Sunday, September 3, 1950

From the day

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The Headlines

155 Killed in Holiday Accidents; Clear Skies Lure City Motorists; 155 DEATHS MARK HOLIDAYS' START

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The must-have

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On This Day

• "Nino" Farina becomes the first Formula One Drivers' champion after winning the 1950 Italian Grand Prix.

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You Share a Birthday With

• Mario Draghi (1947)
• Zine El Abidine Ben Ali (1936)
• Carl David Anderson (1905)
• Urho Kekkonen (1900)
• Eduardo Galeano (1940)

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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)