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AP caption: "SANTA ROSA. CA: Two Vietnam war veterans entering their 7th day of a hunger strikein front ogf the Santa Rosa Federal Bldg. were joined 6/10 by sympathizers carrying placards denouncing the ill-treatment of Vietnam Vets. One of the hunger-strikers, Rick Woer (L) is shown with an organizer of the protest, Bruce Thompson. The protest was linked to a 3-week demonstration and hunger strike still goin on in Los Aneles by veterans who demand an investigation of the harmful effects of Agent Orange- the defoliant used in Vietnam." Tribune caption, "Two Vietnam War veterans in Santa Rosa, Rich Woer (left) and Bruce Thompson, are in the seventh day of a hunger strike. Their fast is linked to the strike in Los ANgeles that is trying to force an onvestigation of the effects of Agent Orange. Story A-14." Image shows two veterans sitting in lawn chairs behind a table with pamphlets/newspapers, and signs surrounding them regarding the strike.

Used: Oakland Tribune