Joel Ickes

"... so, then why did some coal operators acting presumably as Government a fine on miners for things that happened before the Government took over the mines on May 1? FUEL ADMINISTRATOR Ickes publicly stated the other day he wasn't the ?new employer? with whom a working contract could be arranged but merely "custodian? of seized property. That was his reply when the ..."

"... luro?. i T> 92^ F. R. Says WLB Only Hope in Mine Pay Row WASHINGTON, May 4 order for a week in most coal mines was issued today by Fuel Administrator Ickes, while the miners’ wage controversy appeared to be as deadlocked as ever, de- spite general resumption of production under a truce/’ Ickes, government boss of the mines, ordered the six- j day week to assure, he said, that coal output meets needs of Patriotic war industries. Some labor men took the view ..."

"... our people because of cold homes.” People have been misled by optimistic statements from different bureaus and local dealers and believe that a ration card will ensure them oil, Fuel Czar Ickes was told. “Energetic and united action by all agencies concerned toward meeting the situation should be taken and a realistic statement of its seriousness be given to the public,” the ..."

"... li t Si f r ?nro TITE PORTSMOUTH TIMES. PORTSMOUTH. OHIO THURSDAY, jurie 8 19.? INDUSTRY ASKED TO TRY OUT FUEL Ickes Says Large Saving Of Coa! Possible Tit I Tren 5 WASHINGTON, June 3? Jiroku chon and usc of 4 composite fuel a coal and oil mixture proposed today by Secretary ..."