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Saturday, January 15, 1955

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The Headlines

HARRIMAN DEFERS RACE TAX DECISION IN WAGNER PARLEY; He Says, After 2-Hour Talk, That He First Must See Legislative Leaders MAYOR STILL IS HOPEFUL Consultations Being Held by Aides on Rent Control and Juvenile Laws HARRIMAN DELAYS RACE TAX DECISION

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The must-have

Gumby

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

blastflickkiboshshades

Greaser

cruisin'daddy-odibsknuckle sandwichpad

Beatnik

cooldigfar outhipsquare

Catchphrases of 1955

  • To the moon, Alice!

Tech Check

TV Remote Control, Microwave Oven (Home Use) & Hovercraft.

Style of 1955

Silhouette: Rebellious and relaxed

Material: Denim and leather

  • Greaser jackets
  • Rolled jeans
  • Converse

Cost of Living (1950)

Loaf of Bread

$0.14

Gallon of Gas

$0.27

Average Home

$7,354

New Car

$1,510

Time Elapsed

26,074 days ago

(71 years, 159 days)