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Early Observations On The 2000 Census, Chester Smolski
Early Observations On The 2000 Census, Chester Smolski
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"The 281.4 million residents of our country counted in 2000 exceeded census estimates of 274.5 by nearly seven million and 13.2 percent, was the largest numeric gain for a decade in the history of census taking, dating back to 1790 when the first one was taken. Swelled by immigrant numbers and holding a steady birth rate, this increase topped the previously highest increase of 28 million of the baby boom years of the 1950s."
Tiger Woods, A Herald For The Blending Of The Races In U.S., Chester Smolski
Tiger Woods, A Herald For The Blending Of The Races In U.S., Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"Tiger Woods, perennial winner of gold tournaments, has a unique way of describing his ancestry. When asked his background, e claims to be a "Caublasin," i.e., Caucasoid, Black, Asian and Indian. But, in reality, the Tiger may not be unique in a country that is now moving toward becoming a blended multiracial society."
The Cities Do Need Help, Chester Smolski
The Cities Do Need Help, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"The lead editorial in the Providence Sunday Journal of December 7, 1986 is completely off the mark and deserves to be answered. The attitude expressed by the writer conveys the specious view that because our nation's cities are not being burned down or torn apart by race riots at the present time then things are not really all that bad in our urban centers."
Immigrants Can Contribute More Than Mere Numbers, Chester Smolski
Immigrants Can Contribute More Than Mere Numbers, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"The job advertisement might read like this: Waned -- married couple to operate a market in a neighborhood subject to arson and robbery. Hours 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, with no vacations. Must know various languages to serve customers of diverse ethnic backgrounds. Benefits include satisfaction of knowing you are meeting needs of immigrants, poor and elderly in neighborhood and, maybe, earn enough money to pay for children's education. Investment of $60,000 required."