Because the out-of-state markets have been virtually eliminated by the railroad strike, workers at Los Angeles city market on May 25, 1946, began dumping thousands of dollars' worth of fruit and vegetables. The photo shows market men dumping some of the vegetables.
Southern Pacific Company Railroads--California--Los Angeles Strikes and lockouts--California--Los Angeles Produce trade--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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