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August 14, 1952

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Historical Context for August 14, 1952

In 1952, the world population was approximately 2,584,086,339 people^[†]

Notable Births

1952Debbie Meyer, American swimmer^[†]

Deborah Elizabeth Meyer, also known by her married name Deborah Meyer Weber, is an American former competition swimmer, a 1968 three-time Olympic champion, and a former world record-holder in five freestyle events: 200, 400, 800, and 1500 meters, and 880yd freestyle.

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Headlines from August 14, 1952

STEVENSON, TRUMAN TO OPEN CAMPAIGN IN LABOR DAY TALKS; Governor to Speak in Detroit at Noon, and President in Milwaukee at 8 P. M. UNIONS SPONSOR RALLIES Administration Reported Set to Offer Eisenhower Briefing Such as Stevenson Got TRUMAN, GOVERNOR TO TALK LABOR DAY

By Paul P. Kennedyspecial To the New York Times

decision made that Gov and Truman will open campaign with Labor Day ss in Detroit and Milwaukee at CIO-AFL rallies; agreement that bulk of campaign funds should be used for Stevenson rather than Pres seen major conf decision; Stevenson and White House aides say Truman role will not be on '48 scale; Adm reptdly offers Eisenhower briefing; Sparkman comments

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U. N. ACCUSES REDS ON PRISONER RISKS; North Korean Stockades Data Unreported, Note Charges -- Zone 'Violation' Admitted U. N. Accuses Reds of Endangering Prisoners in North Korea Camps

By Lindesay Parrottspecial To the New York Times

Harrison lr to Nam charges enemy endangers lives of UN POWs by withholding data on new camps where they were moved

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EGYPTIAN WORKERS RIOT AND SET FIRES; ARMY BRINGS ORDER; 6,000 Textile Employes Battle Police Near Alexandria Over Wages -- 5 Deaths Listed NAGUIB ISSUES A WARNING Declares All Such Disorders Treason -- Premier Announces New Court to Try Suspects EGYPTIAN WORKERS RIOT IN ALEXANDRIA

By Michael Clarkspecial To the New York Times

Army quells Alexandria textile workers riot over wages; Naguib warns such disorders are treason; Maher repts mil ct formed to try suspects; agrees to Naguib's request for Army pay rise

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ARNALL INSISTENT PRICES WILL GO UP; O.P.S. Head, in Reply to Sawyer and Brannan, Says Time Will Prove Him Right Arnall Insists Prices Are Going Up; Asserts Time Will Prove Him Right

By Charles E. Eganspecial To the New York Times

Arnall maintains stand

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Three State Investigators Accused Of $800 Rent Shakedown Here; RENT SHAKEDOWN CHARGED TO 3 HERE

By Unknown Author

investigators J L Wilson, A F Caputo, M Larkin, of Manhattan office, held for attempted extortion on Mrs L Dickmann complaint; probes begun by NYC Dist Atty and by Admr McGoldrick, who suspends suspects and their superior E C Buehler

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Reds Had Clubs at 13 High Schools In Brooklyn, Says Senate Witness; RED CLUBS LISTED IN 13 HIGH SCHOOLS

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

US Sen Internal Security subcom rept cites H Romerstein testimony on alleged Communist-front orgns activities in 13, Bklyn; Deputy Supt Ernst belittles influence

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A. F. L. to Back a Candidate; Inviting Both to Address It; A.F.L. ASKS TO HEAR BOTH CANDIDATES

By Stanley Leveyspecial To the New York Times

LLPE for 1st time votes Fed to endorse US Pres candidate

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General for Peaceful Drive to Let Captive Nations Determine Own Rule; EISENHOWER URGES LIBERATION OF EAST

By W. H. Lawrencespecial To the New York Times

Gen Eisenhower urges US aim at peaceful means of restoring freedom to 'captive' nations; Repr Kersten scores containment as 'negative policy,'

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Cave Explorer Falls 130 Feet in Deep Pit; CAVERN EXPLORER FALLS IN DEEP PIT

By Unknown Author

Loubens hurt as cable hauling him to surface breaks; French Air Force plane drops med supplies; explorers rept new cavern; Spanish police attempt to halt expedition

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