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Thursday, February 7, 1957

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The Headlines

President Hails Saud Visit; King Praises Mideast Plan; Malik Gives Assurance PRESIDENT HAILS KING SAUD'S VISIT Talks on Base Satisfactory Menderes Urges Priorities League Aide Praises Talks

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#1 at the box office

The Ten Commandments †

The must-have

Frisbee

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

blastflickkiboshshades

Greaser

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Beatnik

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Catchphrases of 1957

  • Ward, I'm worried about the Beaver

Tech Check

Sputnik Satellite, Fortran Programming Language & Bubble Wrap.

Cost of Living (1950)

Loaf of Bread

$0.14

Gallon of Gas

$0.27

Average Home

$7,354

New Car

$1,510

Time Elapsed

25,320 days ago

(69 years, 135 days)