Coal Mines In Operation in Nation's Coal Recovery
Coal mines across the country reopened as miners returned to work after a 372,000 United Mine Workers strike. About 225,000 idle in coal using industries and 872,000 strikers faced a swift return to pits with a $1.04 daily package. Production and rail traffic surged as furnaces and mills ramped up, rationing eased, and public life resumed with schools reopening.
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John L. Lewdiggers
International Harvester
Auburn
United Mine
Robena
Masontown
UMW
Eastern PA coal miners suspend work amid contract talks
The three day week continues for about 80,000 hard coal miners in Eastern Pennsylvania as talks resume in Washington. A separate bituminous contract settlement has been reached and mining fatalities rose after last October’s shutdown.
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Larly
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Washington
Republicans Force Senate Recess Over Displaced Persons Bill
Republican Senators blocked Democrats by forcing a mid afternoon recess on the displaced persons bill. Senator Langer led the move with a voice vote, leaving only Eastland and Long on the floor. Democratic Leader Lucas claimed a filibuster, reacting from a nearby conference while urging a Wednesday vote. The six day debate stalled with no votes and no clear agreement. Newfoundland joined Canada on March 31, 1949.
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Long
Louisiana
Senate House
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