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Monday, May 14, 1951

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The Headlines

SOUTH KOREA UNITS FIGHT FOE IN EAST; PATROLS SEEK REDS; Republicans Meet Heavy Fire From Enemy in Regimental Strength Southwest of Inje NAVAL PARTY IS RESCUED U.N. Ships in Daring Amphibious Operation Save Shore Group Surrounded by Communists

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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

27,416 days ago

(75 years, 41 days)