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1956
Economic Profile
Dow-Jones: High 521 - Low 462 GNP: +5% Inflation: +1.2% Unemployment: 4.3%
Education
High school graduates entering college: 34% Four-year colleges: 1,383 Public/private schools: 7/1
Random Prices
Tailored Woman’s “rapier slim” sheath: $65 Russek’s “white-collar girl” floating panel sheath: $29.75 Lily of France strapless corselette: $27.50 Charmfits plunge-back bandeau bra, with push-up pads: $5 Bonwit Teller cabana swimsuit: $8.95 and up Ferragamo scalloped boot: $34.95 Georg Jensen 14k gold brooch: $60 Tiffany sports watch: $47 Tiffany pin with loops of diamonds: $10,000
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