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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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