Word: coaling
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...stretch of the imagination, the only reason there seemed to be for John Lewis' scowl was force of habit-or a victory too easily won. With almost cynical resignation the coal operators had caved in to his demands. U.S. Steel's Ben Fairless and Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal's George Humphrey had led the parade. All the northern operators had followed. This week with the southern, midwestern and western operators awaiting John L.'s pleasure, union and management lawyers sweated out the final details of a contract...
...rises would not stop there. A spokesman for Ben Fairless' U.S. Steel, the bellwether of all U.S. industry, argued that the higher costs could be absorbed between mine and consumer, that assured production was more important now than a slight price rise, that anything was better than another coal strike. The argument had a slightly brassy ring...
...nation-wide coal shortage was definitely averted last night when the United Mine Workers policy committee ratified a new wage contract, which will send the minors back to work after it has been officially signed today with the northern operators. The contract is "national," meaning that operators all over the country must accept it before their men will return to the mines...
...There are two things hanging over the country today," declared General Motors President Charles E. Wilson. One is a long coal strike; the other, "propaganda in high places that prices are too high and profits excessive." How to stop the "propaganda"? The Wilson recipe: "Have faith. The truth will prevail...
When Barriger took over, the Monon had 72 old coal-burning locomotives and 3,000 boxcars. He had 1,300 of the boxcars scrapped immediately and ordered replacements. He also ordered 33 diesel engines. Already the Monon's monthly revenue figures are showing a 50% gain over last year. To get his railroad back into the passenger business, Barriger bought 23 hospital cars from the Government and hired Manhattan Designer Raymond Loewy to turn them into streamlined coaches and diners. Soon diesel-powered passenger trains will begin regular runs on the Monon's two main lines, Chicago-Indianapolis...