U.S. COAL STRIKE
PRESIDENT MAY ACT LABOUR BOARD THREAT OWNERS AND MINERS WASHINGTON, June 2. The War Labour Board has ordered the cessation of negotiations between the United Mine Workers’ Association and the coal operators and, at the same time, warned them that any agreement reached while the strike is in progress would not be honoured. The Labour Board again referred the case to President Roosevelt “for such action as he deems appropriate.” Meanwhile, the stoppage continues in practically all the soft and hard coal mines. Washington sources suggest that the Government may take one of two steps: Use troops to work the mines or seize the property of the United Mine Workers’ Association and impound its funds. This would prevent the striking miners from receiving strike pay from the union. Mr. Ickes stated that, there was enough coal above ground to last 41 days, but the owners of steel mills declared that they would feel the effects of the strike within 10 days. Dim-out restrictions and the curtailment of train travel are expected if the strike is prolonged.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21112, 4 June 1943, Page 3
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