people he wrote.
Membership dues may be paid to
either Takagi, 1925 Holly Park Drive,
or Ted A. Sakahara, 318 Sixth Ave.
South.
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an important characteristic of Bud
dhism.
The term, Buddha, means the full
" Enlightened One Gautama, the
Indian prince, who lived nearly
twenty-five hundred years ago, be-
came Buddha after his Enlighten-
ment.
Enlightenment is not just cold
intellectual attainment; it is Per-
lection; the fullest realization of
ones personality, the perfect har-
mony of wisdom and compassion,
the perfect balance of ones mind
and heart The Buddha taught that
the personality Of man was sacred
because every sentiment being pos
sessed potentiality of reaching En-
lightenment or Buddhahood. This
pc entiality is known as the Buddha
nature, which is identically the same
in every man. The Buddhist ethi-
cal conduct is based on this prin-
ciple. I must love my neighbour,
not merely as much as myself, but
genuinely identical as myself for he
is myself.
This universe is sons times refer
red to as the expanding universe as
science builds bigger telescopes to
search into space and finer micro
scopes to delve into the intricate
forms of life. In Buddhism, the
personality may be called an ex-
banding personality, in which the
individual attempts to gain a deep
er identification with other beings
and a greater universally in his e.
motional and rational life.
Enlightenment" Kenryo Kama
matsu writes, lis the freedom from
ignorance that darkens our con-
scious by limiting it within the
boundaries of our personal self and
obstructs our vision of truth. Truth
is all comprehensive. There is no
such thing as absolute isolation in
existence, and the only way of at
tanning truth is through the inter-
penetration of our beings into other
objects
Continental Times.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1951-01-10

hibitions. For example, it was said
that every effort should be made to
prevent Misunderstanding which would
not only lead to deformed mouth,
but might be a forerunner of in
sanity.
In the light of modern knowledge.
we know that the child sucks his
thumb because he is not getting
enough sucking, diversion or love,
and that if these needs are met. the
Misunderstanding is temporary and
no great problem. Studies have also
indicated that the shape of the
mouth is influenced by hereditary
and dietary factors, rather than
being influenced to any great de-
gree by Misunderstanding. Denial of
satisfactions is followed by frustra-
ton and conflict. These may be the
basis for the development Of later
personality disorders.
Parents have often been taught
that children had to eat spinach
or would suffer dire consequ snces
from iron deficiency We now know
that some other foods are actu lily
richer in iron. So why make spinach
the center of a deadly struggle?
If the parent feels that it is vital
that his child eat spinach, he can
employ a new twist on an old idea:
tell him that he can have his spi-
mach if he promises to eat his ice
cream!
The main thing is 10 take it easy,
use common sense, and enjoy your
child
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1951-01-10

Buddhism Is a faith of many as
poets. There is an old saying in
Buddhism which says that the Bud
dha delivered $4,000 sermons. This
statement symbolizes the Buddha's
compassionate heart. In order tc
accommodate all men of varying de-
grees of intelligence and of differ
ent personalities, the Buddha used
diverse means to the Truth. To the
philosophically-m minded, he taught
them the depths of Buddhist phi
losophy; to those suited to lead the
quiet inner life, he taught the way
of meditation; to the simple layman,
he showed the way of faith. His
great compassion would not allow
a single individual to be excluded
from salvation, Enlightenment.
Buddhism Misunderstood
Because of these innumerable ma
nifestations, the Western student,
who had made only cursory OBJ
jective study, could not comprehend
the living essence of Buddhism. 1t
was unfortunate that these people
were the very ones to publish books
on Buddhism in English. Consequ-
emily, Buddhism has been grossly
misunderstood in the West. The
three outstanding misconceptions
are: firstly, Buddhism is heather
religion, whose adhersntS worship
stone images and wooden idols; Sc
condly, Buddhism is a pessimistic
religion; and thirdly. the ultimate
goal for the Buddhist is the COM
plete humiliation of the indivi-
dual
Buddhist images have no objec-
tive value. They symbolic the love
and compassion of the Buddha. For
instance, the standing Amida Budd-
ha with his right arm raised in
position of guidance and his left To-
wered for the salvation of man SYM
bolizes the Buddha in action. guild
ing men to Eternal Life and Light.
The sitting Buddha is a symbol of
inner peace attained through medi-
tation
The second misconception arises
from the wrong translation of the
Sanskrit word, Dukkha. The word
is generally translated as suffering
or sorrow. When the Buddha
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1951-01-10
Fujiki Picked Head
Of 442nd Club

HONOLULU, TIL. Jan. l0-Aki-
IA Fujiki is the new executive of the
442nd Veterans Club of Honolulu
succeeding Akira Sunshine" Fuku
Mega who retired several months a
go TO enter private business.
Fujki, an active member of the
442nd club from its inception. also
is chairman of the clubs tenth an
niversary committee which is plan
ming national reunion of the mem
bers of the 442nd Comba. Team in
1858 here.
Fukunaga recently was in Holly
wood for the filming of the MGM
picture, Go for Broke, which will
depict some of the achievements OF
the famed all-Nisei fighting unit
during World War II
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1951-01-10
Letter to Members by President Takagi
Signals Opening of JACL Member Drive

In a form of a personal letter"
president Harry I. Takagi of the
Seattle chapter of the Japanese
American Citizens league today
fired the opening shot in the local
units membership drive for the
current year.
We hope to make 1851 banner
year for JACL in Seattle. To &C
complish our aims zone of which
will be the Pacific Northwest Dis
trict Convention tentatively set for
the Labor Day Week-end), a strong
and loyal membership is the first
esential," Takagi said.
Our membership dues for 1851
will be $3.50 per member. The Slight
increase in the annual membership
fee" Takagi explained was voted
for two principal reasons: % The
increase in the amount of dues
which must be sent TO National
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1951-01-10

Editors note: To most peO-
pie of Western civilization, Budd-
hism, which is the accepted faith
of millions of Asians, is a mystic
ry. In the following article, the
Rev. T. Tsuji of the Toronto
Buddhist church, Toronto, Cana
da, explains in rather understand
able language Buddhism as the
road to enlightenment. Buddhist
or no, every reader should read
Rev. Tsuji's Interpretation of
Buddhism.)
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1951-01-10
SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES,

YAKIMA-Mrs. Kara Kondo
RI. 1, Box s06-B Yakima, Wash.
SPOKANE-Blanche Shiesaki
Box 605S, Spokane IA, Wash.
Bus. Gil. 154S Res. GIL. 1897
Evening star., 1951-12-09

DEAR MISS DIX: Would you
please try to set me straight and
tell me what's wrong with me, be-
cause I really need help.
My daughter was married re-
Gently; she is an only child. She
has wonderful husband, beautiful
home, is happy and I'm happy for
her. and that's what I always
Iprayed for.
But now what I can't under
stand is why I'm so down in the
dumps. I do nothing but cry and
miss her 50 badly that it is affect
ing my health. I want her here
Jail the time; she comes when she
can but doesn't stay too long as
she has her own work to do.
always have the feeling that she
Just doesn't want to stay. I have
a wonderful husband who loves
me dearly, and for his sake I want
to snap out of this mood. Do you
think I can get over it? c. B.
Answer: I can assure you this
mood will pass, but you must help
yourself little. Missing your
daughter is a perfectly natural re-
action, shared by almost every
mother with married child
especially if the child is the only
one. With the incentive of a
wonderful husband to care for,
you'll come out of your melan-
choly soon. Naturally, your home
will never be the same as it was
before your daughter married
That's too much to expect, and is
part Of life. New homes, new
families must be established,
while the old homes are left a lit
tie barren.
Don't worry over your daughters
short visits. This phase, too, will
pass. Right now she is in the
midst of setting up a new home
the largest and brightest toy she
has ever owned. 1t is only right
that she should be preoccupied
with it.
While you wait for the loneli-
ness to lessen. why not devote
Evening star., 1951-12-09
Dorothy
Civic Work Could Help Mother
Who Misses Married Douqhter

some time to outside activities
that will benefit both you and
your community? If you keep busy
enough, you won't have time to
cry. So much work is needed to-
day in youth groups, civic better
ment. Red Cross, volunteer hospi-
tai work and SO many, many other
movements. that you could be kept
constantly busy. Don't neglect your
home or husband, but do ally your
self to some organization that
needs you much more than you
need them.
DEAR MISS DIX: I am young
girl of Is, a sophomore in high
school. I am about average in
looks and have a good personality.
My problem is that every time a
boy asks me for a date he tries to
paw me. don't know what to do.
Should I quit dating boys or keep
dating them and try to keep them
in their place? PAULINE D.
Answer: Keep dating. but let
the boys know there are certain
things you won't tolerate. The
word will get around fast enough
that you're particular about your
dates behavior. From then on the
boys will date you with due reali-
zation of what is expected of them.
Don't lower your standards! If
you set a pattern by which your
friends must be governed, their re-
spect and admiration for you will
be in the upper brackets. Trying
to be a good sport" according to
the code set by every boy you meet
will result only in cheapening
yourself, spelling your reputation
and, in time, warding off all the
nice boys you'd really like to date.
Evening star., 1951-12-09
Jewel Desiqn

Large pieces of jewelry are done
in delicate design so that they do
not suggest an overpowering feel
ing of weight Siamese motifs in
gold and silver make handsome
bib necklaces, bracelets and ear
rings.
Evening star., 1951-12-09
Gay Party Held Yesterday

Yesterday group service Force-also host
people gathered at the to 8hoess coktala home
party given by Col Mrs terday Comdr. Ralph Smith
George w. Cocheu the Army u S. N Smith,
and Navy Club and Mrs hoseglests from Norfolk
George William Haney-he of thehonor guests
The Nome nugget., 1951-11-12
ALASKA AIRLINES

Arriving from Anchorage were MT. and Mrs. Dan Fritz, Mark Fritz, H. Ashley, Alex Ashenfel- tier, Nettie Ulmer, Mattingly, J. w. Redicap, Capt. M. J. Smith, Don Fox, George Luke, Harry Carle, and J. F. Jelena.
 Departing for Anchorage were Sgt. Clement, C. N. Proctor, Hen ry Chedhorn, Henry Wuhrman, MT. and Mrs. FIX. Johanson, John Calhoun, Wayne Busby, Cecil Busby, Arne Astad, Sam Nestor, Lauren Boddy, Oboe O'Brien, Clinton Kilts, Peter Tuene, Jacob Shermer, Billy Rose, Robert My CTS, John Jacobsen, Carl Hove, George Carlson, Mel Bratten, Earl Hastings, Even Melby, John Parry, Hans Rasmussen, George Havekost, Keene Flick, Dorr Hol- loway, Frank Heller, Thomas Ringan, William Haugen, Fred Seville, and M. H. Jelsna.
 It. Donald Hendershot an d Mrs. Emily Milligrock arrived from Unalakleet and Steve Steph- enson arrived from McGrath.
The Nome nugget., 1951-11-12
California Couple, On Dream Vacation, Like Nome Best

MT. and Mrs. James D. Porter of Santa Rosa, California, are taking the kind of vacation most people just dream about.
 Semi-retired, they left their California home just to travel where they want to go in their specially built trailor, which ac- cording to MT. Porter, has every thing, including built-in tanks for hot and cold water, a small boat, and all the convenienceS of a city home.
 Enroute to Nome, which they have always wanted to visit, they stopped at Kerry Lake in the Crooked River country, which is on the Hart Highway in Canada. They found a place they liked so well that they bought 16,OOO acres in one place and 40 acres. in another place where they plan to put up lodge and spend part of every year.
 Although the Porters could not come all the way to Nome in their car, they are visiting as much of the territory as they can by air and bus.
 Of all the places they have been in Alaska, they state that they like Nome the best because of it's sincere friendliness. Some of the bigger places in Alaska" MT. Porter stated, "are reaching the stage of development where they haven't time to even be courteous to visitors"
 By the end of 1851 the Por- ters will have visited in all the 48 states.
The Nome nugget., 1951-11-12
Two Basketball Games Tomorrow

Basketball gets under way to- morrow evening with the first two games of the season.
 There are now seven teams in the league, four from MAFB and three town teams.
 From the base are the 142nd, the Blue Devils, 32nd Detach. and the AACS. Town teams are the CAP, Community Methodist and Nome High teams.
 Coach Pete Hahn of the Nome School, who is responsible for team organizing and planning of schedules, states that games are scheduled for twice a week at the school gym. All proceeds will go toward sending the Nome High team, winners of last years B championship, to the Alaska tour nament again.
 TomorroW's games start at 7:30, with the CAPS vs. the 142nd and Nome High vs. the 32nd Detach.
The Nome nugget., 1951-11-12
History of Nome Mining Claim Is Subject of Book

According to Leland Carlson, professor of history at North western University, North Park College owes it's founding to a single mining claim staked in 1898 at Nome and known as the No. 9 above Discovery claim.
 Leland Carlson, in writing the history of the college which be- longs to the Evangelical Mission Covenant Church, thought he would devote one chapter to No. g above Discovery. Instead, he ended up with a full-size book full of fascinating facts of the great stampede to Seward Pen inSula.
 CarlSon'S book, "An Alaskan Gold Mine-The story of No. 9
The Nome nugget., 1951-11-12
Nome People Respond Generously To Clothing For Korea Drive

The people of Nome have re- sponded generously to the plea for clothing for Koreans, several bundles of donations being pack aged this week for shipment.
 Pan American Airways has do- mated their facilities for consoli- dating the shipments from sever al parts of Alaska.
The Nome nugget., 1951-11-12

Although today is legal holi- day, Mayor Charles D. Jones states that a regular meeting of the City Council will be held this evening. Legal matters, how ever, will not be acted upon, he said.
The Nome nugget., 1951-11-12

above" is strictly factual, and it tells of the law suits involved over this claim which were not settled until 1921. However, it is easy reading and will be of spec ial interest to those who live in this area. No. g claim, according to facts revealed in the book, pro- duced $335,OOO before 1902.
The Nome nugget., 1951-11-12

Don Perkins. territorial school teacher from Council, is in town for a few days for dental work.
The Nome nugget., 1951-11-12
FIRE ABOARD MS TULA

The fire reported on the MS. Tula early Saturday morning was quickly put out by the Nome Fire Department. The Tula, owned by the B R Lighterage Co.,, was damaged earlier in the season and the company plans to tow it to the States for repairs. The MS. Finch, according to Jack Bullock, will probably tow the Tula as far as Dutch HarbOr.
The Nome nugget., 1951-11-12
N Q T I C E

N Q T C E.
 All those who have officiated al the Nome School basketball games in the past and anyone having experience who would care to assist. please contact the basketball coach. Pete Hahn. at the school immediately. 1892
The Nome nugget., 1951-11-12

AMERICAN LEGION POST ls Election of Officers Nov. l3 - Legion Hall
 Refreshments -
The Nome nugget., 1951-11-12

N Q T C E To Whom Ii May Concern: I. Bennie c. Allen. am doing business as Candle Creek Mining Co.,. Candle. Alaska. 1914
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-08-16
Powder Puff Filters
Heading for Dallas Oh
Second Leg Of Race
BY the Associated Press

PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 16.-The
Powder Puff Derby fiers set Dallas
as their goal today on the second
lap Of their transcontinental air
race.
Forty-four planes, all piloted by
women, are in the race from Santa
Ana, Calf, to Detroit. Several
have alternate pilots, some 80
feminine flyers. in all, competing.
The fiiers had practically no
trouble during yesterdays fight,
all planes completing the first lap.
Twenty planes were quartered
overnight at Tucson, Is in Phoe-
nix, six at Blythe, Calf, and two
at Ell Paso, Texas.
Tonight's schedule stop is Dali
las, but some may exceed that
point and others may not reach
there. Participants must land 80
minutes after shutdown.
Elapsed time and handicapS
figured from manufacturers ad-
vertised cruising speed of the
planes will determine the winners
on computations at Detroit. Thus,
1t does not necessarily mean that
the first arrival In Detroit will be
the victor.
Jean Parker, Arcadia, Calf,
winner of last years race to
Charleston, S. c., and favorite
again, landed in Phoenix for an
overnight stay.
The mother and daughter COM
bination of Mrs. Betty Gillies, San
Diego, and 17-year-old Pat Gillies,
set down at Tucson.
Marian and Jan Dietrich of San
Mateo, Calf, twin sisters, are
flying one plane while another
mother daughter tandem of Mrs.
Ruth Rueckert and Marcia Ann of
San Francisco also is entered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-08-16
Board Of Trade Names
Subcommittee Heads
And Assigns Members

The Washington Board OF
Trade announced yesterday the
appointment of subcommittee
chairmen and assignment OF
members to the six major groups
James E. Collif1ower, chairman
of the boards Greater National
Capital Committee, announced
that subcommittee chairmen and
assignments for the year ending
June 80, 1852. are:
Policy: Fred A. Smith, chair
man; Daniel w. Bell. Clarence F.
Burton, Edward F. Colladay,
Charles B. Dulcan. Robert v.
Fleming. E. c. Graham, c. j.
Mack. Joseph c. McGarraghy, B,
M. McKelway, A. M. McLachlen,
Harry L. Merrick, Edgar Morris,
Claude Owen, Thornton w. Owen
and F. P. H. Siddons.
Campaign Advisory: John A.
Reilly, chairman; Bruce Baird,
Louis A. Dellwig. Clark G, Dia-
mond and Samuel H. Kaufman.
Budget - Francis G. Addison,
chairman; Edward r. Carr,
Thomas j. Groom, c. J. Mack,
Joseph c. McGarraghy, L. P. Nc
ILachlen, E. D. Merrill. L. Gardner
Moore and Frank E. Weakly.
publications.. Gardner Moore.
chairman; Charles B. Dulcan,
Harry L. Merrick and William c.
Shelton.
Special Activities-Harry L. Mer-
rick, chairman; E. c. Baltz, Ken
meth Berkeley, Herbert c. Blunck'
Morris CafritZ. Edward R. Carr,
James A. Cassidy, Leon Chatelain,
Ijr.; Orville Crouch, R. Roy Dunn
Granville Guide. Francisco j. Her
nandez, Francis j. Kane. Samuel
H. Kaufman. C. j. Mack, Joseph
C. McGarraghy, Edgar Morris
John A. Reilly, William c. Shell
ton and Lawrence E. Williams.
Convention and Visitors-Frank
E. Weakly, chairman; Hubert T
Bisselle, Robert D. Blackstone
Herbert C. Blunck, Everett j.
Boothby, Jesse r. B. Crigler, Maj.
Henry M. Cunningham, Granville
Guide. Joseph D. Kaufman. C. j
Mack, L. Gardner Moore. G. H
Parish, Evan A. Sholl, Philip Tai
bolt and Wilmer J. Waller.