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Tuesday, July 10, 1956

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The Headlines

PRESIDENT PLEADS FOR RESTORATION OF AID BILL FUNDS; Warns Congress That Slash Will Injure U.S. Search for Peace With Justice BUT TREND IS TO SAVE Some in G.O.P. Fear Appeal Is Not Strong Enough-- Drive to Adjourn Begins Look to the Senate PRESIDENT PLEADS FOR AID FUND RISE 7 Billions on Hand

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The must-have

Yahtzee

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

blastflickkiboshshades

Greaser

cruisin'daddy-odibsknuckle sandwichpad

Beatnik

cooldigfar outhipsquare

Catchphrases of 1956

  • Don't be cruel

Tech Check

Hard Disk Drive (IBM 305), Videotape & Transatlantic Telephone Cable.

Cost of Living (1950)

Loaf of Bread

$0.14

Gallon of Gas

$0.27

Average Home

$7,354

New Car

$1,510

Time Elapsed

25,533 days ago

(69 years, 348 days)