Coal Miners and Operators Are Like Muscle Bound Giants
James Marlow analyzes a long running coal dispute between miners led by John L. Lewis and mine owners. The piece outlines stalled negotiations, the impact on production and national coal supply, and debates over Taft Hartley emergency powers and potential government seizure of mines.
Miners Withhold Work as Government Seizure Looms
The miners refuse to work until owners meet terms, risking further fuel shortages as cold weather worsens the coal supply. The government may again argue it is the union, not individuals, staying away, heightening the national crisis.
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Pleasant Mt Pleasant sale draws good prices
Mr Pleasant Mt Pleasant Mrs Burnice Fawcett sale Friday drew good prices. She moved last Monday to the Fawcett Gap neighborhood. Miss Pearl Cochran visited Mrs Bessie Smith. Alfred Line family from near Baltimore spent a weekend with Meg Ritter and Mrs Dorsey Ritter. Perry family notes slow M Perry’s improvement. Save money time and bother shop in Winchester.
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