Reflections on the lettuce war and labor issues
A guest editorial questions the lettuce boycott movement linked to UFW and labor unions. It contrasts prior grape labor activism with current lettuce campaigns, notes widespread nonunion lettuce and mixed political ads, and asks whether moral crusades mask political maneuvering while highlighting forgotten farm workers on both sides.
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Heartpace United Farm Workers
Afe-Cio
California
UFW
Miami Beach
Poycott
New York
United States
Eough
Russia
China
Castro
Nione
Emerson
Wall Streel Journal
Encouraging gains in narcotics fight worldwide
The article notes rising arrests in the United States and a plan to double drug arrests as addicts grow, with France seizing more heroin this year than last and closing three laboratories within two weeks. It highlights global seizures in Bolivia, Ecuador, Thailand and Denmark and supports a National Narcotic Intelligence Office to expand anti narcotics efforts, while stressing improved US relations with China. Bible Thought is cited at the end.
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United States of America
Nixon
France
Bolivia
Ecuador
Thailand
Denmark
United States
Progressive prison reform urged by inmate editor Verdell Sexton
Verdell Sexton Jr writes from Oklahoma State Penitentiary that reform is more than cocktail party talk and argues for a progressive system. He outlines four stages from constrained to eventual parole, advocating shorter sentences, staged privileges, vocational training, and prison labor to reduce recidivism while protecting public safety.
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Oaklahoma State Penitentiary
Verdell Sexton, Jr
John Q
Heller
Sexton
America
Sacramento State Senate and Assembly members named
Representatives in Sacramento State legislators whose constituencies include all or part of South Alameda County prepare. Senators Nicholas Petris Democrat 11th District John W Holmdahl Democrat Alameda District Clark L Bradley Republican 15th District. The 8th and 18th Districts are within Alameda County except Livermore Amador Valley and Castro Valley in the 14th District. Assemblymen Carlos Bee Democrat 33rd District Hayward Union City Fremont Newark and Livermore Amador Valley Robert W Crown Democrat 7th District San Lorenzo San Leandro Alameda part of Oakland March K Fong Democrat Jain Fee Casire Valley Ashland part of Oakland Letters to legislators at State Capitol Sacramento S384.
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Nicholas ©. Petris
Ohn
W. Holmdahl
Clark L. Bradley
Alameda County
Livermore-Amador Valley
Castro Valley
Carlos Bee
Hayward
Union City
Fremont
Newark
Robert W. Crown
San Lorenzo
San Leandro
Anger in Armagh as IRA bombs shake city
An Irish city, Armagh, sees anger rise after two IRA bombs damage historic heart near twin cathedrals. The piece argues about Catholic and Protestant tensions, IRA factions, and the impact on peace, noting entrenched sectarian violence and external terrorist links.
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Armagh
Scotch Street
English Street
Armaga
Breen Trish
Northern Ireland
Patrick Imuilt
Atragh
Christ
Patrick
Derry
Londonderry
Desry
Daniea
Ulster
Ian Paisley
Foyleania
Cala
Letters to the editor on new gun law concerns
A reader critiques the Handgun Control Act Bayle Bill arguing it overreaches by restricting many handguns and harming lawful ownership. The letter cautions against sensationalized motives and urges readers to contact Congress to influence votes.
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New Gun Law
New York
Union
Clover Friendship Society Seeks Korean Pen Pals
Editor invites American readers to join a youth pen pal program linked with Clover Friendship Society started March 1 1970. The goal is cultural exchange between Korean youth and American counterparts to foster world peace and better mutual understanding through direct letter writing.
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Clover Friendship Society
Korea
Sedul
Érienda
North Vietnamese Dikes Debate Amid War Policy Remarks
The article quotes Ramsey Clank, ex attorney general, criticizing U S bombing in North Vietnam. He argues no moral justification for the war and questions the idea of continuing air strikes while North Vietnamese forces remain in South Vietnam.
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Ramsey Clank
Lyndon Johnson
Clark
Jane Fonda
U.S
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Qwater
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Roman Catholica
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Wifn
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TRA
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Levant
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