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Tuesday, October 11, 1955

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The Headlines

DULLES DECLARES SOVIET WAVERING PERPLEXES WEST; Secretary Says Policy Shifts Pose Delicate Diplomatic Task for Free World GENUINE CHANGE SOUGHT It Is Difficult to Detect and Dangerous to Rebuff, He Tells Legion in Miami DULLES CRITICIZES SOVIET WAVERING

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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

25,805 days ago

(70 years, 255 days)