On the date

Wednesday, November 17, 1954

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The Headlines

Scientist Becomes First Winner for His Atomic Energy Contributions; Fermi, Atomic Pioneer, to Receive $25 ,000 in First A. E. C. Award

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The must-have

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Slang

Slang of the decade

General

blastflickkiboshshades

Greaser

cruisin'daddy-odibsknuckle sandwichpad

Beatnik

cooldigfar outhipsquare

Catchphrases of 1954

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

26,134 days ago

(71 years, 219 days)