SITTING TIGHT
THE COAL DEADLOCK
DISTRESS GROWING APACE.
(Received May 2, 1 p.m.)
LONDON, Ist May.
The week-end brought no change in the coal deadlock. Both sides are sitting tight, waiting on each other to make the next move. There is a steady undercurrent among the men to secure a settlement on the basis of a satisfactory wage. A national ballot k suggested, through no definite move has? yet been taken to discard.the national pool. Meanwhile distress is growing apace. Mosji of the district union's funds have been exhausted. Other unions are giving limited help. Special subscription lists have been opened to feed the, women and children. ';
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Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 103, 2 May 1921, Page 8
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107SITTING TIGHT Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 103, 2 May 1921, Page 8
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