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Poland braces as unrest mounts over price hikes
Polands Communist government struggles to restore popularity after protests in Warsaw and Radom. Thirteen workers received prison terms for riots and blocking rail lines tied to proposed 70 to 100 percent meat and sugar price increases. Gierek raises some wages but many Poles still cannot afford desired goods. workers fear the price hikes will curb hopes for a better life.
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