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11 but they are optimistic. He noted that after the first the controls "machine" will have to deal with rules (retroactivity) the Admin didn't want. CLC called the Nov. COL figures encouraging but added that larger increases would be recorded in the coming months "reflecting some of the pressures which built up during the freeze. 11 UPI leads: "It now appears that inflation, dealt a stinging tho not fatal blow by RN's economic controls, will close out '71 at a markedly reduced rate compared to '70. 11 AP's Neikirk leads: "After claiming success for trimming the rate of inflation during the freeze, the Admin is now bracing for a temporary surge in the COL. RN advisers say they fully expect the inflation surge to take place as the nation's economy moves thru the transition from freeze to thaw. " CBS noted Secy. Stans said that Xmas sales appear to be registering the biggest annual gain: in 5 years -- an estimated 8-9% over '70. The CLC announced it does not plan to impose any con- trols over interest rates "at this time, 11 the CLC is formulating a voluntary program. Wright Patman said the Admin's refusal to put controls on interest rates is "a sorry holiday greeting to millions of consumers" and a violation of Congressional intent. Pacific Coast longshoremen agreed to extend their present contract until Jan. 10, heading off a possible resumption of the 100-day strike on Christmas Day.

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