Week of June 15, 1952

Do we really have it? - Senator Brien McMahon proposes the manufacture of

1000 or more “hydrogen weapons” in what appeared by many to be a plain

indication the United States has solved the secret of the fearsome H-bomb.

President Truman dedicates the nation’s

first atomic-powered submarine at

Groton - The USS Nautilus. Truman

declared only Soviet Russia stands in the

way of the development of atomic energy

to provide power for business, farms and

homes everywhere. He disclosed that a

full-sized, working atomic engine - a self-

contained power plant able to run almost

indefinitely without refueling - is nearly

complete.

East Germans fight Communist police and soldiers with hatchets, hoes and

scythes in nine-border communities in the first major open resistance against

forced evacuation from the 600-mile border zone no man’s land.

Thousands welcome Gen

Eisenhower and his wife Mamie to

Denver. At a press conference, he

made it clear he will not bring Gen.

MacArthur into the government if he

is named President. In his speech,

he also advocated lowering the

voting age to 18 and said he was

“very, very hopeful” no more

American troops will have to be sent

abroad.

Eisenhower also declared that the

U.S. must continue building up its

military strength until it can show the

world “we are strong enough to be

unafraid.”

Week of June 15, 1952

The busy New York Central Passenger Railroad

Two Russian jet fighter planes shoot down an unarmed Swedish flying boat on a

mercy mission, stirringnationwide anger. Two crewmembers of the Swedish

plane were wounded by bullets in the dawn attack by Soviet MIG’s over the

Eastern Baltic. All seven Swedish airmen aboard were saved.

Week of June 15, 1952

American raises its guard higher against a Russian attack as the Army moves

antiaircraft batteries into defense positions around certain strategic targets.

Denmark joins Sweden in alerting her air force to do battle if fired upon by Soviet

planes. Both nations are becoming alarmed at a show of rapidly increasing force

in Northern Europe and the shooting down of a Swedish plane this week.

Korea - Allied troops throw back a heavy Chinese Communist assault west of

Chorwon on the western front killing or wounding more than 600 Reds in close-

quarter fighting.

In Lakehurst, NJ - The Navy receives

the new N-type airship, described as the

largest nonrigid airship ever constructed.

Sports - Five runs by the Pittsburgh

Pirates in a seventy-four minute third

inning - send a Brooklyn Dodger defeat

at the Polo Grounds 8-1. 6,369 fans were in attendance.

Decca Records takes complete control of Universal Pictures with the purchase of

134,375 shares of common stock.

Angeles. He was caught weaving along Ventura Blvd and

then striking a parked car.

In Rome - Ingrid Bergman gives birth to twin girls -

named Isabel and Ingrid.

Once looked

down as “passion

pits” - drive-in

movie theaters

are more popular

than ever. Currently, there are some

3,835 such theaters in the U.S. - an

increase of 25% since the end of World

War II and indications are that there will

Week of June 15, 1952

be more next year. The state of Texas has the most so far with 339 drive-in

theaters. North Carolina is second with 259. California has 227 screens and New

York - 103.

New York News features an article about the Eisenhower/MacArthur rivalry

Week of June 15, 1952

Television news - This week, it’s the debut of “My

Little Margie” on CBS-TV. The situation comedy is

intended as a summer replacement for “I Love

Farrell portrays a widower, who frets over the

romance of his daughter, Margie, who in-turn,

worries about her dad’s dating ways.

Filming of “I Love Lucy” for next season will get

underway a month earlier because of Lucille Ball’s

impending motherhood. The series was slated to

go before the cameras in September at General

Service Studios but has no been pushed to

August 8 so that as many programs as possible can be filmed before the

expected arrival of her second baby in January. Five new shows are in the vault

- from last season.

On NBC-TV’s “Today” show with Dave Garroway - father and son are re-united

after 20 years of separation.

A new technique for the filming of puppets is claimed by Tyme Productions.

They’ve produced a demonstration film for advertising agencies and kid show

producers.

Syndicated columnist Walter Winchell will be back on the airwaves in the fall.

He’s been off for medical reasons. He’s doing his column on a four-times-weekly

basis instead of his usual six. Drew Pearson is filling-in for him on radio.

more than $70,000 for Cerebral palsy. Dropping by - Penny

Singleton and Walter O’Keefe. Dagmar stayed on the air the

entire time - some 16 ½ hours.

Week of June 15, 1952

Also new this week - the video version of

Saturday on NBC-TV.

Comedian Wally Cox will star in a new situation

comedy “Mister Peepers” - July 3 on NBC-TV.

Folksinger Eddy Arnold will replace Perry Como

for a period of six weeks beginning July 14. The

show airs 7:45pm on CBS-TV.

Another radio serial to television. This still airs on NBC radio.

Video airs NBC Thursday nights. Radio version airs Sunday.

Week of June 15, 1952

CBS - Perry Como (15 minutes), Lux Video Theatre, Godfrey Talent Scouts, My

Little Margie, Claudia, Studio One

NBC - Paul Winchell-Jerry Mahoney, Howard Barlow, Lights Out, Robert

Montgomery Presents, Dangerous Assignment

ABC - Hollywood Screen Test

Saturday night this week

Week of June 15, 1952

To RCA Victor “Little Nipper” kid’s record albums are being recorded by Steve

Carlin. Titled “Little Nipper Fire Chief” and Little Nipper and the Railroad Train.”

Pop music this week in 1952 -

KISS OF FIRE - Georgia Gibbs

I’M YOURS - Don Cornell or Eddie Fisher

BLUE TANGO - Leroy Anderson

A GUY IS A GUY - Doris Day

HERE IN MY HEART - Al Martino

WHEEL OF FORTUNE - Kay Starr

DELICADO - Percy Faith

I’LL WALK ALONE - Don Cornell or Jane Froman

THE BLACKSMITH BLUES - Ella Mae Morse

BE ANYTHING (But Be Mine) - Eddy Howard

At the movies -

Katharine Hepburn

Douglas, Robert Ryan, Marilyn Monroe

Neal, Stephen McNally, Hildigarde Neff

Lauren Bacall

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