1956 Ecomomic Values

 

DOW JONES:

HIGH:  521, 
LOW:   462

GNP:

+5%

Inflation:

+1.2%

Unemployment:

4.3%

Average  income:

$4,454

Bread

$ .18 / loaf

Cabbage:

$.04 / lb.

Carnation  Instant Chocolate Drink

$.33 /10oz.

Chuck Pot Roast:

$ .33 / lb.

Coffee:

$.69 / lb.

Eggs, doz.:

$.45 / doz.

Ford car:

$1748-$3151

Gas:

$ .23 / g

House:

$22,000

Postage stamp:

$.03

Rheingold Beer 

$1.20 / 6 - 12 oz. cans

Spareribs:

$.39 / lb.