Billy Christopher

Findings of the 1971 land ownership study and subsequent legal action

Power and Politics in Health Care, Stories / By

John Gaventa elaborates on initial findings from the 1971 land ownership study and what transpired in response. With documented evidence of inequitable corporate control over land and natural resources (due in large part to unfair property taxation practices and the absence of proper mineral rights assessment), local citizens sought legal action. These included (but were …

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On the Petros Health Council’s response to altercation with Dr. Chester Caster

Health Fairs, Community Clinics & Councils, Power and Politics in Health Care, Stories / By

Kate Bradley discusses the local Petros Health Council’s response to an altercation with the clinic’s doctor, Chester Caster. He tirelessly incited clinic opposition among community members and rallied to take over, but Kate’s determination to protect the clinic was stalwart. Several members of the council are mentioned, including Billy Christopher, Jim Schercks, Junior Coontz, Martin …

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