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Newspaper
Hyde Park Herald
Location
Hyde Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1972
Page
4
The piece critiques the idea that boycotting lettuce can achieve justice for migrant workers. It argues that limiting purchases reduces union lettuce supply for other communities and undermines the boycott, suggesting the supposed moral victory may exact a higher price in practical terms. The writer questions the payoff of enlightened consumption.
A Hyde Park UFW flyer notes 1971 Salinas lettuce strike led to negotiations but cites Arizona's new law banning boycotts and decertifying unions. It calls for support of farmworkers, forming local committees, and boycotts of iceberg lettuce, urging consumers to avoid the product and pressure stores.
The Sept. 12 runoff pits Richard Lawrence, a Black minister, against Robert Wilinski, a longtime Democratic precinct captain, after August 15 voting produced no majority. Lawrence relies on new volunteers and national and local endorsements, including State Rep. Bob Mann, while Wilinski gains machine support from 7th Ward regulars, Republicans, and Alderman Edward Vrdolyak.
Harry Homewood notes Wallace’s 1968 strength of over 9 million votes and 13.5 percent of totals. With Wallace ill and withdrawing, the American party declines, ending independent plans that could swing Southern and industrial votes.
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