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The Courier-News from Bridgewater, New Jersey • Page 5

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The Courier-Newsi
Location:
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Issue Date:
Page:
5
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California Grape Strikers End 300-Mile Protest March shop tonight 'til Q) protest march from Delano toembarked on the march on Sacramento, failed in his ob jective of an Easter Sunday FIELD Sacramento, Calif. (AP) Grape strikers who wound up a 300-mile protest march on the steps of California's Capitol yesterday headed home today to plan a boycott of their biggest employer. meeting with Gov. Edmund G. Brown on the Capitol steps.

Eduardo Quevado, president of the Mexican-American Politi- jcal Association, said, "Brown's actions this day will be the basis upon which the state's two mil xMarch 17, St. Patrick's Day. The procession grew and diminished as supporters joined them for short distances then returned to their jobs. About 20 of the starters made it to Sacramento, a trek of 300 miles by map but closer to 400 via the winding rural roads and occasional main highway traveled. On the last few miles they were joined by thousands, including candidates for statewide office, several Democratic state assemblymen, one congressman, Protestant and Catholic churchmen, civil rights workers and SAVE $30 UN SILIEEF SETTS The marchers drew cheers from a crowd estimated by newsmen at 8,000 as they trudged up the broad west steps of the building shouting "Viva la huelga" (Long live the strike).

Grape workers have been striking vineyards in the San Joaquin Valley's Delano area since Sept. 8. They demand union recognition, improved housing and working conditions and more pay. They now receive $1.10 to $1.25 an hour plus 10 cents a box of grapes. They seek $1.40 an hour and 25 cents a box.

lion persons of Spanish descent will approve or reject Gov. Brown, who has in past elections enjoyed (their) overwhelming support." Could Affect Vote Brown, a Democrat, is campaigning for a third term and could face a tough primary fight, and an even rougher general election battle. About 60 grape workers, almost all Mexican-Americans, general sympathizers. repeat sellout! ortho-correct mattress and hoxspring set THE COURIER-NEWS Plainfield, N. J.

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