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Tuesday, June 11, 1957

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The Headlines

CARPENTER CHIEF INVOKES THE 5TH; Hutcheson and 2 Aides Balk Inquiry Into Alleged Profits on Indiana Land Deals Denies Misuse of Funds Aides Under Investigation CARPENTER CHIEF INVOKES THE 5TH

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The must-have

Frisbee

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

blastflickkiboshshades

Greaser

cruisin'daddy-odibsknuckle sandwichpad

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

25,196 days ago

(69 years, 11 days)