17 May 1993 The federal government is keeping its word: The Minister of the Economy said on Thursday, through the state news agency, that “the people should be prepared for everything”. In this case, “prepared for everything” refers to the mechanisms of an administrative economy, to supplying the economy and the population with the help of ration coupons and points. […]

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