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Thursday, November 10, 1955

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The Headlines

Demand for State Tax Cut And Thrift Seen in Election; Leaders of Both Parties Agree Balloting Results Are a Warning to Economize -- Growing Liberal Strength Is Noted ELECTION RESULTS SEEN AS WARNING

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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

25,776 days ago

(70 years, 226 days)