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Friday, August 13, 1971

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The Headlines

LINDSAY'S CHANCE IN NATIONAL RACE IS REPORTED SLIM Democratic Chiefs Put Him Far Behind Others Who Bid for Presidency PARTY RESPONSE MIXED Some Democrats Welcome Mayor, but Others Are Cool and Even Critical

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#1 on the Billboard Hot 100

How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

Bee Gees

The must-have

Uno

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

discostreakyuppie

Trucker Cb

10-4bearconvoygood buddysmokey

Funk Soul

can you dig itjiveright onsolidturkey

Catchphrases of 1971

  • You deserve a break today

Tech Check

Microprocessor (Intel 4004), Email & Soft Contact Lenses.

Cost of Living (1970)

Loaf of Bread

$0.25

Gallon of Gas

$0.36

Average Home

$17,000

New Car

$3,450

Time Elapsed

20,020 days ago

(54 years, 310 days)