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Milwaukee wardens patrol city over sick firemen amid emergency
Civilian volunteer fire wardens on Milwaukee streets echo WW II blackout drills to ease an emergency as 122 firemen call in sick and 150 report for duty. Mayor Maier declares state of emergency after firemen reject city contract terms. National guardsmen assist, and negotiations resume as 114 more firemen sick out leaving 167 to respond to calls. New York hospital workers strike continues, with federal court action and fines amid picket disruptions.
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Milwaukee
Henry W. Maier
New York City
John ¥. Lindsay
Leon Davis
Davis
National
Maier
New York
Cost of Living Council
Robert Carter
Carter