yeah I was making about $149 a week back then, or about 16 -20 weeks work after taxes
multiply what you make now per week, by about 25 and youll get some idea as to the cost back then and how expensive it was in relation to your salary
In 1972 I was 9 years old.. I spent my summers on my grandfathers farm helping Milk 80 head of cattle, and all the field work that went with the farm.
Grandpa gave me a weekly check of $80.
Looking back.....he gave me a hell of alot more than that in my upbringing. I will forever be thankful for that!!!