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Monday, August 12, 1957

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The Headlines

OMAN STRONG HOLD OF REBELS SEIZED; IMAM IS NOT FOUND; Nizwa Falls Without Fight After British and Muscat Troops Clear Farq Events Follow Timetable Troops Move Up Oman Rebel Stronghold Falls To British and Muscat Troops Sultan Blames Foreign Aid Imam's Aide Claims Victory

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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

25,135 days ago

(68 years, 315 days)