79 Money Facts
1979 DOW JONES - 796 to 897.61 DOW JONES AVERAGE 844
President - Jimmy Carter   Vice President - Walter Mondale
   Minimum Wage $2.90
Prices In 1979
 

 Average Income:              $ 17,533.00

 New Car:                            $   5,758.00

 New House:                      $ 58,099.00

 Loaf Of Bread:                  $ 0.47

 Gallon Of Gas:                 $ 0.86

 Gallon Of Milk:                 $ 1.92

 Ounce Of Gold:               $ 307.50

 Ounce Of Silver:             $ 11.09