"Throw In The Towel... But Not For Us" reads telegram rejecting coal strike truce mine work sent John L. Lewis by Mike Demchack (left) and Allen Croyle, president and secretary, respectively, of St. Michael's Local 3648, United Mine Workers. The refusal of this Johnstown, Pa., local to accept truce pointed up similar feeling by thousands of soft coal miners.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

"Throw In The Towel... But Not For Us" reads telegram rejecting coal strike truce mine work sent John L. Lewis by Mike Demchack (left) and Allen Croyle, president and secretary, respectively, of St. Michael's Local 3648, United Mine Workers. The refusal of this Johnstown, Pa., local to accept truce pointed up similar feeling by thousands of soft coal miners.

Associated Press · [ca. May 1946]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Labor: Strikes: Miners: U.S.

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