On the recordDecember 6, 1970
A nationwide stoppage of rail service would cause hardship to all Americans and harm to the economy, particularly a stoppage at the height of the pre-Christmas season.
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presidency.ucsb.eduA nationwide stoppage of rail service would cause hardship to all Americans and harm to the economy, particularly a stoppage at the height of the pre-Christmas season.
Special Message to the Congress Requesting 45-Day Extension of No-Strike Period in Railway Labor-Management Dispute
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