The two-week strike of clothing and shoe storekeepers in Israel in protest against the new ordinance ordering drastic rationing of the scarce commodities in order to save on foreign currency will end tomorrow, it was reported here today.
The suspension of the strike, which led to a heated Knesset session in which the government sustained a 57-36 vote of confidence, was decided following a meeting in Tel Aviv over the week-end between Minister of Supply Dov Joseph and a representative of the Merchants Association.
At the same time it was announced that Israel will take inventory, beginning today, of all supplies of clothing and shoes. Although details of the agreement ending the strike were not divulged, it was understood here that Minister Joseph agreed to accept a more modified rationing program calling for fewer ration points than were previously fixed for the purchase of garments, particularly summer wear. This will be decided, however, on the basis of inventories.
Earlier, Dr. Joseph announced that he did not foresee in the near future any rationing of such articles as household and kitchen utensils, hardware, furniture and other hard goods.
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