The World - News from April 2, 1985
Polish fuel and energy costs rose as much as 32% as the second stage of three government-imposed price increases went into effect. The outlawed Solidarity union movement had urged workers to stage protests, such as marches after work and meetings in factories, but apparently failed to mobilize support. The price of coal rose 20%, electricity went up 22% and natural gas rose 32%.
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