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Wednesday, January 6, 1954

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The Headlines

EISENHOWER GIVES DEMOCRATS VIEWS ON FOREIGN POLICY; On Eve of Congress Session, He Outlines Security Plans -- Bipartisan Approach Seen DULLES, WILSON ASSIST Stassen Charts Aid Steps -- Administration Proposals Reported Well Received PRESIDENT'S VIEWS GIVEN DEMOCRATS

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The must-have

Play-Doh

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

blastflickkiboshshades

Greaser

cruisin'daddy-odibsknuckle sandwichpad

Beatnik

cooldigfar outhipsquare

Catchphrases of 1954

  • Under God

Tech Check

Transistor Radio, Solar Cell & Non-Stick Pan (Teflon).

Cost of Living (1950)

Loaf of Bread

$0.14

Gallon of Gas

$0.27

Average Home

$7,354

New Car

$1,510

Time Elapsed

26,448 days ago

(72 years, 168 days)