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...work. Most of his men were either drafted or finding better jobs in the steel mills. Armco agreed to furnish the men. At the second yard were 500 cars, plainly being held for higher prices. The proprietor showed no interest in a deal. Whereupon Major John S. Swauger of the Pittsburgh Ordnance District (who has requisitioning power) remarked: "If no agreement for the sale of this scrap is made within a week, we'll take whatever action is necessary...
Within a few days, with Major Swauger's help, Armco had rounded up some 2,000 tons of scrap near Butler...
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