Chavez expands grape boycott across California and Arizona
Cesar Chavez says the United Farm Workers will extend the grape boycott from Coachella Valley to all of California and Arizona. He cites growers signing with the Teamsters after UFW contracts expired and notes clashes, arrests, and violence as UFWA and Teamsters feud over control of field workers.
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Drexel engineers unveil body powered pacemaker
Philadelphia researchers from Drexel University describe a cheap, long lasting pacemaker powered by body chemistry. The hybrid biogalvanic cell uses a platinum or palladium catalyst to generate power, costing about 200 dollars versus 1000 for batteries and 4000 for nuclear units, with an expected ten year life.
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Insect world abuzz 17 year cicadas near emergence
AP recounts periodical cicadas, or 17 year locusts, emerging after 17 years underground. Experts note cicadas feed on tree sap and cause limited damage. nymphs crawl from ground to a tree, molt to winged adults, then males begin calling to attract mates.
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