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1:57 pm
Fri November 30, 2012

Booches' Famous Burgers Seek New Buns After Hostess Plant Closes

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A softly-lit Booches' burger, back in the days of the Hostess bun.
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The beloved pool hall/restaurant's famous sign.
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Originally published on Fri November 30, 2012 1:57 pm

Twinkie hoarders, artists, and Ding Dong enthusiasts weren't the only consumers affected when Hostess started shutting down plants across America just a few weeks ago.

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Business
5:24 pm
Mon November 19, 2012

Hostess Ordered Back Into Mediation With Union

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A bankruptcy judge in New York has ordered Hostess Brands Incorporated back into mediation with its second-largest union, meaning for the time being the maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Wonder Bread will not shut down.

The company had begun the process of liquidating its assets following a Nov. 9 strike by its bakers' union.   The Hostess plant in St. Louis employed 360 people before it was closed last week.

Dave Douglas has worked for the company for 28 years and says he can’t afford to give up any more in wage and benefits to keep the job.

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