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August 15, 1952

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Headlines from August 15, 1952

PRESIDENT REJECTS WATCH TARIFF RISE AS HARMFUL TO U. S.; He Stresses Need to Avoid Serious Blow to Nation's Leadership in World BAR ON OUR TRADE FEARED Truman Denies Imports Are Hurting Domestic Industry -- Swiss Hail Decision TRUMAN UPHOLDS WATCHES TARIFF

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Truman rejects Tariff Comm recommendation for 50% tariff rise en Swiss watch imports, lr to Sen George and Repr Doughton; calls curbs harmful to US; fears dangerous precedent; W W Cenerazzo scores action as 'betrayal' of US indus

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Notable Births

Chuck Burgi

1952Chuck Burgi, American drummer[†]

Charles Arnold Burgi III is an American drummer. He has performed with many rock bands and musicians, ranging from local New Jersey/New York-area artists to international groups, throughout his prolific career. He is the current drummer for The Billy Joel Band.

Historical Events

1952A flash flood devastates the town of Lynmouth, England, killing 34 people.[†]

The Lynmouth Flood occurred on the night of 15–16 August 1952, principally affecting the village of Lynmouth, in North Devon. A storm with heavy rainfall, combined with already saturated soil and flood debris, led to the flooding of the village and a total loss of 34 lives.

Historical Context for August 15, 1952

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