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Pres Truman asks Dem Cong leaders to press for Taft bill passage in current Cong session; Repub Repr Halleck charges pol
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Railroad labor leaders today urged Government ownership of the country's railroads.
Sen Armed Services Com approves 254-plant reserve bill; plants status noted
Bevin request for coordinated policy on Palestine held 1st use of alliance to handle problem not directly involving members
Egypt claims taking communication center Iraq Suweidan
1948Dayle Haddon, Canadian model and actress (died 2024)[†]
Dayle Haddon was a Canadian model and actress, known for promoting anti-aging products manufactured by L'Oréal. Additionally, she was credited as the author of Ageless Beauty: A Woman's Guide to Lifelong Beauty and Well-Being. During the earlier part of her career as a model, Haddon appeared on the covers of many top fashion and beauty magazines, as well as the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1973. Haddon also served as a wellness contributor to CBS News where she appeared regularly on The Early Show at the turn of the 21st century. Haddon married French businessman Glenn Souham, who was murdered because of his believed connections to the Iran-Contra affair. They had one daughter, journalist and producer Ryan Haddon. Haddon died at her daughter's property due to carbon monoxide poisoning in December 2024.
1948Stevie Nicks, American singer-songwriter[†]
Stephanie Lynn Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, known for her work with the band Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist.
1948Torsten Bergström, Swedish actor and director (born 1896)[†]
Torsten Lars Herman Jamte Bergström was a Swedish film director and theater and film actor.
1948The U.S. Congress passes Public Law 80-557, which permanently establishes the Civil Air Patrol as an auxiliary of the United States Air Force.[†]
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes members from all backgrounds. The program is established as an organization by Title 10 of the United States Code and its purposes defined by Title 36.