What happened on June 13, 1952?

Headlines from June 13, 1952

• ✈️ New Landing Device – An airborne automatic system is introduced to guide aircraft safely to runways in poor weather conditions.
• 🏌️ U.S. Open Golf Begins – Brosch leads the U.S. Open Golf with a score of 68, edging out Hogan and other competitors in the first round.
• 🏛️ Brandeis Arts Festival – Brandeis University launches a four-day arts festival directed by Leonard Bernstein as part of its commencement.
• 🌍 U.N. Aid Budget – $38.2 million budget for U.N. aid in 1953 is approved, focusing on technical assistance for underdeveloped nations.
• 📈 Store Sales Increase – U.S. store sales show a 2% gain compared to the previous year, indicating a positive trend in consumer spending.
• 📰 Radio Pricing Clean-Up – Appliance distributors urge a clean-up in radio and TV pricing to end malpractices causing chaos in the trade.
• 🏗️ Housing Development Planned – A new housing project is planned in Little Neck, featuring 250 homes and stores on a 37-acre tract.
• 📊 Loan Decline Ends – A seven-week decline in bank loans ends as metal products makers lead new borrowing, reporting a $36 million gain.
• 🚀 U.S. Plane Purchases – The U.S. shifts its procurement policy to buy planes in Europe, marking a significant change in defense strategy.
• 📅 Methodists Elect Bishop – Methodists vote for a new bishop, with Dr. Newell leading in the balloting among delegates from northeast states.