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Friday, June 8, 1951
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The Headlines
ACHESON PROFFERS DATA FOR INQUIRIES INTO 'CHINA LOBBY'; Morse Suggests Investigation on Activity of Nationalist Agents in This Country TRUMAN LAUDS SECRETARY. Says He Has Done Excellent Job and He Will Not Let Him Leave the Cabinet
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Greaser
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Beatnik
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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
27,391 days ago
(75 years, 16 days)