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Monday, June 22, 1953

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The Headlines

BILLS TO RID DOCKS OF 'GANGSTER' RULE OFFERED BY DEWEY; Blow at Longshore Union Seen in Ban on Dues Collecting if Felons Serve Local BI-STATE AGENCY PLANNED Similar Program Set in Jersey -- End of 'Shape-Up' System for Hiring Is Decreed PIER REFORM BILLS OFFERED BY DEWEY

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The must-have

Matchbox Cars

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

blastflickkiboshshades

Greaser

cruisin'daddy-odibsknuckle sandwichpad

Beatnik

cooldigfar outhipsquare

Catchphrases of 1953

  • Gentlemen prefer blondes

Tech Check

Color TV Standards (NTSC), Black Box Flight Recorder & WD-40.

Cost of Living (1950)

Loaf of Bread

$0.14

Gallon of Gas

$0.27

Average Home

$7,354

New Car

$1,510

Time Elapsed

26,646 days ago

(73 years, 1 days)