Tuesday, May 17, 1955

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The Headlines

CHOU RENEWS BID FOR TALK WITH U.S. ON FORMOSA ISSUE; Asserts Red China Is Willing to Try to 'Liberate' Island by Peaceful Techniques ROLE FOR CHIANG BARRED No Mention Is Made of Matsu and Quemoy -- Washington Accused of Evasiveness CHOU RENEWS BID FOR TALK WITH U.S.

#1 at the box office

Blackboard Jungle

The must-have

Gumby

You Share a Birthday With

• Edward Jenner (1749)
• Henri Barbusse (1873)
• Erik Satie (1866)
• Alfonso XIII (1886)
• Dennis Hopper (1936)

Slang

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)