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October 29, 1946

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NO STRIKE ON COAL, TRUMAN DECLARES; TALKS ARRANGED; Krug Aide Will Meet Lewis on Friday and Mine Chief Looks for New Terms HE SO TELLS SECRETARY Latter Merely Omits Stating, as Before, That Agreement Cannot Be Reviewed

By Louis Stark Special To the New York Times

Truman announces no strike will occur; Lewis discloses Krug telegram agreeing to conf with UMWA; agreement interpreted as capitulation to UMWA demand to reopen contract; Lewis accepts conf offer, telegram to Krug; text; various alternatives discussed

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Notable Births

Peter Green (musician)

1946Peter Green, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2020)[โ€ ]

Peter Allen Greenbaum, known professionally as Peter Green, was an English blues rock singer-songwriter and guitarist who was the founder and original leader of the band Fleetwood Mac. Green formed the group in 1967 after a stint in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and quickly established the new band as a popular live act in addition to a successful recording act, before departing in 1970. Green's songs, such as "Albatross", "Black Magic Woman", "Oh Well", "The Green Manalishi " and "Man of the World", appeared on singles charts and several have been adapted by a variety of musicians.