Saturday, July 9, 1955

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The Headlines

WRECKER OFFERS $330,665 FOR 'EL' IN SURPRISE BID; City Was Prepared to Spend $750,000 to Have 3d Ave. Structure Demolished DELAY ENHANCES PROFIT Price of Steel Scrap Rises After Opening of Sealed Proposals Is Put Off WRECKER OFFERS $330,665 FOR 'EL'

#1 at the box office

The must-have

Gumby

On This Day

• The Russell–Einstein Manifesto calls for a reduction of the risk of nuclear warfare.

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You Share a Birthday With

• Viktor Yanukovych (1950)
• Donald Rumsfeld (1932)
• Edward Heath (1916)
• Hassan II of Morocco (1929)
• Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor (1578)

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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)