Post by Diarist on Jul 31, 2016 18:32:03 GMT 1
Mussolini proclaimed food restrictions, going into effect November 5, in order to fight the effects of boycotting and sanctions. Butcher shops were to close on Tuesdays and were forbidden from selling beef, veal, mutton, lamb or pork on Wednesdays. Since butcher shops already usually closed on Thursdays and most Italians refrained from eating meat on Fridays, the decree amounted to a half-week ban on meat.
Source: "Mussolini Puts Italy on Diet to Fight Boycott". Chicago Daily Tribune. October 30, 1935. p. 1.
Source: "Mussolini Puts Italy on Diet to Fight Boycott". Chicago Daily Tribune. October 30, 1935. p. 1.