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Here is a link to an article in today's "Tribune-Review" about what happened in Pittsburgh during this nation-wide strike.

Wow! Eek And I thought Steelers fans could get rowdy!

Andy


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Great pictures of this incident can be found in Edwin Alexander's 1947 book on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Party on? Confused


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A proud moment for management and organized labor, I'm sure. Roll Eyes


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Originally posted by GG-1 4877:
Great pictures of this incident can be found in Edwin Alexander's 1947 book on the Pennsylvania Railroad.


Thanks for mentioning this book. I'll have to track down a copy.

Andy


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