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Tuesday, January 3, 1950

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The Headlines

G.O.P. RENEWS FIGHT ON FAIR DEAL TODAY AS CONGRESS MEETS; Taft-Hartley Repeal, Spending, Brannan and Health Plans Set Down as Main Issues TRUMAN TO PUSH PROGRAM Opposition to Press for Cuts in Foreign-Aid Expenditures and in Excise Taxes "No Surprises" Pledged Oleo Bill Slated First G.O.P. RENEWS FIGHT ON FAIR DEAL TODAY Taft Stresses Social Security Excise Tax Caution Urged

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The must-have

Silly Putty

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

blastflickkiboshshades

Greaser

cruisin'daddy-odibsknuckle sandwichpad

Beatnik

cooldigfar outhipsquare

Catchphrases of 1950

  • Fasten your seatbelts

Tech Check

Credit Cards, Pager & Otis Elevators (Self-Service).

Style of 1950

Silhouette: Hourglass and tailored

Material: Cotton and poodle cloth

  • Poodle skirts
  • Twinsets
  • Cat-eye glasses

Cost of Living (1950)

Loaf of Bread

$0.14

Gallon of Gas

$0.27

Average Home

$7,354

New Car

$1,510

Time Elapsed

27,912 days ago

(76 years, 172 days)