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Tuesday, July 10, 1951

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The Headlines

MOBILIZER IN PLEA; Asserts He Is 'Shocked' at Move to 'Wreck' Nation's Program CALLS STRONG CURBS VITAL Says Weak Law Could Bring Runaway Inflation, Price Rise in Year of 5 to 7%

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The must-have

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On This Day

  • Korean War: Armistice negotiations begin at Kaesong.

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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

27,359 days ago

(74 years, 349 days)