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Puerto Rico Statehood Drive Gains Momentum In 1972
In an August 1972 report from San Juan, advocates of Puerto Rico statehood argue U.S. citizenship would bring federal aid and economic progress. Governor Luis A Ferre backs expanded federal programs to boost development while opposing a full extension of the U.S. minimum wage. The article notes heavy federal food aid and a volatile political mix between statehood, independence, and commonwealth options amid debates on wages and economic policy.
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Union
Harold J. Ladin
Associated Press
San Juan
P.R
Puerto Rico
U.S
Island
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Ferre
Luis A. Ferre
Progressive Party
Commonwealth
Republica Socialista
Cuba
Portalatin
Bravos de Boston
New Progressive’ Party
Antonio Roig
Roig
Sue Stable Industries Ag
Garment Industry
Seventh Avenue
New York
Manufacturers’ Association
Peter Truegell
Ito
Mississippi
Puerto
Rico
Alaska
Chaice
Tuegel
Carlos Romero
Formor
Barcelo
Alhood
New York City
Huegel
New Progressive Party
Mnders
Congress
Meat Cutters Union
Popular Democratic Party
Hawaii
Independence Party
Ferro
United States
House of Representatives
Senate