Railroad Strike Halted: Board To Study Job Layoff Issue
Railroad Strike Halted: Board To Study Job Layoff Issue
The White House is the scene of frenzied activity as governmental leaders meet with representatives of management and labor to avert a nation-wide railroad strike. President Kennedy makes the announcement. Washington DC Front of the White House, fountain is running and the trees are in bloom. MS - Government leaders walking. CUS - News photographer running his camera. MCUS - President Kennedy walks up to the podium. President JF Kennedy, "After consultation with the congressional leaders, I'm asking the parties to withhold any rules, changes or strike notice until July 29th to permit appropriate consideration of this matter with the understanding that no further request for a continuance will be made by this administration. The railroads and the unions have accepted this proposal and there will be no strike this evening."