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John L. Lewis, President of UMWA addresses Congress of Industrial Organizations about the history of mine accidents and losses
President of the United Mine Workers of America(UMWA) John L. Lewis, addressing the Congress of Industrial Organizations about the accident in the Centralia coal mines, Illinois. Mr. Lewis presents to the congress the history of all major accidents that occurred in the U.S. He counts the men and material losses incurred to the mining community. He terms such disasters a national shame.
John L.Lewis, President UMWA, emphasizes need for miner protection laws, addressing the Congress of Industrial Organizations
President of the United Mine Workers of America(UMWA) John L. Lewis, addresses the Congress of Industrial Organization. He talks about the accident that occurred in the Centralia coal mines of Illinois. He brings into focus the flaws of the working system. He demands protection measures for the workers and enforcement of safety laws in mines. He replies to questions from the press. Photographs are taken.
President of UMWA, John L. Lewis speaks about sufferings of mine workers at the Congress of Industrial Organizations.
President of the United Mine Workers of America(UMWA) John L. Lewis, addresses the Congress of Industrial Organizations. He describes the aftermath of various mining accidents including Centralia Illinois. He discusses the suffering of the mineworkers who face such accidents. He also talks about the physical injuries to the workers. Members of the Congress including Mr. Phil Murray, the vice-president listen to the words of Mr. Lewis.
A guard checks the vehicles passing through Camp Hanford entrance at Richland, Washington.
Activities of the Atomic Energy Commission at Hanford Camp in Richland, Washington. Sign on Guard shack at entrance to Hanford site reads 'All Vehicles Stop For Inspection'. Vehicles pass through the check post which is manned by a guard. A car stops. The guard opens the door of the car and checks. He opens the trunk of the car and checks.
Technicians of the Atomic Energy Commission collect samples and work on equipment in Richland, Washington.
Activities of the Atomic Energy Commission at Hanford Camp in Richland, Washington. The side of a car reads 'Atomic Energy Commission'. A technician comes out of the car. He places a radiation monitoring instrument on a pole and picks up a cylindrical piece of equipment. He removes a polythene cover from the equipment and fixes it to the instrument. Technicians work on a vehicle. A technician uses a pipette to take out a liquid from a bottle. He drops the liquid on a plate. He takes the sample and puts it into a machine. A technician uses a suction device to collect a sample of soil from the ground. He places a Geiger counter or other radiation monitoring gauge on the ground.
Technicians wearing protective suit work in radiation zone at Hanford Camp in Richland, Washington.
Activities of the Atomic Energy Commission at Hanford Camp in Richland, Washington. A technician wearing protective gear takes a reading from a gauge in radiation zone. He moves the valve of the gauge. A sign on a door reads 'Radiation Zone'. The technician opens the door to leave the area. He is met by Health Physics technician who uses scanning equipment to measure radiation on him after he removes his protective clothing and places it in a box. The protective gear reads 'SWP' (Special Work Permit). He then proceeds to a step-off pad where he removes his boots and respirator which are also boxed up, as contaminated.
