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President Harry S. Truman's 276th news conference, held in the Indian Treaty Room (Room 474) of the Executive Office Building on Thursday, August 23, 1951, at 4:00 p.m.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks at dinner honoring Michael V. DiSalle. The President spoke at 9:35 p.m. at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. During his remarks he referred to Paul A. Porter and Chester Bowles, each of whom had formerly served as Administrator of the Office of Price Administration. He also referred to Charles E. Wilson, Director of the Office of Defense Mobilization. Mr. DiSalle served as Director of Price Stabilization from December 12, 1950, through February 15, 1952.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to a group of Boy Scouts of America in the Oval Office at the White House. The Boy Scouts were visiting the White House in honor of Boy Scout Week. President Truman, in his capacity as honorary president of the Boy Scouts, received a report from Eagle Scout William "Bill" Sibley of Union, SC. Eagle Scout Eddie Morales of Puerto Rico gives the President a Liberty Bell replica on behalf of the territories. Boy Scout Richard Lee Huntt is honored as the 19 millionth scout. Text of President Truman's remarks not found in Public Papers.

President Harry S. Truman reads the citation upon presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor to Staff Sgt. Archie Van Winkle, USMCR. The president spoke from his office in the White House, 12:45 p.m. Text of remarks not found in Public Papers.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks at the Veterans of Foreign Wars dinner. The President spoke at 9:25 p.m. at the Statler Hotel in Washington. His opening words "Mr. Commander" referred to Frank C. Hilton, national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to the Executive Committee of the National Association of Postmasters. The President received the postmasters at 12:15 p.m. in his office at the White House. The president discussed good public service and servants, as well as the need for the president to be surrounded by good people he trusts. Text of remarks not found in the Public Papers. Bernard Dickmann, President of the Association, also spoke.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to a group of business paper editors. The president received the group in his office at the White House at 12 p.m. Introductory remarks are by Paul Wooten of Chilton Publications. Text of remarks not available in the Public Papers.

President Harry S. Truman's 290th News Conference, held in the Department of State Auditorium at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, 1952. The President was assisted in presenting information on the budget by John W. Snyder, Secretary of the Treasury, and Frederick J. Lawton, Director of the Bureau of the Budget. In three parts.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks to state and territorial Civil Defense Directors and their assistants, Washington, D.C.. The President received the group in his office at 12:30 p.m. Text of remarks not available in Public Papers.

President Harry S. Truman's remarks upon presenting the 1950 Collier Award Trophy, Washington, D.C. President Truman spoke at 11:55 a.m. in his office at the White House. The Trophy was presented jointly to the helicopter industry, the military services, and the United States Coast Guard for their respective parts in the development and use of rotary-wing aircraft for air rescue operations. Dr. Igor I. Sikorsky represented the helicopter industry; Secretary of Defense Robert A. Lovett, the military services; and Vice Adm. Merlin O'Neill, Coast Guard Commandant, the Coast Guard.