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President Truman's Closing Address of the United Nations Conference at San Francisco

President Harry S. Truman's closing address of the United Nations Conference at San Francisco, CA, as broadcast over the Columbia Broadcasting System 5 p.m. from the War Memorial Opera House. His opening words "Mr. Chairman" referred to Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius, who served as president of the Conference and as chairman of the U.S. delegation. In five parts.

President Truman's Recorded Message to the People of the Philippines upon the Occasion of their Independence

President Harry S. Truman's recorded message to the people of the Philippines upon the occasion of their independence. The President's words were the climax of a special program by the Office of International Information and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State saluting the granting of independence to the Republic of the Philippines by the United States. The program was broadcast from 7:05 to 8 p.m.

President Truman Awards the Harmon International Trophy

President Harry S. Truman reads the citations on awarding the Harmon International Trophy, White House Rose Garden. Trophies were awarded to Mme. Jacqueline Auriol, Lt. Carl J. Seiberlich, and Captain Charles F. Blair, Jr. The Harmon awards are made for the most outstanding international achievements in the art and/or science of aeronautics for the previous year, with the art of flying receiving first consideration.

President Truman's Address in Pottsville, PA

President Harry S. Truman's address, Pottsville, PA. The President spoke at 8:30 p.m. at the Pottsville Stadium. His opening words referred to James V. Ryan, Democratic county chairman and chairman of the meeting. Later he referred to Judge Guy K. Bard, Democratic candidate for Senator, Peter Krehel, Democratic candidate for Representative, and former Senator Francis J. Myers, Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania, Simon S. Kuznets, professor of economic statistics at the University of Pennsylvania, and Senator Homer E. Capehart of Indiana.