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Cleveland Laundry Closed by Strike
Cleveland authorities report the Cleveland Laundry Co halted operations as workers picketed the plant. Union business agent Jesse Gallagher said the strike stemmed from management rejecting two union proposals. Company vice-president H. M. Anderson claimed 15 inside workers, all women, halted work while others remained on duty. he ordered them home to avoid trouble.
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