What happened on June 16, 1950?

Headlines from June 16, 1950

• ⚾ White Sox Sweep Series – Pierce limits Yankees to one hit as White Sox complete a three-game series sweep in Chicago.
• 🏛️ UNESCO Chief Reinstated – Torres Bodet withdraws resignation as UNESCO chief after delegates urge him to continue his leadership.
• 📈 Dollar Earnings Rise – Sales to North America in May brought in more earnings than any average month in 1949-50 for Britain.
• 📊 U.N. Trade Meeting Ends – Economic Commission for Europe concludes a stormy session with an approved plan of work.
• 🏛️ Bonn Joins Europe Council – Bonn House votes 220 to 152 to join the Council of Europe, gaining a larger majority than expected.
• 📊 Rail Board Proposes Pay Increase – Rail Board recommends widening the five-day workweek and increasing pay starting October 1.
• 📈 Small Business Aid Outlined – U.S. outlines aid for small businesses, including advice on sales to the government and research.
• 🏥 Nurses Demand Higher Salaries – Nurses report low salaries, with many struggling to make ends meet despite rising living costs.
• 🎨 Art Shows Open – Three group art shows featuring contemporary American work open at various galleries.
• 🏆 Rutgers Wins Baseball Opener – Rutgers defeats Texas 4-2 in the NCAA baseball tournament opener.