April 29, 1952
Gas cost $0.27 a gallon in the spring of 1952, and the Dow Jones stood at 292 — the Korean War was in its second year, with General Ridgway telling senators that an end to the fighting depended on a political decision rather than a military one. On American television, "I Love Lucy" was the undisputed top-rated show in the country, while Kay Starr's "Wheel of Fortune" held the number one spot on the music charts. In sports, the Minneapolis Lakers claimed the NBA championship by defeating the New York Knicks, the same spring that "The Greatest Show on Earth" took home the Academy Award for Best Picture.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — April 29, 1952
NY Times Headlines — Week of April 29, 1952
Tokyo Takes Reins; Formal End Of War With Ten Nations Hailed In Ceremonies Truman Warns Of Perils Soviet Embassy Denounces Both Peace And Security Measures As Illegal Japan'S Peace Treaty Becomes Effective, Restoring That Nation To Full Sovereignty War With Japan Formally Ended
Opinion Sweeping; President Has No Power 'Inherent' In His Office, U. S. Judge Declares Points To Congress It Can Act For Nation'S Safety, He Notes -- Taft Law Is Cited Seizure Of Steel Is Ruled Illegal
Parley Tomorrow; President'S Appeal Asks 'Loyal Americans' To Restore Operations Production Held 'Vital' Six Top Steel Leaders Are Invited To The White House -- Sawyer Drafts Peace Plan Steel Strike End Asked By Truman
Military Aid Lags, Senators Report; Only 1.2 Billion Sent To Europe Of 9.4 Billion Authorized, But Sharp Rise Is Due Soon
World Events — April 1952
Time Person of the Year — 1952
On the radio
Billboard Charts — April 29, 1952
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1951–52 Season
Emmy Winners — 1952
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — April 29, 1952
On the field
Sports Champions — April 29, 1952
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