Peterson rises to Commerce Secretary in Nixon reshuffle
Maurice Stans resigns as secretary of commerce and Peter G. Peterson is named to replace him. Peterson, born June 5 1926 in Nebraska, rose quickly through Bell and Howell and later executive roles. He has long advocated freer trade and reducing trade barriers, signaling a shift toward competition from overseas products.
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Kearney, Neb
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Yale Radio Station Answers Puzzled Students Before Exams
NEW HAVEN Conn AP Yale freshman Bill Ferguson sought exam help from WYBC AM requesting his astronomy instructor answer on air. Professors and students credit the program for reviving the station and aiding test prep though formal study remains vital.
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New Haven
Stans Tells Of Rare Rise From Humble Roots
Washington AP reports Commerce Secretary Maurice H Stans epitomizes a rags to riches tale in the Nixon era. He defends big business against environmental and consumer critics while moving easily among industrial leaders. Named to head 1972 political fund efforts, he notes a dynamic conservative stance and a long career from Chicago stenography to budget director and investment firm partner.
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Maurice H Stans
Nixon
Stans
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Shakopee, Minn
Chicago
Northwestern University
Alexander Grant & Co
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Conscientious Objector Sentenced to Three Years
A 19 year old Indiana man Robert A. Gross of Churubusco was sentenced to three years in federal prison after being classified a conscientious objector. Drafted in Indiana he refused orders from Selective Service and performed civilian work with the Church of the Brethren in Baltimore’s Joseph House for eight months before leaving. Judge Stanley Blair noted Gross’s belief but said he had sworn to the law amid support from about 70 onlookers including his mother.
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Campaign To Hold No Great Issues At Campaign Kickoff
Dow Jones chairman William F. Kerby said the 1972 race will have no major issues as the major candidates are in broad agreement. He noted Nixon's Vietnam peace plan could ease a hot topic, while cautioning that rising deficits may seed inflation. Kerby spoke at DePauw University amid a lecture series on communications.
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William F. Kerby
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