October 25, 1952
That fall of 1952, gas ran $0.27 a gallon and Truman was in the White House — the presidential campaign was in full swing, with Eisenhower drawing crowds of 35,000 in South Carolina as he challenged Truman's administration in the final stretch before November's election. On television, "I Love Lucy" was the show Americans gathered around each week, while Patti Page's "I Went to Your Wedding" sat at the top of the music charts. The New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers in the World Series to claim the championship, the same fall that "The Greatest Show on Earth" had taken home the Oscar for Best Picture earlier that year.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — October 25, 1952
NY Times Headlines — Week of October 25, 1952
Miners End Strike On Order Of Lewis; Pay Ruling Put Off; Full Soft Coal Output Expected Soon As Men Obey Leader'S Nod That Truman Requested Political Factor Is Seen Union Fight On Administration While Backing Its Candidate Was Held Inconsistent Miners End Strike On Order Of Lewis
5 Allies Warn U. S. Of Trade Reprisal; The Netherlands Is First To Act Against Congress' Barriers To Some Of Their Products
World Events — October 1952
Time Person of the Year — 1952
On the radio
Billboard Charts — October 25, 1952
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1952–53 Season
Emmy Winners — 1952
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — October 25, 1952
On the field
Sports Champions — October 25, 1952
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