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Financial insecurity of coal miner's life forces West Virginian to quit
Beckley West Virginia AP report profiles Steve Gorham a 23 year old coal miner who quits Ranger Fuel Co Belt Mine due to stagnant pay and looming negotiations between the United Mine Workers and Bituminous Coal Operators Association. He moves to carpentry at the R D Bailey dam project, plans to buy furniture on installments and reflects on strikes reducing work and limiting personal plans.
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