Coal miners' daughters UMW auxiliaries proud kinship
United Mine Workers district women auxiliaries describe a strong bond akin to union members. They steer clear of politics yet support miners' families with clothing drives and emergency aid when layoffs hit. They emphasize being a close knit, area rooted group while aiding with guidance and funds.
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Nicole Urianated
Press International
United Mine Workers District
UMW
Union
Mrs. Church
Living legend McCloud seeks new trial in 1947 Quick Change case
Louis McCloud, once a Kensington gang member known as the Quick Change Gang, awaits a new trial set for April 2 after judge ruled his 1947 confession was coerced. Now 52, he learned to read in prison, earned a junior college degree, and works as a roofer while living with his sister.
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Lesley Taylor
Philadelphia
UPI
Louis McCloud
Lo Sister
McCloud
Kensington
Quick Change
Philadelphia Common Pleas
Edward Blake
Blake
Bell probes phone switch in abortion service mix up
Bell of Pennsylvania investigates a switch that redirected CHOICE and Women's Switchboard callers to the Abortion, Birth Control and Pregnancy Testing Clinic run by an abortion opponent. Bell cites possible third degree felony charges if suspects are found. tracing calls proves difficult. CHOICE and Women's Switchboard deny knowledge of the switch.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Bell of Pennsylvania
Choice and Women’s
Bob Bridgeo
Bell
Eee
Ie Courter of Choice
Ene Sneseles
Jeannette C. Neary
Hgma
Neary
Choi
State Public Utility Commission
Choice
Swi
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