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Wednesday, May 9, 1928
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The Headlines
CAROL MAKES PLEA TO STAY IN BRITAIN; PEASANTS SCORN HIM; Rumanian Party Denies Backing His Plans--Says He Makes Laughing Stock of Movement. LONDON SO FAR ADAMANT Home Secretary Explains Orderin Commons--Awaits Statement From the Exile.MANIU MOVE A FAILUREPeasants Are Dispersing to TheirHomes and the Political Situation Is Unchanged. Tells Commons of Move. Wants Document for "History." CAROL MAKES PLEA TO STAY IN BRITAIN Daily Mail Reports Offer. Revolution" Only in Minds. Fails to Present Ultimatum. Reports Fighting in Rumania.
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Walter Donaldson
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Mickey Mouse Doll
You Share a Birthday With
- J. M. Barrie (1860)
- Howard Carter (1874)
- José Ortega y Gasset (1883)
- Sophie Scholl (1921)
- Manfred Eigen (1927)
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
applesaucebaloneycheaterscrush
Flapper
bee's kneescat's pajamasgiggle watershebahotsy-totsy
Gangster
big cheesebump offstool pigeongatfall guy
Tech Check
Electric Razor, Penicillin & Bubble Gum.
Cost of Living (1920)
Loaf of Bread
$0.11
Gallon of Gas
$0.30
Average Home
$6,296
New Car
$575
Time Elapsed
35,822 days ago
(98 years, 52 days)