UMW Merger Plan Defeated by Narrow Board Vote
United Mine Workers leaders blocked a plan by President Arnold Miller to merge Districts 14 15 and 21 into a single western district. The vote reportedly 18 to 5, with one member suspended and not voting. Critics warned consolidation would hurt local service and organizing momentum.
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United Mine Workers Union
Arnold Miller
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Nick Halamandaris
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Donald E. Lawley
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Bill Lamb
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Lawley
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District 15
Lamb
Physician Pleading Self Defense in Slaying Case
In Norfolk, Dr. Julian B. Schorr faces a murder trial for the January 29 death of wife Phyllis T. Schorr. Defense claims years of abuse support self defense. prosecutors outline a fatal confrontation with a rifle and knife.
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Julian B. Schorr
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Phyllis T. Schorr
Wayne Lustig
Thomas Pollard
Pollard
Faruk Presswalla
Tidewater
Alfred Whitehurst
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