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Scanning Around With Gene: Part 1 of That '70s Type!
Written by
Gene Gable
on August 15, 2007
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The decade from 1970 to 1980 stands out for many reasons, from sideburns to Richard Nixon to disco. But the things Gene Gable remembers most fondly are the decorative, bold, and sometimes goofy type designs.
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