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Lewis Ruled Guilty of Contempt, U.M.W. Head Faces Fine or Jail; Rail Embargo Will Cause Layoffs

Lewis Found Guilty

WASHINGTON, December 8--John L. Lewis today was found guilty of criminal contempt of court--with a possible heavy sentence--but the coal strike went on and the Government took drastic emergency action to save fuel by rising in the Federal courtroom and making a bitterly deflant speech. He accused the judge of depriving the coal minors of their constitutional rights. He said he would "firmly stand" on his position.

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