June 2, 1952
The federal minimum wage stood at $0.75/hr that summer of 1952, and the Dow Jones sat at 292 — as West Germany moved toward restored sovereignty after Truman signed the Bonn Peace Pact, formally bringing the Federal Republic into the community of Western nations. On television, "I Love Lucy" had cemented itself as the country's dominant comedy, winning the Emmy for the category, while Vera Lynn's "Auf Wiederseh'n, Sweetheart" was the song Americans were hearing on the radio that summer. The 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland drew a strong American performance, with US athletes bringing home 40 gold, 19 silver, and 17 bronze medals for a total of 76, placing the country among the top finishers in the Games.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — June 2, 1952
NY Times Headlines — Week of June 2, 1952
Eisenhower Arrives, Calls On Truman; Abjures Politics, Tours White House; Taft Asks Policy Based On Air Power; General Saluted Gets 17-Gun Welcome In Capital -- Diplomats Are At Ceremony Abilene Speech Drafted Will Call Defense Of The U. S. And Free World Far More Than A Partisan Issue Eisenhower Home, Visits President The Former Nato Commander Arriving In Washington
Reds Act To Close East Zone Border To West Berliners; But The Travel Rules Drawn Up After Bonn Signed With West Are Only Partly Applied Phone Service Improves Some Links Are Restored -- Communists In A Display Of Military Force At Leipzig
Next Move In Crisis Is Called Truman'S; President Could Use Taft Act Or Appeal To Congress -- No Word From White House
Swift Senate Vote On Bonn Accords Is Asked By Truman; Message Calls Defense Moves In Europe 'Great Forward Stride' Toward Peace
Maybank Has Plan To Give President Emergency Power; Drafting Controls Bill Rider, But Senate Is Not Likely To Approve Seizure Proposal
Senate Votes Curb On The Wage Board; Gets Seizure Plan; Stabilization Body Is Stripped Of Power To Intervene In Any Disputes Except Pay 8-Month Rent Rule Set Steel Union And Owners Agree To Renew Peace Talks Today -- Industry Sees Early Pact Senate Votes Curb On The Wage Board Steel Leaders Who Will Go To The White House
World Events — June 1952
Time Person of the Year — 1952
On the radio
Billboard Charts — June 2, 1952
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1951–52 Season
Emmy Winners — 1952
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — June 2, 1952
On the field
Sports Champions — June 2, 1952
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