What happened on May 15, 1952?

Headlines from May 15, 1952

• ⚛️ Australia-Britain Atom Test – Australia and Britain announce cooperation for the first atomic weapon test, involving three military services.
• 🇦🇺 Menzies Visits Truman – Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies travels to meet President Truman to discuss NATO and Southeast Asia.
• 🏆 Princeton Golf Victory – Princeton University wins the Metropolitan College Golf tournament, with Rhodes taking individual honors.
• 🏥 Beth Israel Expansion – Beth Israel Hospital begins construction on a new clinic expected to serve 100,000 patients annually.
• 📈 Bond Issues Total $27M – Bond flotations reach $27,325,000, with offerings from two railroads and two utility companies.
• 📊 Retail Price Stabilization – U.S. officials discuss price rules aimed at helping retailers and reducing buyer resistance.
• 🌍 World Trade Needs – International Council emphasizes the need for new outlets for goods denied to the Soviet sphere.
• ⚖️ Schuman on Germany – French Foreign Minister Schuman expresses hope for talks with the Soviet Union regarding German unity.
• 📉 Loan Demand Declines – Loans to businesses drop by $73 million, reflecting economic adjustments in the financial market.
• 🍽️ German Hams Arrive – First canned German hams in a decade go on sale in the U.S., with all fat removed to ease shortages.