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Thursday, April 22, 1954

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The Headlines

U. S. PLANES FERRY FORCES FROM PARIS TO INDO-CHINA WAR; Emergency Air Force Mission Runs French Paratroops to Spots Outside Battle Zone ROUTE BARRED BY NEHRU He Forbids Crossing of India Despite Neutrality Stand -- Foe Gains at Dienbienphu U.S. FLYING FRENCH TO INDO-CHINA WAR

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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

26,343 days ago

(72 years, 63 days)