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 President
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Vice President
Richard Nixon
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| Gallon of Milk |
.92
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| Loaf of Bread |
.17
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| Dozen Eggs |
.76
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| Postage Stamp |
.03
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| Min. Wage Hour |
.75
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| Gallon of Gas |
.21
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| DOW Avg. |
403
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| New Auto |
1,950.00
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| New Home |
22,000.00
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| Average Income |
3,960.00
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 In New York, U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower proposes an interstate highway system for civilian use and atomic defense. In Princeton, computers are made available for rent by private industry. New York City police begin using a chemical test device to monitor drunk drivers. In other news, Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. is appointed to head the U.S. delegation to the United Nations. In Tunis, French Premier Mendes France proposes autonomy for Tunisia. General Alfredo Stroessner is elected president of Paraguay. Great Britain ends its military occupation of Egypt. |
 The New York Giants take the World Series in four games over the Cleveland Indians. Detroit defeats Montreal to win Hockey´s Stanley cup. Roger Bannister breaks four-minute mile (runs 3:59:4). Maureen Connolly wins the women´s tennis title at Wmbledon. Babe Didrikson wins third U.S. Women´s Open golf Championship. In the NBA, Minneapolis beats New York to retain the championship for the third straight year. In the NFL, Cleveland routs Detroit, 56-10. Rocky Marciano defeats Ezzard Charles twice this year, ending Charles´ career. "Determine" wins the Kentucky Derby. |
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Back in 1954, the popular songs of that time were: "Hey, there" performed by Rosemary Clooney; "I Need You Now" performed by Eddie Fisher; "Let Me Go Lover" sung by Joan Weber and as well as "Make Love to Me" by Jo Stafford. Also topping the musical charts that year were: "Mister Sandman" by Chordettes; "Secret Love" by Doris Day; "Sh-boom" by Crew Cuts; and the ever popular "Wanted" by Perry Como. "This Ole House" by Rosemary Clooney. "Little Things Mean a Lot" by Kitty Kallen. April 12 - Bill Haley and His Comets record "Rock Around the Clock" in New York City for Decca Records. |
Fireside Theatre, Lux Video Theatre , The George Gobel Show, Treasury Men in Action, Dragnet, Martin Kane, Private Eye, The Life of Riley, What´s My Line, December Bride, Goodyear TV Playhouse, Private Secretary, The Red Buttons Show, Buick-Berle Show, I Married Joan, The Big Story, The Roy Rogers Show, Disneyland, Pabst Blue Ribbon Bouts, The Millionnaire, Your Hit Parade, General Electric Theatre, I Love Lucy, The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, The Red Skelton Show, Arthur Godfrey and His Friends, Mama, The Jack Benny Show, The Jackie Gleason Show, Two for the Money, Gilette Cavalcade of Sports, Philco TV Playhouse, The Milton Berle Show, American Bandstand - September 1952 - Host: Bob Horn - Aired on WFIL-TV, Ford Theatre, I've Got a Secret, The ColgateComedy Hour, The Toast of the Town, Arthur Godfrey´s Talent Scouts, Kraft Television Theatre, The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, This Is Your Life, Topper, My Little Margie, Our Miss Brooks, The Loretta Young Show, You Bet Your Life |
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Best Movie: "On The Waterfront" - Directed by Elia Kazan
Best Actor: Marlon Brando - "On The Waterfront"
Best Actress: Grace Kelly - "The Country Girl"
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