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Byrd frames labor leaders as opponents in Virginia race
Senator Byrd declares in a radio address that William Green of the AFL directed unions to oppose him. He cites charges against him over a 30 hour week and rails against power concentration in Washington while defending his stance on labor rights and federal energy policy.
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Virginia Electric and Power Company
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Virginia
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