Rail Strike: US Seized Roads At Eleventh Hour
Rail Strike: US Seized Roads At Eleventh Hour
Jumpy, flashing, out of focus in contrast and imagery As the zero hour for the threatened railroad strike approaches, the government moves quickly, seizing the rods in an 11th hour effort to head off a tie-up. Last-minute parleys between two opposing factions fail. Seizure notices are posted. Army secretary Royall urges nationwide cooperation, as entire nation awaits final outcome of dramatic events. Good scenes of men around a table negotiating, very heated negotiation. Royall speaks: "The President has today given to me, Secretary of the Army. Responsibility for the control & operation of the railroads of the country. It is obvious that this task can not be successfully performed without the full cooperation of railroad labor, railroad management and the entire public I expect all that cooperation from all our citizens".