On Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:06:03 -0700
Dale Rogers <dale.r@cox.net> wrote:

> George Lendich wrote:
> >  Lynn and Bill,
> > I googled it, which I should have done initially and some sites stated
> > it had been around for about 30 years. I guess they didn't really need
> > it then.  I tell my Son, back in 1967 I remember getting fuel for 5
> > cents a liter or 20 cents a gallon - he can't believe it. I guess
> > that's 40 years ago, but you know what I mean. Does anyone remember
> > what it cost in the US in 1967.
>
> I was pumping "regular" for ~$0.26 per gallon then.  "100 Octane" (about
> 93 by today's standards) was $.0.30.
>
> Keep in mind, that at that time, rent for three bedroom home was ~$55
> per month, not the $1100 it is now, in the outer   reaches of the
> greater Phoenix area.  A pound of ground round - what? 12% fat? - was
> $0.39.  A brand new Colt m1911 was 125.00, as opposed to the ~$800 it is
> now.  A half gallon of milk?   Well, you know where this goes ...
>
> Dale R.
> COZY MkIV #0497
>
Let's not forget the income side.  As a well paid technician I was
making about $7000/year which I considered a good salary. :)

Bob W.


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