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National Geographic : 1962 Feb
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reasonably well. Although they grumble about inflation, low wages, and long working hours, there is little real discontent. But the fact that they can complain without fear indicates that the government is becoming more tolerant. Many workers hold two jobs. Take Viktor Tadejevid. Before the war, he farmed full time. Today, though he still cultivates his vineyard, farming is secondary. "My shipyard job comes first," he told me. "I qualify for insurance, old age pension, and free medical care for my family. And I get a bonus for each child. Today, if you want security, you must work for the government." Close to the soil, Viktor Tadejevid supplements his income by cultivating grapes on generations old terraces near Bakar (upper left), a northern coastal town. Tilted vineyards de pend on limestone walls to hold soil and moisture. The Bakar region pro duces a famous sparkling wine, Bakarska Vodica. Coastal steamers, ply ing Adriatic waters at right, sail so close to the land, says the author, that "you can almost stand on deck and pick the grapes off the vine." 238
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