Among miners, the Pasta de los Conchos mine had a bad reputation.
Discontent spread, however, especially among miners, and in response the government in the early 1960's became a virtual dictatorship.
Politics in the state has been competitive, with the Democrats usually holding an edge, thanks to the support among unionized miners and railroad workers.
The riot had now changed into open mutiny among these marshmen and miners.
Tells about the high incidence of small-cell lung cancer among miners.
Still, attrition and divorce rates among miners remain high.
Wallowa Lake gained popularity among gold miners and soon began attracting guests from other areas.
The year-old union, weak and penniless before the strike, became widely admired among miners throughout the West.
The figure is based on lung cancer rates among miners who are exposed to high levels.
It has become a rallying song among miners seeking improved working conditions.