Herbert Stein, chief economist for President Nixon, holds a chuck roast while talking about food prices Friday in Washington. Stein said the meat, weighing about four pounds, cost him $3.54. He said the same roast cost $3.96 two weeks ago. Stein criticized proposals of Democratic candidate George McGovern to raise farm supports, saying food prices would go up to 10 per cent.

Photo is dated 1972.

Photo measures 8 x 9.25 inches.