Saturday, January 16, 1960

From the day

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The Headlines

U.S. Opposition to Prize Plan Poses Threat to Amateur Tennis; DAVIS CUP IDEALS BACKED STANCHLY U.S. Will Withdraw Trophy if Payment for Amateur Players Is Approved

#1 on the Billboard Hot 100

Running Bear

Johnny Preston

#1 at the box office

The must-have

Etch A Sketch

You Share a Birthday With

• Susan Sontag (1933)
• Fulgencio Batista (1901)
• Johannes Rau (1931)
• Dian Fossey (1932)
• Sade (singer) (1959)

Slang

Tech Check

Laser, Echo Satellite & Etch A Sketch.

Style of 1960

Silhouette: A-line and geometric (Mod)

Material: PVC and polyester

• Miniskirts
• Go-go boots
• Pixie cuts

Cost of Living (1960)