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Friday, June 16, 1950

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The Headlines

HOFFMAN OPPOSES USE OF E.R.P. FUNDS FOR ARMING EUROPE; Sees Such Action Supporting Russia's Charge Our Aid Was War Plan From Start RECOVERY HARM FEARED Lodge and Knowland Argue at Senate Hearing Proposal Would Save U.S. Billions USE OF E.R.P. FUND FOR ARMS OPPOSED

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#1 at the box office

Father of the Bride

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

27,749 days ago

(76 years, 9 days)