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Saturday, February 17, 1962

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The Headlines

20C FARE IS ASKED BY NEW CHAIRMAN OF 5TH AVE. LINES; Weinberg Assumes Control --Seeks Reinstatement of Transfers for 5c SEES 5 MILLION LOSS Mayor Still Opposed to Rise --Tenney Will Discuss Finances With Concern Asks Immediate Relief Mayor's Position New 5th Ave. Bus Chief Asks 20c Fare and Use of Transfers Weinberg Named Chairman Has Wide Holdings

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#1 on the Billboard Hot 100

Duke of Earl

Gene Chandler

The must-have

Slip 'N Slide

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

bummerfoxhunkscam

Hippie

flower powergroovyheavyout of sightright on

Surfer

cowabungahang tenwipe outgnarly

Catchphrases of 1962

  • Bond. James Bond.

Tech Check

Telstar Satellite, LED (Light Emitting Diode) & Compact Cassette.

Cost of Living (1960)

Loaf of Bread

$0.20

Gallon of Gas

$0.31

Average Home

$11,900

New Car

$2,600

Time Elapsed

23,484 days ago

(64 years, 124 days)