Most of these figures distorted the true situation. The most accurate presentation of the results of the termination of the bracero program was made by the Salinas Californian in an editorial under date of We do not want to use foreign labor if competent local labor is available. We want farm labor to be paid every penny it can earn. We think migrant life is cruel and should not be extended. but where necessary. made as pleasant as possible. We think housing and working conditions should be as good as possible. We believe the education of rural children should not be degraded.