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Decade - 1950s
The 1950s was the decade that started on January 1, 1950, and ended on December 31, 1959. The most notable events in the 1950s include the Korean War (1950-1953) and the launch of the satellite, "Sputnik 1" (1957).
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WQXR-announcers of WQXR in the 1950 decade?
The announcers on WQXR in the 1950s were: George Edwards (morning man) for Bright and Early, Just Music, Piano Personalities, The Luncheon Concert. Bill Strauss for Morning Melodies and Mid-Morning Concert and later became News Director. Al Grobe was the original daytime newsman, and Bill Gordon did the evening news. Peter Allen, Ed Stanton, Philip Stahl, Melvin Elliott, Chester Santon, Duncan Pirnie, Bob Lewis, Matt Thomas, Hugh Morgan, and later Lloyd Moss (the "baby" of the staff) and Gregg Whiteside came on board. Afternoon talk show with Alma Dettinger called Other People's Business came on at 2:30 following Footlight Favorites, Music In a Lighter Vein and Melodies of Old Vienna broadcast on alternate afternoons and the Mid-Day Symphony was broadcast at 3:00 with Cocktail Time at 5:00 following Listening with Jacques Frey in the mid-afternoon until early evening. The Dinner Concert at 6:00. Gala Performance was a night time broadcast once a week. Substitute announcers included Frank Waldecker, Dana Bate, Peter Grobe, Norman Rose et al., some were just one-time substitute; others became staff announcers such as James Irsay in the afternoon. Nights in Latin America with Pru Devon was a once-a-week program on Monday nights. Leonid Hambro & Jascha Zayde Played Duo-Piano classics live one night a week. June Le Belle was probably the only female staff announcer who came on board in the 1960s, I believe. When she retired, Midge Woolsey took over her spot. I know that Duncan Pirnie, Bill Strauss, Matt Thomas and Al Grobe are no longer with us. Alas, those wonderful voices that gave me the inspiration to become an announcer are long gone. WQXR had the best announcing team on radio, in my humble opinion. I studied their styles and as a teenager decided that was what I wanted to do. The last retiree was Lloyd Moss who is 80+ and his glorious voice was heard for decades on WQXR. I really enjoyed George Edwards, who made it sound so easy. Bill Strauss, whose elegant voice could be heard on The Doubleday Book Concert on Sunday mornings and Chester Santon, who I believe had the most beautiful speaking voice of all did Adventures in Sound on Sunday evenings. We will not hear their like again. Never! --MMK
Are there any rare us pennies from the 1950s?
The only rare US cent from the 1950s is an error called a double-die penny. It has two images on the front, slightly shifted from each other, due to a defect in making the die that was used to strike the coin.
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There was a restaurant of that name at Liberty & Old Court Roads. I don't know about the treasure chest. I know a family member of the owners. You can see photos at http:/www.kilduffs.com/Diners.html, near the bottom.
Santa MerryLand
The statue is of General Palmer. It is next to Acacia park in downtown Colorado Springs, and near to the Palmer High School. It is on the streets Platte and Nevada.
What transport was there in the 1950's?
mostly pumpkins were rode into town by their magestical power. they also rode on llamas for they are dragons in disguise.
One result on the federal government's hunt for communists in the 1950s?
Immigration from Southern and Central Europe increased.
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How did the postwar boom of the 1950's affect most white Americans?
The legacy of post-war economic discrimination contributed to the wealth gap between whites and non-whites that we see today.
Who sold the most records in the 1950's?
In this order:
Elvis Presley
pat Boone
perry como
fats domino
ricky nelson
How has advertising changed since the 1950s until now?
How has advertising changed since the 1950s to the current era?
What advertisement started in 1950's - 2009?
What types of advertising started in the 1950's leading up until 2009?
Some guns include: Revolvers, AK's, M16, Uzi and much more...
The ar15 and the m16 did not come into use until the late 60's. The weapons used before were the m14 and the m1 and m1 carbine.
How did society view of the role of women in th 1950's?
The women in the 1950s were viewed by society as a wife that stayed home, cleaned the house, washed the children, and cooked for the family. They were taught to be everything the man in the house wanted her to be. The women in the 1950s were taught "how to be a good wife" from a home economics textbook in the 1950s. Women were not supposed to hold jobs. They were also meant to hold a spot on their children's PTA board.
What is a 1955 American Penny worth?
1500 American dollars. I'm not joking that penny is really rare.
Why has crawley grown since 1950?
In 1946, a governmental scheme was set up for 'New Towns', which were to consist greenbelt and houses for London Commuters, which included Crawley, Basildon, Milton Keynes and Stevenage.
Remember, Crawley was just a village as was Ifield and Three Bridges, hence the three railway stations. Schools such as Hazelwick accommodated for large amounts of students and employers set up.
How did Americans prepare for nuclear attack in the 1950's?
Just to name a few things:
-American schools had bomb shelters and ran regular bomb drills, such protection included crawling under desks or tables and even crouching against walls with hands covering the face
-Families built personal fallout shelters that had heavy doors above ground and small rooms underground. The shelters had pipes with drafts that could be opened or shut to let in fresh air and housed stockpiles of canned food all throughout the 50's in case of emergencies.
Who controlled the money in the 1950s?
The men did women had no controll over money, if they weren't married their father had it.
