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LOCK-OUT IN
ARGENTINA
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 (A.A.P.).
The three-day nation-wide lock
out, which almost completely
paralysed Argentina's economic
activities, ended at midnight on
January 16. The lock-out was as
successful as could have been ex-
pected, In view of official pres
sure, especially on small shop
keepers, to stay open. It proved
convincingly that Argentine em
ployers are united against the pre
sent military Government.
However, practical results are
scarce since the Government still
insists that the employers must
comply with the decree providing
general wage Increases and
bonuses for workers.
The employers plan to test the
constitutionality of the decree In
court.
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