Here are some quotes from people in the US during the 1950s:

• I'll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it's going to be impossible to buy a week's groceries for $20.
• Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won't be long when $5000 will only buy a used one.
• If cigarettes keep going up in price, I'm going to quit. A quarter a pack is ridiculous.
• Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging a dime just to mail a letter?
• The Government is wanting to get its hands on everything. Pretty soon it's going to be impossible to run a family business or farm.
• If the…