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Saturday, August 15, 1953

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The Headlines

Laborites Criticize Britain For Warning Reds on Truce; Party Rejects Any Commitments to Extend Hostilities -- Government Says It Is Not Bound to Act If Rhee Breaks Peace LABORITES ATTACK WARNING ON TRUCE

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#1 at the box office

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

The must-have

Matchbox Cars

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

blastflickkiboshshades

Greaser

cruisin'daddy-odibsknuckle sandwichpad

Beatnik

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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

26,592 days ago

(72 years, 312 days)