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Miners Defy Leaders as Panther Valley Coal Strike Extends
In Panther Valley Pennsylvania miners of the United Mine Workers defy John L Lewis and the Old Company's five point plan to resume work. Despite wage cuts and layoffs, union locals vote to stay out while merchants report sharp business declines and relief efforts ramp up. A back to work plan is tested as miners weigh productivity demands against job security.
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