Strategy For Lewis Talks Is Outlined
Washington April 5 UP A 14man policy committee of the Southern Coal Producers Association outlined its approach for forthcoming contract talks with John L. Lewis. Negotiations likely begin after May with the current contract due June 30. Lewis seeks a shorter work week and higher royalties for a welfare and retirement fund. The group plans subcommittees reporting to the full panel on April 12, while the United Mine Workers prepares its own 200man committee for talks later this month.
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Mountain Theater Sets 1950 Season at Braddock Heights
Mountain Theater at Braddock Heights to open its tenth summer stock season on June 21 with ten productions led by James Decker and Jean Osburn. The lineup includes Parlor Story and The Front Page, with Don Koll and Barnet Biro returning. rest of company recruited from New York, interviews to be held next month in New York. Stock rights for Harvey were not secured this year, and management hopes to stage it in 1950.
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Taxi Strike Director In New York Resigns
New York April 5 7 Leon Zwicker director of New Yorks five day taxi strike announced his resignation tonight as an official of John L Lewis United Mine Workers He said the strike is still on and pledged support to the strikers Zwicker quit as regional director of the United Construction Workers an UMW affiliate He directed the strike since it began last Friday Zwicker gave no reason for his action He said the resignation was decided upon 24 hours ago Lewis brother AD Lewis National Director of the United Construction Workers said Zwicker
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Striking Cabs Lose Ground as City Rallies Back
New York taxi drivers returned to the streets as the city-wide strike weakened to about 90 to 95 percent effectiveness. Cab operators claimed victory while union leaders maintained the walkout persisted. In Salt Lake City observers reported a meteor sighting, with the object seen across the sky from southeast to northeast and a loud blast heard in Brigham and surrounding towns. Washington leaders abandoned attempts to push a final vote tonight.
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Salt Lake City Blast Shakes Utah Communities
An explosion jolted Salt Lake City and northern Utah today shortly after dawn. Flames swept through several business buildings, sending smoke into the sky as investigators began surveying the scene for causes and casualties. Local authorities urged residents to avoid the area while emergency crews secured the site and began preliminary assessments.
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