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Conductors Seek 35 Percent Wage Rise in U S
Cedar Rapids Aug 15 L B E Sheppard president of the Order of Railway Conductors arrived after a Washington trip reporting a 35 percent wage demand for conductors. He met President Wilson about living costs and backed the Plumb plan. He said action awaits Congress and a general vote if unsatisfied. He noted a 85 percent cost rise since 1913 with only 50 percent pay rise for conductors. The unions favor fair increases and federal handling to curb prices.
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