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Friday, September 6, 1929
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The Headlines
FRENCH PREMIER ESPOUSES COMPULSORY ARBITRATION; TO SEEK A UNITED EUROPE; BRIAND STIRS THE LEAGUE Abandons Reservations on Jurisdiction of the World Court. HOPEFUL OF DISARMAMENT He Urges League Action to Force Nations to Abide by the Terms of Anti-War Pact. ITALIANS TAKE OFFENSE Angered by Condemnation of the "Criminals" Who Poison Youth Against World Peace. Hopeful as to Disarmament. Urges Force to Crush War. French Premier Stresses Need to Enforce Peace Scores "Poisoners" of Youth. Dominions for Optional Clause. Briand Praises League's Work. Credits League for Pact. Great Question Before Public. Found Influence at The Hague. Progress in Past Year. Opposes Union Against Others. Praises Value of Court.
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You Share a Birthday With
- John Dalton (1766)
- Jane Addams (1860)
- Edward Appleton (1892)
- Emir Abdelkader (1808)
- Marquis de Lafayette (1757)
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
applesaucebaloneycheaterscrush
Flapper
bee's kneescat's pajamasgiggle watershebahotsy-totsy
Gangster
big cheesebump offstool pigeongatfall guy
Tech Check
Car Radio, Sunglasses (Mass Produced) & Coaxial Cable.
Cost of Living (1920)
Loaf of Bread
$0.11
Gallon of Gas
$0.30
Average Home
$6,296
New Car
$575
Meanwhile
- The Great Depression — GDP fell 30%; triggered by Black Tuesday (1929-10-29).
Time Elapsed
35,336 days ago
(96 years, 296 days)