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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1973
Page
10
The essay traces Labor Day from its 1882 New York origins as a militant workers’ protest to today’s mass solidarity celebration. It contrasts American unity with May Day in other countries and notes how democratic capitalism has softened class tensions while preserving recognition of workers across blue and white collar roles.
The Northeast Harbor dispute centers on Pittston Oil Co and a proposed Eastport refinery. Environmentalists warn of spills and tides while Maine leaders push for development to secure heating oil. Washington hints at treaty challenges and observers urge a national policy balancing conservation with energy needs.
A short verse contemplates Labor Day as a popular, enduring holiday. Eugene McAllister offers a light, reflective thought on the celebration and its staying power.
The author recalls early jobs from ushering at a movie theater to mopping a saloon and tracking gravel for the Minnesota Highway Department. He notes experiences at the County Jail in Los Angeles and life lessons from various labor roles while urging safe driving as school resumes.
Steve La Rue portrays Cuernavaca through crowded buses, fruit hawkers, and a spectrum of locals and expatriates. A noon cafe scene frames a singing boy seeking alms as a wheelchair musician follows with a nostalgic love song.
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