In New York, U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower proposes an interstate highway system for civilian use and atomic defense. In Princeton, computers are made available for rent by private industry. New York City police begin using a chemical test device to monitor drunk drivers. In other news, Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. is appointed to head the U.S. delegation to the United Nations. In Tunis, French Premier Mendes France proposes autonomy for Tunisia. General Alfredo Stroessner is elected president of Paraguay. Great Britain ends its military occupation of Egypt.
The World Series is broadcast in color for the first time. The New York Giants take the World Series in four games over the Cleveland Indians. Sports Illustrated is born. Detroit defeats Montreal to win Hockey´s Stanley cup. Roger Bannister breaks four-minute mile (runs 3:59:4). Maureen Connolly wins the women´s tennis title at Wimbledon. Babe Didrikson wins third U.S. Women´s Open golf Championship. In the NBA, Minneapolis beats New York to retain the championship for the third straight year. In the NFL, Cleveland roust Detroit, 56-10. Rocky Marciano defeats Ezzard Charles twice this year, ending Charles´ career. "Determine" wins the Kentucky Derby. Surprising the sports writers but not themselves the Warriors carried home the first State Basketball Tournament Championship. The final score was 56-55.
On TV in 1954
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Mama Topper |
This Is Your Life |
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Martin |
Private Secretary |
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Dragnet |
I´ve Got a Secret |
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Disneyland |
Toast of the Town |
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Private Eye |
Milton Berle Show |
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Ford Theater |
Lux Video Theater |
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Life of Riley |
Two for the Money |
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The Big Story |
George Gobel Show |
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I Married Joan |
Loretta Young Show |
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The Millionaire |
Philco TV Playhouse |
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December Bride |
Jackie Gleason Show |
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What´s My Line |
Colgate Comedy Hour |
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Fireside Theater |
Treasury Men in Action |
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Your Hit Parade |
Goodyear TV Playhouse |
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My Little Margie |
General Electric Theater |
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Our Miss Brooks |
Kraft Television Theater |
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Roy Rogers Show |
Pabst Blue Ribbon Bouts |
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Jack Benny Show |
Adventures of Rin Tin Tin |
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Buick-Berle Show |
Gillette Cavalcade of Sports |
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Red Buttons Show |
Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts |
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You Bet Your Life |
Arthur Godfrey and His Friends |
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Red Skeleton Show |
George Burns & Gracie Allen Show
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American Bandstand | Host: Bob Horn |
| Aired September 1952
| on WFIL-TV
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Cost Of Living In 1954 |
Gallon of Milk |
.92 |
|
Loaf of Bread |
.17 |
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Dozen Eggs |
.76 |
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Postage Stamp |
.03 |
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Min. Wage Hour |
.75 |
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Gallon of Gas |
.21 |
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DOW Avg. |
403 |
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New Auto |
1,950.00 |
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New Home |
22,000.00 |
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Average Income | 3,960.00 |
Updated dated 27 Jan 2007
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