RISING FOOD PRICES
DISCONTENT IN GERMANY. COMMISSIONER APPOINTED. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) Berlin, November 5. Alarmed at the popular discontent concerning rising food prices, the Government is seeking to centralize control of markets and has appointed Dr. Goerdeler, ex-Mayor of Leipzig, National Commissioner for the supervision of food prices with practically dictatorial powers. He is responsible directly to Herr Hitler. The late President von Hindenburg appointed Dr. Goerdeler in 1931 to a similar position and he reduced prices by 10 per cent, within four months. The Government has taken control of the whole of the rye and wheat harvest. Cattle breeders are complaining of a serious shortage of fodder, and they have been forbidden to use wheat and rye for that purpose. BAN ON PROFITEERING BUTCHERS’ SHOPS CLOSED. (United Press Assn—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Berlin, November 5. General Goering’s decree against profiteering states that punishment cannot be too great for those seeking profit at the expense of the welfare of the people. At Breslau the chief of police closed 24 butchers’ shops because the prices were too high. Plumbers and builders are not allowed to use brass or copper.
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Southland Times, Issue 22472, 7 November 1934, Page 7
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190RISING FOOD PRICES Southland Times, Issue 22472, 7 November 1934, Page 7
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