Introduction by Tim Meyers of the radio program entitled "Miners for Yablonski". The song, Lungs as Black as the Coal, is performed by David Morris and John Morris.
Coal mining; Coal miners; Labor unions; Black lung
Narration by Tim Meyers. IE Buff speaks about the new safety regulations. Miner, Paul Davis, speaks about black lung legislation. Arnold Miller talks about the regulations.
Narration by Tim Meyers. Mannington Mine Disaster, written and performed by Hazel Dickens. Boyle and his views of mine safety, and the importance of the black lung law. Arnold Miller speaks of the issues at hand, and looking for someone to run...
Narration by Tim Meyers. Odell Gwynn speaks of delegation under John Lewis's union. Mike Turbavich speaks of the 1956 convention, and John Lewis' speaking style. Lewis appoints Tony Boyle to Presidency in 1960. Lou Antall speaks of the problems...
Coal mining; Coal miners; Labor unions; Black lung
Introduction by Tim Meyers of the radio program entitled "Lungs as Black as the Coal". The song, Lungs as Black as the Coal, is performed by David Morris and John Morris.
Narration by Tim Meyers. Arnold Miller enters candidacy. Detractors speak of him. Miller's platform is called Miners' Bill of Rights, and is similar to that of Yablonski's platform. David and John Morris perform The Campaign Song.
Narration by Tim Meyers. Howard Linville speaks about going to court, as defense against union bribery accusations. Dissention is forming among the miners.
Narration by Tim Meyers. Robert Payne, organizer of Disabled Miners and Widows of Southern West Virginia, talks about organizing pickets. Payne's wife, Della Mae, speaks of threats against her husband.