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1946 |
1947 |
1965 |
Veteran Bears |
| Bear Facts |
National News
1946 |
| The U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, a civilian group, is formed by an act of Congress. |
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is formed. |
| WWII veterans, making use of the provisions of the GI Bill of Rights, head to college in record numbers. |
Birthrates jump to over 1.4 million in one year with the
Return of WWII veterans. |
| The United States grants independence to the Philippines. |
AT&T announces the First car phones. |
Sport News
1946 |
Worlds Series Champion
St. Louis Cardinals |
U.S. Open Golf Champion
Lloyd Mangrum |
Pro Football Champions
Chicago Bears |
Indianapolis 500 Winner
George Robson (114.8 MPH) |
Stanley Cup Winner
Montreal Canadiens |
NCAA Basketball Champion
Oklahoma A&M |
College Football Champions
Notre Dame |
Heisman Trophy Winner
Glen Davis - Army |
REMEMBER WHEN...REMEMBER WHEN
Mel Ott of the New York Giuants became the first manager to be thrown out of both games of a doubleheader. The Giants lost both games to the Pirates, 2-1 and 5-1. |
Interesting Facts
1946 |
President of the United States
Harry Truman |
Pulitzer Prize Winner
A Pulitzer Prize for Fiction was not awarded in 1946 |
Miss Americ
a Marilyn Berford (Los Angeles, CA) |
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Sam T. Rayburn (Dem-TX) |
| Life Expectancy 62.9 Years |
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Sam T. Rayburn (Dem-TX) |
REMEMBER WHEN...
There was no Vice-President of the United States in 1946. |
Cost of Living
1946 |
|
New House
.. $5,600.00 |
| Average Income
...2,500.00 per year |
| New Car
... 1,125.00 |
| Average Rent
... 65.00 per month |
| Tuition Harvard
..... 210.00 per semester |
| Movie Ticket
. 55 cents |
| Gasoline
... 15 cents/gallon |
| U.S. Postage Stamp
.. 3 cents |
| Sugar
. 75 cents/10 pounds |
| Milk
... 70 cents/gallon |
| Coffee
50 cents/pound |
| Bacon
.... 47 cents/pound |
| Eggs
... 22 cents/dozen |
| Hamburger
... 40 cents/pound |
| Bread
. 10 cents/loaf |
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