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Dr. T. Fuse says more single men than women commit suicide
As a continuation of his on in the very near future. and observations with them. 1940s
Dr. Fuse’s superbly or­ The tone was set for what The “Japanese Canadians”
studies in comparative sui­
TORONTO.
“Single cide - he did a study of sui­ ganized and stimulating promises to be a unique th­ Lecture Series is held every
men commit suicide more cide in France’s regions last talk was a happy beginning ing in the community — Wednesday night from 7:30
than women,” said Dr. Fuse, summer - Dr. Fuse is prese­ to the “Japanese Canadian” talks by expert Japanese - 9:30, at the Annex. The
while women’s attempts are ntly embarking on a study lecture series. The audience Canadians in wide-ranging next lectures are $2.00 each,
mostly unsuccessful. For of Japanese Canadians, and knew they were listening to areas such as art, law, en­ but a series ticket at $10.00
women, sucide attempts are is busy readying a book on a top-notch authority will­ vironment, and Japanese will save you $6.00 — Annex
a way of drawing attention “Suicidology” for publicati- ing to share his thoughts Canadian history of the
to a crisis situation, a break­
down in a marriage or a re­
lationship.”^
Dr. T. Fuse is a sociolo­
gist at York University, and
he was speaking at the
Annex on Wednesday, Octo­
ber 3rd, as the first lecturer
An Independent Organ for Canadians, of Japanese Origin
in the new; 8 week series,
“Japanes Canadians.”
TORONTO, ONT.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1979
Dr. Fuse’s specialty is VOL. 43 - NO. 81
“Suicidology,” a branch of
sociology which compares
suicide rates of various Canadian Nisei logger Mas Imai honored ...
countries, and from this
comparison, draws general
principles according to the
victims’ age, sex, marital
status, and occupation. A
MID AY, B.C. — A Briti­ a sample of a Larch log est District of South Cen­ ploration shares.
frequently held view of sh Columbia logging crew (laric occidentalis) for the tral B.C. They finally found Mr. James Forshaw, sent
suicide cases is that the per- ( has completed a project Japan Housing and Wood what they were looking for the log to the wood museum
son was “crazy,” or severely that they hope will be a Technology Centre’s Hasa- at the head waters of the with the request that it be
distressed, but Fuse’s find­ monument for the. their kana Museum of Tokyo, the Lind Greek drainage, — a named in honor of their be­
ings' flatly Contradict this late Nisei friend and fore­ men of the James Forshaw perfect sample of Western loved foreman and friend.
And much, to their joy, con­
view. Out of 27 societies man, Mr. Masatsugu “Mas” Logging Ltd. (contractors Larch.
Mas Imai’s logging frie­ firmation that the log
studied, the victims had no Imair
for Pope and Talbot) began
history of emotional pro­ Answering a request for a search of the Kettle F cr­ nds and company owner, would be named in Mas
Imai’s honor was soon reblems: but among the un­
cel ved from Mr. E. A. Came­
successful suicides,. 25 to
ra!, V.P. Lumber Sales, Sea­
30% of them did have a
board Lumber sales.
history of emotional turm­
oil. And it’s found that in
The contract will give the cent to the Japanese corpor­ Before the Nisei fore­
Japan’s
OTTAWA.
terms of religious ‘ back;
partly government-owned ation is subject to Dome’s man’s death on December
Overseas
Petroleum
Corp,
groud, more Protestants,
corportion 3.5 per cent of abandonment of its pre­ 20th, 1978, he had served
says
it
has
signed
a
multi
­
than Catholics or Jews, kill
the 3.75 per cent explorati­ emption right, Overseas and worked with his crew
million
dollar
contract
with
for 23 years.
themselves.
Canada’s Columbia Gas De­ on rights which Columbia Petroleum said.
“He was an outstanding
- What are we to make of velopment Co. for oil ex­ Gas bought from Dome Pet­ Dome holds about 50 per
such findings? Can. we dis­ ploration rights in. the roleum.
cent of exploration rights gentleman.” said Mr. James
cover a reason for suicide? Beaufort Sea.
Transfer of the 3.5 per in the Beaufort Sea, and Borshaw. “The crew and
No, says Dr. Fuse, for we’re
the share to be transferred myself are pleased with the
dealing with human beings
to the Japanese corporation results and naming the
and the complex pressures Canadian Issei painter Kondo passes equivalent to 1.75 per cent sample, “Mas Log”. The log
will be a tribute to him, a
they live under in our mode­
One of of emotions from the World of total rights in the area.
TORONTO.
rn societies,Some other th­ Canada’s foremost Issei War II dark days of the J.C.
Overseas Petroleum said great guy and great loss
ought-provoking observat­ painters, Fred Kondo, 80, evacuations, studied art in the 3.5 per cent share will to us. We’ll always remem­
ions he made in his fascinat­ passed away at North York Paris and Toronto.
be transferred to a new in­ ber him.”
Today the sample of Wes­
ing lecture, were: (1) Dur­ General Hospital here on
He is survived by his wife vestment company it plans
ing times of „ peace, tran­ October 15th.
Tsune, daughter Betty, and to set up with three pri­ tern Larch sits in Tokyo’s
quility,
and prosperity,
vate Japanese firms - Indo­ Hasakana Museum with a
Mr. Kondo, whose many brother Alfred.
suicide rates rise. Man, it paintings captured a gamut
nesia Petroleum, Sumitomo sign that reads, “Mas Log”.
seems, is a restless crea­
Petroleum Development Co.
ture who needs a grand ev­
and Mitsubishi Petroleum ।
prOtOSt
Toronto
Sansei
appointed
Molson
exe
ent like war to make him
Development Co. - and ano-1
**
unite and fight a common
BARRIE, Ont. — Mr. Ro­ iversity, Mr. Kitamura has ther semi — official firm, jjg nUCleOl* tGSt
enemy; When there’s leisure,
been with Molson’s since the Japan National Oil
nald
Kitamura
;
has
been
ap
­
' This
time, and room for dissatis­
NAGASAKI.
1971. He was formerly the Corp.
pointed
Personnel
and
In
­
faction to grow, man is clos­
The investment company World War II atom-bombed
dustrial Relations Manager- Industrial Relations Man­
er to the stage of taking his
ager at the Division Office will have an initial capital city in southern Japan re­
for
Molson

s
Brewery
(On
­
own life. (2) The suicide
outlay of $444 million, Over­ cently formally protested
in Toronto.
tario) Ltd. in Barrie.
pattern for U.S. Chinese in
against an underground nu­
seas Petroleum said.
A graduate of York Un­
1960 was 22.3%, compared
It stated that actual ex­ clear test in Nevada.
to the lower U S. national
The protest, in a letter
ploration would be carried
average of 11 - 14%. For Ja­ Actress on Japan film in Canada
out by Dome, which hit a! sent to U.S. Ambassador
panese Americans, in J.950,
The film is based on the promising oil well in the Mike Mansfield, said that
TORONTO.

Olivia
Hus
­
the figure was a high 14.6%.
the city of Nagasaki deplo­
novel by Sakyo Komatsu area last summer.
In Dr. Fuse’s term, the Ja­ sey, who replaced Marilyn and is produced by Haruki
Meanwhile, the Japan red the fact that the United
panese are subject to “role Hassett in the Japanese sc­ Kadokawa, with Kinji Fu- National Oil Corp, said it States had conducted its
narcissism,” meaning the­ ience fiction thriller “Virus” kusaka directing. Future would resume negotiations 13th nuclear test this year
re’s an over-concern about is presently on location in location sites are Toronto, later this month with Dame despite world wide appeals
what others think about you
for a similar transfer of ex­ against them.
Antarctica and Chile.
and your actions.
Alaska.
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Log sample in Jpn. museum named after B.C. Nisei

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Friday, Oct. 26, 1979

NEW

is here
Personal Notes Across Canada1^ "Disco
to stay,"

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Dates & Doings

BY RldHARD OYAMA
Disco is here to stay.
Birth
I have . resigned myself to J.C. Cultural Centre Shitoryu Karate
that fact. There have been eno­
ugh articles examining the Club's Fall Dance slated November 24
VANCOUVER— Johnny
ITAYA
of disco as a cultural
and Sue (nee Johnson) Mo­ TORONTO. — Mr. Waka- meaning
phenomenon of the 70’s. I will , TORONTO — The Japanese Canadian Cultural Cenrita announce the birth of ichi Itaya, beloved husband simply say that there is some­ tre s Shitoryu Karate Club will present it’s Annual
Dance on Saturday, November 24th at the
their first child, a son Jos­ of Masaye, passed away at thing alienating about az scene Autumn
Centre.
hua, Shigeo, 6 lbs, 13 ozs., Hope Hospital on October which requires that everyone
One of the most popular dances held annually at the
born September 30, 1979, in 6th, 1979. Dear father of dress to the hilt, outrageously Centre, this year promises to be even better. Door prizes
where the music is play
St. Paul’s Hospital.
pay bar and the full gainut of music for all ages is being
Keray, Sue, (Mrs. Frapk styled,
ed at brain-deadening white­ planned.
.
Araki),
Roy,
Margaret noise pitch, so that no conver­
A warm welcome is extended to all J.(j. organizations
(Mrs. Jim Harding), Joyce sation can take place below a
dance clubs to come out for an evening of great fun.
CARD OF THANKS
(Mrs. Ardell Kerr) and scream, and where life eventu­ and
Action starts at 8 p m and continues until 1 a m It’s
ally appears to resemble a me­ great dancing weather, so let’s get together. — J. J.
by
13
Ken.
Also
survived
We wish to extend our
chanical ballet, or degenerates
sincere thanks to our grandchildren.
into a blatant pick-up scene
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many friends and relati­
which is aggressively machis­
mo, possibly violent and totally Toronto Buddhist Bazaar oh Nov. 10th
ves for the beautiful flo­
KONDO
conformist. But, first and fo­
ral tributes arid kind ex­
TORONTO — Mr Fred remost, disco is dance music,
By Mrs. Yuki Kondo
pressions of sympathy erick Densatu Kondo, 80, and I want to discuss it on those
TORONTO. •— The T.B.C. Bazaar Commmittee^ which
received during the loss passed away at North York terrm
is currently in the midst of getting things into shape for
of our husband, father •General Hospital on Octo­ Aside from what I hear on the the Annual Church Bazaar, is issuing an appeal for help
and grandfather.
ber 15, 1979. Dearly loved radio or at dances (mostly at in many different ways from church members. Please
benefits in which support the church jn as many ways as you can so that
husband of Tsume and dear community
Kazuko Tanaka
nay, the best
disco draws the crowd), I am the bazaar will again be a huge success
father
of
Betty,
brother
of
ever.
not an avid listener to disco
Gordon arid Joan Ta
Alfred
Kondo.
There are only a few Weeks left before the event on
music, my comments are not
naka
Jerrett Chapel. Funeral intended to be complete. Most November 10th, so if you are planning on making some­
Ron Tanaka
service at Toronto Buddh- disco music that I have heard thing as your contribution to the church, please try to
them completed as far ahead as possible.. White
Osa and Judy Tanaka
ish Church. Mount Pleas­ sounds, like the background ar­ have
articles that are still good which you don’t
rangements of 60’s soul songs, elephants
Alan and Lea Tanaka
ant Crematorium.
except that the lush arrange­ need such as trays, vases and anything extra that you
Keiko Tanaka
ments have come into the fore­ may have — are most welcome. We are also counting on
ground with an accompanying you for your contributions of pickles, jams and baked
Ken and Judie Ishi­
TAKAHASHI
tightness of pace and rhythm, goods which are so popular among the bazaar crowd.
hara
TORONTO — Mrs. Yos­
Another item that is urgently needed by the food pre­
Ken and Joan Takaha­ hi Takahashi passed away and a diminished importance partions crew, is parsley which adds a touch of colour
of lyric meaning (contrast most
shi
in Mississauga on October disco lyrics with the songs of and elegance to the dishes b'eing served. Those who grow
And all the grand­ 13th, 1979. Beloved wife of Gil Scott-Heron, Curtis May- parsley in their gardens who can spare a few leaves, are
children.
Stevie Wonder and Bob asked to donate some to the bazaar kitchen without fail.
the late Magosa Takahashi, field,
Help! Yes, help is needed from as many people as pos­
Marley); In disco, the singer
dear mother of Harry, fades out, recedes, or is swal­ sible, both young and eldery, on Friday, November 9th,
George, Kiyoshi (of Japan), lowed up as one more element at the church to get everything ready for the next day,
and the late Aiko Suzuki. Jh the dense wall of sound, whe­ the day of the big bazaar. Just drop in at the church -—
HOME
sure can use any help that is available.
Grandmother of seven and reas in the 60’s, we heard such weAny
finally, don’t forget to keep selling the tickets for
great-grandmother of two. strong, distinctive voices as the Church Benefit Draw. As you know, there will be a
INSULATION
James Brown, Smoky
Save fuel -- Be warm
Earle Elliott Funeral Aretha,
Robinson, Curtis Mayfield, Da­ special draw just for you who have been such a great
help in the sale of this important commodity. — Guiding
Typical price $40. total
Home. Service at Toronto vid Ruffin and others.
using CHIP program Buddhist Church-on Octo­ The dominant moods in disco Light
Please call
ber 16th. Prospect Crema- feel like Romantic Gush, heavy
on those weeping violins, good, torium.
APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL GREETINGS
HOMESULATION j She will be dearly missed *timey Shake Yer Booty (Forget
IN THE SPECIAL EDITION OF THE ENGLISH SECTION IN
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Yer Oppressed), or floating!
by all who ever knew and slow and spacey bass line like a
Greetings Omitted will be published in our regular issues
9 to 12 a.m.
2 to 4 p.m.
’ loved her.
headache.
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DUE TO BEREAVEMENT
Most disco songs drag on like
AND FAMILY
MR. S, MRS. TOM INOUYE
(Doo Miyaku Retto)
§ a tortuously long march (with
AND FAMILY
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While the best 60’s soul music
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Kondo, Meiko Kaji. A bomb and a threatening' letter are found } by comparison seems to be
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hashi station. A Tokyo police1 investigator must solve the my- § formalized into a workmanlike
ritual. A fertility rite for the
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stery before the worst happens.
§ masses.
$2.00 for aditional names
What we’re seeing now are
open dance lofts springing up as
an alternative to disco for peo­
for which to publish my erecting
I enclose $
or
greeting
omitted,
in the Holiday Issue as follows:
Material Wanted For Special Issue ple who want to get down and
(Please remit with cheque or money order)
boogie, but who want to be
Stories, articles, photographs, etc. are wanted immedia­
moved by more complex rhy­
tely for The New Canadian’s annual HOLIDAY ISSUE
thms and varied sounds. These
NAME(S)
We would ^.appreciate writings on club activities* sports,
places play a more eclectic
short stories, profiles, “think” pieces, fashions, hobbies, as­
blend of music, from soul music
pirations, poetry, etc. Accompanying photographs or illustra­
to jazz to global music.
tions are also welcome. About 1000 words is a good length,
While I, for one, feel this is .
but optional.
a healthy thing, these lofts
All material should be slanted to interest the readers of
seem to be frequented by mos­
The New Canadian. All manuscripts submitted should be
tly whites, and the interaction (!
accompanied by self addressed envelopes with sufficient return
that takes place is a kind .of j
ADDRESS
postage. While the publisher will take all reasonable care, they
vague, free-floating movement ?
will not be responsible for the loss of any manuscript, draw­
and "self-expression.” And I
ing or photograph. Deadline is Nov. 30th.
wonder about all those oppres­
Mail all material to. The New Canadian
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sed Third World people at the
ISSUE.
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discos when we step out into
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