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June 8, 1946

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AFL MARINE UNIONS TO VOTE NEXT WEEK ON SHIP WALKOUT; Meetings Set for Wednesday --Leaders Warn of Immediate Strike if Truman Acts DEMANDS SENT OPERATORS WSA Reports All Men Back on Vessels After the One-Day Showing of Strength

By George Horne

Strike ballots will be printed and handed out next week to seamen of the American Federation of Labor maritime unions after a regular union meeting set for next Wednesday, union officials announced yesterday after their oneday work stoppage Thursday.

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Graham Henry

1946Graham Henry, New Zealand rugby player and coach[โ€ ]

Sir Graham William Henry is a New Zealand rugby union coach, and former head coach of the country's national team, the All Blacks. Nicknamed 'Ted', he led New Zealand to win the 2011 World Cup.