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Coal Strike #516469

NBC Evening News for Monday, Apr 27, 1981
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(Studio) Reopening of some non-union coal mines in eastern Kentucky under guard due to violence stemming from UMW (United Mine Workers of America, International Union) strike.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(Pikeville, Kentucky) Sec. at Belfry Coal Company mine noted; films shown. Incring. violence against non-union mines examined; Governor John Y. Brown's criticism of news media in situation mentioned. His refusal to provide sec. for mine operators reported [United Coal Company spokesperson Bill MILLER - thinks deaths will be required before help arrives.] Current status of mines and trucking operations outlined.
REPORTER: Roger O'Neil

Reporter(s):
Chancellor, John;
O'Neil, Roger
Duration:
00:01:40

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