Nixon seeks political time with 90 day wage price freeze plan
Nixon unveils an eight point program and a 90 day wage and price freeze aimed at bolstering the 1972 bid. Democrats push for wage price controls while observers warn the measure could cost votes if prolonged. Capitol pages age 14 to 17 earn 5000 dollars yearly while serving.
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Dow Jones Up 10.95 Points After Nixon Policy Shift
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 10.95 points to 899.90 on Tuesday following a record surge to 888.95 up 32.93. NYSE volume reached 26.79 million shares as markets respond to President Nixon's new economic policy announced Sunday.
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Humphrey blasts White House over economy letter
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey released an Aug. 9 letter from White House aide Clark MacGregor saying economic expansion was underway and no major policy changes were planned. He called the missive symbolic of administration confusion and questioned the President’s economic leadership.
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