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Monday, January 1, 1951

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The Headlines

BARS GENERAL TALK; Bilateral Treaties Would Avoid Restrictions on Rearming of Tokyo ACTION IN 6 MONTHS IS AIM Need Felt for Increased Speed, With Development of Critical Situation in Far East

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The must-have

Colorforms

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

blastflickkiboshshades

Greaser

cruisin'daddy-odibsknuckle sandwichpad

Beatnik

cooldigfar outhipsquare

Catchphrases of 1951

  • I like Ike

Tech Check

UNIVAC I (Commercial Computer), Power Steering & Video Tape Recorder (Early).

Cost of Living (1950)

Loaf of Bread

$0.14

Gallon of Gas

$0.27

Average Home

$7,354

New Car

$1,510

Time Elapsed

27,549 days ago

(75 years, 174 days)