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Tuesday, March 20, 1951

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The Headlines

R.F.C. AIDE SWEARS PRESIDENT TOLD HIM TO CLEAN UP AGENCY; Rowe Testifies Truman Said 'There Will Be Pressure on Me' but 'Go Do a Job' HE CONTRADICTS DUNHAM Casey Quits Stabilization Post After Report on 'Influence' --Hearings Will Continue Wants Wider Authority R.F.C. AIDE QUOTES TRUMAN ON AGENCY Dunham Is Resummoned R.F.C. OFFICIAL AT HEARING YESTERDAY

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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

27,471 days ago

(75 years, 96 days)