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Wednesday, February 19, 1958

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The Headlines

G.O.P. CHIEFS FIGHT ANY TAX CUT NOW; Executive and Legislative Leadership Also Opposed to 'Spending Orgies' G.O.P. CHIEFS FIGHT ANY TAX CUT NOW

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#1 on Your Hit Parade

Sugartime

The McGuire Sisters

The must-have

Hula Hoop

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

blastflickkiboshshades

Greaser

cruisin'daddy-odibsknuckle sandwichpad

Beatnik

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Catchphrases of 1958

  • It's a bird! It's a plane!

Tech Check

Integrated Circuit (Microchip), Stereo Records & Modem.

Cost of Living (1950)

Loaf of Bread

$0.14

Gallon of Gas

$0.27

Average Home

$7,354

New Car

$1,510

Time Elapsed

24,944 days ago

(68 years, 124 days)