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Harry Truman: I earnestly request all parties to the dispute to accept this proposal and will appreciate a prompt reply.

On the recordJuly 11, 1949
I earnestly request all parties to the dispute to accept this proposal and will appreciate a prompt reply.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Telegram Urging Management and Labor Leaders To Postpone the Steel Strike.

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