In New York, U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower proposes an interstate highway system for civilian use and atomic defense. In Princeton, computers are made available for rent by private industry. New York City police begin using a chemical test device to monitor drunk drivers. In other news, Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. is appointed to head the U.S. delegation to the United Nations. In Tunis, French Premier Mendes France proposes autonomy for Tunisia. General Alfredo Stroessner is elected president of Paraguay. Great Britain ends its military occupation of Egypt.

The New York Giants take the World Series in four games over the Cleveland Indians. Detroit defeats Montreal to win Hockey´s Stanley cup. Roger Bannister breaks four-minute mile (runs 3:59:4). Maureen Connolly wins the women´s tennis title at Wmbledon. Babe Didrikson wins third U.S. Women´s Open golf Championship. In the NBA, Minneapolis beats New York to retain the championship for the third straight year. In the NFL, Cleveland routs Detroit, 56-10. Rocky Marciano defeats Ezzard Charles twice this year, ending Charles´ career. "Determine" wins the Kentucky Derby.

Back in 1954, the popular songs of that time were: "Hey, there" performed by Rosemary Clooney; "I Need You Now" performed by Eddie Fisher; "Let Me Go Lover" sung by Joan Weber and as well as "Make Love to Me" by Jo Stafford.  Also topping the musical charts that year were: "Mister Sandman" by Chordettes; "Secret Love" by Doris Day; "Sh-boom" by Crew Cuts; and the ever popular "Wanted" by Perry Como. "This Ole House" by Rosemary Clooney. "Little Things Mean a Lot" by Kitty Kallen.

Robert the Robot    

ROBERT THE ROBOT a great plastic vintage skirted robot. Had moving arms, head, and features remote controlled action and crank powered talking mechanism! Made in USA by IDEAL 1954.

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Best Movie: "On The Waterfront" - Directed by Elia Kazan

Best Actor: Marlon Brando - "On The Waterfront"

Best Actress: Grace Kelly - "The Country Girl"