1946 American city lights dim as coal miners strike
April 22, 2026
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1:13Now Playing1946 American city lights dim as coal miners strike
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as posted by the channelDate: 2nd December 1946
Location: USA
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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SLATE INFORMATION: Nation-wide Dim Out Follows U.S. Coal Strike
USA: Various:
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CAMERAMEN & CAMERAS Shots of several still cameramen taking picture. Very good shot for library
LEWIS, J.L. Summoned to court in Washington to answer a charge of contempt. Leaving car surrounded by camera-men and later leaving court
NEW YORK Lights being dimmed after Miners strike
ATTORNEY-GENERAL SONNETT Arrives at Court-room, Washington and opposes John L Lewis on attempt charges
WASHINGTON. John L Lewis arrives at the court in Washington to answer charges of contempt.
John L Lewis; Personalities - Miscellaneous; United States of America; Industrial Relations; Americans
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