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Wednesday, January 10, 1951

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The Headlines

PRESIDENT URGES CONGRESS TIGHTEN REDISTRICTING LAW; He Asks It to Set Standards for States and Oversee Their Actions on Complying POINTS TO INEQUALITIES Prompt Action and Completion of Reapportioning for 1952 Elections Are Requested Equal Representation Urged Standards Outlined TIGHTER LAW ASKED ON REAPPORTIONING

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The must-have

Colorforms

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

blastflickkiboshshades

Greaser

cruisin'daddy-odibsknuckle sandwichpad

Beatnik

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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

27,540 days ago

(75 years, 165 days)