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Miners Strike Hits 15000 In Soft Coal Dispute
Soft coal miners in six states halted work in a contract dispute between the United Mine Workers and mine owners. About 15,000 off the job in Pennsylvania West Virginia Illinois Kentucky Alabama and Ohio with union leaders saying talks continue and a broader walkout may grow. At issue is a new contract after limited deals with three producers earlier. Top miners would rise to 30 a day with a 1.32 raise retroactive to April 1 and a 1.00 raise set for April 1 1967 along with eight holidays and fringe benefits.
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