UMW Election Seen From Page 1 Melting Into Battle
The UMW race pits Miller against Patterson and Patrick with Miller leading in early returns. Patterson, tied to the old guard, faces a possible appeal that could delay final results beyond July 1. Patterson dominates Midwest and western Kentucky strip miners. Patrick leads in Ohio Illinois and veteran-led locals.Patrick vows to be a sustained voice in the union.
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Miller Margin Big in West Virginia UMW Contest
In Charleston West Virginia unofficial returns show incumbent Arnold Miller leading Lee Roy Patterson and Harry Patrick in early West Virginia Locals 17 31 and 29 tallies. Nationwide turnout is estimated between 65 and 70 percent with Miller awaiting tallies from six to eight key locals.
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