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Show In The Good Old Says 25 YEARS AGO October 20, 1955 The world you live in today will be an exciting and wonderful one in just five to ten years, predicts the editors of Changing Times, The Kiplinger Magazine. Here are a few things that are within the realm of probability. By 1965 the average family can expect ex-pect $1,400 more income in terms of 1955 dollars. Reasons for the trend are lower taxes and higher productivity. In the 1960's most young couples will be ready to buy a home even before they think of raising a family. Expect fewer canned and frozen foods. Insteat many foods will be irridated and need no refrigeration, and will last indefinitely. Sometime in the 60's or 70's millions of workers will go to the factory or office four days a week and have three days of play. Photographers will use magnetic tape film that will be used for either color or black and white pictures. No developing or printing will be necessary. You'll be able to reuse the tape and project the pictures onto your TV screen. The turbocar will be sold within ten years. A jet-powered turbine will make the wheels go round. Only one-fifth of the present moving parts will be needed and the car won't have a transmission or clutch. Guided missiles for such peacetime uses as carrying freight and delivering transcontinental mail will be tried out within the next decade. The atom will do everything from providing energy for power to preserving food and purifying medicines. Last, but not least. Long-term weather forecasting will be more reliable. On a Monday you'll be able to tell what the weather will be like on Saturday and be able to count on it. |