Wednesday, July 27, 1955

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The Headlines

MAPAI IS LEADING IN ISRAELI VOTING; But Ben-Gurion Party Fails to Equal 1951 Parliamentary Poll Pace -- Herut Gains MAPAI IS LEADING IN ISRAELI VOTING

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The must-have

Gumby

On This Day

• The Austrian State Treaty restores Austrian sovereignty.

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• El Al Flight 402 is shot down by two fighter jets after straying into Bulgarian air space. All 58 people on board are killed.

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You Share a Birthday With

• Giosuè Carducci (1835)
• Alexandre Dumas fils (1824)
• Jean Baudrillard (1929)
• Murad IV (1612)
• Hans Fischer (1881)

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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)