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Western Union Division, Commercial Telegraphers' Union, A. F. of L., v. United States et al., 1949 — 338 U.S. 864 · caselaw · US
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Western Union Division, Commercial Telegraphers' Union, A. F. of L., v. United States et al.
338 U.S. 864·Supreme Court of the United States·1949
Mr. Justice Black and Mr. Justice Douglas took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.
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Opinion
No. 375.
Western Union Division, Commercial Telegraphers' Union, A. F. of L., v. United States et al.
[MAJORITY — Per Curiam:]
Per Curiam:
The motion to affirm is granted and the judgment is affirmed. McLean Trucking Co. v. United States, 321 U. S. 67.
Mr. Justice Black and Mr. Justice Douglas took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.
Frank Bloom for appellant. Solicitor General Perlman and Benedict P. Gottone for the United States and the Federal Communications Commission; and John H. Waters, William G. H. Acheson and Dale D. Drain for the Western Union Telegraph Co., appellees.