Truman Improves While Critical After Illness
Former President Harry S Truman, 88, showed signs of progress in a critical battle with lung infection and heart weakness. Doctors said his general response was better and he smiled at family, though his condition remained delicate and potential sudden changes kept him described as critical.
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Brinegar Named Transportation Secretary in Nixon Cabinet
President Nixon selected Claude S. Brinegar a California oil executive with a economics doctorate to replace John A. Volpe as transportation secretary Brinegar will be the third new face in the Cabinet reshuffle Volpe will become ambassador to Italy Kreindienst expected to remain as attorney general The decision drew mixed reactions from groups including the Highway Action Coalition and the National Women's Political Caucus Volpe praised public transportation growth and Brinegar is described as a capable manager with Union Oil ties Brinegar 45 resides in Rolling Hills California and has led Union Oil's Union 7 division Ziegler noted Volpe will head the U S mission in Rome and succeed Graham Martin as ambassador to Italy The Cabinet reshuffle aims to complete Nixon's second term lineup
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Wholesale prices rise under Phase II controls in first year
UPI reports government statistics showing the Wholesale Price Index up 5.4 percent in the first year of Phase II controls begun November 14 1971. Food prices sparked the November jump while White House aides said inflation progress remains, though retail prices show a tougher path to Nixon’s 3 percent goal.
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High court curbs unions power to fine strikers
The Supreme Court, in a Nashua case, voted 8 to 1 to limit union penalties on members who resign and return to work during a strike. The decision overturned a federal appeals court and upheld the NLRB ruling that fined workers must have the money rescinded, ruling no contract or by law barred resignations.
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