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Earthquake in Pacific Triggers Tsunami, Evacuations
Bloomberg Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) — A magnitude-7.8 earthquake triggered a tsunami warning for nations across the South Pacific, forcing people to flee to higher ground, nine days after destructive waves killed about 140 people in … South Pacific tsunami warning causes panic Australia cancels tsunami warning after quake Pacific quakes come as no surprise |
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Health bill would cost $829B, help cover 94 pct
The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democrats are breathing a sigh of relief after a positive cost report on health care overhaul gave them a chance to rally around a Senate plan that significantly expands coverage while trimming the federal deficit. … Baucus healthcare bill would lower the deficit, analysts say Report: Health bill meets targets Health-Care Bill Wouldn't Raise Deficit, Report Says |
Delano: The Story of the California Grape Strike
In September 1965, Filipino and Mexican American farm workers went on strike against grape growers in and around Delano, California. More than a labor dispute, the strike became a movement for social justice that helped redefine Latino and American politics. The strike also catapulted its leader, Cesar Chavez, into prominence as one of the most celebrated American political figures of the twentieth century. More than forty years after its original publication, Delano: The Story of the California Grape Strike, based on compelling first-hand reportage and interviews, retains both its freshness and its urgency in illuminating a moment of unusually significant social ferment.
Customer Review: Important & fascinating history of the California Grape Strike
The California Grape Strike, which started in 1965, was a watershed event for farm laborers in American history. This strike not only resulted in widespread organization of farm laborers, but it also catapulted Cesar Chavez into the limelight.
John Dunne was an observer and a participant in many of the activities during the strike period. This book is the culmination of his effort to recreate the event. The book is largely a memoir, with some analysis of Chavez’s legacy and the importance of farm worker organization. Above all, it is an important source of material for anyone trying to understand 1960′s labor history within the confines of Latin American/Chicano history or western history. Since this is primarily a memoir, there are no footnotes or sources included, nor is there a bibliography or an index – these are the only weakenesses of the book, and are not significant enough to detract from the importance of the subject matter.
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