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Thursday, December 8, 1955

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The Headlines

WAGNER 'HOPEFUL' OF RUNNING AGAIN FOR MAYOR IN 1957; Casual Word at Party Rally Looks Beyond Possible Vice Presidential Race WAGNER TO SEEK RE-ELECTION IN '57

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#1 at the box office

Guys and Dolls

The must-have

Gumby

On This Day

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

blastflickkiboshshades

Greaser

cruisin'daddy-odibsknuckle sandwichpad

Beatnik

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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

25,747 days ago

(70 years, 197 days)