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Tuesday, March 14, 1950
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The Headlines
21 AGENCY SHIFTS ASKED BY TRUMAN; DENHAM WOULD GO; Reorganization Plans Based on Hoover Report Aim at Economy and Efficiency MARITIME BOARD A TARGET Fight in Congress Indicated Over Proposed End to Post of Counsel to N.L.R.B. Held Aid to "Major Goals" Open to Veto Within 60 Days 21 AGENCY SHIFTS ASKED BY TRUMAN Rule-Making Roles Stand Transportation Center an Aim Some Objections Voiced
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Cinderella
The must-have
Silly Putty
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
blastflickkiboshshades
Greaser
cruisin'daddy-odibsknuckle sandwichpad
Beatnik
cooldigfar outhipsquare
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
27,842 days ago
(76 years, 102 days)