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February 3, 1948
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
John L. Lewis threatens a nationwide soft coal strike by spring, citing the need to access the miners' $50 million welfare fund independently, puzzling mine operators amid the ongoing bituminous contract until June.
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COAL STRIKE THREAT MADE BY J. L. LEWIS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.—(®)—The fuel-conscious nation faced a possible threat from John L. Lewis today of a nation-wide soft coal strike by spring.
Lewis told the industry he feels free to "take an independent action necessary" to start benefit payments to miners out of their untapped $50,000,000 welfare fund.
Lewis' cryptic note yesterday puzzled the mine operators. Some said they fear it may mean an April 1 strike by the 400,000 members of the United Mine Workers Union Lewis heads.
The present bituminous contract runs through next June, but can be opened by either party at will.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.—(®)—The fuel-conscious nation faced a possible threat from John L. Lewis today of a nation-wide soft coal strike by spring.
Lewis told the industry he feels free to "take an independent action necessary" to start benefit payments to miners out of their untapped $50,000,000 welfare fund.
Lewis' cryptic note yesterday puzzled the mine operators. Some said they fear it may mean an April 1 strike by the 400,000 members of the United Mine Workers Union Lewis heads.
The present bituminous contract runs through next June, but can be opened by either party at will.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Coal Strike Threat
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Welfare Fund
Bituminous Contract
What entities or persons were involved?
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
Location
Washington
Event Date
Feb. 3
Story Details
John L. Lewis warns of a possible nationwide soft coal strike by spring to access the miners' welfare fund, puzzling operators who fear an April 1 action by 400,000 union members, despite the contract running to June.